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Larry Koon (April 26, 1946 - December 30, 2012) was a published author and newspaper columnist who specialized in antiques and collectibles.[1] Koon was born April 26, 1946 in Ripley, West Virginia, where he was also raised. Koon wrote several books on antiques and collectibles, and was the first to write a book on specialized auction markets.[citation needed] Koon also wrote a weekly antiques column for The Marietta Times.[2] His column also appeared in A Woman's View Magazine and other publications around the country.[citation needed] Koon died December 30, 2012.[3]

Bibliography

  • North American Auction Markets, published 1997 by Gordons Art Reference,
  • Price Guide to Lee Middleton Dolls, published by Hobby House, Grantsville. Maryland
  • Price Guide to Annalee Dolls, published by Portfolio Press, New York
  • Price Guide to Stickley Brothers Furniture, published by Collector Books, Paducah, Ky
  • Price Guide to Roycroft Furniture, published by Collector Books, Paducah, Ky
  • Stickley Brothers Furniture, Identification and Value Guide[4]

References

  1. ^ "Treasure in the Attic: Roy Rogers auction nets $2.98M". The Marietta Times. 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  2. ^ The Marietta Times (2013-01-03). "Antique columnist will be missed - MariettaTimes.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Ohio, Community Information". The Marietta Times. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  3. ^ "Larry Koon - NewsandSentinel.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Parkersburg News and Sentinel". NewsandSentinel.com. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  4. ^ "Antique or Junque: Tankard, Tumblers Tricky To Trace". Times-Union Warsaw, Indiana. 2004-07-23. Retrieved 2013-10-02.