Out of the Box!It's all about old paper! We love it! ...and, if you're reading this...then, so do you! Let us keep you up-to-date with other postings or news about collecting (old) paper! To subscribe to our Out of the Box! Blog (no e-mail necessary), right-click on the orange RSS button (see buttons to the left) and then paste the URL into your RSS reader. Or click on the Google, My Yahoo! button My MSN button, newsgator, or Bloglines button if you keep a personalized home page there. The American Angler- 1887Hello, 22 years ago I was remodeling an old home and found this old magazine in the walls. It is still in good shape for its age. I just can't seem to Permalink -- click for full blog post "The American Angler- 1887" Antique Contracts - About 100 Years OldI found these 100 year old contracts in our place of business about 12 years ago. I hung on to them because I think they are interesting. They seem to Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antique Contracts - About 100 Years Old" Box and Bag of Old MatchbooksI grew up in the Northeast of the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s. I have a cardboard box about 20 inches, by 20 inches by 12 inches plus a small plastic Permalink -- click for full blog post "Box and Bag of Old Matchbooks" Collecting Paper Memories and Preserving the Past!Not sure what to do with that box full of memories gathering dust ? Why not display them or preserve them properly? We have some great ideas for you... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Collecting Paper Memories and Preserving the Past!" Evening News July 26, 1881Found a copy of this four page newspaper in my father's memorabilia box. It's a bit tattered, but still readable Permalink -- click for full blog post "Evening News July 26, 1881" 50 Matchbooks from 50 StatesThat's what I was trying to achieve. Happened quite by accident as my work meant I ate out quite a bit and picked up matches from every place. As people Permalink -- click for full blog post "50 Matchbooks from 50 States" Christmas PostcardsChristmas postcards of the past! A short note, a simple message...that's all that was needed to extend simple Christams greetings. Why not bring back those vintage memories? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Christmas Postcards" 1775 Irish Sheepskin Deed/IndentureThis is in excellent condition. It appears to be a deed along with some type of Will as well. Four men's signatures with wax seals. It still has the Permalink -- click for full blog post "1775 Irish Sheepskin Deed/Indenture" Old?I was at a swap meet I purchased an old painting of some flowers with a frame that had cracked glass for $1.00. I took it home and began to dismantle Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old?" 1923 Domestic Money Order ApplicationI found this blank Application for a Domestic Money Order (EDITION MAY, 1923) I don't know if its worth anything. I have been researching for days and Permalink -- click for full blog post "1923 Domestic Money Order Application" Campbell's Soup FanHaving been a long time fan of Campbell's Soup, and really who isn't, I was thrilled to come across this circa 1930's hand fan to add to my comfort memories Permalink -- click for full blog post "Campbell's Soup Fan" Gettysburg AddressWhile I know there are only 5 known original documents of the Gettysburg address, I have obtained in an auction box a copy that was framed and aged. I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gettysburg Address" Old Handwritten Grocery ReceiptsWe found some old grocery receipts from Boston's Faneuil Market dated back to 1871. Perfect condition. Are these receipts worth keeping, or selling or Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old Handwritten Grocery Receipts" World Trade Center Building 3 Tall Ships BarOn one of my trips to New York I ducked into the Tall Ships Bar in WTC-3 and picked up, in addition to a couple of Scotch and Waters, a few match books Permalink -- click for full blog post "World Trade Center Building 3 Tall Ships Bar" News of the WorldI have a genuine first edition of the News of the World newspaper. This was found around twenty years ago under the floor boards of my mother's house Permalink -- click for full blog post "News of the World" Comic Book GradingIs comic book grading important to the value of your comic book collection? Learn more right here... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Comic Book Grading" Old 1933 Liquor LicenseMy friend bought an old bar in Illinois. It was built in the twenties and was owned by Al Canoe in the thirties. It had a trap door behind the bar that Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old 1933 Liquor License" 1200 Match BooksI bought a pickle jar filled with old matchbook covers accordion'd together. I paid $200.00 for them. I thought there were two or three hundred, but as Permalink -- click for full blog post "1200 Match Books" $1,000.00 Check Issued by The Bank of the United StatesThis document was discovered in a deceased relatives belongings. It appears to be uncashed (no endorsement on the back). Bob, thank you so much for Permalink -- click for full blog post "$1,000.00 Check Issued by The Bank of the United States" NYC Newspaper Insert from April 1961QUESTION: I am looking for an advertising supplement that was inserted into New York City newspapers in April 1961 in conjunction with the New York Auto Permalink -- click for full blog post "NYC Newspaper Insert from April 1961 " Elect Al Smith (1928)As a family of political nuts, I have political and regular old time match books. I am almost 83 years old and want to sell them. My favorite is Elect Permalink -- click for full blog post "Elect Al Smith (1928)" Uncle Ted's Matchbook CollectingMy Uncle was an avid collector of many things. Matchbooks seem to be just one.... Recently he passed away and I now have hundreds of them. He kept them Permalink -- click for full blog post "Uncle Ted's Matchbook Collecting" Old Programme Great Naval ExhibitionOld scrap book Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old Programme Great Naval Exhibition " Antique Book: Imre KiralfyI have had this book since I was a kid. I don't know the value though Permalink -- click for full blog post "Antique Book: Imre Kiralfy" Collecting Pokemon CardsCollecting Pokemon cards can be fun and frustrating. Here some tips to help you with your collection! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Collecting Pokemon Cards" Jigsaw Puzzle FramedHere's a step by step example of how to frame a jigsaw puzzle. Yes! You can do it! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Jigsaw Puzzle Framed" Gluing Jigsaw PuzzlesGluing jigsaw puzzles is a great way to save your puzzles. On this page, we'll show you how! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gluing Jigsaw Puzzles" Matchbook collection - unusual luck!I did some painting for someone. Part of my compensation was her late husband's travel case from the 30's and 40's. It was full of matchbooks from California, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Matchbook collection - unusual luck!" Newspaper StorageProper newspaper storage is essential if you have a favorite old newspaper. Find out how right here... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Newspaper Storage" Examples of Paper EphemeraEveryone has some paper ephemera! You may not realize it, but your house could be full of valuable ephemera collectibles! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Examples of Paper Ephemera" |
