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(Show)Climate Change Forces Changes for Show
Wells Antiques Show and Sale, Wells, Maine
June 28 witnessed the 25th edition of the Wells Antiques Show and Sale produced by John and Elizabeth DeSimone of Goosefare Antiques & Promotions, Saco, Maine. It was the last time the show would be held in June. Next year’s show and future shows ... (Read More)
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(Auction)A Strong 50th Americana Sale
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Mt. Crawford, Virginia
Photos courtesy Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates held its 50th semi-annual Premier Americana auction at its gallery in Mt. Crawford, Virginia, June 25-27. In three marathon sessions, a total of 2140 lots crossed the block.
The Evans firm is known ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Potomack Celebrates America’s 250th in Style
The Potomack Company, Alexandria, Virginia
Photos courtesy The Potomack Company
The Potomack Company held its suite of sales to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary June 23-26 at its galleries in Alexandra, Virginia. Spread over the four days, the June auctions consisted of 1198 lots divided among eight targeted sales. The sales marathon was ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Decorative Arts Trust's 2026 Publishing Grants
The Decorative Arts Trust has announced the six recipients of its 2026 publishing grants. The Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska; the Museum of Old Newbury in Newburyport, Massachusetts; the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts; and the Textile Society of America headquartered in Millersville, Maryland, received publishing grants ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Four Sales of American History Total $8.5 Million
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas
Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, held a week-long series of auctions devoted to American and political history, including flags, documents, currency, and other treasures.
The event included three auctions of single-owner collections ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Revolutionary Era Fraktur
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, has opened Revolutionary Fraktur, an exhibit that showcases approximately 35 pieces that date to the Revolutionary period from 1763 to 1783. The Heritage Center's collection of fraktur has 60 frakturs from that period.
Vorschrift (writing model), 1773, made for Anna Maria Boehm ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Books Received
These are brief reviews of books recently sent to us. M.A.D. has included ordering information for publishers that accept email, phone, or online orders. For other publishers, a local bookstore or a mail-order house is the place to look.
Last Links to the Past: 20th Century South Jersey Glass Volume 2, ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)New Antiques Show for Maine
The inaugural Bold Coast Art & Antiques Show will be held in Columbia Falls, Maine, on Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to a press release, the show will fill Union Hall on Main Street with exhibitors, live demonstrations, and opportunities to meet collectors, artists, and curators. ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Parsons Collection Sold
Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina
Photos courtesy Brunk Auctions
In the gallery at Brunk Auctions, the 163 objects consigned by Elbert “Bert” Parsons Jr. were intermingled with those offered by collectors Dr. George and Connie Manger. Walking through the gallery, there was no problem telling them apart. Lot numbers 1-163 were reserved ... (Read More)
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(Auction)Antislavery and Civil-Rights Auction Includes Rex Stark Collection
Hake’s Auctions, York, Pennsylvania
Photos courtesy Hake’s Auctions
“On yearly trips to London, American collector Rex Stark assembled what is arguably the finest collection of antislavery material on this side of the Atlantic,” said Scott Mussell, who brought the collection to auction at Hake’s Auctions for an online-only sale that ended June ... (Read More)
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