We’ve recently read that according to The Canadian Medical Association it’s time to do away with the Criminal Code’s so-called spanking law. What this code entails frankly we don’t really know; but what we do know is that when it comes to some good old-fashioned spanking we certainly have the right tool for the […]
Despite not having a publisher date on the inside there is an owner’s name penciled on inside page with date -1897 This is a lovely copy of a hard to find children’s book – there is a a small tear on the top left corner and a few other signs of age – the inside […]
Now in your run-of-the mill antique shops you will find some fine specimens of historical wicker items; you’ve got your chairs, your tables, your tea carts and a whole host of other vintage wicker related pieces – but as for the folks here at Cabinet of Curiosities, you just might have noticed that we are […]
How can you not just love reading old newspaper stories, particularly the types that just reek of fraud, scandal and sheer sensationalism. One particular favorite of ours is a story that caught the attention of readers from around the world in the mid 1800s. When it broke, there was no bigger story than, “The discovery […]
UP FOR OFFER is a lovely first edition illustrated copy of a John Steinbeck classic: Published by Viking 1945. Appears unread and is in near fine condition No discoloring, no remainder mark. 1st printing. Straight and tight, no loose pages or any other signs of wear. There is no underlining, writing in the book or […]
As a gambler, a womanizer, a starfighter pilot and a big time smoker of “fumerello” cigars how can you not have an action figure made in the likeness of Lt. Starbuck? Despite years of warring and crashing his Viper time and time again our charming hero has survived the test of time and is here […]
“See pictures come to life” with the amazing VIEW-MASTER When it comes to old toys and games every once in a while you stumble across a beauty of a find that makes you say “ Oh man! I remember the days when every one and his brother had one of these” – were you one […]
(Buffalo Bob): “Say kids, what time is it”? (Kids): “It’s Howdy Doody Time”! “It’s Howdy Doody Time… It’s Howdy Doody Time.” And so the song goes… or so at least I think. For those young folks out there (who like me, never actually caught an episode of the long running show) Howdy Doody was an American […]
Behind the glass front panel, a colorful metal kicker and catcher, clad in vintage 1930s football attire are just waiting for the penny to drop. A penny releases three metal balls to the kicker, who then punts them one by one in the direction of the catcher. Before reaching the catcher, each ball must travel […]
Contrary to popular belief, the age of a newspaper has very little to do directly with the value. Astute collectors are well aware that it is possible to purchase an authentic Canadian newspaper from the 1800’s for as little as $25, or an original late 1600’s British newspaper for under $25, while an original December […]
