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CLEMENTS, MONICA LYNN FIRE-KING GLASSWARES UNAUTH GUIDE TO 144 PGS, SOFTBOUND 6 X 9 | |
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During the 1940s, Anchor Hocking introduced a line known as Fire-King - a line which has since become highly collectible. This is the first portable book on the subject, showcasing beautiful full-color pieces from the vast Fire-King line. This book contains a brief history, over 200 photos and current market values. All types of Fire-King pieces are featured - including examples of colorful dinnerware, mugs, a myriad of mixing bowls, a large selection of ovenware, as well as some intriguing miscellaneous items. So get informed on the up and coming collectible in Depression Era glass ware - This useful guide is all you will need. Price: $12.95 |
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CLEMENTS, MONICA LYNN AVON COLLECTIBLE FASHION JEWELRY AND 447 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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One of the nation's biggest suppliers of costume jewelry since the 1970s, Avon's vast body of work is omnipresent in the antiques and collectibles market. Authors Monica Lynn Clements and Patricia Rosser Clements have compiled a complete tour of the subject for new and old collectors alike. Avon Collectible Fashion Jewelry and Awards is an indispensable guide to the full range of Avon costume jewelry, with approximately 450 detailed color photos and current market values for more than a thousand pieces. This volume encompasses the broad range of Avon's jewelry products, from their popular holiday creations to replicas of historic masterpieces, from men's watches to children's charms, and from novelty wear to perfumed pins. Price: $29.95 |
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CLEMENTS, MONICA POPULAR SOUVENIR PLATES 534 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Souvenir plates have long been representatives of America's history, whether commemorating special events or depicting places. Souvenir plates make attractive collectibles for several reasons, including their affordability and the fact that they come in a variety of designs and shapes. Popular Souvenir Plates has captured the versatility of the souvenir plate with examples that date from the 1880s through the present. More than 530 color photographs document plates depicting all fifty states and Canada, along with a sampling of European designs, each with its current market value. The work of American firms represented are Harker Pottery, Homer Laughlin, Kettlesprings Kilns, Edwin M. Knowles China Co., Sabin Industries, Salem China Co., Syracuse China Co., Vernon Kilns, and many others. The work of noted English potters such as Staffordshire, Adams, Jonroth, and Rowland and Marsellus are present. A chapter on foreign plates shows a variety of foreign-made souvenir ware including the beauty of "Made in Bavaria" and "Made in Germany" souvenir plates. This book and price guide is a valuable reference for anyone with an interest in souvenir plates. Price: $29.95 |
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CLEMMER, GREGG S. AMERICAN MINER'S CARBIDE LAMPS 126 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 9 X 11 | |
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Carbide lamps were the sole light source in mines worldwide for over a generation, until they were replaced by electric illumination. These brass lamps have become a symbol of the rigors of underground mining, sought and coveted by both historians and collectors. Combining a documented text with detailed line drawings, excellent illustrations and vintage photos, this book tells you the complete history of the carbide lamp, from its development, to its ousting after increased safety concerns. With appendices listing patents based on chronology, technology, design, and tips that may be worth the price of the book, you won't regret making this anew addition to your library. Price: $25.95 |
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CLENDENING, LOGAN SOURCE BOOK OF MEDICAL HISTORY 685 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2" X 8" | |
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This book features the most significant medical writings of the past 4000 years. 124 papers by 120 influential authors are all here in chronological order, each with an introduction and short biography of the author. The articles cover almost every aspect of medicine and practice: pathology, bacteriology, physiology, asepsis, inventions, etc. Articles include: "On Anatomical Procedure", "The Propagation of Yellow Fever", and "The Fabric of the Human Body". See the evolution of medicine and medical practices throughout time with this fascinating new book. Anyone interested in medicine will be given an in-depth view of their profession unequalled for its accuracy. Price: $24.95 |
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CLEVELAND, HUGH BOTTLE PRICING GUIDE, 3RD EDITION 5.5" x 8.5", 124 PG SOFTBOUND | |
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This revised edition of Cleveland?s popular bottle guide features over 4,000 bottles listed alphabetically including Avon, medicine bottles, Jim Beam, bitters, and many more. 1999 values. Price: $7.95 |
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CLEVENGER, PATSY THE COLLECTOR'S WORLD OF M&M'S?: AN 298 COLOR PHOTOS 6" X 9", 128 PGS. | |
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Here's a sweet treat for collectors of colorful M&M's characters, starring regular and peanut. This is a serious collector's guide to those smiling candies with a tough exterior and a gooey heart. Author Patsy Clevenger, who describes the smiles of the M&M characters as "absolutely infectious," first provides readers with a concise review of the candy's history, including a timeline of M&M colors featured from 1940 through the 1990s. This comprehensive and enjoyable guide then leads the reader on a tasty tour of M&M collectibles, complete with values for the hundreds of items shown, which range from kitchen towels to tins, toppers, posters, and jewelry. Additional sections on advertising items and M&M packaging round out the book. Price: $16.95 |
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CLEW, JEFF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Vintage Motorcycles covers the development of the motorcycle after the First World War. It includes the evolvement of the design, engine, and performance. Photographs illustrate the change in style of the motorcycle over the years. Any lover of antique vehicles should have Vintage Motorcycles in their collection. Price: $0.00 |
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CLUETT, ROBERT E. GEORGE JONES CERAMICS 1861-1951 790 PHOTOS & ILLUS. 8 1/2" X 11", 288 PG | |
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This book presents a thorough look at the multitude of fascinating and beautiful ceramic forms produced by the British potter George Jones and his firm, including majolica wares and "Abbey" blue and white transfer printed ceramics. Over 700 color photographs amply display the diverse table, tea, toilet, and ornamental ware types produced by George Jones and his manufactory from the mid-nineteenth century well into the twentieth.A detailed history recording George Jones's life as a potter, the contributions of his family members, and those of a number of artisans who designed and decorated the firm's distinctive wares provides hours of absorbing and enlightening reading as well. To help readers determine the age of their George Jones wares with accuracy, registration dates for many of the patterns and ceramic shapes are provided, along with the various manufacturer's marks and their dates of usage. Values for the wares, a detailed bibliography, and several appendices round out the book Geoffrey Godden has called "...the ultimate work on this Stoke firm." Price: $49.95 |
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COALDRAKE WILLIAM H. THE WAY OF THE CARPENTER TOOLS AND JAPANESE ARCHITECTUR 10 X 7 1/4; 204 PAGE | |
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The Way of the Carpenter is a fascinating exploration of the role played by the master carpenters of Japan and their tools in the creation of temple, shrine, castle, residential, and tea house architecture, richly illustrated with over 160 color and monochrome photographs and drawings. The author, the first Westerner to be initiated into a traditional carpentry guild, reveals the religious rituals that surround the carpenter's tools and the building process as well as the secret traditions and the trade's transmission from master to disciple over the centuries. This fascinating book will be treasured by any interested in carpentry, architecture, the arts, or the history of Japanese design and construction. Price: $35.00 |
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COATES, CAROLE CATALINA ISLAND POTTERY AND TILE 556 COLOR & 8 BLACK 11" X 8 1/2", 176 PG | |
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The breathtaking ceramic artwares, tablewares, and tiles produced by the prolific Catalina Clay Products Company of Santa Catalina Island, California, from 1927 to 1936 are presented in over 550 color photographs and an eloquent text. Influenced in part by the Spanish Revival Movement and Depression-era Art Deco motifs, this book displays the artistry imbued in these pieces, ranging from teapots, patio pottery, and souvenirs to pictorial murals, hand painted plates, and tile tables. A history of the company, its wares and artisans, bibliography, and index are also provided. Values are included in the captions. Price: $39.95 |
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COBLEIGH, ROLFE HANDY FARM DEVICES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM, 4.5 X 7 288 PP. | |
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This book is a classic from the Golden Age of American farming and is as useful today to homesteaders and small-scale farmers as it was when it was first published more than 75 years ago. A wealth of labor and money-saving projects fill its pages: chicken coops, orchard ladders, small truss bridge, wood splitters, gates, barns, door latches, and much more. This book offers a combination of nostalgic Americana and helpful instruction and will be enjoyed by anyone inclined toward self-sufficiency and the country life. Price: $0.00 |
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COCKMAN, F. G. BRITISH RAILWAYS' STEAM LOCOMOTIVES 80 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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When Britain's railways were nationalized in 1948, more than 19,000 steam locomotives were taken over from private companies, and the manufacture of steam locomotives continued until 1960. This book explores the principle classes of steam locomotives in Britain during this time period, and places an emphasis on locomotives that have been preserved. It features informative sections on the 4 main types of locomotives - express, mixed traffic, tank, and freight. One of the highlights of this book are the wealth of detailed early photographs depicting all the classes of locomotives among the well-written text. This book is a must for anyone interested in steam locomotives or railroads in general. Price: $14.95 |
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CODY, W.F. COLONEL BUFFALO BILL'S LIFE STORY 5 1/2 X 8 3/4 190 PGS/SOFTBOUND | |
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Exciting stories of buffalo hunts, adventures among Indians, stagecoach travel, and riding with the Pony Express highlight these memoirs of Colonel William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. In a personal narrative as thrilling as the most colorful fiction, readers are taken through the frontier he knew and loved. It starts out with his frontier boyhood as a cattlehand, and concludes with the triumphs of his Wild West Show. Along the way are countless fascinating tales and 8 detailed illustrations by famed artist N.C. Wyeth. Anyone interested in the Old West will love this book, and the general reader will find themselves spellbound by the lively and readable memoirs. Price: $10.95 |
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COES COES WRENCHES CATALOG REPRINT 4 X 10 15 PGS/SOFTBOUND | |
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This little reprint is filled with the finest "Coes" wrenches from the Coes "Genuine" screw wrench to the Coes hammer handle model. Each wrench features a thorough description detailing all the many highlights and important information and a black and white illustration. Also included are dozens of other helpful facts and figures. This little book will be appreciated by any fan of Coes wrenches, antique tools, or wrenches in general. Price: $5.50 |
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COFFING, BY COURTNEY L. A GUIDE & CHECKLIST OF WORLD NOTGELD, 19 THE MOST UP-TO-DATE 8-1/2 " X 11", 400 P | |
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Notgeld?emergency money issued during wartime and other crises?is highly popular with thousands of nostalgic collectors who are enamored with the wartime period for which it was created. This comprehensive book will benefit all emergency paper money enthusiasts with its more than 1,000 photos of Notgeld and rarity grading index. Metal, paper, and cloth materials from the 60 nations that issued emergency money between 1914 and 1947 are included. For ease of use, the 13,000 entries are listed alphabetically by both country and city. For beginners to experts this is a must-have guide. Price: $29.95 |
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COLE, BEVERLEY RAILWAY POSTERS 1923-1947: 246 COLOR, 19 B&W 9 1/4 " X 11 1/4", 1 | |
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This book contains over 200 of the most striking and innovative designs of this period. Provides a comprehensive analysis of the classic era of the railway poster. Price: $29.95 |
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COLE, KATHLEEN THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HEAD VASES 976 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 208 PG | |
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Head vases, developed for the florist industry in the twentieth century, and now an increasingly popular collectible, were made in a variety of sizes and styles. The Encyclopedia of Head Vases provides a broad perspective on vases available, placing special emphasis on those heads which had not previously been pictured in a book.Almost 1,000 color photographs and captions identifying size and marks of 1309 heads make identification easy. Special chapters on the popular Betty Lou Nichols heads, Christmas heads, wall pockets, and related collectibles, along with a current price guide will make this book and important reference for collectors and dealers. Price: $29.95 |
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COLE, KATHLEEN HEAD VASES 8.5" x 11", 256 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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Head vases, beautiful vases once used for floral arrangements, fill this guide with more than 200 full-color photos. Each vase is identified by company, number, date, and size. Collectors of pottery and porcelain will enjoy this book. 2000 values. Price: $14.95 |
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COLLARD, FRANCES REGENCY FURNITURE: 40 COLOR, 304 B&W 8 1/2 " X 11", 348 P | |
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This book is the standard work on the period and will prove invaluable in exploring the complex, dynamic, and varied influences from Neo-classicism and Chinoiserie to Gothic, Old English, and Rustic. Price: $89.50 |
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COLLECTORS OF RARE AND FAMILIAR T THE TOOL SHED TREASURY, BEST ARTIC ON ANTIQUE TOOL COLL 6 X 9,168 PP. | |
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Here for your enjoyment and enlightenment are 48 articles and stories about antique tools, for people who love them, collected from the CRAFTS "Tool Shed." From the New Jersey mud shoe to elegant British tools, from logging the Pacific Northwest to harvesting ice in New Jersey, from trammel points to old wrenches, and from handmade eighteenth century wooden planes to twentieth century metal planes made by an industrial giant -- it's all here, including an article by none other than Martin J. Donnelly. If you don't collect antique tools now, you life may change and reading this book. Price: $0.00 |
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COLLINGS, GEORGE CIRCULAR WORK IN CARPENTRY & JOINERY ORIG. PUB. IN 1886 VICTORIAN JOINERY | |
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A drive or walk through a town that developed during the last quarter of the Nineteenth Century is made all the more interesting through observation of the windows of the Victorian homes. Many of these houses feature elaborate circular and oval windows. On the inside of the house additional examples of curved woodwork stand as a testament to the commitment to complexity of the carpenters and jointers of the Gilded Age. This reprint of George Collings ca. 1886 book on the subject of circular woodworking captures the technical underpinnings of this complex subject as it was understood at the height of its popularity. Filled with superb period line drawings, Collings' book addresses the complex geometry of such work in a way that is at once thoroughly readable and inspiring to the potentially creative. For a look behind the scenes in the construction of a Victorian mansion, we heartily recommend George Collings superb book. Price: $21.95 |
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COLLINS COMPANY COLLINS AXES HATCHETS PICKS... 11 X 8 37 PGS/SOFTBOUND | |
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This book is a reprint of the 1936 Collins catalog. It contains an extensive selection of the finest Collins axes, hatchets and other edge tools and features an attractive full-color section as well as countless detailed black and white photos. This rare edition is both valuable and informative, as you will be able to see just how the Collins tool company gained the reputation of being the "Tool Standard of the World". This book will be a great buy for any Collins enthusiast, antique dealer, or tool fan in general, so pick it up today because there is a limited amount of copies remaining! Price: $0.00 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG HIST. TRADES ANNUAL VOLUME 1 PUBLISHED 1988 77 PAGES, 7 x 10 | |
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This, the first volume of what promises to be be an important series of publications from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, set out to document "...the people and the processes of historical trades and technology." It succeeds mightily. Included in this volume are articles on chairbuilding, the Bloomery Process of smelting iron, the art of gilding, taps & dies & much more. If you are interested in traditional methods, American history or both, this book makes a great addition to a library. Price: $0.00 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG HIST. TRADES ANNUAL VOLUME II 1990 91 PAGES, 7 x 10 | |
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The second volume of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundations "Historic Trades" series, this work continues in the tradition of the first volume with an eclectic collection of articles. Included are sections on the contributions of black craftsmen to the American Revolution, a detailed article on traditional brickmaking, a chapter on making knotted rugs and the inventory of an early builder. Nicely illustrated with black & white photographs and early engravings. Price: $0.00 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG HISTORIC TRADES ANNUAL, VOLUME III 18TH CENTURY TOOLS FROM W'MSBG. SYMPOSI | |
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Unlike the first two volumes of the "Historic Trades" series, this third volume is devoted to the publication of a number of important and thoroughly readable papers presented at the symposium on Eighteenth Century Tools held at Colonial Williamsburg in the Spring of 1994. Included are articles on the processes of woodworking and chairmaking shops; planemaking in 18th Century America; the marketing and distribution of English tools in America; an article on Eighteenth Century toolmaking by Paul Kebabian and a range of other articles, for a total of fifteen in all. Highly recommended. Price: $0.00 |
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COLOR, FULL CARVING THE CIVIL WAR WITH TOM WOLFE 200 COLOR PHOTOS, PA 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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This dramatic period in American history comes to life in the carvings of Tom Wolfe. Union and Confederate soldiers are featured with step-by-step illustrated instructions for carving. One figure is carved all the way through, and patterns are provided for others. Price: $12.95 |
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COLSMAN, EDLA FURNITURE: GOTHIC TO ART NOUVEAU: THE 450 DUPLEX HALF-TONE 8 " X 12", 528 PGS. | |
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This publication covers in exhaustive detail the most important types of furniture and the most influential forms and styles at the Cologne Museum of the Applied Arts. Text in German. Price: $125.00 |
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COLVIN AND STANLEY GEAR CUTTING PRACTICE 344 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" | |
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about gears and how to make them is contained within the pages of this book. Filled with helpful information and numerous tables, diagrams and illustrations, it will answer any question you may have. Well-written chapters cover: spur gears and circular cutters, the shaping method of cutting gears, hobs and cutters, bevel gears, worms and worm gears, heat treatment, and much more. Also included is a handy index for easy looking-up. This guide was written by the pros and will have you on your way to making gears in no time, even if you have no previous gear experience. And if you are just looking to read about gears, you'll still love this book. Price: $0.00 |
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COLVIN, FRED RUNNING AN ENGINE LATHE 117 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 | |
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COMSTOCK, WILLIAM T. VICTORIAN DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURAL PLANS 80 PGS., SOFTBOUND 9 1/2 X 12 | |
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Victorian architecture, with its quirky diversity and eclectic origins continues to exert a strong attraction on today's architects, builders, and homeowners. This book offers a rich pictorial record of actual mid- to late- Victorian designs. Extremely detailed engravings, drawn to scale, present elevations, floor plans, perspectives, and other drawings for country houses and cottages in a variety of styles. Supplementing these complete designs are nearly 700 large-scale drawings of almost every architectural detail that characterizes Victorian buildings. Restorers of old houses, preservationists, students of architecture, admirers of Victoriana, or anyone with a taste for beauty will want to have this inexpensive treasury of authentic century-old plans and details. Price: $13.95 |
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COMSTOCK, WILLIAM COUNTRY HOUSES AND SEASIDE COTTAGES OF THE VICTORIAN ERA 9 1/2 X 12 1/4 | |
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Originally published by a group of New York and New Jersey architects in the 1890's, this book includes more than 200 detailed illustrations of designs for country homes. These designs are every bit a part of the age in which they were produced. The Victorians loved architectural embellishments of every kind, and it is no small part of the charm of this book to study the profusion of gables, porches, dormers, portholes, porticoes, chimneys, pinnacles and more. If you enjoy the elaborate architecture of Nineteenth Century America, you will thoroughly appreciate this book. Price: $11.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS AMERICA FOR SALE: GUIDE TO ANTIQUE ADVERTISING, 8.5X11 175 PP. | |
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A full-color celebration of America's advertising tradition. Among the hundreds of items illustrated are the signs, posters, calendars, tins, and novelties of companies such as Campbell's Soup, Grape-Nuts, Coca-Cola, and RCA that have fascinated historians and collectors around the world. A price guide is included to make this a valuable reference guide. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS TOBACCO TINS A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE 160 PGS. 1992 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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Its easy to see why tobacco tins have long had an appeal to collectors - they are, at the same time, artifacts of history and objects of beauty. They have survived because people of previous generations have seen in them something of both beauty and value. In this book over 1500 tins are illustrated in full color - giving the size of the tin and manufacturer when known - revealing the art of the designer and craft of the lithographer. Also signs and other advertising give a look at the marketing of tobacco through the years. Collectors and dealers are going to cherish this full-color exploration of the tobacco tin, which includes a price guide. This is also sure to be an interesting read for anyone. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS ARTS & CRAFTS DESIGNS FOR THE HOME 254 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 9 X 11 1/2 | |
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The Arts & Crafts Movement idealized the craftsman and embraced simple, strong designs executed by hand. The art, metalwork, pottery, textiles, and furniture of the Arts & Crafts Movement are enormously popular in today's antique market, and the designs are inspiring a whole new wave of creativity. This informative book explores the Movement on both sides of the Antlantic. With a focus on furniture, it also includes large representations of all the decorative arts. A large range of items are covered - from the rarest to the most common, each item illustrated in over 500 full-color photographs, and carefully described with values. In addition to the antiques described, there is representation of work by many of the contemporary artisans continuing the spirit of the Arts & Crafts Movement. This comprehensive work will be of great interest to collectors and dealers alike, and will help them appreciate and evaluate their cherished treasures. Price: $59.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS HATHAWAY SHIRTS 450+ COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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From its founding in 1837 Hathaway Shirts has been the bellweather for quality and style. Ironically for their 120 years or so they did little or no advertising to the general public, promoting their product mainly to the trade or through small newspaper ads or signage at the stores. Then on September 22, 1951, in the New Yorker magazine, an advertisement ran that changed all that. The eloquent Baron George Wrangell appeared handsomely dressed in a Hathaway shirt wearing an eyepatch, with the slogan "The man in the Hathaway shirt." Rarely has a symbol become so identified with a product.This new book traces the history of the Hathaway Shirt, beginning with the early years and concentrating on the styles portrayed in nearly 50 years of advertising. Drawing upon company archives, it is a nearly complete chronology of the evolution of men's shirt fashions in the last half of the twentieth century. For designers this will be a valuable reference. For collectors of vintage clothing, there is the added aid of a guide to current prices. This colorful book is a wonderful addition to the library of fashion history. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS MASKS OF THE WORLD 407 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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An extensive collection of beautiful masks from around the world, all portrayed in beautiful color. Powerful in their form, nearly every continent is represented with masks organized by country of origin and by tribal group. The origin, size, materials, and other useful information is included in the concise captions. Also included are photographs of the masks in use.This collection was originally installed as an exhibition of the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica, California. It will make a welcome addition to any library of tribal art. Price: $49.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS THE NAVAJO ART OF SANDPAINTING 346 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Sandpainting has it origin in the religious tradition and practice of the Navajo people. It forms a central part of their religious chants, being a place where Earth People and Holy People come into harmony, giving healing and protection. Sandpainting is understood as being very powerful, and for many years it was deemed unwise and even dangerous not to erase the paintings when the ritual was completed. In the course of the twentieth century this attitude has modified allowing for many representations to be made, while still not violating the religious traditions. Sandpainting thus have come to be an internationally appreciated and collected art form.In this newly revised and expanded volume, over 400 sandpaintings are illustrated in full color. They range from the most traditional to the new forms that are being developed today. The sandpaintings are organized by artist, making this an important reference for collectors. Price: $9.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS STORYTELLERS AND OTHER FIGURATIVE POT 501 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 144 PG | |
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Out of a long and rich tradition of pottery making among the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest there has grown a new and exciting form. In 1964, Helen Cordero of Cochiti created a clay image of her grandfather, Santiago Quintana, with five children clinging to him. With this piece the storyteller was born.Almost at once storytellers caught the attention of the public. Beginning at Cochiti and continuing in the other pueblos, the storyteller became a favorite form of pottery. Now the form is even beginning to be used by others outside of the pueblos. The storytellers have come to include not only male figures, but females, turtles, frogs, and coyotes.In this new book, the reader will find the most extensive collection of storytellers ever gathered in print. Over 400 pieces by nearly 150 artists are shown in full color, and organized by pueblo. In addition to storytellers, nativities and other figurative pottery are represented. Price: $19.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS FIGURATIVE CAST IRON: A COLLECTOR'S 930 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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From the bronze age to the present, molten metal has been poured into molds to create an infinite variety of forms and to serve a variety of functions. This marriage of form and function is what has made figurative cast iron so popular among collectors. This beautiful new book will give the reader insight into the creativity of the designers of cast iron which allowed the mundane objects of life to become interesting works of art and fancy. From doorstops to doorknockers, still banks to lawn sprinklers, bottle openers to bookends, their functionally was hidden in the forms of animals, flowers, buildings, people, and more.Figurative Cast Iron: A Collector's Guide documents this practical art with over 900 beautiful full-color photographs. A price guide will help make this book useful as well as pleasurable. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS DRUGSTORE & SODA FOUNTAIN ANTIQUES 500 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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From the earliest days of the Americans colonies the apothecary has been a central place in community life. It was there that people went for the herbs and medicines that could heal their illnesses and soothe their aches and pains. In some ways it still is.In the first comprehensive, full-color treatment of the subject, this new book looks at the antiques and collectibles that have grown out of the apothecaries, pharmacies, and drug stores of America. From apothecary jars to patent medicines, mortar and pestle to leech jar, the tools and products of the stores are illustrated in full color. In addition, the soda fountain, an important part of any drugstore, is covered with its dispensers, dishes, and furniture. For anyone who has ever had an ice cream soda at one of these counters, the images in this book should bring back fond memories.Thousands of items are illustrated in Drugstore and Soda Fountain Antiques in full color, with informative captions and text. A price guide is included. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS CAMEL CIGARETTE COLLECTIBLES: THE EA 450 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Year after year Coca-Cola and Camel Cigarettes are at the top of the annual list of the most internationally recognized commercial names.This fact is a testimony to the great care that R.J. Reynolds, the man and the company, has paid to advertising from the very beginning. From the introduction of Camel Cigarettes in 1913 to the incarnation of Joe Camel in 1988, the advertisers have shown a genius for capturing the public's attention and establishing a brand name that is widely recognized, by smokers and non-smokers alike.This new book celebrates the first fifty years of Camel advertising and packaging. Over 450 color photographs capture the rich images used to promote Camel goods. From the handsome men of the teens and early 1920s, through the arrival of the beautiful women in the late-20s, it continues into the war years, and the 1950s and early 1960s as the cigarette industry underwent a revolution in marketing.The images are accompanied by useful captions and an informative text. An estimate of current market values is included to make this a truly useful book for collectors. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS CAMEL CIGARETTE COLLECTIBLES 500 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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For the nearly all of their first fifty years of existence, Camel Cigarettes sat at the top of the marketplace. But a shift in consumer tastes toward filter cigarettes, begining in the late 1950s, led to a slow erosion of Camel's market share. To stem this loss, R.J. Reynolds began one of the most clever and effective campaigns in advertising history. On its 75th anniversary in 1988 a suave, new character appeared in the Camel Advertising: Joe Camel. This began the most recent chapter in a tradition of fine advertising started by R.J. Reynolds himself.This book documents the Camel advertising from 1964 to 1995. In addition to traditional posters and signs, these years saw the introduction of hundreds of premiums and merchandise bearing the Camel logos that have found their way into collections of tobacco memorabilia around the world. Each piece is illustrated in full color and current values are given to help the collector. Price: $29.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS BASEBALL TREASURES 1000+ ITEMS ILLUSTRA 9" X 12", 256 PGS. | |
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From its earliest days in the mid-1800s, baseball has had a warm place in the heart of American men and women. So it was natural for them to keep mementos of the game. Programs, team pictures, pennants, uniforms, and baseballs were commonly a part of the fan's collection. Seeing the public's fascination with the sport, companies began t use the baseball theme in their advertising. Trade cards, endorsements, and novelty items included the images of America's heroes beside the prominent name of the product being sold.Some of the finest baseball treasures are illustrated here in full color, reflecting the artistry of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. There are images of the heroes of the game, legendary names like Kelly, Ward, Cobb, Ruth, Gehrig, Robinson, and Mays. Here is a large selection of ephemera, uniforms, autographs, advertising, souvenirs, equipment, and much more to interest today's collector. Antiques from the Negro Leagues are also included, with a number of rare team photos.For the baseball lover or the collector of sports memorabilia, this will be a delightful, indispensable book. Price: $59.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS IMAGES IN BLACK 466 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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From the years of slavery through the years of civil rights, images of black people have taken many forms. Some of these images were positive and some negative and stereotypical. Together they help us see and measure the history of racial attitudes in America, and make up the growing field of what is called Black Collectibles. These collectibles help to chronicle an important aspect of American history.Hundreds of these items are gathered together for Images in Black: 300 Years of Black Collectibles, and are illustrated in full color. The text helps the reader understand the history, and the price guide makes the volume useful for evaluating the market in black collectibles. Price: $24.95 |
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CONGDON-MARTIN, DOUGLAS ALOHA SPIRIT 500 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 192 PG | |
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The magic of the Hawaiian Islands has captivated the hearts and imaginations of visitors for over 200 years. The infectious Aloha Spirit is something they take home with them not only as memories, but in tangible reminders of their trips: a shirt, a carved perfume bottle, a figurine. At the least these mementos hold cherished spots in their homes, but for those who are truly smitten, they have become the centerpieces of a complete design motif based around the Hawaiian experience. Price: $49.95 |
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CONLON, JANE FINE EMBELLISHMENT TECHNIQUES WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 9 " X 11", 176 PGS. | |
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Experience the thrill of creating a unique garment using embellishments! Inspired by the classic embellishment techniques from the '20s, '30s, and '40s, Jane Conlon has adapted these decorative applications for today's clothing. Conlon's ideas will spark your creative spirit, whether you are an experienced sewer or just starting out. With just a little bit of practice you can create an elegant beaded gown, add custom-made braiding to a simple blouse, or use traditional threadwork techniques to spice up a linen caftan. Every method is completely explained, and you get detailed instructions for the many ways to use beading, appliqu?, trims, and threadwork. Beautifully illustrated with 4-color photographs and drawings. Fine Embellishment Techniques describes how to:
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CONOVER, ERNIE TURNING FOR FURNITURE WITH BLACK & WHITE P 8 " X 10", 144 PGS. | |
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This action manual shows you how to turn many common and uncommon furniture parts. Ernie Conover, a furniture maker and co-designer of the Conover lathe, demonstrates step-by-step turning skills including techniques, chucking, duplication and sharpening. You'll learn how to turn parts, from chair legs and bed posts to knobs, pulls and furniture ornaments. You will also learn how to make columns and pilasters, how to flute, reed and spiral carve with a router, and how to make stretchers, arms, back posts and legs for reproduction pieces. Detailed drawings and on-site photos complement Conover's easy-to-follow instructions. These new techniques and ideas give woodworkers more project options than ever. Price: $19.95 |
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CONOVER, ERNIE THE ROUTER TABLE BOOK WITH 160 PHOTOS AND 8 " X 10", 144 PGS. | |
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By mounting your router under a table, you not only make it safe but you also expand its usefulness. With The Router Table Book, you'll learn which routers work best with router tables and how to build your own table. Conover takes you through the most critical steps in router-table construction: selecting the core material and surface, applying a laminate, setting in the baseplate, and cutting a miter slot. Conover covers how to use a router table to cope-and-stick, raise panels, cut a variety of joints, do pattern work and more. Use these tested techniques to make the most versatile tool in your shop even more versatile. Price: $19.95 |
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CONOVER, ERNIE THE LATHE BOOK (COMPLETELY UPDATED WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 " X 10", 192 PGS. | |
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No other book gives you such valuable information on the essential turning tool. Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning machinery, incorporating the many innovations in the lathe and its accessories. This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the machine, and basic techniques. You will get:
"...a comprehensive guide to wood lathes..." -- Woodshop News Price: $24.95 |
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