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  • THE HIGH PRICE PAID BY COLLECTORS

    June 23, 2009

    • I am a writer, a reader and a collector of books including some prized first editions. My first edition collection is modest. It includes The End of An Affair by Graham Greene (signed). Collecting books is a passion for many readers. For others it is an investment. Whatever your motivation for buying a book to add to your library price is always a consideration.Since my books were published by ...
  • Rosemary on the Radio: Everyone Loves Children's Books But What Makes Them Collectible

    October 26, 2008

    • West Coast author on an East Coast mornning radio show means the producer called at 6:20 am this morning. But  it was fun appearing on "Whatcha Got?" with the knowledgable Mr. Harry Ryker. This syndicated radio show lets people chat about what they have in their houses and the collectible value of their objects.  Of course, Ryker's interview touched on the hardest-to-answer ...
  • The Adventure of Collecting Vintage Watches

    August 22, 2008

    • Collecting vintage watches is misconceived as expensive and exclusive. You need not be an expert, a watchmaker or horologist to go on the adventure of recovering old watches from nowhere and restoring them, as much as possible, to their original glory. A watch is a very personal piece of accessory that defines its wearer and putting up a collection is a pursuit of preference and discovering ...