“Star Wars” collectibles are a “force” to be reckoned with. The movie franchise started with a cultural cosmic blast in 1977 and the action figures from that original movie are attracting most collectors. Forty-something men and women, flashing back to their days of tearing into the packaging to get to Han Solo, Princess Leia or Luke Skywalker action figures will weep when reading that those 1977 toys, in original, pristine packaging, are bringing between $2,500 to $18,000 each.

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Kovels’ May 2019 newsletter features record-setting vintage video games, jewelry by Margaret De Patta, a champion skater’s ice-skating collection, dolls in military uniforms, miniature furniture and Fiesta dinnerware, all with information, photos and prices.

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Easter greeting cards were not popular until the late 1890s. Many of the first Easter cards were postcards, often picturing chickens, eggs, rabbits, children, birds, flowers or religious subjects. Most interesting are those from about 1910 to 1920.