Publisher’s Message: Thoughts on ‘Colonial Era’ Collecting
Jun 25, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
It’s hard to believe that the nation’s 250th anniversary will take place in 2026. Colonial Williamsburg, the best-known “living museum” dedicated to the Colonial era will mark its 100th anniversary in that year. The nation’s Centennial Exhibition...Publisher’s Message: One Thing Leads to Another
Apr 19, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Some of our readers may have seen reports that the Royroft Inn, located in the Collector’s current hometown of East Aurora, NY, has been sold a developer who is known for his work in utilizing old and historic structures. While we can be reasonably certain that...Publisher’s Message: Clubs for Collectors Continue
Feb 20, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Some readers may recognize the occasional Collector article featuring the annual Key, Lock and Lantern convention of railroadiana collectors. And yes, the David Hamilton by-line on the convention announcement is related to this publisher. Our son has been collecting...Publisher’s Message: Joining the Guessing Game
Dec 18, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message, Uncategorized
After many years of “free” money, markets of all varieties are trying to deal with the impact of interest rate increases and inflation. In the business of collecting or buying and selling antiques, there is some correlation to the changes, I suspect. I’m just...Publisher’s Message: An Off the Wall Newspaper
Nov 16, 2023 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Many years ago I acquired a Civil War newspaper printed on wallpaper. I always wondered about it. Was it real, a “fantasy” item that never really existed in that era, or a reprint? Someone had taken the time to frame it with glass on front and back so that the news...Event Calendar
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