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Committed to their Craft: Clayton & Crume

Raised in the heart of bourbon country, the founders of leather brand Clayton & Crume, Clay and Tyler, were taught to value honest, hard work and take pride in creating something with their own...

Ulysses S. Grant

Read more about U.S. Grant and the set of his Memoirs that we just acquired.

Hemingway Classics

Ernest Hemingway was known for writing novels and other short stories based on his own life, values, and experiences. Read more about his classic novels in this week's blog.

Winston Churchill's "Storia," Signed

This set of books was owned by Winston Churchill's literary agent. One of the volumes is signed by Churchill himself.

The Spy Story to End All Spy Stories: The Success of Casino Royale

Casino Royale was the first of Ian Fleming's many Bond adventures. Read more about this title and the collectible nature of the first edition.

Harper's Weekly's Civil War Reporting

By 1860 the circulation of Harper's Weekly reached 200,000 and it became the nation’s most influential newspaper.

19th Century Broadside Printings of the Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation enjoyed numerous broadside treatments, from simple printings of the text to those with complex illustrations. They presented 19th century illustrators with an opportun...

Admiral Richard E. Byrd: An American Explorer and Icon

In commemoration of one of America’s greatest polar explorers, Admiral Richard E. Byrd, American watch company Kobold created a watch bearing the legendary explorer’s name. Read more about this rug...

Baseball Season Has Begun!

Baseball is back! The start of the baseball season is synonymous with the start of summer. Get excited for the baseball season with these incredible baseball-themed antiques and collectables.

How to Care for Your Framed Piece at Home

We discuss conservation framing and why it's important to use this process and archival materials to protect our antique collections. We also give you quick tips on how to hang, clean, and care for...