The Collectors Scavenger Hunt!
Fancy yourself a collector? Do you have a keen eye? Would you like the chance to win a $100, $50 or $25 gift certificate...
What can be more ephemeral than a catalog?
Sears issued their catalog twice a year no matter what. The old one was useless and should have been tossed. I bet there are...
Christmas Card Memories
It’s the holiday season! How about some memories of Christmas cards.
In 1611 the first recorded Christmas card was...
Storage of Vintage One Sheet Movie Posters
Prior to the 1980’s,one sheet movie posters that were sent to theaters for movie release advertising were folded. It is considered best storage practice...
Is This Real?
By Jonathan Smalter
No matter what subject areas or media your collection
focuses on, you will sometimes (and probably quite...
What is Ephemera?
Other articles by Jonathan Smalter
As a professional bookseller, I sort through all sorts of ephemera as part of my daily work: posters; broadsides; photographs;...
How to preserve ticket stubs
Alright, sports fans, it's time to protect those tickets! We have protective sleeves for every size that will guarantee your memories will last! Click...
Classic Cigarette Propaganda
Cigarette Ads from the 20th century
Old Cigarette ads are everyone’s favorite when it comes to a good laugh. The ridiculousness of them makes for...
Interview with a Rare Book Collector
When it comes to books and ephemera, Bags Unlimited has a resident expert, and we're lucky because his book store is right down the...
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Don’t Collect Then Neglect!
It’s easy to get so caught up in the process of accumulating things - after all, that’s the fun part! - that...
