
Mr. Camaratta is a serious chess tournament player, National title holder, International Chess Master, Collector and Historian with a broad educational and professional background. He purchases and sells chess collections, large and small, and has provided numerous appraisal and research services. In addition, Mr. Camaratta has brokered the sale of several large collections in the States and overseas. In 1990, Mr. Camaratta founded The House of Staunton, Inc. and later, The House of Staunton Antiques, LLC. Born 1943 (older than dirt!), Philadelphia, PA. Frank A. Camaratta, Jr. Mother Raymonde Gilda Camaratta, Father: Frank A Camaratta The "A" doesn't stand for anything. Sisters: Josephine, 54 and Arlene (deceased), Brother Joseph, age 40(!) Mother came to the US from Canada during the depression, one of 6. Father orphaned at 4, one of 17.