The life of Lupita Tovar, it turns out, would make a great movie. In her 106 years on the planet, Tovar witnessed the advent of automobiles and antibiotics, of space travel and Snapchat. She made her way from a village in rural southern Mexico, where she was born during the outset of the country’s revolution, […]
Five for Friday: First Baseball Cards Offered With Gum were in 1933 Goudey PSA Set
Enos Gordon Goudey opened the Goudey Gum Company in 1919 in Boston. Although he sold the company in 1932, Goudey stayed involved as a consultant. Today, the company is known best for its association with collectible baseball cards, which it introduced in 1933. After years of being available with the purchase of cigarettes or certain […]
Five for Friday: Chinese Snuff Bottles
After being introduced to the court at Beijing by the Portuguese in the mid- to late-18th century, the use of tobacco spread among the upper class until it became a social ritual, first among the social elite and eventually through all classes. As its popularity grew, snuff bottles became a symbol of status and wealth. […]
Five for Friday: College Football Collectibles
Many fans agree that no sport can match the pageantry and tradition of college football. From the elaborate tailgate spreads to the marching bands and cheerleaders to the rabid fans imploring their favorite teams to pull out a crucial victory, it is the event around which Saturdays are built for millions of fans across the […]
Five for Friday: For the Comics Collector Who Has Everything
Collection completion is very real for those who collect comics. For those who acquire every issue of a comic of choice – Superman, Spider-Man, etc. – there is an alternative way to scratch the collecting itch: comic original cover art. Much of the value in collectible comics is in the cover, and of particular appeal […]
Five for Friday: Every House Needs A Mouse
No animated character is more recognizable or beloved than Mickey Mouse, who was created in 1928 under the name “Mortimer Mouse.” A veteran of more than 130 movies, Mickey Mouse has entertained generations of loyal fans, and will be featured prominently in Heritage Auctions’ July 1-2 Animation Art auction in Dallas. Among the top Mickey […]
The Gift of Giving Back: Heritage 360
The human spirit is amazingly strong, and a generous spirit is one of mankind’s greatest characteristics. The payoff: few things can match the gratification gleaned from helping others in need. A new endeavor at Heritage Auctions called Heritage 360 is in motion to galvanize employees to reach out to the surrounding community through an assortment […]
What are Rare Marilyn Monroe Photos, Collectibles and Memorabilia Worth?
Buy, Value or Appraise Your Entertainment Memorabilia Bid or buy entertainment memorabilia for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell your collection. What Was Marilyn Monroe Famous For? Marilyn Monroe is similarly iconic. One of the original blond bombshells, she became arguably the most famous and most popular sex symbols of […]
