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Collecting Vintage Handmade Marbles in Art Glass

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 8:56pm
Collecting vintage handmade marbles is a study in glass and art, as the artisans shaped the glass by hand with basic tools.

A Vocabulary of Oriental Area Rug Design Motifs

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 1:27pm
Acquire the decorative vocabulary of oriental area rugs, and learn to speak a language that is centuries old.

Collecting Kennedy Half Dollars

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 11:09am
The Kennedy half dollar an easy, yet challenging coin to collect.

Understanding the Symbols of an Oriental Area Rug

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 10:10am
A deeper appreciation of an oriental area carpet comes with an understanding of its motifs and symbols.

U.S. Postal Service American Treasures Stamp Series

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 8:44pm
The U.S. Postal Service annually celebrates American artists with each new collectible postage stamp in its American Treasures commemorative stamps series.

Collecting Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Apothecary Jars and Bottles

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 6:59pm
Cobalt blue bottles and apothecary jars are widely collected, with some rare pieces selling for more than $1,000. Collectors should learn what to look for.

Collecting Antique Apothecary Jars

Sat, 08/21/2010 - 6:43pm
Antique apothecary jars from cobalt blue glass to large porcelain pieces are becoming hugely popular as collectibles. The best ones are also the rarest.

Oriental Area Rugs and the Oral Tradition

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 7:54pm
The mystical component of an oriental area rug derives from its origins in an ancient oral tradition.

Persian Antique Rugs from Tabriz: A Buyer's Primer & Price Guide

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 3:48pm
Antique rugs from the Tabriz region of Iran bring warmth and style to contemporary decor. Most antique Persian rugs are still affordable.

Get A Cheap BJD Doll

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 8:45am
Looking for some tips on how to find a cheap BJD Doll? Here are some secrets put together from BJD collectors.

USPS Stamp Program 2011 - The Edward Hopper Stamp Returns

Mon, 08/16/2010 - 6:45pm
The 2011 stamp program was unveiled at the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show, featuring familiar stamp series and the missing Edward Hopper stamp.

Pretty Bone China Collections Add Style and Cottage Charm

Mon, 08/16/2010 - 11:57am
Collecting pretty bone china tea cups, tea pots, creamers and plates is all the rage - a perfect fit with shabby and cottage chic decorating.

Collecting Baseball Stamps From the U.S. Postal Service

Sat, 08/14/2010 - 11:04pm
The USPS has issued baseball stamps since 1939. Stamp-collecting baseball fans can choose from more than 50 commemorative stamps with a baseball theme.

Waterford Crystal History--Heirloom Crystal Makers for Centuries

Sat, 08/14/2010 - 6:54am
Waterford Crystal history stems from a centuries-old tradition of fine handiwork of glass artisans searching for perfection in creating heirloom crystal.

Collect New and Vintage Marbles for a Profitable Hobby

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 3:26pm
Marble collecting spans a century as young boys collected marbles by winning them from friends. Marble collectors today collect marbles with care and value.

USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Oscar Micheaux

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 2:07pm
The U.S. Postal Service honored filmmaker Oscar Micheaux with the 33rd collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Anna Julia Cooper

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:18am
The U.S. Postal Service honored educator Anna Julia Cooper with the 32nd collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series

USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Charles W. Chesnutt

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 12:35am
The U.S. Postal Service honored author Charles W. Chesnutt with the 31st collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series

USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Ella Fitzgerald

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 7:27pm
The U.S. Postal Service honored singer Ella Fitzgerald with the 30th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series

USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Hattie McDaniel

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 11:41pm
The U.S. Postal Service honored actress Hattie McDaniel with the 29th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.