Very Rare
Why Collect Rare Collectibles?
The Nature of Rare Collectibles.
As their name suggests, all rare collectibles are scarce, hard to find items. They can be antiques that are desirable because of their age, type of craftsmanship or some other unique feature that represents the past. Some rare collectibles are so old that they are considered to be antiquities – artifacts of an ancient civilization such as ancient Greek or ancient Chinese society. Alternatively, rare collectibles can be of very recent origin, sometimes being only a few years old.
The common denominator of all rare collectibles, no matter what their type or age, is rarity. Frequently, because of their scarcity and their appeal, rare collectibles are also valuable. But whether they are valuable or inexpensive, rare collectibles are always important pieces in a collection.
Rare is …
The definition of “rare” or “rarity” changes with the type of object, and accordingly, the definition of “rare collectibles” is somewhat imprecise – there is no strict line of demarcation between what is “rare” and what is “not rare.” In some instances an item is considered to be a rare collectible because only one or two examples of that object are known to exist in the entire world. In other cases, hundreds or even thousands of a particular object may have survived to the present, but because their existence has not yet been discovered (such as very old porcelain dolls that were kept in a trunk that is now buried in an attic) or they are fragile and easily damaged (such as pottery, an early postage stamp or a 200 year-old piece of paper ephemera), high quality examples are considered to be scarce.
Almost Any Type of Object Can Become a Rare Collectible, if Scarce Enough.
Thousands of different types of rare collectibles exist throughout the world. Certain coins and postage stamps, books and manuscripts, pottery, weapons and other militaria, antique tools, original artwork, antique furniture, and paper ephemera can all be rare collectibles. “Paper ephemera” consists of written or printed material that has survived to the present despite the fact that the pieces were originally produced as disposable items, intended to be quickly discarded or destroyed. Examples of ephemera that can be rare collectibles include certain postcards, posters, trade cards, leaflets, exposition programs and advertising flyers, all common enough at the time, but mostly thrown away almost immediately. Some autographs, travel souvenirs and collectible memorabilia are also rare collectibles.
Rare collectibles can be from anywhere in the world and from any culture. Rare Oriental collectibles include small items such as Chinese Dynastic pottery or temple objects, as well as large items such as articles of traditional clothing or armor from the Japanese feudal period. European rare collectibles are equally varied, and range from ancient Greek statuary to the beautifully illuminated (illustrated) maps that were drawn by early cartographers during the Age of Exploration in the 16th Century. Collectible, rare objects from the Americas include certain pieces of Native American (Indian) pottery, blankets or beadwork, original historical documents from Colonial or Revolutionary times, and ancient Inca, Aztec or Maya amulets, pottery and carvings.
Why Collect Rare Collectibles?
Many people seek out rare collectibles because of their inherent value. For these people, rare collectibles are a form of investment. But the primary motivation for many other collectors is the “thrill of the hunt” – that certain sense of satisfaction that is felt when a very hard to find piece is tracked down and finally located somewhere in the world.
About the Author
Diane Hamments is a freelance author who writes on various subjects including Rare Collectibles , Collectables and Memorabilia. Visit www.societygifts.com. for more information.
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ADAM ARKIN DEMOND WILSON VERY RARE Full Moon High ‘80 $9.99 |
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ALAN ARKIN FIREMAN VERY RARE PHOTO Full Moon High ‘80 $9.99 |
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ADAM ARKIN ALAN ARKIN JAIL VERY RARE Full Moon High ‘80 $9.99 |
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Trade Vol.1 Cd Tony De Vit Malcolm Duffy Very Rare $1.56 |
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Original Etching by Kurt Meyer-Eberhardt VERY RARE 23.5″ x 20 5″ Signed $450.00 |
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BNIB Lourdes Atex Pink Massage Cushion AX-HL148 Very RARE in the US MRP 199.99 $149.99 |
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Vintage 80s Very Rare CTP Sniff Apricot Sticker Sheet $24.99 |
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CCM VINTAGE TEAM CANADA HOCKEY SNAPBACK HAT NEW WITH TAGS NHL VERY RARE FIND! $14.99 |
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Very Rare Gibson Les Paul Custom P-90 Custom Shop!!! $2,850.00 |
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HAUNTED AMAZING male FAE FAIRY ELF VERY CUTE rare dude with spark powerful $15.50 |
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ZEHNDER’S Restaurant Matchbook Frankenmuth Michigan Very Good Condition Rare MI $1.49 |
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Walt Disney Pin RETIRED Hunchback of Notre Dame Esmeralda VERY RARE $26.50 |
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SUPREME x Rawlings Baseball Mitt VERY RARE $150.00 |
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PHISH Concert Ticket Stub 1996 UCLA PAULEY PAVILION Trey Anastasio VERY RARE $15.00 |
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Stampin’ Up! Changing Seasons Covered Bridges (VERY RARE) $24.99 |
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Walt Disney Pin RETIRED Hunchback of Notre Dame Hero Phoebus VERY RARE $4.25 |
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Smer Ansaldo SVA 5 1:50 Scale Model Stavebnice Foreign VERY RARE $16.99 |
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Vintage DOD FX15 Swell Pedal Guitar Effect Very Rare $135.00 |
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VERY RARE 2008 DIPLOMAT FOUNTAIN PEN GUIDE! CARISMA SPIRIT ESTEEM + $12.15 |
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NORWAY #1 Lion 1855, LUXUS very rare pencil cancellation! $100.00 |
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SALT & PEPPER (John Dankworth) very rare original stereo lp $20.00 |
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Vintage 80s Very Rare CTP Christmas Sniff Stickers $19.99 |
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THORR’S HAMMER dommedagsnatt VERY RARE ORIG USA ’98 CD SOUTHERN LORD DOOM METAL $9.00 |
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very rare 24k gold british Oldest Reigning Monarch £2 pound Coin UNC $18.96 |
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1962 Porsche 356 B Roadster Original Very Rare Ad $14.95 |
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VERY RARE Scaphella robusta from northern Gulf of Mexico – REDUCED PRICE $199.99 |
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BRASS CAR BUCKEL UP LIGHTER ITEM VERY RARE CHECK IT OUT $31.00 |
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1965 VINTAGE Peanuts SNOOPY airplane made in Hong Kong very rare $9.00 |
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VERY RARE NICOLA SIMBARI ART BOOK “CRAZY HORSE SALOON VU PAR SIMBARI” $230.00 |
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X-MEN 1,2 & 3 ALL SIGNED BY JIM LEE ,EXCELLENT CONDITION ,VERY RARE !! $94.77 |
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Magnolia Mining & Reduction Co 1903 Document VERY RARE Excellent Condition $2.99 |
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Adidas Gerd Muller UK size 9.5 trainers / sneakers – VERY RARE $31.60 |
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Glaucopsyche piasus toxeuma (F.Brown, 1971) A1male VERY RARE Canada (mounted) $20.00 |
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VERY RARE, Jim Slone, Our Dimension of Love, MTA,Country,MTA-188,45 Vinyl Record $14.99 |
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RARE- W.H. Morley Prussia Carving Knife & Fork in Original Box / Very Good Cond. $14.99 |
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ALAN DRAPER: “Earth Magic” VERY RARE NEAR MINT private pressing $15.78 |
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Disney Vinylmation 3″ CHASER Muppet series 2 Figure **VERY RARE** Must see $47.99 |
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BACKSTREET BOYS – Millenium (ORIGINAL Russian Cassette) very RARE $9.99 |
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HAWAII U223, WELLS FARGO ENTIRE – VERY RARE! $950.00 |
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VINTAGE ANTIQUE VERY OLD WROUGHT HAND FORGED IRON HEARTH FIREPLACE CHAIN – RARE $99.90 |
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Very Rare Crystal Floral Poinsettia Sherbet $174.99 |
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The Twilight Zone. Vic Morrow. Dan Aykroyd. Very Rare Press kit. $15.78 |
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PISTOL PETE MARAVICH VERY RARE BOOK !! $35.00 |
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VERY RARE 1930′S NEHI TOP OF THE WORLD MINATURE GLASS SODA BOTTLE VINTAGE OLD $200.00 |
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VERY RARE KOOL CIGARETTES ASHTRAY WITH PENGUIN, NEAR MINT VINTAGE OLD ANTIQUE $125.00 |
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Pontia beckerii (W. H. Edwards, 1871) A1male VERY RARE CANADA (mounted) $25.00 |
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VERY RARE 1930′S GILLETTE ARISTOCRAT GOLDTONE DOUBLE EDGE SAFETY RAZOR & CASE $195.00 |
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#J74 VF OG (2)LH; (4)NH; PLATE TOP BLOCK OF 6 – VERY RARE! HV395 $995.00 |
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10 Neodymium Magnets 1/2 x 1/8 inch Disc N48 $3.99 ONE lot of 10 Magnets. Size: 1/2 inch diameter x 1/2 inch thick discs. Nickel (Ni) Plated (silver-like shine) Grade: N48 – Extremely powerful magnetic material Pull Force is approximately 6.1 pounds under ideal conditions. These discs are axially magnetized, so the strong North/South poles are in the center of the flat sides. That makes them easier to stack into a cylinder than to connect side by … |
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Libbey Polaris Drinking Glasses and Tumblers, Set of 16 $26.99 16-piece set of drinking glasses with heavy, 1-inch-thick rounded bases that impart substance and stabilityWith 16 glasses total, the set includes eight tumblers and eight glassesThe glasses measure 2-3/4 by 2-3/4 by 6-1/2 inches and hold 16-1/4 ounces; tumblers are 3 by 3 by 4 inches and hold 12-1/4 ouncesLayers beautifully with a variety of dinnerware and table settings; crystal-clear glass cons… |
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Three By Three Seattle Tiny Mighties Magnets, 0.125 Inches Diameter, Chrome, 16 Pack (20500) $9.95 At 1/8 inch in diameter these chromed Tiny Mighties are surprisingly strong for their size, yet so small they’re almost invisible. These ultra strong magnets are commonly referred to as neodymium magnets or rare earth magnets. One Tiny Mighty is strong enough to hold 3 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 paper. This set includes 16 magnets, from Three By Three Seattle…. |
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Stars: The Best of the Cranberries, 1992-2002 $4.56 CRANBERRIES THE STARS – THE BEST OF 1992/2002… |
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Copper Beach (Hardcover) $15.11 A rare book. An ancient code. An all-new novel from the New York Times-bestselling master of passion and the paranormal. Within the pages of very rare books some centuries old lie the secrets of the paranormal. Abby Radwell`s u… |
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She`d Waited Millennia (Paperback) $11.14 Poetry. “Rarely?very rarely indeed?a poet arrives in the world full-blown, possessed of musical mastery, cognitive penetration, yea, wisdom of the sort that eludes almost all of us almost all of the time. And utterly fresh, with a voice not-heard-befor… |
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