Gallery of History, Inc.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.galleryofhistory.com
Employees: 7

Those who don't know their Gallery of History are doomed to buy their memorabilia from another auction house. Gallery of History auctions autographs, memorabilia, and manuscripts from artists, authors, athletes, entertainers, politicians, and scientists. Items in its catalogs range from an autographed photo of poet Allen Ginsberg to letters from Albert Einstein. The company has turned to the Internet as its primary sales channel, virtually abandoning traditional auctions. Through its retail gallery located at its Las Vegas headquarters, the company also offers items from its inventory of more than 183,000 documents and autographs. Founder, chairman, and CEO Todd Axelrod and his wife own 82% of the company.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending September, 2007:
Sales: $0.6M
One year growth: (7.4%)
Net income: ($0.4)M

Officers:
Chairman, President, and CEO: Todd M. Axelrod
CFO, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, and Director: Rod R. Lynam
SVP: Garrett Williams

Competitors:
eBay
Escala Group
Sotheby's