Antiques & Vintage Collectibles

Bill Gates paid $30 million for a Leonardo da Vinci manuscript that he considers priceless because the Italian genius inspires him. Watch Charlie Rose's profile of Gates on Sunday, May 12 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

"I see my grandchildren using electronic devices with the books loaded on them. I guess that is fine and the “way of the future.” but what will happen to the bookends?"

University of Virginia Professor and Director of Rare Books will discuss the enduring relevance of the book as a physical object, Wed., April 4, 4:30 p.m. Neilson Library Browsing Room.

I found this delightful little pamphlet at an antique store and thought it was a hoot! I wondered what the grandkids would say if they called to see what I was doing and my response was “making a television scarf.” They probably would ask to talk to Papa right away, just to see if I was “off my meds.”

I’m addicted to collector books. Our library of these books has well over one hundred different copies–some purchased early on and proved to be too broad and not deep into any one subject. I soon learned the value in spending money on great books. By now, many are well worn to the point of having loose covers, and several have been replaced with more updated versions. Most of these books have price guides, but with an ever-changing market, I only use the prices as a loose reference, adjusted for current trends in collecting and the economy.

Have you ever thought about the painted backgrounds in antique and vintage photographs?

"Someone else is into the dames and dogs; we found this photo (Vogue, June 1943) via this post on Dogs in Vogue: A Century of Canine Chic by Judith Watt."