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California Discovery Gold is an absolutely gorgeous Proof set of .999 pure Gold, cast in rememberance of the original Gold Rush which led to California's title as the "Golden State". Bearing the State Seal on the back, with a beautiful rendition of Sutter's Mill and a man bent over, discovering gold, it was designed by Steven R. Lundberg. Mr. Lundberg  has been a professional artist, engineer and graphic designer since 1958. He attended college in California, majoring in Engineering Design, and is currently Chief Designer at Northwest Territorial Mint. His light touch and great feel for medallion beauty led to this minting of a true keepsake. Its beauty and the purity of the gold itself makes this an object of extremely valuable collectible coin art and a true prize for any collection. Gorgeous and strikingly golden, it is a real work of art.

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Here's a great gift idea for that special kid whose interested in your coin collection. It's collection of 20 original Roman coins - the genuine article - all of them over 1600 years old, obviously (the Romans didn't last much later):
Now, if you are a long-time serious coin collector, you probably have your own niche by now. If Romans are it, I doubt that these will add much to your current collection. However, for someone who wants to start collecting antique coins, this gift pack could be just the thing. Actually, this could be a cool gift for anyone interested in archeology or ancient world history - so check it out here on Amazon.

Hand painted oriental floor vase is sent directly from China where all the famous hand craftsmanship is applied to this gorgeous and wonderful set piece. Set in a classical style, featuruing the time-honored flower - the Chrysanthemum - with the tendrils and leaves wrapping around the finely-glazed finish, these pastel colors and the artistic lines envelope what will surely be an heirloom quality piece of art. A classic Chinese symbol of peace and friendship, the Chrysanthemum represents prosperity and longevity. Muted by its strikingly understated color, these blooms are attractive beyond normal. Vintage porcelain and entirely hand-crafted and painted in Canton, China, this is an authentic piece of Chinese Art, featuring the most classic and historically-relevant colorings and textures. This is one gorgeous piece of vase art.

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Mint Memories Porcelain Barbie Doll is another in the awesome and extremely numerous collectibles of Barbie Dolls. This is regarded as the premier doll in the Victorian Tea Porcelain Collection and has a Certificate of Authenticity included.

Barbie's ivory brocade ensemble is made of a delicate floral and mint leaf pattern. Her skirt of minty green satin is covered with ivory embroidered lace and her neckline is adorned with a mint green bow and a lovely pink "cameo." In her specially sculpted hand, she can hold her delicate porcelain teacup which is trimmed in real 22 karat gold paint. She is the only porcelain Barbie to have a swivel head. INdeed, this very unique doll is the first Porcelain Barbie to have a head for which one can pose her.

This is a 1988 Limited Edition Barbie doll, as mentioned, with a Certificate oif Authenticity. As a collectible, this one would seem to have enduring value.

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Clark Griffith Autographed Card is an autographed and signed gorgeously- framed 3x5" Card with an additional Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard (James Spence Authenticated). This piece of memorabilia has been hand signed and a Hollywood Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity is included. Authentication is via Sports Memorabilia Authentication Page. This card and the inclusion of this autograph are dedicated to one of the most influential baseball players, coaches, General Managers and owners in baseball history. With 6 seasons of winning over 20 games as a pitcher, Griffith was also active in helping set up and run the new "Junior League" - the newly-formed American League. Controversial at the time, in 1903 he was assigned to the managership of what later would be the New York Yankees. Later, he joined the Washington Senators and ran that organization on a very famous shoestring and in various capacities until his death in 1955. Griffith was known as a tight-fisted owner who had an eye for talent. Griffith Stadium in Washington, DC was named after him.

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Cabbage Patch Kids - Exclusive Limited Edition Collector Series presents this latest "Blond Hair Girl In Baby Doll Pajamas" for collectors and for lovers of the Cabbage Patch series of these ultimately cute liitle dolls in general. These darling little dolls have always been wildy popular, for reasons no one can figure out.

I am kidding, of course. They are cute as they can be. But their staying power as a collectible is pretty awesome. Complete collections have steadily kept or increased in value for long years now. As an investment and as something just plain delightful to have around, these cuddly little minxes are among the most value-retentive collectibles in the entire doll kingdom. This one is merely the latest in a long and impressive line of great value dolls with much to recommend them.

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Hot Wheels - Battle Damaged Batmobile is from the most famous topy carmakers in the world. This die-cast 1/18 scale Batmobile replica featured in the 1960's series of Batman movies, faithfully resurrects the design and allure of the amazing superhero's fast and lethal car, down to the weapons details and the stunning replication of the wheels and rims.

Batman has such a favored place in the cult annals of our superhero history, that the limited edition inclusion of this car into anyone's Hot Wheels collection should be an absolute must. With so few manufactured, the uniqueness and the fascinating detail of this model will be something to display and hang onto for decades. Few things are as fine as a die-cast replica of an auto - and especially ine with such a memorable and colorful history as the Batmobile.

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The Complete Harry Potter Hardcover Deluxe Collection is destined to occupy an esteemed and often-referred to spot in almost any book collection. This is the complete set of the British Deluxe Editions. Each volume is cloth-bound with a pictoral onlay & gilded impression of Rowling's signature to the front cover, with handsome gilt edges and a satin ribbon placemarker.

The Harry Potter series grabbed the world's imaginations as much as or even more so than the Tolkien Trology, making for must-read items for young boys and girls as well as adults for over a decade now. Ms. Rowling's fanatastic takles of the heroic Harry Potter and his many adventures, friends and accomplishments captured heroism and whimsical fantasy like few books ever have. As a world-wide reading and then cinematic phenomenom, there have been few - of any - like it.

This collection is enclosed in a sturdy clothbound slipcase stamped with a gold foil train drawing on the side and list of all 7 titles on the back, tied with a red satin ribbon through the box eyelets.

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