As the Entertainment/Celebrity Blogger for Collectors Quest, I’ve mainly focused on collectibles owned by and memorabilia related to famous names of the past 50 or so years. It recently dawned on me that there’s a whole two centuries of American celebrities to write about, so today let’s see what’s going on in the John Wilkes Booth memorabilia market. Before we get started, I’ve got... more
Lord of the Rings Director Gives Away Movie Memorabilia
If you’re a J.R.R. Tolkien fan who’s ever seen Ralph Bakshi’s animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings (which completely ignores the trilogy’s final chapter, The Return of the King, and... more
The Ultimate in Historical Naval Figures: A Lock of John Paul Jones’ Hair
“The future naval officers, who live within these walls, will find in the career of the man whose life we this day celebrate, not merely a subject for admiration and respect, but... more
Kitchenalia Collectibles: Best of the Quest
The kitchen might not be the first place you think of when it comes to “collectible”, but kitchenalia is pretty popular, and kitchens throughout history have held some of the most interesting,... more
Celebrities and Auctions Make for Bad Bedfellows: Kennedy Memorabilia
Sometimes, as a collector, you just have to take a look at auction results and laugh. Then remember the quote that, rightly or wrongly, is attributed to circus giant P.T. Barnum: A... more
