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NEW YORK — When John E. Hubley began his company in Lancaster, Penn., in 1894, he set his sights on the model train industry. Hubley produced model trains for about 15 years, but stiff competition from Lionel and advancements in electric model train technology became too much. By 1909, the company had begun specializing in […]
VINELAND, N.J. – If your fondest childhood memories include Saturday morning shopping trips with Mom and Dad, then be prepared to relive the good times on May 20-21 at Bertoia’s. Their auction of 1,000+ lots — which is accessible for bidding absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers — features one of the most comprehensive […]
GRASSE, France (ACNI) – Author, renowned collector of antique aviation toys, and highly decorated Vietnam War pilot Captain Geoffrey Randolph “GR” Webster has died at the age of 68 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Webster passed away on January 6, 2014 at the country home in Grasse, France, that he shared with […]
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – Stephenson’s Auctioneers of Southampton (suburban Philadelphia), Pa., will host its Spring 2012 Dolls, Toys & Trains Auction on Friday, May 25, with Internet live bidding provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. The 295-lot sale will commence at 11 a.m. Eastern Time with a widely varied array of beautiful, fresh to the market dolls. Highlights include […]