Turner transports book collectors to Oz, Dec. 10

‘Oz, the 100th Anniversary Edition,’ limited edition signed by all 31 contributors, est. $1,000-$1,500
‘Oz, the 100th Anniversary Edition,’ limited edition signed by all 31 contributors, est. $1,000-$1,500
‘Oz, the 100th Anniversary Edition,’ limited edition signed by all 31 contributors, est. $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Return to Oz: Part 2 of the Joel Harris Collection of Oziana & Children’s Books on Friday, December 10. The sale offers more than 195 lots of first edition and vintage books and showcases an enchanting and extensive selection of Oz books. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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McInnis to auction treasures from Greater Boston area, Dec. 10-11

Circa-1914 carousel outer rim chariot panel, est. $20,000-$30,000
Circa-1914 carousel outer rim chariot panel, est. $20,000-$30,000
Circa-1914 carousel outer rim chariot panel, est. $20,000-$30,000

AMESBURY, Mass. – John McInnis Auctioneers will present an important Two-Day Americana auction of more than 1,000 lots on Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11. The sale with feature early American formal and country furniture, folk art, paintings, carpets, textiles, samplers, pearlware, mochaware, decoys, photography, maritime material, delftware, miniatures, and also the whimsical and the unusual. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Over & Above to unveil ‘Curiosities and Collectibles,’ Dec. 11

14K yellow gold opal and diamond dinner ring, est. $400-$600
14K yellow gold opal and diamond dinner ring, est. $400-$600

TIMONIUM, Md. – Over & Above Online Auction will host its Curiosities and Collectibles Auction Saturday, December 11. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Geodes: Collectors know it’s what’s on the inside that counts

This citrine geode from the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil sold for $5,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2018 at Heritage Auctions. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This citrine geode from the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil sold for $5,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2018 at Heritage Auctions. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This citrine geode from the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil sold for $5,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2018 at Heritage Auctions. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — The latest trend in home decorating involves objects that are thousands and sometimes millions of years old. Geodes — rocks that contain crystals — are all the rage as home accent pieces. While hunting for geodes is an established pastime, the alluring natural history specimens are readily available at auction.

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