Anyone who wants to know more about model railways or toy trains which they have acquired faces an immediate problem in distinguishing between at least five different systems all bearing the name 'Hornby'. As...
I was asked by one of the Stamp Collecting magazines to write an article about collecting signed First Day, WW2 other signed covers. This was published in mid 2006 and judging by the feedback proved useful to...
The original value of the United Kingdom Crown was Five Shillings. Queen Elizabeth II Crowns come in two values, namely five shilling or twenty-five pence and five pounds. The reason for this is because as a...
Spiderwebbooks eBay Shop Its not as straightforward as it seems to accurately date a Ladybird Book. Very often on the Internet and in Bookshops,there are books described as being older than they really are....
Military valves have different markings to commercial valves. Most have a CV number (CV = common valve) It is best explained with an example. I recently sold some E88CC or 6922 with the following markings...
6 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Buy An Autograph On eBay Does the user keep any of their details private? - The majority of users that keep their details private have something to hide. What else has...
Investors in Time Rip Off Don't get ripped off by this company.Gold Silver Bureau of Ilford Essex Back about November 2002, Gold Silver Bureau of Ilford Essex, run by John Coppin, went into liquidation owing...
This is a very simple and straight forward guide to the Del Prado Men at War Series. The numbers below are based around the first UK release. This listing will be of use to collectors wishing to identify...
Space Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling tradecards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...
British Lorries of the 1950s and 1960s This is one of many illustrated classic British lorry guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic British...