(Originally published in Trendline Magazine, May 2000; updated April 2015) The world of collectibles is full of rare and unique items, as every serious collector knows. Finding these items is the “spice” of collecting – those inspired little moments of…
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(Reprinted from Trendline Magazine, February 2000, updated April 2015) Though there will always be mysterious theater-made pieces of clothing, insignia, and equipment emerging from any war, it is especially gratifying to find an authentic example of one years later. Among…
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For the last few days, Deutsche Grammophon has been plastering Facebook with Herbert von Karajan‘s April 5th birthday reminders in connection with the launch of their fantastic “digital concert hall.” Thinking back to hearing the news of his death in…
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(Originally published in Trendline Magazine, January 2000; updated April 2015) Many legacies of the First World War stem from the acceleration in evolution it provided for certain aspects of the art of war. If close order attacks and traditional horse…
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(Reprinted from Trendline Magazine, June/July 1999, updated April 2015) Despite some of the more sensational aspects of ancient Egypt, especially those you might have seen recently, the true evolution of this great civilization offers us some of history’s most memorable…
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(Originally published in Trendline Magazine, June/July 1999; updated April 2015) Thutmose III basalt statue in the Luxor Museum Despite some of the more sensational aspects of ancient Egypt, especially those you might have seen recently, the true evolution of this…
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(Originally published in Trendline Magazine, October 2000; updated April 2015) By 1918, as Americans distinguished themselves on the fields of battle of the First World War, many of our allies expressed a desire that the United States curtail its policy…
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(Originally published in Trendline Magazine, June/July 1999; updated March 2015) “…of Dannebrog it is known, it fell from heaven down” – traditional Danish folk song. Confusion over Scandinavian flags remains among military collectors today – perhaps with good reason. Often…
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Welcome to my blog! I started this with the idea of having an annex to my main website as a place to discuss aspects of personal property appraising, profile items and areas of collecting, and generally to talk about my…
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