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GIFFORD, DAVID EDWIN CAMARK POTTERY, BOOK I 8.5" x 11", 560 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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The informative text provides a complete history of the company?s early years, plus the marks section is well documented with photos and dates of each mark. The hundreds of full-color photos include all of Camark?s early wares. Vintage catalogs, advertis Price: $18.95 |
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GIFFORD, DAVID EDWIN CAMARK POTTERY, BOOK II 8.5" x 11", 272 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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This all-new companion volume to Gifford?s first book has an informative text which provides a complete history of the company?s early years plus a marks section well documented with photos and dates. The hundreds of full-color photos showcase the variety of Camark?s wares. All this material combines to make this new book the ideal companion to the first book, and a must for all pottery collectors? libraries. 1999 values. Price: $19.95 |
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GILBERT, ALMA MAXFIELD PARRISH THE LANDSCAPES 129 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 8 3/4 X 11 1/4 | |
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This witty and fascinating book takes a look at one of America's most beloved artists, Maxfield Parrish. In it, author Alma Gilbert argues that Parrish's better-known illustration career was a 35 year detour to achieving his true goal, the landscapes, which were probably the least known of his masterpieces. More than 50 beautiful full-color plates are included to show how he achieved this goal, and the text provides an insght into the stories behind the glorious images. This book is any art lover's dream and is a fascinating tribute to a legendary artist. Price: $39.95 |
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GILBERT, ALMA MAXFIELD PARRISH: THE POSTER BOOK 71 PGS., SOFTBOUND 10 1/2 X 15 3/4 | |
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For almost a century, Maxfield Parrish has enchanted the world with his ability to capture the mystery and beauty of the imagination. This gorgeous revival edition contains 29 framing-size reproductions of the artist's paintings and illustrations. Spanning the length of Parrish's career, it includes some of his best-loved pieces. Each composition is a testament to Parrish's artistic genius and a wonder to behold. Publication coincides with a major retrospective of Maxfield Parrish's work touring fine art museums across the country, including the Pennsylvania Academy and the Brooklyn Museum. Price: $24.95 |
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GILLCRIST, DAN SPINDRIFT OVER 40 BLACK & WHIT 6" X 9", 272 PGS. | |
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Spindrift is a collection of true seagoing anecdotes about the experiences of three brothers, each of whom served aboard U.S. Navy ships during his service. One of the authors was a Torpedoman Second Class on U.S.S. Barbero, a guided missile diesel submarine in the early 1950s. The second author served as a seagoing Marine Corporal aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Wasp during the 1960s. The third author, a career Naval Aviator, served aboard a number of aircraft carriers over a 33 year career ultimately retiring as a Rear Admiral. The three authors present to the reader three different perspectives and three different writing styles about three different periods in the history of the U.S. Navy. The perspectives are the submarine service, the seagoing Marine Corps aspects of life aboard an anti-submarine warfare aircraft carrier and the attack carrier Navy. The book is divided into four parts: the first deals with life aboard diesel submarines in the 1950s as well as nuclear-powered submarine operations in the 1970s. The torpedoman, Dan and his aviator brother, Paul provide the anecdotes in this part. Part II deals with surface ships operations over a thirty year period (1952-1982) and is written exclusively by brother, Paul, the aviator. Part III deals with aspects of aircraft carrier operations over the same thirty year period and is written by the Marine, Bob and his aviator brother, Paul. Part IV deals with women in Naval Aviation and the anecdotes contained therein come from the experiences of the aviator. The subject matter of the anecdotes ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous interspersing humor with adventure, and excitement with introspection. The underlying theme of the stories stresses the notion that the sea services seem to contain more than their share of genuine, all-American characters. Price: $24.95 |
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GILLCRIST, PAUL T. CRUSADER! OVER 200 COLOR AND B 8 1/2" X 11", 288 PG | |
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Once known as the "Last of the Gunfighters", the Vought F-8 Crusader has since become a legend in the histories of the U.S. and French navies, as well as a scourge in the skies over North Vietnam in the late 1960s!CRUSADER! is a vital oral history of one of the most controversial fighter planes in carrier aviation. A key to the authenticity of this story are the author's personal interviews with sixteen of the seventeen living Crusader pilots who became MiG killers in the Vietnam air war. His analysis of their aerial engagements over North Vietnam from 1965 to 1973 contains some startling surprises, as well as a validation of many of the tactical lessons learned from World War II and Korea.CRUSADER! also contains personal accounts by F-8 speed record holders such as U.S. Marine Corps Major (now Senator) John Glenn and Captains Bob Dose and "Duke" Windsor. Other aviation records held by the Crusader, (not so enviable) are told, in anecdotal form, for the first time by the author, an F-8 driver and participant in some of them!Colorful, and sometimes humorous, accounts of events involving the F-8 and "Crusader Drivers" abound in this chronicle of carrier aviation covering the three decades when this remarkable airplane was an important element of the U.S. Navy's carrier strike forces.Rear Admiral Paul T. Gillcrist commanded a fleet Crusader squadron, then a carrier air wing and finally, as a flag officer, became wing commander for all Pacific Fleet fighter squadrons. During his fleet squadron command he completed three carrier deployments to the Tonkin Gulf and flew 167 combat missions in the Crusader for which he was awarded seventeen combat decorations. The author of FEET WET, Reflections of a Carrier Pilot (1990) and TOMCAT, The Grumman F-14 Story (1994), Admiral Gillcrist is well qualified to write the story of the Crusader! Price: $39.95 |
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GILLCRIST, PAUL T. TOMCAT!: THE GRUMMAN F-14 STORY OVER 150 COLOR & BLA 8 1/2" X 11", 208 PG | |
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TOMCAT! The Gurmman F-14 Story is an exciting oral history of the most versatile air supremacy fighter in the world . . . much of it written from the vantage point of the airplane's cockpit!Told in an anecdotal format, this new book is richly marbled with the salt air of fleet experience. Perhaps the F-14 program's greatest success is its overwhelming acceptance by the youngsters in the fleet. Anecdotes about the Tomcat legend abound . . . expecially in the chapters devoted to its employment by the fleet in the oceans of the world.Of particular interest are the chapters dealing with the sale of Tomcats to Iran and the subsequent integration of the airplane into Iran's armed forces. On-the-scene eye witness accounts provide a unique perspective of this fascinating aspect of the Tomcat story.TOMCAT! contains over 150 photographs, most in color and never bfore published, and most of them taken by Tomcat aircrews with hand-held cameras. These provide a fascinating backdrop for the oral history contained in the book.This is not a garden variety history about an airplane. It is a sometimes heart-stopping stroy of how a controversial airplane finally made it into the hearts and minds of the fleet . . . after stumbling at the starting gates of an outmoded defense acquisition system. It is the story of the best air supremacy fighter in the world!Rear Admiral Paul Gillcrist, USN (Retired), commanded a fleet fighter squadron on three carrier combat deployments to the Tonkin Gulf during which he flew 167 combat missions over Vietnam. For these he was awarded seventeen combat decorations. In his thirty-three year flying career as a fleet pilot and Navy test pilot as well, he flew 71 different U.S. and foreign tactical airplanes including the U.S. Air Force's F-104, F-105, F-106, F-15, F-16, YF-17 and F-20. He flew the Navy's F-4, F-5, F-8, F-11, F-14 and F/A-18 as well as several key foreign tactical airplanes. During his carrier flying career, which spanned an amazing twenty-seven years, he commanded a fighter squadron, a carrier air wing and was the wing commander for all Pacific Fleet fighter squadrons. He flew from sixteen carriers, and in his last flying assignment accumulated over four hundred flight hours in the Tomcat culminating, at age 51, in becoming the first flag officer to land the Tomcat on an aircraft carrier - the U.S.S. KITTYHAWK on 21 October 1980. The author of FEET WET, Reflections of a Carrier Pilot, Admiral Gillcrist is eminently qualified to write the F-14 story! Price: $39.95 |
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GILLCRIST, PAUL T. VULTURE'S ROW OVER 100 COLOR AND B 6" X 9", 256 PGS. | |
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Told in anecdotal form, Vulture's Row tells a fascinating story about an important period covering nearly one half of the entire history of U.S. naval aviation. "Vulture's Row" is an area dubbed by naval flyers, on the island structure of an aircraft carrier where pilots who aren't flying can overlook carrier launchings and recoveries on the deck below.This new book by acclaimed author Paul Gillcrist is a series of true stories about the U.S. Navy carrier aviation from the perspective of a Navy pilot who spent thirty-three years directly involved in that exciting profession. The book begins with a series of vignettes in the period of the mid-1950s when the U.S. Navy introduced swept wing, jet-powered fighters into the aircraft carrier navy, flying from straight-deck carriers whose flight decks were made of teak wood.The thread of stories follows the author's career in chronological sequence, in various venues throughout the Navy. There are accounts from his first carrier deployment to the western Pacific, followed by events as a weapons delivery instructor at the predecessor to TOPGUN in El Centro, California. Some of his experiences as a Navy pilot are recorded in a section about Patuxent River, Maryland, the Navy's test center. Additional episodes include an unforgettable wing-walking flight. flying Japanese Zeros in the movie TORA!TORA!TORA! and the author's subsequent tour of duty in Pentagon conducting proficiency flights from our nation's capital.There are also accounts of combat missions over Vietnam and the author's experiences in both wing commander jobs, flying the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14 Tomcat. The last story is about his two flights, as a fifty-two year old Admiral, in the controversial F-20 Tigershark. These vignettes combine humor, hair-raising excitement and tragedy.Rear Admiral Paul T. Gillcrist, a U.S. Navy fighter pilot, served also as a test pilot and weapons delivery instructor, and actively flew from sixteen aircraft carriers for over twenty-seven years. The author writes with authority as a former fighter squadron commanding officer who recorded 167 combat missions over Vietnam flying the F-8 Crusader. Subsequently, he commanded a carrier air wing and finally served, the rank of Rear Admiral, as the wing commander for all pacific Fleet fighter squadrons. His pilot's logbook includes over 6,000 hours, in seventy-one different types of aircraft from 1952 to 1981. He retired in 1985 as Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations(air Warfare). He is also the author of TOMCAT!The Grumman F-14 Story, and CRUSADER! Last of the Gunfighters(both titles are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.). Price: $29.95 |
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GILLCRIST, PAUL T. FEET WET 27 BLACK & WHITE PHO 6" X 9", 368 PGS. | |
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Paul Gillcrist was a navy carrier pilot for almost thirty years, from the early days, of flying propeller planes from straight deck carriers, to the days of high-tech, lethal "teen" jets and supercarriers. In his remarkable career - from "nugget", to competent jet aviator, to test pilot, to Vietnam fighter pilot, to air wing commander, to head of "Fightertown, USA," Gillcrist flew the F-8 Crusader, F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, and a myriad of other tactical aircraft. He took part in the Navy's transition to jet aircraft, when accident rates were high and many feared that jets would not be able to operate in the harsh, demanding environment of "blue water ops." Gillcrist saw the introduction of critical innovations - the angled deck, steam catapult, optical landing system - that saved carrier jet aviation from extinction. Few aviators have had such varied and fascinating experiences, and few could write about them with such eloquence. Available now in a new hard cover reprint edition, Feet Wet (aviator talk for reaching the safety of water) is a chronicle of adventure, heroism, courage, and humor, with some of the most exciting passages ever written on flying. From his magical first flight - the sheer exstasy of being airborne, to the heart-pounding excitement of his first night "trap," the terror of ejecting from a test plane spinning out of control, to dodging SAMs and jousting with MiGs over Hanoi - Gillcrist takes the reader into his world and vividly conveys what all pilots live for - the tremendous "high" of all-out flying. As part of his absorbing stories. Gillcrist shares technical information on carrier aviation; the reader sees, step-by-step, how an airplane is launched, and then trapped again on a small deck aboard a moving ship - this, the most dificult feat in aviation. Paul gillcrist retired in 1985 after a 33-year career as a naval aviator. He commanded a fighter squadron, a carrier air wing, a major jet base, and as a flag officer, the Pacific Fleet fighter wing. He flew 167 combat missions in three Vietnam combat deployments, for which he was awarded seventeen combat decorations. Paul Gillcrist is also the author of Tomcat! The Grumman F-14 Story, Crusader! Last of the Gunfighters, and Vulture's Row: Thirty Years in Naval Aviation (all three titles are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.). Price: $29.95 |
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GILLON JR., EDMUND V. EARLY ILLUSTRATIONS VIEWS OF AMER. ARCH A PICTORAL ARCHIVE 308 PAGES; SOFTBOUND | |
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Here are streets, squares and business blocks of numerous cities as they appeared in the 1800s, with their people going about their everyday affairs. Among its 742 illustrations you'll find churches and lodge buildings; log cabins and slave quarters; city halls and state houses; police stations and courthouses; stores and shops; banks and theatres; Yale college as it looked in 1884, along with many other school and colleges of the time; prisons; hospitals and libraries; hotels and breweries; mills and factories; fire tower; windmills and lighthouses. All major architectural styles are represent: Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, and Victorian "eclectic;" as well 26 states and 249 cities. For any lover of America's architectural history, this collection of illustrations is a rare find. Price: $0.00 |
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GILLON JR., EDMUND V. PROVINCETOWN DISCOVERED 127 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2" X 10" | |
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This book makes you want to break out a road map and head to the picturesque Provincetown, Massachusetts. It starts out with the history of the town and then becomes a beautiful pictorial filled with pictures of landscapes, quaint cottages, statues, gravestones, seashores and sand dunes, and much more. Each picture is finely detailed and is accompanied by an informative caption. For anyone who appreciates the beauty of Provincetown or is looking to go there, then this is the book for you. If not, this book may just convince you to take a trip there. Price: $12.95 |
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GILLON, EDMUND V., JR & LANCASTER VICTORIAN HOUSES 115 PGS., SOFTBOUND 11 1/2 X 9 1/2 | |
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Through the beautiful photography and excellent commentaries this book presents a wonderful collection of lesser-known Victorian architecture. Victorian Houses takes you through a world of architecture which is now rapidly disappearing. The book includes over one hundred examples from grand country estates to out of the way cottages. This book is a must-have for all lovers of Victoriana and architecture. Price: $17.95 |
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GILLON, EDWARD V. SHAKER VILLAGE 124 BLACK & WHITE PH 9" X 12", 46 PGS. | |
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A Shaker Village is the second book in a series of Schiffer Paper Craft Projects. It is designed to be both instructional and gratifying as a do-it-yourself creation. The village consists of 6 cut and assemble architectural and models in H-O scale, printed on heavy stock in full color. The buildings represent the nucleas of an agrarian village typical of the Shaker communites that sprang up in several of the eastern states in the early 19th century. Price: $5.95 |
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GILLON, EDWARD V. AN EARLY NEW ENGLAND SEAPORT 40 PHOTOS 9" X 12", 56 PGS. | |
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With this book of authentic, full-color architectural models, you can cut out and assemble a set of miniature buildings that when grouped together, evokes the salty charm of an early New England seaport. Placed behind ship models, this Schiffer paper-craft project provides a picturesque background. Lined up on a shelf, the ten buildings create a decorative display that mixes very successfully with country antiques. Price: $5.95 |
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GILMORE, BRIAN 10 PATTERNS FOR CARVING WHALES 150+ COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 48 PGS | |
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Here is a chance to get to know some of earths most fascinating creatures through wood carving. Brian Gilmore provides patterns and easy to follow carving instructions for 10 species of whales. More than 150 color photographs lead the carver step-by-step through the carving and painting of the Great Right Whale and the Killer Whale and provide direction for the alterations needed to carve the other species. All of the projects in the book can be made as simple or as complex as the carver desires. A gallery of whale carvings will help provide ideas and inspiration, and for the budding naturalists, short descriptions of each of the ten species are provided. Price: $12.95 |
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GINN, HEATH & CO./BOSTON, MASS. HOW TO USE WOODWORKING TOOLS 101 PAGES, SOFTBOUND 5" x 7.5" | |
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This book is no longer available. You may be interested in "Old Ways of Working Wood" instead. Price: $0.00 |
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GIORDANO, JOHN THE SEWING MACHINE GUIDE WITH 30 PHOTOS AND D 7 " X 9", 112 PGS. | |
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Anyone who has ever shopped for a sewing machine knows that it can be as difficult as buying a used car and just as expensive. Now you can go into the process knowing what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to get the best deal possible. More than a buying guide, this book will help you figure out what those new computerized machines can do for you, whether you need a new machine at all, and how to get the most out of your machine, no matter what its vintage. You will learn how to:
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GIPSON, ROBERT THE UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO 472 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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He is grumpy, yet lovable, and would claw his way through an Italian restaurant for a plateful of steaming lasagna. Who else but Garfield?, the famous cartoon/comic cat, could command this much attention?Created by cartoonist Jim Davis, this orange tabby with a mind of his own hit comic strips in 1978 and now appears in thousands of newspapers worldwide. Scores of Garfield collectibles have surfaced--and their value is rising every day as more and more people jump on Garfield's black and yellow bandwagon.With 472 color photos illustrating more than 900 Garfield items, this essential guide for collectors and fans features a Foreword by Garfield's creator Jim Davis himself. Garfield lovers will find a wonderful assortment of figurines, plushes, mugs, toys, music boxes, displays, and many unusual items, all celebrating Garfield and his pals Odie, Pooky, Arlene, Jon, and Nermal. The captions include accurate descriptions, dimensions, manufacturers, and values. So get ready for a treat--Garfield and the gang are waiting for you inside! Price: $29.95 |
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GIRBIG, WERNER WAR DIARY OF HAUPTMANN HELMUT LIP 67 BLACK & WHITE PHO 6" X 9", 224 PGS. | |
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Aerial combat over the Russian front from one who knew it first hand. Hauptmann Helmut Lipfert's vivid portrayal of his experiences in JG 52 during the last three years of the Second World War will stand as one of the truly classic chronicles of the Jagdwaffe over Russia.JG 52 Experten Walter Krupinski, Erich Hartmann, Gerhard Barkhorn and Heinz Ewald make their way through Lipfert's memoirs in an epic tale of combat over the Caucasus, Crimea, Hungary, and Rumania during the late war years of 1943-1945.Lipfert begins the story with his early experiences in the Bf 109 G-2 over Russia in II/JG 52 in 1943, and ends with I/JG 53 in 1945 with 203 aerial victories, one of the few pilots in histiry to reach 200.This book is a rare view into the air war over Russia, when Luftwaffe pilots accumulated incredible kill tallies while facing overwhelming odds against them in mass assaults.Werner Girbig is the author of Six Months to Oblivion-the Defeat of the Luftwaffe Fighter Force Over the Western Front 1944/45(available from Schiffer Military/Aviation History), and unit histories of JG 27 and JG 5. Price: $29.95 |
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GIRBIG, WERNER SIX MONTHS TO OBLIVION: THE DEFEAT OVER 400 BLACK & WHI 6" X 9", 236 PGS. | |
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This book covers the last chapter, the decline and fall of the air defense of Germany. It is a diary of losses and a chronicle in which the fighter pilot plays th elead. It tells of the young men who joined their squadrons full of optimism and derring-do, only to give their lives to no purpose in a last desperate endeavour.Its focal point is the controversial Operation "Bodenplatte" on the morning of New Year's Day 1945, an operation in which the German fighter force received its final mortal wound - losing some 230 aircrew in less than 4 hours, the fighter units suffered their most severe defeat. Only now, after years of evaluation of all available sources, can the true figures of fighter losses on January 1, 1945 be reported.But this picture of the sacrifice of fighter formations does not mean that fighter pilots were unable to score successes. The figures for enemy aircraft shot down and the contact reports show clearly that the German pilots could still both parry and deal out hard punches.Few people have any real idea of the actual scale of the German fighter force's sacrifice. The imagination boggles at the tragic events that took place in the skies over Europe as the war neared its end, even in the perspective of history the full extent of the debacle can scarcely be depicted.In Six Months to Oblivion Werner Girbig explains these last months of the Luftwaffe and the fall of a once mighty air force. Price: $29.95 |
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GLAAB, JOHN THE BROWN BOOK OF BRASS LOCOMOTIVES 8-1/4 " X 10-7/8", 2 | |
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Enchant yourself with this beautiful guide to Beswick figures. Birds, dogs, fish, characters from film and literature, and more parade through this delightful guide. Figures are arranged by subject and each entry contains the original catalog number, issue date, and current value in U.S. dollars and British pounds. Price: $24.95 |
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GLENN, HARLAN FOR KING AND COUNTRY OVER 600 COLOR AND B 9" X 12", 376 PGS. | |
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For King and Country is the first in a series of in-depth studies which will cover the uniforms, equipment, insignia, weapons, vehicles, and personal items of the British and Commonwealth soldier of World War II. This initial volume covers the British Airborne soldier of the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions, and the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade. With over 540 color recreation, and detail photos and over 65 unpublished war era black and white photographs, the complete airborne rig is covered in great detail. For King and Country brings to life the British Airborne soldier as never before. Each branch of the Airborne is covered: included are the paratroops, glider troops, divisional and administrative departments, and the glider pilots, as well as those liaison and attached troops. For King and Country is an essential reference for any military enthusiast, collector, reenactor, modeler, and veteran. Price: $59.95 |
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GLICKMAN, JAY L. AND FEDOSKY, TER YELLOW-GREEN VASELINE 144 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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It's been called Vaseline, canary, uranium, yellow - you name it. Many dealers and glass collectors are still unsure as to what this attractively unique glass is all about. But all can agree that by holding a piece up to catch the light and seeing the kaleidoscopic yellow-green explosion of light is truly a sight to behold. This updated and revised edition will be the one source you will need to collecting Vaseline glass. It features countless elegant examples, a beautiful full-color section, value guide, catalog reprints, etc. to make identification and valuing easy. It also tells the fascinating story behind Vaseline glass, dispels misconceptions, and much more. The legion of admirers and collectors of Vaseline glass are sure to cherish this guide, and just may hook everyone else. Price: $0.00 |
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GLINES, CARROLL V. I COULD NEVER BE SO LUCKY AGAIN: AN AUTO 48 PAGES OF PHOTOGRA 6" X 9", 622 PGS. | |
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Pilot, scholar, daredevil, general . . . James "Jimmy" Doolittle was one of America's greatest heroes. In a life filled with adventure and achievement, Doolittle did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology. During World War II, he served his country as a fearless and innovative air warrior, organizing and leading the devastating raid against Japan. Now, for the first time, here is his life story - modest, revealing, and candid as only Doolittle himself can tell it. Doolittle tells a story of the sucesses and adventures, the triumphs and tragedies of a true American hero - a far-seeing leader whose courage, devotion, and daring changed the course of modern history . . . and continues to make its influence felt to this day. Price: $29.95 |
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GLINES, CARROLL V. THE DOOLITTLE RAID 35 PHOTOS 6" X 9", 272 PGS. | |
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It was the biggest gamble of World War II, but Lt. Co. "Jimmy" Doolittle's legendary bombing raid on Tokyo gave America the morale boost it needed in the wake of Pearl Harbor. This is the full story as told by the Doolittle Raiders' official historian. Carroll Glines is also the author of Attack on Yamamoto. Price: $24.95 |
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GLINES, CARROLL V. ATTACK ON YAMAMOTO 8 PAGES OF PHOTOGRAP 6" X 9", 240 PGS. | |
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Here is the dramatic story of the American mission to shoot Japan's greatest admiral out of the sky, told by the award-winning author of the Doolittle Raid.On April 18, 1943, against overwhelming odds, Yamamoto's plane was shot down. Following the mission, a controversy arose: Which pilot actually shot down Yamamoto's plane? C.V. Glines turns his formidable research skills on this extraordinary tale of adventure and detection. This updated edition contains the official 1993 Air Force decision on this controversy. Price: $19.95 |
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GLINES, CARROLL V. THE AMAZING GOONEY BIRD: THE SAGA OF TH OVER 200 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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The DC-3 is the plane that made civilian transport a profitable reality, and has become a legend in its own time. It has many names and designations - Skytrain, Spooky, Puff the Magic Dragon, DC-3, C-47, R4D, Li-2 and others. But the name that most pilots know it by is the "Gooney Bird." And it has played many roles besides being an aerial workhorse to transport people and cargo. It has been a bomber, fighter, airborne communications center, amphibian, living quarters, hospital, flying washing machine, and command post. When some of the more than 10,000 built, and additional hundreds in Japan and Russia, ended their days, they have been made into a hamburger stand, tea house, mobile home, seaside cottage, an officers club and even a chicken coop. Many have been put on static display at more than 200 museums around the world. After more than sixty years, 1,000 of them are still flying the world's skies. The DC-3/C-47 has surpassed all other aircraft ever built in faithful service, dependability and achievement. This is the story of its conception, design and amazing life in war and peace. Carroll glines is also the author of The Doolittle Raid, Attack on Yamamoto, and Chennault's Forgotten Warriors: The Saga of the 308th Bomb Group in China (all available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.). Price: $45.00 |
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GLINES, CARROLL V. CHENNAULT'S FORGOTTEN WARRIORS: OVER 130 BLACK & WHI 6" X 9", 416 PGS. | |
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The 308ths wide-ranging activities through nearly three years of bitter air warfare are described here by reknowned author C.V. Glines. Price: $29.95 |
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GODDARD, WAYNE THE WONDER OF KNIFEMAKING 158 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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Ever wonder how they make knives? Look no further, because with the Wonder of Knifemaking you will not only learn how to make them, but you will be able to make them yourself! Master Smith Wayne Goddard answers real questions on every aspect of knifemaking from selecting steel to heat treating and finishing the blade with clear and precise answers. The Wonder of Knifemaking is a compilation of Goddard's columns and advice as it has appeared in Blade Magazine over the past several years along with new and updated material mixed in. This book is a must-read for any would-be knifemaker and those interested in knives, and also is an excellent opportunity for anyone to learn a fascinating new hobby. Snatch it up now and learn how to create works of art with simple tools. Price: $0.00 |
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GODDARD, WAYNE WAYNE GODDARD'S $50 KNIFE SHOP HOME-BUILT HEAT-TREA 8-1/2 " X 11", 160 P | |
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Outfitting a knifemaking shop doesn?t have to cost a fortune and Wayne Goddard shows hobbyists how to do it on a budget. Following on the heels of Goddard?s hot-selling how-to book, The Wonder of Knifemaking, this new book expands on information from Goddard?s popular column in Blade magazine to show knifemakers of all skill levels how to create helpful gadgets and supply their shop on a shoestring.This book is well illustrated with great photos and detailed diagrams showing the design and construction of all the tools needed to make knives. Every knifemaker will want to learn how Goddard can create or acquire knifemaking supplies at almost no cost. Price: $19.95 |
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GODREJ, EDITED BY PHEROZA J. A ZOROASTRIAN TAPESTRY: ART, RELIG 300 COLOR, 200 B&W 10 " X 13", 726 PGS. | |
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The Zoroastrians are the followers of the Iranian Prophet Spitaman Zarathushtra, who lived in the great Iranian homeland of Airyanem Vaejahc 1200 BCE. They entered recorded history in 550 BCE and for nearly a thousand years their religion flourished as the imperial religion of three great Iranian empires: Achaemenian, Parthian and Sasanian. During this period, Zoroastrianism was a dominant religion, and its beliefs influenced Judaism, Christianity and later Islam. The vast extent of their empire brought the Zoroastrians in contact with people of different races and traditions. Their willingness to absorb and adapt these influences led them to develop a distinct art form. Zoroastrian dominance came to an end with the Arab conquest of Iran in the 7th century CE. The subsequent spread of Islam in Iran forced the community to live in obscurity and isolation in the remote desert province of Yazd, where they zealously safeguarded their ancient religion, preserving a culture 3,500 years old. In the 8th century a small group of Zoroastrians were given sanctuary by the eHindu king, Jadi Rana. Over time, the Parsis - as they came to be known - settled in tiny enclaves along the western coast of India, migrating to Bombay in the 17th century. Known for their integrity and loyalty, they have left an indelible imprint on the culture and social ethos of India. This lavishly illustrated volume attempts to span a vast period of time and gives a glimpse of the life and times of the Zoroastrian people in Iran and India as manifested in their art, religion and culture. |
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GOLDBERG, MICHAEL J. THE TIES THAT BLIND 340 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Take a look at the wild, bold, colorful, and naughty designs that have swelled men's chests throughout necktie history. Follow the development of this manly fashion, from fabrics to tie care, and enjoy an astounding kaleidoscope of colors and motifs. Hundreds of neck and bow ties from the late twentieth century are displayed in 340 color pictures. The designs range from the incredible "Bold Look" ties of the late 1940s and early 1950s to the thinly conservative ties of the late 1950s. The early 1960s produced mundane ties, but Pop, Op, and Psychedelic Art ushered in another era in the late 1960s and early 1970s called the "Peacock Look," characterized by extremely wide ties and extravagantly wild prints. Finally, take a tour of the stylistic progression ties made through the 1980s and 1990s. Price: $29.95 |
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GOLDBERG, MICHAEL J. COLLECTIBLE PLASTIC KITCHENWARE AND DINN 428 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Drop everything! (Don't worry, it's unbreakable.) It's here, it's new, it's modern, it's practical. It comes in cheery and contemporary colors, and it's good enough to use every day. This vibrant, information-packed study of plastics wares made for the kitchen and dining room spans the decades of plastics' first development, and their transition from military to popular home markets. Discover the appeal and charm of these wares, which are widely available on the collector's market today. Items are organized by use (serving pieces, cooking, flatware, household) and by manufacturing lines (Raffiaware, Arrowhead, Texasware, Tupperware, etc.) with current prices for collectors. Price: $29.95 |
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GOLETZ, DEBORAH CERAMIC ART TILE FOR THE HOME 265 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Art tile is a truly exciting option for both interior and exterior decoration. There is a vast array of tile available on the market today, ranging in design from traditional to modern, and conservative to outrageous--the possibilities are overwhelming! This book is a wonderful introduction to art tile, loaded with ideas and resources that will charm and inspire. Hundreds of breathtaking photographs of installations in and out of the home show the work of todays leading contemporary tile artists. Insightful text guides readers to an informed appreciation of this timeless art and its marvelous suitability for all areas of the home. Chapters include a history of tile making in America, how art tile is made, visiting a tile showroom, designing with art tile, trends in art tile, what to expect during installation, and ceramic art in public spaces. A large resource index and a directory of artists is included. Price: $29.95 |
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GOMERSALL, SUSAN KILIM RUGS 235 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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For those seeking inspiration from these striking, tribal rug designs and those who want to own them, this is the perfect guide. It's packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buyers and for rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds.Buying a rug can be a traumatic experience. Author and rug dealer Susan Gomersall sets out to answer the questions you always wanted to ask a rug dealer, but felt too intimidated to do so. Each chapter tells one tribe's story: a little bit of their history, a little bit about their present-day circumstances, and descriptions of the rugs they weave. Both antique and modern rugs can be found in each chapter, and some indication of what these generally cost in a retail situation. Price: $24.95 |
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GOOD, RICHARD VICTORIAN CLOCKS: 16 COLOR, 150 B&W 7 " X 9 1/2", 272 PG | |
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Examines in detail over 140 examples of the different types of clocks made in Victorian period. Includes illustrations and useful reference sections. Price: $75.00 |
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GOODALL, MIKE BRITISH AEROPLANES BEFORE THE GREAT WAR OVER 930 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 300 PG | |
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For the very first time, the history of British pre-World War I aircraft has been gathered together in one volume, with more than 900 of them well illustrated. This new book constitutes a most valuable contribution about a remarkable period in aviation history and is a memorial to the bravery and inventiveness of the intrepid pioneers of that far off era. Among the many famous manufacturer's covered are Avro, Sopwith, Shorts, and Bristol. Many lesser known designers and builders such as Martin-Handasyde and Howard Wright are also given ample coverage. Price: $59.95 |
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GOODISON, NICHOLAS ENGLISH BAROMETERS: 4 COLOR, 194 B&W 8 1/2 " X 11", 392 P | |
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Universally accepted as the standard reference, this history of domestic barometers is chiefly concerned with the mercurial barometer, which first became fashionable in the late 17th century. Price: $79.50 |
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GOODMAN, MARTIN J. LENIN'S LEGACY: A CONCISE HISTORY AND OVER 900 COLOR PHOTO 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Lenin's Legacy** is a comprehensive, illustrated reference combining a concise history of the Soviet Union with a study of its "symbolism," which until now has largely been hidden from the West. With over 900 superb color photographs, the book shows nearly 2,000 items including pins and badges, orders and medals, busts and statues, table medallions and wall plaques, banners and flags, paintings and coins, and many others. This is the first book to show such a wide variety of artifacts from the Soviet Union, and explains the symbolism attached to the items in detailed text and captions. Subjects covered include political, communist party, Aeroflot, Soviet space programs, party congresses, Lenin, Soviet military forces, and others. This book is designed not only for the collector of Soviet artifacts, but also the historian, showing many symbols and their relationship to Soviet history. Prices are included as an aid to collectors. Price: $59.95 |
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GOODMAN, MARTIN J. THE HISTORY OF GERMAN AVIATION OVER 670 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 416 PG | |
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Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978) was indisputably one of the most significant of Germanys aeronautical design engineers. This book examines Messerschmitts life as a designer, aircraft builder, and businessman; it begins with the Harth-Messerschmitt gliders (1913-1923), winds its way through the sportplanes of the 1920s and 1930s, the M 18 and M 20 passenger airliners, the Bf 108 Taifun commuter plane, the Bf/Me 109, 110, 210, 410 military aircraft, and continues on to the Me 261, 264, 321, and 323 behemoths, as well as the Me 262 jet powered combat plane and swing-wing P.1101. The activities of the Messerschmitt AG after World War II, with the forced interruption of German aircraft production and Professor Messerschmitts foreign developments in Spain and Egypt, are also given a thorough treatment. Price: $49.95 |
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GOODMAN, MARTIN J. SS OFFICERS LIST (AS OF JANUARY 1942) OVER 45 BLACK & WHIT 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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SS-Standartfuhrer to SS-Oberstgruppenfuhrer - Assignments and Decorations of the Senior SS Officer CorpsThe January 1942 Dienstalterliste lists the hundreds of officers in the SS from full Colonel to General. Detailing their post at that time during the war, this wartime publication, available now for the first time in a facsimile edition, also gives significant decorations they were awarded. Their ranks and most recent promotion dates are listed as well as State, Police and NSDAP posts. Illustrated with more than forty rare photos, this rare publication provides detailed information for historians and militaria collectors. Fully indexed. Price: $19.95 |
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GOODMAN, W. L. BRITISH PLANEMAKERS FROM 1700 EDITED BY M & J REES 530 PAGES, 7" x10" | |
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In their superb new edition of William Goodman's classic work, British collectors Jane and Mark Rees have more than doubled the number of planemakers listed and updated the 1978 edition with 15 years of additional research. Early and obscure British planes have recently sold at auction for prices exceeding those of contemporary American tools and the market for early English and Scottish planes is developing rapidly. Large numbers of 18th Century English planes were exported to the colonies. If you are a collector or dealer, can you afford to be without this important source of information? A necessary reference. Price: $0.00 |
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GORDON, BOB EARLY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Electrical appliances have been around for quite some time now, and many of us don't know what we would do without them. This book deals with the early development of these necessities of life; it explains how they work and describes the problems encountered in their manufacture and operation. It features informative sections on heating and refrigeration, cleaning and washing, health and beauty, and many more. Also included in the pages you will find countless vintage black & white photographs that illustrate a wide variety of early appliances. This will be an ideal reference book for students, researchers, and collectors seeking information about the way in which electrical appliances have evolved over the past hundred years or so. Price: $8.95 |
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GORDON, BOB MODEL STEAM ENGINES 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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This book is an exciting look at how model engineering was made popular by pioneering steam enthusiasts and became a world-wide hobby for amateur engineers. It covers how model steam engines work, outlines the development of machine tools, the problems and practicalities of model engineering, etc. and features advice about what to look for in a good model and looks at some of the early engineering firms the catered to the needs of model engineers. As if that weren't enough, it is filled with countless detailed black and white photos of model engines which complement the well-written text. This great new book will be of great interest to every model engineer and collector of steam engines. This book is no longer available. Price: $0.00 |
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GORDON, BOB TOY STEAM ENGINES 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Toy Steam Engines gives a fascinating description of the different types of toy steam engines produced from 1900 to 1930. This book focuses on the German manufacturers who began producing steam toys, it also explains how engines work and gives advice on how to operate and maintain vintage toys. This book is an excellent reference book for steam enthusiasts everywhere. Price: $0.00 |
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GORDON, DENNIS THE LAFAYETTE FLYING CORPS: THE AM OVER 320 AND BLACK & 8 1/2" X 11", 504 PG | |
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This new book contains not only a history of the legendary Lafayette Flying Corps, but also detailed biographies of the 269 volunteer American airmen and gunners of Frances Service Aeronautique who flew in sixty-six pursuit and twenty-seven bomber/observation squadrons over the Western Front also included are the thirty-eight pilots of the Escadrille Lafayette. It is an accurate and absorbing account of the lives and combat experiences of the men who later formed the nucleus of the American Expeditionary Force squadrons. This ground breaking work contains comprehensive research, including details of war casualties and survivors, and many unpublished photographs. Price: $59.95 |
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GORHAM, C. W. RIVERSIDE GLASS WORKS 258 PGS., SOFTBOUND 9 X 11 | |
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Author C. W. Gorham has devoted the past seven years to the extensive study of the Riverside Glass Works in Wellsburg, W. Va. As a result of his labor of love, we are presented with the complete fascinating history of the company and the wares it produced. It is packed with information detailing every aspect of the company,including catalog reprints, trade journal entries, advertisements, patterns, and much more. 280 photographs (177 of which are in full-color) illustrate the countless beautiful wares this company produced, and a current value guide is also included. This great new book will inspire collectors and dealers of Riverside glass with a greater knowledge and understanding of how great this glass company was, and its importance to the history of glass making in America. Price: $0.00 |
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GOSHE, ED '40S,'50S, & '60S STEMWARE BY TIFFIN 158 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 11 1/2 X 9 | |
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The Tiffin Glass Company, in Tiffin, Ohio, was one of the great American companies known for handmade Depression Era glass. It was also a major producer of modern wares and other collectible glassware, especially from the 1940's - 60's. But of all the countless products, Tiffin was perhaps best known for its stemware. During its prolific mid-century period, Tiffin made more different stemware shapes, cuttings, etchings, and decorations than several other companies combined. This book includes almost 700 color and original black & white photos of stemware with detailed captions and current values. Also included are advertisements, patent drawings, the history of Tiffin, a complete index, and much more. This comprehensive guide is a necessity for any collector or dealer in glass, or anyone interested in the fascinating history of Tiffin Glass. Price: $29.95 |
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GOSHE, ED DEPRESSION ERA STEMS & TABLEWARE 527 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 176 PG | |
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This book represents an extraordinary sample of Depression era glass, because Tiffin was an extraordinary glass company. Its output during the Depression was well documented and enough to keep any collector occupied for years. Most of the glass presented in this volume is from the 1920s and 1930s. With detailed captions for the more than 450 illustrations--color photographs, catalog pages, advertisements, and drawings--it is a guide to help the collector, researcher, and dealer identify, price, and enjoy this compelling glassware. Price: $29.95 |
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GOSS, STEVEN BRITISH TEA & COFFEE CUPS 1745 - 1940 40 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Tea and coffee cups are amongst the most aesthetically pleasing and collectable of all ceramics. They are easily found in all kinds of shapes and patterns, are easily displayed and can be relatively inexpensive. Ever since the middle of the 18th century, they have been made in Britain and have evolved into a beautiful art form. This book is filled with both color and black and white photos of countless fine examples. It charts their devlopment over 200 years, influential factories and designers, and details the methods of decoration. It also features an informative guide that will aid in dating the many different styles as well as identifying the manufacturers. For any collector, dealer or fan of British tea and coffee cups, this great new book will prove both informative and valuable. Price: $10.95 |
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