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Political collectibles are hot Q: Can you tell me the value of a Republican textbook that was published during the campaign of 1902? -- Dolores, Platteville, Wisc. A: Political collectibles have become extremely popular, and your book sounds both unique and interesting. I suggest you contact Jonathan Binkley, Republican Political Items Collectors, 1786 Bucklew Drive, Toledo, OH 42613. *** Q: I have a newspaper that I suspect is an original. It is the New York Times and announces the murder of Lincoln at Ford's Theater in 1865. I would like to find someone who can authenticate it for me and, if it is real, perhaps help me sell it. -- Jay, Wheaton, Ill. A: Timothy Hughes is an established dealer who specializes in early American newspapers. Write to him c/o Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers, P.O. Box 3636, Williamsport, PA 17701. For a second opinion, contact dealer Phil Barber, P.O. Box 8694, Boston, MA 02114. *** Q: I have approximately 1,500 diecast cars that I have collected since the 1990s. I would like to sell the entire collection and hope you have some suggestions to help me do this. -- Ken, Hutchison, Minn. A: Some sources that should be beneficial include Dana Johnson, president of the Toy Car Collectors Association, P.O. Box 1824, Bend, OR 97701; dealer Neil Waldman, c/o Neil's Wheels, Inc., P.O. Box 374, Old Bethpage, NY 11804; and Douglas Kelly, expert and author of The Die Cast Price Guide, 17920 Ashton Club Way, Ashton, MD 20861. *** Q: I have about 50 Olympic tickets from the 1984 games, and I am curious to find out if they are collectible. -- Roy, Poinciana, Fla. A: Kevin Cummings is a dealer who specializes in Olympic collectibles, and he might be able to advise you. His address is 3301 Pinetree Lane, Greenville, NC 27858. For a second and third opinion, contact Jim Clark, 6100 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64113; and Alan Polsky, 11845 West Olympic Blvd., 1245, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
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