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Collecting Vintage Handmade Marbles in Art Glass
Collecting vintage handmade marbles is a study in glass and art, as the artisans shaped the glass by hand with basic tools.
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A Vocabulary of Oriental Area Rug Design Motifs
Acquire the decorative vocabulary of oriental area rugs, and learn to speak a language that is centuries old.
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Collecting Kennedy Half Dollars
The Kennedy half dollar an easy, yet challenging coin to collect.
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Understanding the Symbols of an Oriental Area Rug
A deeper appreciation of an oriental area carpet comes with an understanding of its motifs and symbols.
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U.S. Postal Service American Treasures Stamp Series
The U.S. Postal Service annually celebrates American artists with each new collectible postage stamp in its American Treasures commemorative stamps series.
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Collecting Antique Cobalt Blue Glass Apothecary Jars and Bottles
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.
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Collecting Antique Apothecary Jars
Antique apothecary jars from cobalt blue glass to large porcelain pieces are becoming hugely popular as collectibles. The best ones are also the rarest.
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Oriental Area Rugs and the Oral Tradition
The mystical component of an oriental area rug derives from its origins in an ancient oral tradition.
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Persian Antique Rugs from Tabriz: A Buyer's Primer & Price Guide
Antique rugs from the Tabriz region of Iran bring warmth and style to contemporary decor. Most antique Persian rugs are still affordable.
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Get A Cheap BJD Doll
Looking for some tips on how to find a cheap BJD Doll? Here are some secrets put together from BJD collectors.
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USPS Stamp Program 2011 - The Edward Hopper Stamp Returns
The 2011 stamp program was unveiled at the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show, featuring familiar stamp series and the missing Edward Hopper stamp.
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Pretty Bone China Collections Add Style and Cottage Charm
Collecting pretty bone china tea cups, tea pots, creamers and plates is all the rage - a perfect fit with shabby and cottage chic decorating.
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Collecting Baseball Stamps From the U.S. Postal Service
The USPS has issued baseball stamps since 1939. Stamp-collecting baseball fans can choose from more than 50 commemorative stamps with a baseball theme.
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Waterford Crystal History--Heirloom Crystal Makers for Centuries
Waterford Crystal history stems from a centuries-old tradition of fine handiwork of glass artisans searching for perfection in creating heirloom crystal.
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Collect New and Vintage Marbles for a Profitable Hobby
Marble collecting spans a century as young boys collected marbles by winning them from friends. Marble collectors today collect marbles with care and value.
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USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Oscar Micheaux
The U.S. Postal Service honored filmmaker Oscar Micheaux with the 33rd collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.
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USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Anna Julia Cooper
The U.S. Postal Service honored educator Anna Julia Cooper with the 32nd collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series
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USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Charles W. Chesnutt
The U.S. Postal Service honored author Charles W. Chesnutt with the 31st collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series
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USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Ella Fitzgerald
The U.S. Postal Service honored singer Ella Fitzgerald with the 30th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series
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USPS Black Heritage Stamps - Hattie McDaniel
The U.S. Postal Service honored actress Hattie McDaniel with the 29th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.
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