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New-In Signed Amelia Earhart Memoir

December 13, 2023

New to our Colorado shop is a very collectible, signed first edition of Amelia Earhart’s 20 Hs. 40 Min.: Our Flight in the Friendship. In the book, Earhart's shares her experience of being the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by airplane in 1928. Our printing is signed by Earhart on the first free endpage! Read the blog to discover more about her record-breaking flight.

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Our Favorite Golf Antiques

December 12, 2023

You can explore centuries of golf history through our collection of prints, posters, and authentic autographs. Starting with a famed and historic scene from the Old Course at St. Andrews, and continuing on to a collection of signatures by some of the most talented American golfers, we have lots of options to peruse and purchase! Enjoy this collection below and make sure to visit our website for our full collection of antique sporting art and memorabilia!

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The Inspiration Behind Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

December 01, 2023

Before the films and stage adaptations, the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written and published as a novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. It is said that the author drew inspiration from a dream to spin the now-famous tale. Many claim that it was real-life killers who implanted such ideas in his mind.

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Civil War Memoirs

November 29, 2023

In the 1880's, several Civil War memoirs were published for an eager public, desperate to make sense of the conflict. The best-selling Civil War memoirs were those of prominent Union generals, like Sheridan, Sherman, Grant, and McClellan. Their books focused on organizational difficulties, military tactics, and battle descriptions, or were used to justify their decisions and bring retrospective order to the war.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers

November 17, 2023

We've rounded up our favorite stocking stuffers and small gifts. Beautifully crafted leather goods, antique finds, pocket flasks, sparkly jewelry, winter essentials, and more- these are the perfect gifts to surprise and delight on Christmas morning!

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Sportsman

November 17, 2023

We've rounded up our favorite gifts for your favorite sportsman! Surprise them with vintage sports posters, autographs from their favorite players and coaches, rare books, or sport collectibles to decorate the home and office. From golf, baseball, and football, to racing, fishing, and boxing, we have something special for everyone on your list- no matter the sport!

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Book Lover

November 17, 2023

From first edition printings to photoplay, early childhood favorites to 20th Century modern classics, we've rounded up some of our favorite gifts for the book lover in your life. Presented in their original dust jackets or beautifully bound in gilt-stamped leather or marbled boards, these books will make stunning additions to any rare book collection.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Entertainer

November 17, 2023

We've rounded up our favorite gifts for your favorite hosts and hostesses! Surprise them with hand blown glass bowls and mammoth servers, delicious smelling candles, leather wrapped rocks glasses, tools, and recipes for their bar, or a beautiful book about the history of Christmas traditions.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Political Historian

November 17, 2023

We've rounded up some of the most interesting and illuminating political memoirs, autographs from great American leaders, prints and collectible antiques that tell the story of the founding of our Nation's government. Receiving any of these gifts during the holidays is sure to delight any political history buff.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Space Aficionado

November 17, 2023

From astronauts' signed memoirs, original NASA photographs and Apollo coffee table books, to moon passport wallets and galactic cufflinks, these gifts are truly out of this world. We selected gifts that are sure to inspire and thrill the Space aficionados in your life and celebrate our nation's rich history of space exploration.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Person who has Everything

November 17, 2023

We pride ourselves in having a spectacular collection, sourcing high and low to bring our collectors a wide array of rare books, original signatures and flags, and historical Americana. We love uncovering the unique stories behind each item. With that said, some of our items truly are the cream of the crop. For the person who has everything, we suggest these one-of-a-kind showstoppers.

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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Military Buff

November 17, 2023

This Holiday season, pay tribute to those who have dutifully and bravely served our country in the Armed Forces. From original WWII recruitment posters and collectible autographs, signed memoirs to inspire and learn from, to cufflinks and original aircraft gauges, our list offers unique, one-of-a-kind options sure to wow and pay tribute to their service!