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Kitsch Slapped just published the first edition of the History Is Ephemeral Carnival containing 10 blog posts from ephemera collectors and bloggers.

Real collectors from various niches answer, “How do you display your collection?” Laurel & Hardy collector Bob Duncan shares photos of his massive collection.

This post will take you to a feature length article about “Road House” (1948) that I posted on the Examiner.com.

Recently I came upon two issues of The Sporting News dated 1933 detailing coverage of Lou Gehrig surpassing Everett Scott’s baseball record for most consecutive games played. This post takes a look at those articles.

The book I turn to whenever I acquire a new batch of Dixie Lids or Dixie Premiums. This checklist by Tom Popelka includes everything there is to know about Dixies.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” General Crook collector Mark Kasal shares his convention display.

A quick announcement about the MovieMeld column which is moving from the VintageMeld to the Examiner.com. Movie birthdays will remain here. In the end this should mean more for you to read overall!

Movie Collectibles Video ID Guide for 1916 MJ Moriarty Playing Cards plus some sample images of the Talmadge sister variations. A favorite of mine to collect!

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” A magazine collector who makes sure guests see her prized Rex Stout collection.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” In the case of this Arthur Szyk collection the answer is, in a Museum.

On this date in 1775 Paul Revere took his ride, but we take a look inside the January 1861 issue of The Atlantic Monthly instead to see where Longfellow actually makes Revere famous through poetry.

A follow-up to a previous post about World War II era Bus Passes featuring Movie Advertisements. With actual Prices Realized plus strategies for both buyers and sellers on eBay.

A look inside a couple of potentially overlooked vintage magazine back issues containing historic Jackie Robinson content. A 1947 issue of The Sporting News and a 1945 issue Life.

Collectibles Corner TV is an exciting new show hosted by Tammy Kahn Fennell of Bakertowne Collectables. In a recent episode, Lou Kahn interviewed Rich West of Periodyssey.

Real collectors from various niches answer the question, “How do you display your collection?” This time, a collector of movie photos and LIFE Magazines.