April 6, 2008 (Show #110)

Robert P. Wicker, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com., Website: tradengames.com. Author, along with Jason W. Brassard, of Classic 80s Home Video Games: Identification & Value Guide, published by Collector Books.

Jim (James J.) and Sue Harran, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com., Website: tias.com/stores/amit/. Authors of Decorative Plates: Identification & Value Guide, published by Collector Books and owners of A Moment In Time on tias.com.

April 13, 2008 (Show #111)

Stephen P. Kobb, Conservator, E-mail: kobbsp@cmog.org, The Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830, Website: cmog.org. Author of Conservation and Care of Glass Objects, published by Archetype Publications in association with the Corning Museum of Glass.

Kerry Shrives, kshrives@skinnerinc.com, Skinner, Inc., 357 Main Street, Bolton, MA  01740, Website: skinnerinc.com. Topic: Judaica.

April 20, 2008 (Show #112)

Carole A. Berk, E-mail: Berk1274@caroleberk.com, 4913 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD  20814, Websites: caroleberk.com /schifferbooks.com. Author, along with Penny Morrill, of Mexican Silver: Modern Hand-wrought Jewelry & Metalwork, 4th Edition, published by Schiffer Publishing.

Tom Johnson, President, E-mail: tom@rubylane.com, Ruby Lane, 381 Bush Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA  94140, Website: rubylane.com. Topic: History and impact of Ruby Lane.

April 27, 2008 (Show #113)

Michael Mendelsohn, E-mail: mendelsohn@briddgeartstrategies.com, Briddge Art Strategies Ltd., 2975 Westchester Avenue, Suite 205, Purchase, NY  10577, Website: briddgeartstrategies.com. Author of Life Is Short, Art Is Long: Maximizing Estate Planning Strategies For Collectors of Art, Antiques, and Collectibles, published by Wealth Management Press.

Gwynne Gorr, Vice Pres. Of Marketing and Product Development, E-mail: ggorr@franklinmint.com, The Franklin Mint, 801 Springdale Drive, Suite 200, Franklin Center, PA  19341, Website: franklinmint.com. Topic Franklin Mint die cast cars.

May 4, 2008  (Show #114)

Jane Cleland, E-mail:  jane@janecleland.com, 310 East 44th Street, New York, NY  10047, Website: janecleland.com. Author of Antiques to Die For, a Jose Prescott Antiques Mystery, published by St. Martin’s Minotaur.

Terry Heffernan, E-mail:  terry@heffernanfilms.com, Heffernan Films, 991 Tennessee Street, San Francisco, CA  94107, Website: tenspeed.com. Photographer for 100 Baseball Icons from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives, published by Ten Speed Press.

May 11, 2008  (Show #115)

Chad Lage, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Pictorial Guide to Pottery & Porcelain Marks, published by Collector Books.

Yvonne H. Ellis, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Collectible African American Dolls: Identification & Values, published by Collector Books.

May 18, 2008  (Show #116)

Harland B. Crain, E-mail: hcrain@harleysharps.com, 741 Cedar Field Ct., Chesterfield, MO  63017, Websites: harleysharps.com / harmonicacollectorsinternational.com. Topic: Harmonicas.

Rick Russell, E-mail: rick@sangraal-books.com, Sangraal, Inc., 1022 S. Lola Lane, Tempe, AZ  85281, Website: sangraal-books.com. Author of Antique Trader Book Collector’s Price Guide, 2nd Edition, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

May 25, 2007  (Show #117)

Rob Doyle, E-mail: hikertwo@aol.com, Absolute Auctions & Realty, PO Box 1739, Pleasant Valley, NY  12509, Website: AARauctions.com. Author of Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors: Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920), published by Absolute Auctions Publications.

June 1, 2008 (Show #118)

Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, E-mail: jkkohn@comcast.net, 503 Elkins Avenue, Elkins Park, PA  19027, Topic: American Flags.  Collaborated with Nancy Druckman on American Flags: Designs for a Young Nation, published by Harry N. Abrams.

Richard “Jeff” Jeffers, E-mail: jjeffers@garths.com, Garth’s Auctions, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware, OH  43015, Website: garths.com. Topic: Second Annual Ohio Valley Auction, May 23-24, 2008.

June 8, 2008 (Show #119)

Mark Moran, E-mail: mark.moran@fwpubs.com, Krause Publications, 700 East State Street, Iola, WI  54990, Website: krausebooks.com. Author of Warman’s Companion, McCoy Pottery, Second Edition, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

June 15, 2008  (Show #120)

Doug and Pat Wengel, E-mail: wengel@patmedia.net, PO Box 305, Skillman, NJ  08558, Website: thewengels.com. Authors of Comic Character Metal Sand Toys, published by Schiffer Publishing.

Elaine Flinn, E-mail: ejflinn@comcast.net, 1709 Lake Shore Drive, Eugene, OR  97408, Website: elaineflinn.com. Author of Deadly Vintage: A Molly Doyle Mystery, published by Perseverance Press, John Daniel & Company, McKinleyville, CA  95519.

June 22, 2008  (Show #121)

Mark N. Harris, E-mail: mark@mcmastersharris.com, McMasters Harris Auction Company, 5855 John Glenn Highway, Cambridge, OH  43725, Website: mcmastersharris.com. Topic: Barbie.

Enoch Nappen, E-mail: enappen@monmouth.edu, PO Box 428, Oakhurst, NJ  07755, Website: krausebooks.com. Author of Warman’s Political Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

June 29, 2008  (Show #122)

George Moyer, E-mail: moyer02@comcast.net, 122 Evergreen Drive, Pottsville, PA  17901, Website: tenspeed. com. Co-author along with Warren Dotz and Jack Minto of Firecrackers!: An Eye-Popping Collection of Chinese Firework Art, published by Ten Speed Press.

Gary Lovisi, E-mail: gryphonbooks@worldnet.att.net, Gryphon Books, PO Box 2009, Brooklyn, NY 11228, Website: gryphonbooks.com. Author of Antique Trader Collector Paperback Price Guide, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

July 7, 2008  (Show #123)

Jennifer Stanley, E-mail jbstanleyauthor@comcast.net, 5 Ramsbury Ct., Richmond, VA  23238, Website: jbstanley.com. Author of A Deadly Dealer (A Collectibles Mystery), published by The Berkley Publishing Company [Berkley Prime Crime], the Penguin Group.

July 14, 2008  (Show #124)

Ronna Lee Aikins, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Co-author of 20th Century Costume Jewelry, 1900-1980: Identification and Price Guide, Second Edition, published by Collector Books.

Derry Noyes Craig, E-mail: derry.noyes@verizon.net, Derry Noyes Graphics, 3155 Highland Place, NW, Washington, DC  2008. Stamp designer of Charles and Ray Eames commemorative series of stamps for United States Postal Service.

July 21, 2008  (Show #125)

Jim Schottenham, E-mail: jim@langsauction.com, Lang’s Sporting Collectibles, Inc., 663 Pleasant Valley Road, Waterville, NY  13480, Website: langsauction.com. Topic: Latest trends in fishing tackle collectibles.

Peter Howard, E-mail: pete@postercentral.com / mrposter@aol.com, PO Box 3045, San Luis Obispo, CA  933404, Website: postercentral.com. Topic: Cardboard American concert posters, 1920-1970.

July 28, 2008 (Show #126)

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August 3, 2008  (Show #127)

Katie Joe Aikins [Monsour], Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Topic: Vintage purses and handbags.  Worked with Ronna Lee Aitkins, her mother, on 100 Years of Purses, 1880s to 1980s: Identification and Values, published by Collector Books.

Kit Hinrichs, E-mail: hinrichs@sf.pentagram.com, Pentagram, 387 Tehama Street, San Francisco, CA  94103, Website: tenspeed.com. Co-author along with Delphine Hirasuna and Terry Heffernan of 100 American Flags: A Unique Collection of Old Glory Memorabilia, published by Ten Speed Press.

August 10, 2008  (Show #128)

Francesca Fisher, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Rum Rill Pottery, the Ohio Years, 1938-1942: Identification and Value Guide, published by Collector Books.

David Harper, E-mail: dave.harper@fwpubs.com, KP (Krause Publications), 700 East State Street, Iola, WI  54990, E-mail: krausebooks.com. Co-author along with Harry Miller of US Coin Digest: The Complete Guide to Current Market Values, 7th Edition, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

August 17, 2008  (Show #129)

Shawn Peterson, E-mail: pezbook@comcast.net, PO Box 571, Blue Springs, MO   64013, Website:  fliptop-candyshop.com. Author of The Collector’s Guide to Pez: Identification and Price Guide, Third Edition, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

August 24, 2008  (Show #130)

Mary Frank Gaston, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of English China, Patterns & Prices: Identification & Values, published by Collector Books.

Jeanne Bertoia, E-mail: toys@bertoiaauctions.com, Bertoia Auctions, 2141 DeMarco Drive, Vineland, NJ  08360, Website: bertoiaauctions.com. Topic: Doorstops.

August 31, 2008 (Show #131)

Glenn Mason, E-mail: gmason44@gmail.com, 8890 Northwest Ash Street, Portland, OR  97229, Website: timberpress.com. Co-author along with Lawrence Kreisman of The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest, published by Timber Press of Portland, OR.

September 7, 2008  (Show #132)

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September 14, 2008  (Show #133)

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September 21, 2008  (Show #134)

Jane Long, VP for Emergency Programs, E-mail: jlong@heritagepreservation.org, Heritage Preservation, 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC  20005, Website:  heritagepreservation.org. Topic: Recovery resources from the Heritage Emergency National Task Force for damage resulting form hurricanes, topical storms, tornadoes, and other national disasters.

September 28, 2008  (Show #135)

C. Dianne Zweig, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes: Identification & Values, published by Collector Books.

Jim Casey, E-mail: jc@policeguide.com, Orangeville, TX, Websites:  policeguide.com / mtpublishing.com. Author of Badges of America’s Finest: A Pictorial Guide to the Badges of American Lawmen and Price Guide, published by M. T. Publishing.

October 5, 2007  (Show #136)

Dave Chorey, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Encyclopedia of University Pottery, Identification & Values, published by Collector Books.

Jerry Cohen, E-mail: jerry@ragoarts.com, 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT  06260, Websites: artsncrafts.com / ragoarts.com. Topic: Arts and Crafts Furniture.

October 12, 2008  (Show #137)

Jim Sargent, E-mail: sarcoknives@hotmail.com, Sargent Cutlery, 449 Lane Drive, Florence, AL  35630, Website: sargentcutlery.com. Author of American Premium Guide to Knives & Razors: Identification and Value Guide, 7th Edition, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

Tom Bartsch, E-mail: tom.bartsch@fwpubs.com, Krause Publications, 700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990, Website: krausebooks.com. Contributing editor to Toys & Prices 2009, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

October 19, 2008  (Show #138)

Steve Kelley, E-mail: startrekfiero@hotmail.com, 25-141 Glateo Bajo, Isabela, Puerto Rico  00662, Website: krausebooks.com. Author of Start Trek: The Collectibles, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

Wes Cowan, E-mail: sarah@jcmbride.com, Cowan’s Auctions, 6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45232, Website: cowans.com. Topic: Native American and Western Memorabilia.

October 26, 2008  (Show #139)

Will Seippel, E-mail: will.seippel@worthpoint.com, Atlanta, GA, Website: worthpoint.com. Topic:  WorthPoint.

Rosemary Jones, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Co-author, along with Diane Jones, of Encyclopedia of Collectible Children’s Books: Identification & Values, published by Collector Books.

November 2, 2008  (Show #140)

Bob Lucas, E-mail: bob_lucas@merck.com, 141 W. Cherry Lane, Souderton, PA  18964, Website: alderferauction.com. Topic: Battleship Maine ephemera and autographs.

Patricia “Eddie” Edwards, E-mail: peter@oldcookbooks.com, 1648 California Avenue, Reno, NV  89509, Website: oldcookbooks.com. Co-author along with Peter Peckham of Antique Trader Collectible Cookbooks Price Guide, published by KP (Krause Publications), an imprint of F+W Publications.

November 9, 2008  (Show #141)

Robert Brunialti, E-mail: rbrunialti@libero.it, Italy, Website: schifferbooks.com. Co-author along with his late wife Carla Ginelli Brunialti of American Costume Jewelry Art & Industry, 1935-1950 A-M and American Costume Jewelry Art & Industry, 1935-1950 N-Z, published by Schiffer Books.

Ed Murderlak, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Parker Guns: Shooting Flying and the American Experience, published by Collector Books.

November 16, 2007  (Show #142)

Nancy Schiffer, E-mail: nancy@schifferbooks.com, 4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA  19301, Website: schifferbooks.com. Co-author along with Janet Drucker of Jensen Silver: The American Designs, published by Schiffer Publishing.

Steven Mullins, E-mail: steve.mullins@mindspring.com, 900 Chicago Avenue, Suite 105, Evanston, IL  60203, Website: tobyjugmuseum.com. Author along with David C. Fastenau and Louise Irvine of A Century of Royal Doulton Character & Toby Jugs, published by Schiffer Publishing.

November 23, 2008  (Show #143)

Sandy Sturdivant, E-mail: ss10301@cox.net, 10301 South Quebec Place, Tulsa, OK  74137, Website: denalitrasures.com. Author of Identifying Avon Jewelry, published by Schiffer Publishing.

Deborah Lyons, E-mail: lyonsd@muohio.edu, 326 West Withrow Street, Oxford, OH  45056, Website: rubylane.com/shops/basilissa. Author along with Lyn Tortoriello of Bakelite Jewelry: the Art of the Carver, published by Schiffer Books.

November 30, 2009  (Show #144)

Debra Birge, E-mail: mlplove@windstream.com, 5538 Sulpher Well Road, Lexington, KY  40509, Website: schifferbooks.com. Author of The World of My Little Pony, An Unauthorized Guide for Collectors, Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition, published by Schiffer Publishing.

Margaret Carney, E-mail: margaretcarney@sbcglobal.net, 2364 Barrington Drive, Toledo, OH  43606, Website: lithophanemuseum.org. Author of Lithophanes, published by Schiffer Publishing.

December 7, 2008 (Show #145)

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December 14, 2008 (Show #146)

Dan Hauser, E-mail: hauser@ohio.edu, 223 East State Street, Athens, OH  45702, Website: schifferbooks.com. Co-author along with Ed Turner and John Gennantonio of Antique Sports Uniforms & Equipment, 1840-1940—Baseball, Football, Basketball—With Price Guide, published by Schiffer Publications.

Travis Smith, E-mail: modern_bear59@yahoo.com, 3836 West Becker Lane, Phoenix, AZ  85029, Website: kitschmasland.com. Author of Kitschmasland!: Christmas Décor from the 1950s to the 1970s, Revised 2nd Edition with Updated Prices, published by Schiffer Publishing.

December 21, 2008 (Show #147)

David Longest, Collector Books, PO Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42003, Website: collectorbooks.com. Author of Antique Santa Claus Collectibles: Identification & Value Guide, published by Collector Books.

Henry Petroski, E-mail: petroski@duke.edu, 2528 Wrightwood Avenue, Durham, NC  27706, Website: randomhouse.com. Author of The Toothpick: Technology and Culture, published by Vintage Books, a division of Random House, Inc.

December 28, 2008  (Show #148)

Thomas Johnson, 26 Burning Tree, Naples, FL  34105, Website: rubylane.com. Topic: rubylane.com and developments in the antiques and collectibles field.

For more information, contact: Harry L. Rinker, Rinker Enterprises

22 Stillwater Circle, Brookfield, CT 06804 / (484) 695-5628 

E-mail: harrylrinker@aol.com.

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