The overlooked collectible
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Print advertisements are a priceless collectible because of their historical value. This is particularly true for advertising copies, slogans and illustrations that were controversial and unique in nature, including those from the cigarette industry.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1999
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Li'l Abner and Sadie Hawkins Day
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The Li'l Abner comic strip created by Alfred Gerald Caplin became highly successful and spawned activities among teenage youths in the 1930s to the 1950s. The comic books, pictures and puzzle books have become collectibles among Li'l Abner fans.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1995
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Movies that scared the yell out of us
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Horror and science-fiction movies were popular from the 1950s to the 1970s, and some of their posters have become valuable collectibles. The popularity of the genres subsided as they were replaced by action films featuring special effects.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1996
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