In a perfect world, all postcards would be pristine, in mint condition. In the real world, postcards suffer the slings and arrows of age and outrageous handling. Some of the bumps and bruises are better left...
One of the worst surprises that can happen to a comic collector is to spend a large sum on a first appearance of Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #39 or Ant Man in Tales to Astonish #27 or an early issue of...
Dust Jacket Covers Buying Guide Welcome to Dust Jacket Covers 101 or Everything you wanted to know about Dust Jacket Covers and then some! There are several things to consider when purchasing a Dust Jacket...
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep...." Da Vinci's ever-popular "Mona Lisa" is a living testament to Keats' stirring...
Greetings; This guide is more about why not to repair a kachina--it's not going to give instructions or "how-to's." However my hope is that it will help both buyers and sellers to know why some repairs are OK...
If you are already using rubber stamps for creative purposes, unmounted rubber stamps are a great way to add to your collection without breaking the bank, are easy to store and inexpensive to ship. Never...
First, above all, do no harm. Strictures on cleaning coins are well-known in collecting circles, even though there's continued debate about how and when. Despite that, there's general agreement on how to store...
I have worked as a custom professional Conservation Art Framer, working with art of all sorts, from a 1600's fold out pieced map of London, to an inexpensive but beloved print. There are a few guidelines which...
Brag Books come in a variety of shapes and sizes but are typically around 5x6 inches. They need to be small enough to put in a purse so the person you give it to can carry it around and Brag!When creating a...
Artwork is created so you can enjoy it for years to come. Unfortunately the enviroment where the art is hung can be dangerous to the art in the long term. Follow these simple steps when getting your Artwork...