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How would I go about authenticating a JFK autograph? - matera 47 11/17/2009 9:42:51 PM

I have a mint condition Katie Keene comic book from the 1950's, signed by the author Bill Ogden. I have had this for approximately 20 years and would really like to know it's worth? Anyone out there remember these? I used be a fan of Katie Keene when I - katie keene 16 8/18/2009 2:15:41 AM

I have a mint condition letter from the Windsor Castle to soldiers of the united states.It reads"Soldiers of the United States,the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the armies of many nations now fighting in the - chris 6 7/16/2009 12:01:47 AM

I have two 8mm reel type tapes. One is Woody Woodpecker, titled Bali Ho, by Castle Films, numbered 518. The other is Popeye, The Indian Fighter, by Carnival Films. I believe it may be numbered C-52. These are both in thier original boxes. If anybody ha - GWF 2 6/23/2009 4:21:46 PM

I found an old Jesse James wanted poster. The paper is thin and VERY fragile. I placed it under glass when I was a kid to preserve it. I'm not a collector at all, so I have no idea how much this is worth -- I would like to find out. Anyone have any id - erf 20 6/15/2009 1:35:47 PM

I have quite a few magizines with Elvis on them ranging from 1975 to 1980. The two I believe to be most valuable are Elvis magizines issues #1 *#2. I would like to find more information on them and where I could find the value of them.  - Sylvia 2 6/7/2008 1:00:18 PM

I have front newspaper pages of the 1906 san francisco earthquake. One is tiled oakland tribune april 18 1906 SAn Francisco doomed. Oakland enquirer great mass of flames april 18 1906. and Alameda daily news april 18 a terrible earthquake. Also Sa - dreamer 1 2/15/2008 10:00:08 AM

I have a complete 1942 life magizine collection. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what its worth? - REDDOG 9 11/15/2007 6:30:11 PM

I Have Bunches of old records Blues and country from the 1930s $1940s does anyone know if they are collectible ? THANKS SCOTT - scott 3 4/8/2007 9:04:39 AM

i have a mickey mouse cartoon type drawing an original with 3 separate pictures of mickey and minnie and donald duck, and pluto, possibly some kind of illustration, it is stamped at the bottom W. D. ENT very old is there someone who knows anything about m - goldenkitty00 1 4/8/2007 8:54:46 AM

I have a old mickey mouse item. I believe it is a popcorn popper. it is a cast iron pan with long handle and the end it has a mesh type dome covering over the pan, on the handle is mickey mouse and you pull back and it appaers that mickey mouse is pulling - chymmechonga 1 8/14/2006 9:37:52 PM

I HAVE A NEWSPAPER DATED WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1948. FROM LAWTON, OKLA. THE LAWTON CONSTITUTION. THE HEADLINE READS JESSE JAMES IS ALIVE IN LAWTON. IS THIS PAPER WORTH ANYTHING AND HOW WOULD I FIND A COLLECTOR? - POWESTAC 9 7/16/2006 1:56:53 AM

I have a lighter from the 60s. It is a political lighter with the presidents seal on it. It is in new condition (looks like it was off the shelf) and has never been used. It is in the original box. It is a Bowers, Storm Master Lighter. (Lyndon B. Johnson) - Scottas 6 6/8/2006 10:42:44 AM

Hi, I came across a unpublished real photo of Jesse James, tintype, 2 x 1.5 inches, handed down from a distant relative. It is real as far as I can tell, in VG to excellent condition and looks exactly like Jesse James, and matches no published photo of h - Jesse James 2 4/30/2006 8:19:32 PM

I have a coin that I suspect was given to the Federal Troops after service in the Civil War. It probably belonged to my great great grandfather who served. Can any one identify it?I would like - - Bob 4 1/22/2006 4:37:41 AM

I have a few postcards from around 1897. I believe they were sent to some sort of leader of the Mormon church by Missionaries. They are from Germany. The writing apears to be with feather pens, They are very legiable but the manuscript makes it hard to  - uncategorized 5 10/28/2005 7:33:00 PM

I was wondering if someone could be so kind as to help me identify the quality and approx. year of this old napkin ring. And weather its hockey or golf...? Thank you, Bobby - Bobby 1 2 9/5/2005 1:22:05 AM

I have found in my deceased grandmothers belongings, three pamplets; The Autobiography of Abraham Lincoln, I am not a Virginan but an American by Patrick Henry statesman-Patriot, The Monroe Doctrine also Jefferson's Letter to Monroe from President Monroe' - Leanna 1 6/27/2005 1:41:56 PM

I have a signed picture of playwrite Jean Kerr with a clipping from (I think) a society magazine of some kind. the clipping is about her play Mary, Mary, and its thousandth performance on Broadway, bringing in over $9 million My great Aunt Winnefred w - rldsgrl 2 4/5/2005 2:21:24 PM

I have a western union telegram. all original.is anyone into that type of stuff?e-mail at rxfire420@yahoo.com. I also have post cards from pearl harbor and prior and all kinds of old neet goodies.stamps,stamps with pearl harbor dates,old checks for a $1 - chris 2 4/4/2005 12:44:01 AM

I have several pieces of Film/Entertainment memorabilia, ranging from signed photographs of Laurel and Hardy to an autograph from Frank Sinatra. Where can I go to get these valued and insured? Many thanks. - GC 1 2/8/2005 12:29:55 PM

Can anyone give me an idea of the value of a 1940 Craftsman Catalog in great condition? - Eddie 1 1/17/2005 11:19:24 AM

I recently purchased at auction a large hardcover book of old Gelatine prints. The cover of the book in Gilt says. "French Sovereigns" "Pharamond to Louis Philippe" "A.D. 420-1848" Bottom right corner in Gilt says "Gorham Mfg. Co. Silversmiths 1896"  - Dan 1 10/16/2004 5:36:27 PM

I have an original Christmas Card from Clifford Berryman (who drew Roosevelt and the "teddy" bear). I cannot find ANY information on it. Are they valuable, rare? - cisham 3 10/5/2004 2:13:01 PM

How would I go about selling my Elvis Presley collection? THis collection was begun in the 1970's. It is a large collection , and I no longer have room to store it. Berry Picker - Berry Picker 2 10/5/2004 2:08:33 PM

Title of Paper: Sunday News: New York's Picture Newspaper Date: November 17, 1940 24 Pages Cover Page: Full color picture of Helen Hayes. Cover title: Helen Hayes as Viola in "Twelfth Night" Condition: Perfect - Not a fold or a corner bent. All - Julie 3 8/14/2004 7:39:08 PM

I FOUND OLD BOOKS IN HOUSE I BOUGHT POPULAR SCIENCE AND POPULAR MECHANICS DATING BACK 1949 IS ANYONE INTEREST OR COULD TELL ME IF THEY ARE WORTH ANYTHING OR SHOULD I JUST THROW THEM AWAY - JAM1120 1 7/10/2004 11:57:53 PM

I found an interesting item from an old book bag apparently used to tote books to and from school in 1938. The bag contained a workbook complete with fill in the blank questions and illustrations. Dates on the worksheets are from 1938. The workbook con - Sherry 2 7/5/2004 1:39:11 PM

I have aquired a photo album of sam colt and his family,, I am having a very difficult time finding info on his family all the books i find are on his guns. The book has an inscription on inside cover says to Mrs Phebe Colt presented by sister Mrs Mari - Larry 2 3/27/2004 2:04:46 PM

Okay ... I have a thing and I have no idea what to call it. The outer cover is hand-tooled with Robert E. Lee's initials, birth year and death year. On the inside, there is on the left a photo of Lee. On the right, a ribbon which held a lock of his hai - mayry 1 4/20/2003 11:17:39 AM

Hello, I found a book recently written in 1913. In it I found 3 Italian Postcard in beautiful condition! I was wondering if you knew anything or knew of someone that did know about these postcards. They are beautiful. Most of them have Maddonna and Child  - madonna del granduca 3 1/10/2003 11:12:11 AM

I have two handwritten letters by Ralph Waldo Emerson regarding his brother who was a patient at McLean Hospital in Mass. Any idea of value? - w.gardner 1 1/3/2003 2:32:10 AM

a friend has 6ft by4ft cartboard like poster of the spiritboy from coca cola it is also signed on the bottem right corner he said a friend of his dads worked for coca cola many years ago he has since past away his father also he found it in there garage i - dosdiane 1 3/5/2002 6:17:38 PM

This schedule was printed in Philadelphia, by The Evening Bulletin. The front has a picture of a batter, catcher, and Umpire. Inside are the schedules for the Athletics and the Phillies. Is it worth anything? - Blizz 0

Hi, We have all (or at least most) of the original maps published in the LA Times that showed troop movements all through WWII. They were drawn by Fredrick Arden Eddy and he was nominated for a pulitzer prize for them. The drawings are fairly large most a - Tara Hall 0

I have a folder of greeting card samplers/calling cards from Ray Cards of North Haven, CT. There is no date on the folder, but my Grandfather sold them when he was approximately 10 years old and he was born in 1889. I need to find an appraiser. - bridgetsmom 0

I have found in going through some of my grandfathers things about 450 photos documenting the building of the bridges by the engineering corps in the begining of the Koren war how would I find a value on these Thank y - MSTACKETT 0

I have a glass enclosed 3-D picture of a "Frontier Carbine". It is hand colored and on the back it says "Antique Carbine". I would like any info I can get! I can't seem to get any at all. - Sandra 0

I came across this letter recently, and am looking for someone to authenticate it and value it to prepare for sale. As far as I can tell, the signature is original, and the letter is personal. Any advice? - AlisonMcW 0

i have a cinema arts magizine from 1936. it says its volume one, number one. what's its worth? - ? 0

i have a jackson 5 publicity photo with the 2 sisters this is hand autographed by michael and randy jackson i would like to sell this for its value please send suggestions to josephzeus64@aol.com - josephzeus64 0

I have 3 newsweek paper cover magazines printed 1945 in Hawaii during world war II in excellent condition can you tell me what they may be worth? - dave 0

I've recently come across a tiny (what I believe is called Gem size) tintype of Abraham Lincoln. Were these mass produced or is this somewhat of a rarity? Any source of further information would be welcome. - David 0

I just found an old edition of Disney sheet music from 1932. My Grandmother left me tons of piano music before she died, and the one that caught my attention had an early version of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck on the cover. The dedication of the music  - dankman33 0

I have a lot of post cards with post marks of pearl harbor.They are legible and interesting.lots of old stamps,etc.some of the postmarks are on the ships. Is any ony into this type of stuff. is it worth anything? please e-mail at rxfire420@yahoo.com - chris 0

I have a neet old declartion. how do I find out if it is valuable or not? Is anyone intertested?e-mail at rxfire420@yahoo.com - chris 0

I have photos of Fred and Adele age 8 & 9 and 11 & 12 from the Orpheum Circuit and wondering what they may be worth. These are original pictures from the The White Studio in New York. I aquired these from my grandmother who danced with them in Omaha. I ha - Kim Symmes 0

I have a bound copy of a booklet put out by the Phila. Evening Bulletin. How do I find out its value? - cynscr 0

I have an original Colored Newspaper print dated August 24, 1947 of Roy Rogers and Trigger by the Sunday News New York's Picture Newspaper in mint condition. Where can I find a value for this. Thank You Mike Hunter  - mhunter 0

I was going through some of my things and came across a wooden nickel! What I'm wondering is does it have any value. It is made out of wood and says wooden nickel Polk County Centennial. I can take a picture of it and post it if i need too. On the back - Denise 0

I am hoping someone can help me with a ballpark price on two items. I have a program, which is from the Las Vegas Hilton(Summer Festival 1972),signed by Elvis,which was given to the woman at the dinner show performance,with this ,is also two other items,  - Linda Martin 0

ive got a copy of this magazine volume 5 number 6 dated march 1972price 15p. Just wondered if this would be of any value? or are their still lots of copies knocing around. regards. - kev. 0

Can anyone help me put a date range on this embossed peacock calendar top? It's marked: "Western Germany" -- and I can't remember what the rules are for when things are marked "West Germany" (guessing that's after 1945) -- but this one is marked "Western" - TheFamilyBiz 0

From what I have read, this is the most counterfit album in the world. I have one that does not appear to be a fake. It seems to be a mono version, with song titles in double colums on back. It has a coma in "Please, Please Me", it has George Harrison' - Beinda 0

i have some washington postage stamps and i was just wondering would they be worth anything. and a very old scroll paper of the gettysburgh addresse. - jackson 0

I have a first edition 1961 New York Yankees Yearbook, I bought it at Yankee Stadium in l961 and it's in very good condition. I also have a Mickey Mantle/Roger Maris Yearbook of 1961....Does anyone know how much they are worth or where would I find out t - rose 0

I HAVE THREE PUZZLES THAT DATE BACK TO THE 1950'S. One is a or should say of Roy Rogers widdling wood. Another is Howdy Doody at his hot dog stand and 2 dogs running away with the hot dogs. The last one is a FLorence Kroger puzzle of a baby with a toy pho - grizzlybear 0