In 1906, there was a trade publication that came out every month or two that was sent to people to encourage them to sell postcards. The covers say “Appealing to the Stationery, Art & Souvenir Novelty Dealers.”

As a child I read every comic book printed, but I never collected them in spite of my mania for accumulating everything from pebbles to paper napkins. No doubt some rare early issues went through my hands, but the deal with my dad was: Read and return.

The Field Museum’s newest exhibition, The Aztec World, gives visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the otherworldly grandeur and sophistication of one of history’s great civilizations.

Antique Trader editor Eric Bradley answers reader questions about their antique and collectible finds.

Fred Taylor, the Furniture Detective, answers questions about antique values.

Once in a while, you come across something so different that you want to share it with your doll friends. This is the case with a doll that I have recently acquired.

Alan Young is most recognized for his role as Wilbur Post in the classic 1960s television series Mister Ed, where his beautiful palomino horse talks and engages him in a series of zany comedic situations.

Anne Gilbert answers Antique Trader reader questions about their antiques.