THE FRAMING GALLERY A nicely done frame offers a wonderful means of displaying a portion of your collection. Many collectors often show a few of their prized pieces on their den or office wall. Framed historical items also make a fantastic and unusual gift for someone with even a casual interest in history. Whether it be an autograph or hand-colored map, a great headlined newspaper or a stock certificate issued by a railroad that passed by a childhood home, a framed item stands apart as a highly cherished gift for many years to come.   An attractive autograph letter signed by William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody   For more valuable items it is recommended that you frame to museum quality standards. Use acid free matting and mounting materials. Don't use glues to mount your items to another board and do not do anything to the item that is not reversible. Use hinged Japanese tissue paper for the best mounting results. UF3 Plexiglas should be used to filter out damaging ultraviolet rays which will cause ink fading and other damage to your item. Be careful not to place a framed item where it will receive high levels of direct sun or other light, nor in areas where it is likely to be subject to high levels of heat such as over a fireplace or radiator.		A fine Civil War military commission of an officer in the Union army signed by President Abraham Lincoln   While we offer only a very limited number of framed items, please keep in mind that any item may be framed. We'd be happy to assist you in having your item framed if you like. If you choose to have a local framer put something together, these quick tips should help insure that your prized piece does not suffer the consequences of a poorly thought out framing job and placement:   A nice framed check signed by J. Paul Getty and drawn on his personal account.

FRAMED CERTIFICATES FOR SALE

COLUMBIA PICTURES MOVIE STOCK   1960's. New York. Stock certificate. Large top center engraved vignette of the famous Columbia Pictures logo. Lightly punch cancelled and very fine. Professionally framed and matted. $69.00 plus s/h
ATTRACTIVE FRAMED AVIATION STOCK CERTIFICATE 1960's, New York. Pan American World Airways stock. Large top center engraved vignette of  two allegorical males flanking globes with an eagle above. Lightly punch cancelled. A great addition to any collection. $69.00 plus s/h
GRAPHIC FRAMED CHICAGO & PITTSBURGH R.R. STOCK 1950's, Pennsylvania.Stock certificate. Large top engraved vignette of a train at a busy train station. Lightly punch cancelled.  Ideal for display. $69.00 plus s/h

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AUTO CO. STOCK CERTIFICATE 1917,Wisconsin. Stock certificate. Large top center vignette of a moose. Bottom center vignette of a beaver. Raised gold seal. Professionally framed and matted. $79.00 plus s/h

SUPERB FRAMED SET OF U.S. CURRENCY     A superb set of United States currency. Professionally framed and matted. Ready for display. A true conversation piece. $49.00 plus s/h