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Archival Framing: 10 Best Recommendations to Protect your Autographs

As collectors and autograph dealers, we regularly come across framed historical photographs and documents, which have to be removed from the frame. WHAT IS ARCHIVAL FRAMING? Archival framing is a type of work done to place your items in a frame (framing) using a certain quality of materials and methods....

Frame Shop Selection: Finding the Best Frame Shop for Your Autographs

Like other forms of goods and services advertising, we are inundated with countless ads for framing services by arts and crafts chains as well as local mom and pop framing stores. These ads show you pictures of framed artwork and maybe even the interior of their stores with their attractive displays. However, behind...

Opera vs Operetta vs Musical...What's the Difference?

Learn about the differences between opera vs operetta vs musical. Like many artforms, the dividing lines between stage works including music are blurred.

Autograph Value - How to Find It and Other Autograph Worth Questions

Tips on how to find autograph values - What are the most important factors, and answers to some of the most popular questions related to autograph worth

Picture Frame Glass Options for your Paper Collectibles

When it comes to picture framing, many people focus on the frame design and overlook glazing — one of the most important decisions to make in framing. Choosing the right glass for your picture frame can impact how your photos look. Also, it determines how long your collectibles will last...

Old Photographs: The Evolution of Photographic Formats

Old photographs and their formats. different photographic formats spanning from the beginning of the 19th century until the end of it.

Where to Sell Autographs: Things to Keep an Eye On

Here’s everything you need to know about how to sell autographs and find the best offer depending on your situation.

How to Know When an Autograph is Authentic

The most frequently asked question when authenticating historical autographs is how to tell if an autograph is real? Established and respected autograph dealers are usually taken at their word that their items for sale are genuine, and not without reason. They use their experience and expertise to follow a series...

What does Autograph Mean? and Other Burning Autograph Questions

WHAT IS AUTOGRAPH / WHAT DOES AUTOGRAPH MEAN? Autograph is a person's own handwriting or signature, it comes from Greek, meaning “Self-Written”. The word autograph is used as a synonym of someone's handwriting, but it is also used meaning handwritten FOR someone (“he autographed it to me”, meaning he...

Autograph Authentication: Where to Get Autographs Authenticated...and More

Autograph authentication is an integral part of the autograph collector’s journey in building a fine collection of signed memorabilia. Do you need to authenticate an autograph? By reading this article you will have the information required in order to know how to authenticate a signature. Autograph authentication services are provided...

14 Awesome Picture Frame Ideas for your Valuable Collectibles

There are in the market many different options of frame designs and materials, mat colors and textures, glass options, and other elements that can go into your frame choice. But that is not the end of it, here are 14 ideas that go a bit beyond the usual options of...

Where to Buy Authentic Autographs

The first question every burgeoning collector asks themselves is “where can I buy authentic autographs?” It is such a fundamental consideration as this will be the foundation upon which your collection is built, and the beginning of your journey into the fascinating and highly rewarding world of autograph collecting. There...

Glossary of Autograph Terms

A glossary with the most important terms in autographs and autograph collecting

Autograph Framing Done Right - How to Frame Your Autographs Properly

With the time, patience, and resources put into acquiring that treasured autograph, the last thing you want to do is have all that eﬀort go to waste. Whether it’s an autographed photo, a marked-up historical document, or a signed movie poster, you’ll want to keep the autograph in as pristine...

Maria Callas Authentic Autographs: A Guide

The star Greek-American soprano (1923-1976), a legend in her time and today, has left many signed photos, programs, letters and signed records. A Maria Callas signature is today one of the most sought-after modern autographs in the opera memorabilia world. Thanks to demand, the market is full of all kinds...

The Ultimate Guide on How To Store Autographed Photos

Learn how to safely display or store your cherished and valuable autographed photographs. Our ultimage guide will help you protect your investment and safeguard your rare memorabilia for years to come.

The Elegance and Majesty of Autographed Ballet Pointe Shoes

Capture a moment in history with genuine autographed ballet pointe shoes. Get inspired by owning a pair of ballet shoes worn by dancing superstars.

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Archival Framing: 10 Best Recommendations to Protect your Autographs

Frame Shop Selection: Finding the Best Frame Shop for Your Autographs

Opera vs Operetta vs Musical...What's the Difference?

Learn about the differences between opera vs operetta vs musical. Like many artforms, the dividing lines between stage works including music are blurred.

Autograph Value - How to Find It and Other Autograph Worth Questions

Picture Frame Glass Options for your Paper Collectibles

Old Photographs: The Evolution of Photographic Formats

Where to Sell Autographs: Things to Keep an Eye On

Here’s everything you need to know about how to sell autographs and find the best offer depending on your situation.

How to Know When an Autograph is Authentic

What does Autograph Mean? and Other Burning Autograph Questions

Autograph Authentication: Where to Get Autographs Authenticated...and More

14 Awesome Picture Frame Ideas for your Valuable Collectibles

Where to Buy Authentic Autographs

Glossary of Autograph Terms

Autograph Framing Done Right - How to Frame Your Autographs Properly

Maria Callas Authentic Autographs: A Guide

The Ultimate Guide on How To Store Autographed Photos

The Elegance and Majesty of Autographed Ballet Pointe Shoes

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