I have a copy of 'A View of the United States of America: In a Series of Papers, Written at Various Times, Between the Years 1787 and 1794, by Tench Coxe, of Philadelphia; Interspersed with Authentic Documents: the Whole Tending to Exhibit the Progress and Present State of Civil and Religious Liberty, Population, Agriculture, Exports, Imports, Fisheries, Navigation, Ship-building, Manufactures, and General Improvement' signed by Tench Coxe with his notes on the inside covers and throughout the book. How would I find out if this book is valuable?
October 22nd, 2023
I have a piece of art on cloth, roughly 20x30, and I know nothing about it other than it appears to be paint on cloth. What can you tell me about it?
June 14th, 2024
Can you provide information about these two tsuba (sword guards)? One is signed on both sides of the blade slot but barely readable, and the other is not signed. I need to know the period they are from and their value.
May 6th, 2023
I would like an appraisal and any information on an antique oak desk. The center top of the desk folds back and brings up a metal bracket that might have held a typewriter. Above the drawers on each side is a flat piece of oak for writing or extra space. Can you provide details on its value, age, potential maker, and where it might have been made?
August 4th, 2023
I have an old hardback leather-bound book titled 'Locomotive Fireman's Magazine 1899 Vol XXVI-VII' with approximately 700 pages. What is the value of this specific book?
May 11th, 2024
I have an antique French kingwood cabinet with gilt metal Louis XV style. It is 63 inches in height, 17 inches in depth, and 28 inches in length. My aunt passed it down to me with no history. What is the value and history of this piece?
August 9th, 2023