DeWitt Wallace Periodical Room: Spotlight on the Collectibles collection

The Library's current periodicals collection covers a wide range of subjects, from the social sciences to general interest to popular culture. One intriguing category of periodicals revolves around collectibles—the publications may not be considered mainstream but strike a chord with many enthusiasts.

Collectible Items of Interest

Clocks Magazine coverClocks magazine

The focus is on antique and modern clocks with detailed and informative articles. The magazine includes interviews and auctions.



 

Pen World magazine coverPen World

This magazine features vintage and new pens, along with accessories, from all over the world; includes how-to guides, and reviews.


 

It’s a Small World… Tiny Toy Collectibles

Old Toy Solider magazine coverOld Toy Soldier

Diehard collectors will find information on shows, auctions, and book reviews, with wide-ranging and intriguing articles on toy soldiers.


 

Miniature Wargames magazine coverMiniature Wargames

Wargaming enthusiasts will enjoy this magazine, covering topics ranging from historical games to "steampunk role-playing." The magazine includes reviews and battle maps.



 

Who Knew This Was a Thing?!: Odd Collectibles

The Check Collector magazine coverThe Check Collector

This magazine for collectors and historians has unique articles and images pertaining to checks and check collecting, from the 19th century to the present. Readers will enjoy browsing the member exchange section.

 

The Doorknob Collector magazine coverThe Doorknob Collector

This quarterly newsletter covers preservation and historical articles, and includes want ads and convention listings.

       
 

The Printed Word

Fine Books & Collections magazine coverFine Books & Collections

Calling all hardcore book lovers! Topics include maps and manuscripts, book events, exhibits, and auctions, with an extensive resource guide.


 

Uppercase magazine coverUppercase

For those interested in typography, designs and patterns, this is a publication to explore.
 

 

 

Old-Time Favorites

Dolls magazine coverDolls

This is a must for folks who collect dolls and doll accessories. The magazine highlights everything from vintage antiques to ethnic dolls, and includes a calendar of events for the United States.



 

Teddy Bear & Friends magazine coverTeddy Bear & Friends

This magazine features articles on "bear basics" and bear-making. Readers can also participate in the annual public choice awards.


 

It’s In the Cards

Barr's Post Card News and Ephemera magazine coverBarr's Post Card News and Ephemera

Readers will find a treasure trove of postcard-related news, images, special features, and upcoming shows and events.


 

Beckett Sports Card Monthly magazine coverBeckett Sports Card Monthly

Sports fans will certainly enjoy this publication, whether they collect cards or just general sports memorabilia.


 

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NYPL DeWitt Wallace Periodicals Room


This is just a small sample of our current periodicals collection. Please explore our catalog and come spend a few hours of pleasure reading here at the Library's DeWitt Wallace Periodicals Room.