Kovels’ August 2019 newsletter features vintage garden furniture, pocket watches, Rookwood paperweights, tire advertising, modern glass and Boehm porcelain, all with information, photos and prices.

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The TV show “Lost in Space” could now be updated to be “Lost Our Space Memorabilia.” NASA currently is celebrating the momentous anniversary – and meticulous groundbreaking science – of Apollo 11 and the July 20, 1969 landing on the moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took that “giant leap” for mankind, forever giving new meaning to the phrase “earthbound.”

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Say no to toxic cleaners. Look to your pantry for ways to clean your collectibles. Ten tips from Kovels.