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Don’t Assume Every Business that Hangs a Framing Sign Knows How to Frame
Before I framed college diplomas, corporate artwork and personal memorabilia, my main specialty originally was (and still is) framing historical documents, antique maps, prints, collectible coins and currency. My collecting hobby turned into dealing and and ultimately protecting and framing these unique and valuable treasures. From coast to coast, I sold ancient coins in attractive, Read the full article…
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“Send him to his Mother” –(signed) Abraham Lincoln
One of the most interesting items I have framed lately is a note written by Abraham Lincoln toward the conclusion of the Civil War where he orders a young man to be sent to his mother. Rarely did President Lincoln evoke emotions in his orders, such as discharges, but this one must have really Read the full article…
Abraham Lincoln Signed Page dated during his Presidency while the Civil War was happening, Museum Framed
Abraham Lincoln Signed this leaf (sheet of paper) on May 31, 1864 in Washington, D.C. During this time, the famous Virginia Campaign occurred when Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee went head strong against each other in the Civil War. Signed leafs, letters and documents bring life to original autographs when you stop and Read the full article…
Framed Set of 13 Colonial Currency used during American Revolution era!
Remember the days of going to the gift shop of a historical town and buying a replica set of colonial currency? Well, you can own an authentic collection of genuine currency from all thirteen original colonies. Each piece of paper currency was signed by a prominent colonist over 200 years ago and some were printed Read the full article…
Proper Framing of Historical Documents, Autographs and other Antique Paper
Being a collector and specialist of historical autographs, prints and maps for over 30 years, it has been my pleasure of handling and owning these important antique treasures. The thrill of seeing and touching these amazing historical artifacts is enough to get you goosebumps up your spine. Yes, even after all these years, I never Read the full article…
Beware of Framing from Sports Sellers and Framers not Familiar with Museum Quality Framing
Over the years, people have shown me documents and photographs that have badly discolored images and very light or faded autographs. What was once a valuable signed photograph or document becomes a nearly worthless piece of memorabilia. This doesn’t have to happen. After all, why would someone frame an important treasure to proudly display Read the full article…
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Use Caution when Trusting any Company to Frame Your Important Artwork
As I have mentioned time and time again, most frame shops and framing companies use minimal grade materials and techniques when framing your artwork, diplomas and other important items. One would figure if you are going to spend any money framing an item, you would want it done correctly. After all, if you want to Read the full article…
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1805 Letter Signed by Napoleon as Emperor referencing Lord Horatio Nelson and other key military content, RARE this nice
…Admiral Nelson was in the Straits of Messina… Rare Incredible Manuscript Letter Signed “Napoleon” in French, 1 1/4 pages recto and verso, 4to, Chateau De Stupini, near Turin (Italy), 3 Floreal, An 13 (April 23, 1805). An important war date letter, informing Admiral Ganteaume of Vice Admiral Villeneuve’s departure in pursuit of the Read the full article…
Is Your Art Protected When Being Framed?
Over the past few years, I have seen a proliferation of people entering the framing business who are either not familiar with framing to protect the art and other works on paper, like a historical document or even a diploma. When a document, print or other work on paper is matted with other than a Read the full article…
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Why Collect Historical Autographs?
Unlike rare coins or fine art, you can collect amazing rare letters and documents signed by prominent historical men and women for a fraction of what you would expect. For example, a document signed by Abraham Lincoln as President can be had for around $5,000. Whereas a coin of that same era of similar Read the full article…
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