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  • Collecting the Statue of Liberty - Little Known Facts About Gustav Eiffel and Auguste Bartholdi
    You hear a lot about artists and their "muses," but we know one Frenchman who didn't have to go any further than his own backyard to find the inspiration for one of the greatest monuments in America.
    No...not Mount Rushmore! (Although those are some fabulous faces). We're talking about the Statue of Liberty.
  • How To Identify a Qualified Appraisal and How To Pick a Traind and Tested Appraiser
    Appraisals satisfy a variety of needs and legal requirements. At some point in our lives (or at perhaps at the end of it) we will all need the services of an appraiser. Appraisals impact your financial status, tax liability, insurance needs, and buying decisions. This article will help you identify the qualified, properly-written appraisals, and show how to avoid untrained, dangerous appraisers.
  • Framed Autographs: A Dangerous Combination
    One popular method of displaying autographed letters and signatures is in a glazed frame. This may cause damage to a rare and fragile autograph. More importantly, framed autographs cannot be easily authenticated. Framed fakes and forgeries are routinely sold to unsuspecting collectors. Knowing how to determine genuine signatures from the fakes can save many dollars, and hours of aggravation.



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