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In the Trade: Alan Green, American Jazz, Ossining, New York
by Frank Donegan

Alan Green with all he needs to do a show in Europe.A “bell and hammer” game from the third quarter of the 19th century complete with cards, dice, counters, hammer, and directions in English, French, and German. It’s $500. Green said, “This is a common type game. There were many ... (Read More)

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Fake Rose Valley Table Exposed
by Lita Solis-Cohen

“Rose Valley” table as shown in Freeman’s April 19 catalog. Freeman’s photo.These genuine Rose Valley chairs sold at Freeman’s on November 19, 2005. They are signed and dated (1902) and have a provenance of descending in the family of well-known Philadelphia architect Charles Klauder (1872-1938). One chair (right) has the ... (Read More)

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Books Received
by M.A.D. Staff

by M.A.D. StaffThese are brief reviews of books recently sent to us. We have included ordering information for publishers that accept mail, phone, or on-line orders. For other publishers, your local bookstore or mail-order house is the place to look.Modern Women: Women Artists at the Museum of Modern Art, edited ... (Read More)

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Collecting 50 Years Ago
by Dave Krashes

Arrow-back plank-seat chairs. Price in 1957: $10 for two. The going price in shops in 1957 was usually about $10 each.Queen Anne chair bought from a doorstep.Cast-iron clock. Price in 1957: $3.50. In 2010 it still works and bongs the hours.by Dave KrashesCollecting antiques 50 years ago was not like ... (Read More)

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Spring Show Is Well Established but Lacked Sales
by Karl H. Pass

This period ladder-back side chair was a low $85 from Stevens, Pennsylvania, textile dealer Wendy Christie. The folding tub stand was $125, and the lard tin underneath, $65. The yarn balls were $10 each, and the “tobacco hands” were $25 each. They are “organic relics,” remarked Christie, in reference to ... (Read More)

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