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	ON THE COVER - April Issue 2008 Humble String Holders Now Pricey Collectibles By: Anne Gilbert Before adhesive tape came into general use there was a string holder for just about every use that included general stores, warehouses, home kitchens and offices. A few years ago they could be found at flea markets, basements and under sink cabinets . Prices ranged from a few dollars to twenty five dollars, depending on how unusual their form was.
	Q. Hello - I am trying to identify the maker of a cabinet that was my mother's. I took the cabinet to a local shop and talked with someone whom I consider an to be expert. He showed me the doweled assembly method and the straight lines of the hand cut wood versus rounded machine cuts.
	Q. I bought this postcard that looks like a "Billiken" character by Florence Pretz. But, the word at the bottom says "Balligan". Is this a rip-off or variation or what? The postmark is 1910.
	Presidential Campaign Postcards By: Roy Nuhn History, politics, and patriotism are just a few of the many ingredients which combine to make up the political campaign postcard. Add a dash of artistry and satire to the brew and the result is a very popular collectible. Such souvenir items are eagerly sought today by both deltiologists (postcard collectors) and political Americana enthusiasts.
	Looking at different types of woods used as veneers in furniture made in the first half of the 20th century can be a confusing process. After the basic four or five like oak, cherry, maple, walnut and mahogany, how many others can you identify?
	Letter Openers: Collectibles With Point By: Robert Reed Letter openers, both fanciful and promotional, have been on the 'cutting edge' of society since the latter 19th century. Sometimes called a paper cutter, paper knife or a letter knife, the basic letter opener gradually became more and more important as the business of letter mailing itself became more and more important.

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