Collecting illustration art
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Talented sci-fi artists, Bok, Cartier and Finlay made illustrations popular by giving this commercial art form style, humor and beauty. Their illustrations convey knowledge on humans, type and anatomy and their works are now sought after by collectors of this genre.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
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Music boxes
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An account of the history of music boxes is presented. Focus is given to the variety of styles and sizes, ranging from small musical jewelry boxes to large music makers, that were the late 19th century equivalent of today's stereo.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2000
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Humpty Dumpty Circus
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The A. Schoenhut Company of Philadelphia made the first Humpty Dumpty Circus toy in 1903 and by 1909 50,000 sets had been sold throughout the world. An original circus box with 20 items sells for about US $1,200.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2000
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