John Astor watch from Titanic

2024 in collecting: Records, Ruth, and the Ruby Slippers

We’re privileged to work in the collecting business.   There are ups and downs, as there are in every market. But, it’s never boring. And 2024 was ...
John Flaxman's sketch of Greenwich with proposed Britannia monument

5 men who shaped the Seahorses stamp: a British stamp favourite

Many British stamps become rarities. But few become such favourites as the so-called Seahorses series. These stamps were the high-value issues of G...
Still from My Darling Clementine by John Ford showing Henry Fonda and Victor Mature

12 amazing facts about John Ford: America’s myth maker

A John Ford film has been unearthed. It’s not often that a 100-year-old silent movie makes headlines. Or that a director has a profile to match tha...
Common mistakes to avoid when buying stamps

Common mistakes to avoid when buying stamps

New to buying stamps and keen to avoid some of the common mistakes in the hobby? You’re in the right place. Here, we’ll give you a short and simple...
Peanuts Thanksgiving

Top 12 Thanksgiving Collectibles Through History

The first American Thanksgiving has myth-like links to a harvest feast held by the Pilgrims in 1621.  In 1777, the Pilgrims and settlers had become...
Buy the best signed sports memorabilia

Buy the best signed sports memorabilia

Now is a great time to buy signed sports memorabilia. Though, some recent sales suggest there’s a strong market for sellers to cash in on too. Almo...

The quick guide to Beatles autographs for sale

70 years after they first topped the record sale charts in the UK, Beatles autographs for sale are the most in-demand and most valuable musician si...
Donald Trump signed campaign poster

Is Trump's autograph valuable? Buying autographs for investment

Donald Trump is about to become the 47th President of the United States of America. This is Trump’s second term in office. And he’s only the second...
Decorating and display with collectibles

Decorating and display with collectibles

We’ve spoken in the past about the safe storage of your collection. But what about when you want to show it off. What’s the point of owning John Le...
US Founding Documents for collectors 2: The Constitution of the United States

US Founding Documents for collectors 2: The Constitution of the United States

On Monday, January 20, 2025 Donald Trump will swear an oath that makes him President of the United States. And, he won’t swear to the American peop...
US Founding Documents for Collectors 1: The Declaration of Independence

US Founding Documents for Collectors 1: The Declaration of Independence

Voters in the United States of America went to the polls last week. They picked a President - for the 47th time. And many senatorial seats, congres...