Frameabilia Blog

Of the over 30 years I have been in framing, it amazes me how framers treat, mount and frame art and artifacts for people who patronize them.  On a...

John Speed's map of Virginia and Maryland is one of the most sought after maps by either collectors of maps of either (or both) states due to the f...

Have you visited someone' home or office and noticed they had interesting framed historical items on their walls?  And there was no mention of the ...

There's Gold in them thar Hills was a famous "misquote" attributed to a character in Mark Twain's 1892 American Claimant.  Contrary to what one wou...

Unlike modern printed maps of today, antique maps from the 15th to early/middle 19th centuries were very beautiful with attractive and meaningful d...

The thrill of collecting ancient coins is when you imagine what kings, emperors and other famous ancient people touched and spent these coins. Noth...

As a seasoned collector of autographs of over 35 years, it still excites me to pick up long desired rare autograph signed by someone I admire.  You...

Do due diligence before buying autographs, rare prints, antique maps, rare and ancient coins and other antiques so you don't lose money..

Poor restoration attempts of antiques and artwork can lead to disastrous results and a loss of value.

Collecting can enrich one's historical and cultural awareness while being a fun way of building wealth...if done with prudence.

Ancient Coins of the Bible is undeniably surreal when you realize that a person who touched one of these coins may have met or witnessed Jesus Christ.

Currency of the Original Thirteen Colonies