Monthly Archives: June 2011

With the surplus of children’s books coming through the Depot, we thought this would be a great topic.

Did you know the Dr. Seuss book your mother read to you as a child could now be worth several thousand dollars? It’s true. First edition Dr. Seuss books in excellent condition with the original dust jacket are a collectors dream, though identifying a true first edition can be difficult unless you know what to look for.

Some great examples:

In Horton Hears A Who! first edition, Horton has a full ear on the back cover, with a cloud and a five branch tree. In later issues, Horton’s ear is cut off by text, no cloud is present and the tree has two branches rather than five.

First edition Bartholomew and the Oobleck has a blue cover and blue dust jacket, but future editions are red.

In first edition And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street (published in 1937), Marco’s shorts are white on the front cover and in later printings they’re blue.

For more information and identifying tips for Dr. Seuss first editions, check out the book First Editions of Dr. Seuss Books by Helen and Marc Younger / Dan Hirsch

SOURCES:

http://1stedition.net/blog/2007/01/horton_hears_a_who_1954.html

http://modernfirsteditions.net/dr-seuss-first-editions/

http://1stedition.net/drseuss.html

http://1stedition.net/beginnerbooks/bbback01.html

http://www.bookpoi.com/bartholomew_and_the_oobleck_by_dr_seuss_first_edition_identification.html

http://www.alephbet.com/dr-seuss-guide-to-first-editions.php

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Looking for a quick and easy way to update an interior space without painting your walls?

One word: Lighting.

At The Depot we have a wide variety of lighting fixtures and with the correct lighting, you can make a room appear larger, taller or cozier. Lighting can change the way a room looks and feels just as much as the color of the walls.

You could have a new room in no time with our lighting options available below:

For tips on how change your room just by using light, click here.

Albert Hadley said it simply in The Story of America’s Preeminent Interior Designer, “Design is defined by light and shade, and appropriate lighting is enormously important.”

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We continue to see beautiful Depression Glass pieces come through The Depot and thought it would make a good topic.

Depression Glass, with bright translucent colors and intricate patterns, was known for its affordability during the Depression area. Mostly sold at the 5 and 10 stores, it was commonly made into plates, bowls and cups between the 1920s and the 1940s.

Avocado, Bubble, Manhattan and Round Robin are just a few of the 100 plus patterns (click here for an extensive list) manufactured in colors such as clear, pink, pale blue, green and amber. You can also find Depression Glass in less common colors such as yellow, marine, opaque pale green and blue, cobalt blue, amethyst and white (milk glass).

Depression Glass Examples

In the 1960’s, Depression Glass became very popular among collectors and continues to be to this day. Over the past 50 years, it has become increasingly harder to find, especially in full sets, but you can easily find single pieces or a pair of glasses. Prices vary, but on average you can find a single piece between $5-$10.

SOURCES:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_glass

http://www.suziemax.com/History-of-Depression-Glass.html

http://www.ehow.com/about_6503104_information-value-depression-glass.html

http://www.ebay.com/

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Over the past several months, we have become aware of several newspaper and magazine columns dedicated to antiques. Here are four favorites:

Anne Gilbert’s Antique Detective takes a particular antique item and gives its history, tips on care and often value. She is known as the Antique Detective to several major newspapers and is the author of nine books on antiques, collectibles and art.


Antique Trader: Ask AT
Ask AT tackles submissions on antique items using the Antique Trader panel of experts.

Cowan’s Corner offers knowledge about historic Americana items. Columnist Wes Cowan is an international expert in the field, featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow and History Detectives as well as the founder and owner of Cowan’s Auctions, Inc.

Larry Koon’s Treasure in The Attic has an informal style and is an easy read for anyone new to antiques. He offers a variety of topics, often does a Q&A and provides pricing for each item as that is his specialty. He is the author of several price guide books on antiques and collectibles.


Help us add to this list. Who are your favorite antique columnists?

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Regular Depot customer Amanda Russ of Concord loves the Depot so much that we interviewed her to find out why.

Depot: How did you hear about The Depot?
Amanda: I heard about The Depot from my future mother-in-law. We were talking about antiques one day and she told me there was a big shop right here in Concord.

Depot: What was your first impression?
Amanda: The first thing that crossed my mind was, wow this place is huge!  

Depot: Were you overwhelmed or excited by its size?
Amanda: I was excited, because I have been to many antique shops but never to one that big. There was so much to explore!

Depot: Were you shopping for something specific?
Amanda: The first time I went it was just 45 minutes before closing time but I saw enough to know I would be back soon.

I am getting married in August and saw many things that would be perfect for our wedding. 

Depot: Did you go back and purchase anything for your wedding?
Amanda: Yes, I bought a couple of beautiful antique jars for the sand ceremony and a small antique trunk to hold gift cards. Both will be accent pieces for my home after the wedding.

Depot: Will you be back? Have you told others about The Depot?
Amanda: Definitely. I have my eye on a painting and have already hinted to my parents and a couple of friend about wedding gifts.

Depot: What would you tell others who don’t know about The Depot?
Amanda: Go when you have time. If you rush through it, you are going to miss something.

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