Larry Koon
Larry Koon was a published author and newspaper columnist who specialized in antiques and collectibles. 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. Koon also wrote a weekly antiques column for The Marietta Times. His column also appeared in A Woman's View Magazine and other publications around the country. Koon died December 30, 2012.