Where can I find information on such bottles and their current values? - John Riefler, Greenwich, Conn. Question: I have 35 old Avon after-shave and lotion bottles in mint condition, including many that are unopened in their original boxes. It is available for $24.95 postpaid from Ace Enterprises, P.O.
How can I find out their value, and where might I sell them? - Roscoe Munger, Lowville, N.Y.Īnswer: A book that lists current prices for more than 10,000 matchcovers in over 150 different categories and lists matchbook clubs, collectors, contacts and sources is "The Matchbook Collector's Price Guide - 2nd Edition" by Bill Redskin (Antique Trader Books 31). Question: I have a collection of over 3,000 matchbooks. Or phone him at 63 between 10 a.m and 9 p.m.
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For the current issue, send $2 plus three stamps. It is available from Les Davis, 1811 Moore Court, St. Question: Where can I find information on old bubblegum cards that came packed in flat packages of wax paper-covered gum? -Jim Phillips, Houston, TexasĪnswer: A terrific publication is The Wrapper - The Non-Sports Marketplace magazine published eight times a year for $22 or $42.50 for a two-year 16-issue subscription.
The book also lists clubs and newsletters, collectors and buyers with special interests, auction houses and other sources. It is available for $22.95 postpaid with packing from Ace Enterprises, P.O. Question: How can I find out the value of Woodstock-related items - Bob Andrews, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.Īnswer: A book that includes Hippie Collectibles (and includes current prices for various August 1969 Woodstock items) is the 1998 sixth edition of the "Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Price Guide" (Collector Books 50).
It is available for $43.90 postpaid from Ace Enterprises, P.O. How can I find out what they may be worth, and where can I sell them? - James Blake, Milton, Pa.Īnswer: A book with more than 590 color photos is "Collectible Bells: Treasures of Sight and Sound - With Values," by Donna S. Question: I have over 200 small bells made of glass, brass, ceramic and other materials. The hardcover guides are available for $29.95 each plus $5.95 postage for a single book, plus $3 postage for each additional book ordered from Treadway Gallery Inc., 2029 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208, or phone 51 to order by credit card.
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The series includes the following: "Furniture - Gustav Stickley, Roycroft, L&JG Stickley" with over 1,100 pieces "Furniture - Limbert, Stickley Bros., Lifetime, SOC, Frank Lloyd Wright" with nearly 700 pieces "Metalwork, Graphics, Lighting, Textiles" with over 1,000 pieces and "Ceramics" with over 2,000 pieces. In celebration of their 10th anniverary of Arts & Crafts auctioning, Toomey and his partner, Don Treadway (whose auctions have gained worldwide recognition), have put out a series of price guides that picture and describe all of the pieces auctioned between 19 with their asking prices, sale dates when sold and the prices they sold for, which informs collectors how much such pieces have escalated in value. A 236-page color catalog is available for $35 postpaid (which includes a prices-realized list sent after the sale), or phone Toomey at 70 to order by credit card. 6 at the John Toomey Auction Gallery, 818 North Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60301. Vivian Conway, MilwaukeeAnswer: You'll be able to furnish every room in the house with the most spectacular pieces ever offered (including exceptional Gustav Stickley pieces) at the 20th Century Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, 1950s/Modern, Italian Glass, Costume/Bakelite Jewelry and American and European Paintings Auction on Dec. I'm also especially interested in obtaining original Gustav Stickley pieces and would like to know where to find examples. Question: I'm very interested in furnishing a home we recently bought with Arts & Crafts style furniture and furnishings.