The Paper Trail would like to recommend a website each week for you to consider visiting. This will be the first in a series of recommendations.
Our site pick this week is: Doxette The Right Dog
This site specializes in Dog Antiques and Collectibles with over 150 different breeds represented. It is a fun site to shop in with over 4,000 items in stock.
You will find ephemera, advertising, figurines, books, and any other form of antique or collectible if it pertains to a dog.
Have fun shopping this great site.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Tip of the Week - Cleaning Advertising Tins
When cleaning old advertising tins ... NEVER wash them with soap and water. Water will cause the tin to rust or worsen already present rust. The best method to clean the old tins is to use Car Wax. The wax takes off most dirt and leaves a film of protection to prevent any future rust.
Visit our on line shop The Paper Trail to find Ephemera and advertising collectibles.
Visit our on line shop The Paper Trail to find Ephemera and advertising collectibles.
Monday, January 01, 2007
This Weeks Sale
This week The Paper Trail is running a sale on all Advertising Collectibles in their shop. This includes collectibles advertising appliances, automobiles, advertising boards and signs, communication and utility advertising, farm and farming advertising, food advertising, gas station advertising collectibles, health and beauty advertising, insurance company advertising, kitchen collectible advertising, motorcycle advertising, railroad advertising, soda company advertising, souvenir and premiums used for advertising, and advertising tins. The Paper Trail is advertising 10% OFF when you use the Coupon Code ADV1 during the checkout process.
Visit the website located at: www.bevspaper.com
Sale ends January 6th at midnight.
Along with the Advertising Collectibles, The Paper Trail is also offering 10% off any purchase of Individual Magazine Advertisements. To receive the 10% off just use the Coupon Code ADV-IA during the checkout process.
Visit the website located at: www.bevspaper.com
Sale ends January 6th at midnight.
Along with the Advertising Collectibles, The Paper Trail is also offering 10% off any purchase of Individual Magazine Advertisements. To receive the 10% off just use the Coupon Code ADV-IA during the checkout process.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Ephemera includes Advertisements
Ephemera is basically paper items that were meant for one use or for a short period of time and then discarded.
Antique and vintage Advertisements fall into this category. Printed advertisements have been around for a very long time. Ever since craftsman and merchants discovered that it was important to promote themselves, their business, and their products. In the Victorian Era, it became popular to collect what is now known as Trade Cards. These were basically advertisements for products that a storekeeper would have in their shops. The fronts were usually so beautifully done that Victorians actually kept scrapbooks of these ads in their parlors.
Advertisements taken from periodicals are collected for a variety of reasons. Usually the advertisement shows an item that someone collects. An ad with Fiesta dishes or an ad with a particular railroad company can be added to a collection of these items. Classic Car buffs like to get an advertisement showing the car that they have promoted in the year it was first available.
Old advertisements are fun to collect and usually relatively inexpensive.
Antique and vintage Advertisements fall into this category. Printed advertisements have been around for a very long time. Ever since craftsman and merchants discovered that it was important to promote themselves, their business, and their products. In the Victorian Era, it became popular to collect what is now known as Trade Cards. These were basically advertisements for products that a storekeeper would have in their shops. The fronts were usually so beautifully done that Victorians actually kept scrapbooks of these ads in their parlors.
Advertisements taken from periodicals are collected for a variety of reasons. Usually the advertisement shows an item that someone collects. An ad with Fiesta dishes or an ad with a particular railroad company can be added to a collection of these items. Classic Car buffs like to get an advertisement showing the car that they have promoted in the year it was first available.
Old advertisements are fun to collect and usually relatively inexpensive.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Coca-Cola Santa by Sundblom Turns 75
The most recognizable Santa is most probably the Santa depicted in Coca-Cola ads. The creator of that Santa was a Swedish-American artist named Haddon Sundblom. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Santa we know today by Sundblom.
From 1931 to 1964 , Haddon Sundblom created an annual Santa advertisement for Coca-Cola. Many collectible items have been created from these vintage advertisements.
From 1931 to 1964 , Haddon Sundblom created an annual Santa advertisement for Coca-Cola. Many collectible items have been created from these vintage advertisements.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
New Interest in Record Albums
A trend that I'm seeing here in the Midwest, is a growing interest in Vinyl...the Long Playing Record Albums. I see a growing number of people coming into our Antique Mall asking for the old albums. In the beginning, I assumed they wanted them for the fantastic old covers of the albums. I'm finding out that people are actually buying these albums to listen to them.
We have a group of High School boys who come in on a regular basis and purchase a variety of the music from the past. Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Hard Rock seem to be the most popular with this age group.
Recently, the phenomena seems to be growing...the parents of these kids are now coming in and buying albums that they remember. In other words the kids have generated a sort of re-interest of the old vinyl in their parents.
During this Holiday Buying Season we have had many people reporting that they have purchased vintage Record Players and equipment to play the albums on.
In response to what I'm seeing in the 'brick and mortar' market, I've recently begun to offer a variety of LP Albums on my website. They can be found in the category: Music Related and the subcategory of Recordings - LPs.
Visit our shop at The Paper Trail
We have a group of High School boys who come in on a regular basis and purchase a variety of the music from the past. Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Hard Rock seem to be the most popular with this age group.
Recently, the phenomena seems to be growing...the parents of these kids are now coming in and buying albums that they remember. In other words the kids have generated a sort of re-interest of the old vinyl in their parents.
During this Holiday Buying Season we have had many people reporting that they have purchased vintage Record Players and equipment to play the albums on.
In response to what I'm seeing in the 'brick and mortar' market, I've recently begun to offer a variety of LP Albums on my website. They can be found in the category: Music Related and the subcategory of Recordings - LPs.
Visit our shop at The Paper Trail
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Defining Ephemera
I'm often asked, "Just what is this Ephemera stuff anyway?" by non-collectors.
Ephemera refers to written and printed matter published with a short intended lifetime or something transitory or lasting a day. In the world of collectors common types of ephemera include letters, advertising trade cards, cigarette cards, airsickness bags, posters, postcards, baseball cards, tickets, greeting cards, stock certificates, and photographs. The word is derived from the Greek meaning of things lasting no more than a day.
Libraries and information sciences use the term ephemera to describe the class of published single-sheet or single page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use. It includes postcards, event-oriented posters, transportation and show tickets, baggage stickers, stock certificates, motor vehicle licensing forms, business cards, printed wedding invitations, trade cards, and other similar printed materials.
This field of collectibles is sometimes misunderstood and often has items lumped into or described as ephemera that really aren't. From the definition the item should be something that was meant for use for a short period of time and then discarded. A book of matches could be considered ephemera but a piece of sheet music should not be. The sheet music was intended for use for an extended period of time. I always wonder how photographs are classified in this category of collecting as I don't know very many people who discard their photos after looking at them one time. (But then again....I'm a packrat!)
Ephemera is a fun area to collect in and can easily be combined with other collections. A collector can pick one type of ephemera or create a collection of many forms of ephemera that fall into their favorite theme. Perhaps it could be printed matter that has to do with old buses, a specific holiday, or even political parties. The opportunities and examples have no end.
We are proud to offer many types of ephemera on our website The Paper Trail
Ephemera refers to written and printed matter published with a short intended lifetime or something transitory or lasting a day. In the world of collectors common types of ephemera include letters, advertising trade cards, cigarette cards, airsickness bags, posters, postcards, baseball cards, tickets, greeting cards, stock certificates, and photographs. The word is derived from the Greek meaning of things lasting no more than a day.
Libraries and information sciences use the term ephemera to describe the class of published single-sheet or single page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use. It includes postcards, event-oriented posters, transportation and show tickets, baggage stickers, stock certificates, motor vehicle licensing forms, business cards, printed wedding invitations, trade cards, and other similar printed materials.
This field of collectibles is sometimes misunderstood and often has items lumped into or described as ephemera that really aren't. From the definition the item should be something that was meant for use for a short period of time and then discarded. A book of matches could be considered ephemera but a piece of sheet music should not be. The sheet music was intended for use for an extended period of time. I always wonder how photographs are classified in this category of collecting as I don't know very many people who discard their photos after looking at them one time. (But then again....I'm a packrat!)
Ephemera is a fun area to collect in and can easily be combined with other collections. A collector can pick one type of ephemera or create a collection of many forms of ephemera that fall into their favorite theme. Perhaps it could be printed matter that has to do with old buses, a specific holiday, or even political parties. The opportunities and examples have no end.
We are proud to offer many types of ephemera on our website The Paper Trail
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Collecting Old Sheet Music
One type of paper collectible that many people enjoy looking for is old Sheet Music. The old music is relatively easy to find and is collected for a variety of reasons.
Some collectors love the sheet music for the cover art. Sometimes the collector will look for a particular artist or perhaps they just like the particular feeling they get from the types of illustrations they find on old sheet music. Many will frame these real pieces of art.
Popular songs of specific decades are another area that collectors will look for. Along with songs from Movies and Television Shows, some collectors prefer songs from the theater or showtunes.
Another area that people try to collect is a particular style of music such as Jazz Songs, Classical Music, Gospel, Country songs, and Rock and Roll. While other collectors will look for a specific composer or lyricist for their collection.
Yet another area of sheet music collections will be on a thematic basis. Perhaps the collection will encompasss only songs that have to do with Transportation.
Whatever the reasoning behind the collections, the collector of sheet music can find pieces with relative ease. Sheet music has been produced for over 2 centuries. Generally, collecting sheet music is relatively inexpensive as a hobby with many pieces starting at $2.00 and going up from there.
We offer this grading system for the person who would like to begin collecting old sheet music.
FINE: No tears, no writing, no stains on the cover or inside. In other words (near mint).
GOOD: some wear, maybe a smudge or small stain, inside complete, small tears less than 3/4 inch.
FAIR: Some stains, tears and smudges, etc.
POOR: Large tears, stains, generally 'beat-up'
The Paper Trail offers a nice selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sheet music.
Our website is The Paper Trail
Some collectors love the sheet music for the cover art. Sometimes the collector will look for a particular artist or perhaps they just like the particular feeling they get from the types of illustrations they find on old sheet music. Many will frame these real pieces of art.
Popular songs of specific decades are another area that collectors will look for. Along with songs from Movies and Television Shows, some collectors prefer songs from the theater or showtunes.
Another area that people try to collect is a particular style of music such as Jazz Songs, Classical Music, Gospel, Country songs, and Rock and Roll. While other collectors will look for a specific composer or lyricist for their collection.
Yet another area of sheet music collections will be on a thematic basis. Perhaps the collection will encompasss only songs that have to do with Transportation.
Whatever the reasoning behind the collections, the collector of sheet music can find pieces with relative ease. Sheet music has been produced for over 2 centuries. Generally, collecting sheet music is relatively inexpensive as a hobby with many pieces starting at $2.00 and going up from there.
We offer this grading system for the person who would like to begin collecting old sheet music.
FINE: No tears, no writing, no stains on the cover or inside. In other words (near mint).
GOOD: some wear, maybe a smudge or small stain, inside complete, small tears less than 3/4 inch.
FAIR: Some stains, tears and smudges, etc.
POOR: Large tears, stains, generally 'beat-up'
The Paper Trail offers a nice selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sheet music.
Our website is The Paper Trail
Monday, September 18, 2006
Collecting a Household Icon: The TV Guide
Collecting TV Guides has become quite popular with many collector of paper and ephemera. The first National issue of TV Guide was published on April 3, 1953. The cover had a photo of Lucy and Desi's newborn son along with an inset of Lucille Ball. That issue books for $1950.00. Any cover with Lucy is usually valued higher than most other issues of TV Guide.
The celebrity on the cover dictates the value of most the magazines. The more popular the star, the higher the value placed on the issue. Many collectors concentrate on a particular star; although there are some who are tying to collect every issue.
There is a relatively new book out for people who have an interest in collecting TV Guides. TV Guide Celebrating An Icon. The book has photos of every TV Guide published up to October 2005 along with a price guide.
Many of these old issues can be found on my website. I have fun things like September 16, 1978 issue with the original cast of Battlestar Galactica, Al Hirschfeld illustrated covers and many more.
Visit the website at: The Paper Trail
The celebrity on the cover dictates the value of most the magazines. The more popular the star, the higher the value placed on the issue. Many collectors concentrate on a particular star; although there are some who are tying to collect every issue.
There is a relatively new book out for people who have an interest in collecting TV Guides. TV Guide Celebrating An Icon. The book has photos of every TV Guide published up to October 2005 along with a price guide.
Many of these old issues can be found on my website. I have fun things like September 16, 1978 issue with the original cast of Battlestar Galactica, Al Hirschfeld illustrated covers and many more.
Visit the website at: The Paper Trail
Monday, July 04, 2005
John Clymer - Cowboy Artist of America
Born in Ellensburg, Washington in 1907 John P Clymer is best known for his historically and geographically accurate illustrations and paintings of the American West. During his long career he was a cover artist for The Saturday Evening Post from 1942-1962 and painted over 70 covers for the magazine. Clymer joined the Cowboy Artist of America in 1969 and was particularly fond of painting scenes of the Pacific Northwest where he grew up. His paintings are shown in the Clymer Museum in his hometown of Ellensburg along with the Eiteljorg Museum of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana and other museums.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
John P Falter - Nebraskan Cover Artist
John Falter (1910-1982) Born in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Well known for his Americana style of cover art.
Falter's first Saturday Evening Post cover, a portrait of the magazine's founder, Benjamin Franklin, is dated September 1, 1943. That cover began a 25-year relationship with the Saturday Evening Post, in which Falter produced 128 covers for the magazine until the Post ceased publication in 1969. Falter commented, "There were plenty of Rockwell imitators and J. L. Leindecker imitators. My main concern in doing Post covers was trying to do something based on my own experiences. I found my niche as a painter of Americana with an accent of the Middle West. I brought out some of the homeliness and humor of Middle Western town life and home life. I used humor whenever possible." Of Falter's 128 covers, nearly all were his own ideas. "Four didn't make it," he said, "probably 12 ideas were supplied by the Post." Falter also did illustrations for Good Housekeeping, The Home magazine, the Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, McCall's, Life and Look. (Exerpt from an article on the website of the Museum of Nebraska Art).
His covers are highly collectible today.
Falter's first Saturday Evening Post cover, a portrait of the magazine's founder, Benjamin Franklin, is dated September 1, 1943. That cover began a 25-year relationship with the Saturday Evening Post, in which Falter produced 128 covers for the magazine until the Post ceased publication in 1969. Falter commented, "There were plenty of Rockwell imitators and J. L. Leindecker imitators. My main concern in doing Post covers was trying to do something based on my own experiences. I found my niche as a painter of Americana with an accent of the Middle West. I brought out some of the homeliness and humor of Middle Western town life and home life. I used humor whenever possible." Of Falter's 128 covers, nearly all were his own ideas. "Four didn't make it," he said, "probably 12 ideas were supplied by the Post." Falter also did illustrations for Good Housekeeping, The Home magazine, the Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, McCall's, Life and Look. (Exerpt from an article on the website of the Museum of Nebraska Art).
His covers are highly collectible today.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Collecting Magazine Cover and Advertising Illustration Art
Artists and illustrators in past decades had to compete for the honor and recognition that they received when they were picked to create the cover for magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, Collier’s, Ladies Home Journal, Country Gentleman, and many others. At the time they wanted the prestige and recognition of their talents, little did they know that in the future many of them would become collectible items.Norman Rockwell became quite famous, as we all know. Did you know that many of the items that you see today started out as a cover for The Saturday Evening Post? Rockwell did many covers for that particular magazine along with others. He also did quite a lot of artwork for advertising campaigns. As much as we love Rockwell’s work, there were many other artists whose work is just as stunning and detailed as Mr. Rockwell’s work. Names you may or may not be familiar with are J. C. Leyendecker, Stevan Dohanos, John Clymer, John Falter, and George Hughes. These men also did many Covers for different magazines at a time when we didn’t have television to watch. Folks looked forward to the new magazine’s arrival to not only read the articles but to admire the cover. Today many people have come to recognize the talents of the Cover Artists and try to collect all of the covers that a particular artist did for a particular publishing company or sometimes for all of the companies that they worked for.You can find many of these original covers along with advertisements from the magazines done by advertising illustrators and cover artists at our website. We offer a nice selection with new items added daily. Most of our paper items include shipping to a US address and a certificate of authenticity. We also offer a Newsletter Subscription for our customers. Come visit us to find out more about the artists who illustrated advertisements and the covers of magazines. We are located at:http://www.tias.com/stores/tpt
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