World War II autograph

Wed., Nov. 9, 2005

Larry Cox King Features Syndicate

Q: I have a gavel signed by General Omar N. Bradley at a VFW club in Maryland during the 1940s. The signature is bold and clear, and I wonder if there is much interest in such an item. — Don (via e-mail)

A: I contacted three autograph dealers and was told that Gen. Bradley’s signature generally sells in the $25-$50 range. With that in mind, you might want to contact a dealer who specializes in military memorabilia. Two established ones are Dale C. Anderson, P.O. Box 3516, Gettysburg, PA 17325; and Jeb Kipp, Allenwood Americana Antiques, P.O. Box 116, Allenwood, PA 17810.

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Q: I have a vast collection of vintage LPs and 45 rpm recordings that I would like to sell. Can you help me? — Dale, San Antonio

A: A good reference book for 45s is Rockin’ Records: Buyers-Sellers Reference Book and Price Guide, published by Osborne Enterprises of Port Townsend, Wash.

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