The Benjamin Franklin Z Grill, more commonly known as the Z-Grill, is a United States postage stamp issued in 1868 featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. It is considered one of the rarest and most valuable stamps in the world of philately. The distinct feature of this stamp, from which […]
Investment guru and “Bond King,” Bill Gross, formerly managing over $290 billion in assets and author of “Everything You Know About Investing Is Wrong,” is set to auction over $15 million worth of rare stamps this June. Gross, a co-founder of PIMCO, has already made over $50 million from previous […]
Hasbro Plus is set to delight Ghostbusters fans and collectors with the launch of its new Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ecto-1 car, a meticulously crafted replica inspired by the iconic vehicle from the 1984 film. It is available to pre-order for release on June 12th. Priced at £60.99 in the UK […]
The Dinky Toys 106 The Prisoner Mini Moke is a nice replica of the quirky and memorable taxi featured in the 1960s cult TV series, “The Prisoner.” The show, starring Patrick McGoohan, is famed for its unique storytelling and symbolic use of props, including the Mini Moke, which became an […]
Since its inception in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, PLAYBOY magazine has been synonymous with not just glamour and the celebration of the female form, but also with cutting-edge journalism and literary contributions. Among its most notable collaborations is with Ian Fleming’s James Bond, which not only elevated the magazine’s cultural […]
London is abuzz with excitement as Bonhams prepares to host a remarkable auction dedicated to Fine Chinese Art on May 16th, 2024. The auction will spotlight a collection of 170 extraordinary lots, promising a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Chinese history and craftsmanship. Headlining the auction is a […]
Whilst looking at items to write a feature on Circus Collectables, I came across the delightful range of Circus miniatures created by Charbens. Many people recognise the name Britains and their miniatures but apart from keen collectors, Charbens is not a too familiar. In this feature we will take a […]
They have a variety of names – pincushion dolls, tea-cosie dolls and dresser dolls… and there are those also known as ‘tops’, ‘pin heads’ or ‘whisk-broom’ dolls. Generally they are referred to as Half Dolls… but whatever name may be dubbed, they all have one thing in common.
King Penguin Books Checklist and History – The King Penguin book series, a pioneering initiative by Penguin Books, was launched in 1939 with “British Birds on Lake River and Stream” by Phyllis Barclay-Smith. Drawing inspiration from the high-quality illustrated books of the past, the series became known for its distinctive […]
Primavera, founded in 1912 by René Guilleré and André Mare, the French design studio affiliated with the prestigious Parisian department store Au Printemps, was a cornerstone in the evolution of French decorative arts. Situated at the cusp of tradition and modernism, the company thrived by integrating established French decorative techniques […]
