Have you ever seen a Confederate States of America bond?

The Richmond government issued bonds to bring in capital to undergird its efforts.  Southern citizens advanced money to the CSA government, which in return promised to pay them off, with a stated amount of interest, presumably after the war was won and the Confederacy secure. Read More »

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The popular collections of antiques typically include fully functional furniture made from specific periods of time. Because it didn’t rely on mass production and power tools, antique furniture is often more durable and of greater value than most of the stuff made today. In order to collect antique furniture, you need to know a bit about the age and condition, the number of serviceable pieces in existence, and be able to distinguish the identifying aspects of the piece. Read More »

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