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L. JAMES, H.L ACOMA 80 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 96 PGS | |
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Acoma, the sky city of New Mexico, is presented here by an enchanting text and beautiful color photographs in this revised edition of the Southwest classic book. Occupied by the Acoma Indians, Acoma mesa pueblo is located 65 miles west of Albuquerque. This gem of antiquity is said to be the oldest continuously-inhabited community on the North American continent.The fascinating introduction was written by Frank Waters, one of New Mexico's most famous sons, a literary giant, and an authority on the history of the Indians of New Mexico.In Acoma, the buildings, the people, their traditions and their unique style of pottery are so closely related to this singular terrain that they have become known far beyond its desert. Price: $14.95 |
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L. JAMES, H.L RUGS AND POSTS: THE STORY OF NAVAJO WEAV 120 PHOTOS & MAPS 9" X 12", 160 PGS. | |
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Schiffer Publishing is pleased to bring out this entirely new edition of H.L. James' classic study of the Navajo rug and the trading posts associated with each unique style. New information and an entirely different design help explain and display the beauty and craft of the Navajo Indians. Illustrated with 49 color plates, many black-and-white photographs and drawings, and up-to-date price information, Post and Rugs traces the history of the Navajo rug and the impact the trading posts have had on its regionalization. There is also much background material on the Navajo people and their art.Here are design drawings showing elements characteristic of different weaving centers, superb color photographs of rugs typical of these centers, and detailed maps to the areas. Exquisite line drawings accompany the text showing all the steps in rug weaving, from the sheep to the finished rug. Also there is helpful advice on buying Navajo rugs and caring for them. Price: $24.95 |
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L. LYNNLEE, J.L ALL THAT GLITTERS OVER 290 COLOR & B& 6" X 9", 128 PGS. | |
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This appealing and stylish book presents the trends and influences that surrounded costume jewelry from the 1920s through 1960s. It includes a short history of jewelry persay, evolution of costume jewelry, important companies, a glimpse at the industry, and hints on testing real versus costume jewelry. Price: $16.95 |
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L. LYNNLEE, J.L PURRRFECTION 175+ COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 96 PGS | |
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This book is a wonderful romp through the history of the cat seen through antiquities and collectibles. From the pharaohs to Felix, Purrrfection takes the reader on the cat's journey from the status of god to devil and its climb back up the social ladder to its present role as man's best friend.A worthy addition for the cat collector as well as the cat fancier, Purrrfection deals with collectibles such as woodblocks, jade, coins, porcelain, ephemera, folk art, and toys in more than 175 lovely color photographs. Let the beauty, majesty, and mystery of the cat unfold in words and photographs! Price guide included. Price: $16.95 |
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L. MASHBURN, J.L POSTCARD PRICE GUIDE 6" x 9", 224 PGS. SOFTBOUND | |
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A former chemist and laboratory manager, J.L. Mashburn is a ?lover of postcards.? As a collector, dealer, auctioneer and historian, he has over 37 years experience in the U.S. postcard field. His frequent travels abroad have also made him well known in international circles. Price: $21.95 |
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L. MILLER, C.L DEPRESSION ERA DIME STORE GLASS OVER 240 PHOTOS 6" X 9", 144 PGS. | |
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A nostalgic trip down the aisles of America's five-and-ten-cent stores, this book illustrates and describes the extensive variety of glassware that was available to everyday consumers in the Depression years. Once a staple item along "Main Street, U.S.A.," dime stores such as Ben Franklin, S.S. Kresge, McCrory, G.C. Murphy, J.J. Newberry, and F.W. Woolworth sold attractive, practical glassware at affordable prices, ranging from tableware, tumblers, and jugs to crystal stemware and artistic cut glass. Today this merchandise has become highly collectible and is escalating in both price and demand. Using over 240 images, many drawn from original catalogues and advertisements, author C. L. Miller provides an informative and enjoyable guide for both new and experienced collectors. A brief history of the dime stores' most prosperous years sets the stage, followed by a wide array of the glassware sold. Current values for all items are included. Price: $12.95 |
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L. MILLER, C.L THE JEWEL TEA COMPANY 558 COLOR & BLACK & 8 1/2" X 11", 288 PG | |
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The Jewel Tea Company of Chicago, Illinois reached a national market for its household products through salesmen and mail order catalogs from 1901 until 1981. the company's Autumn Leaf Pattern china-featured throughout the text-was widely distributed and frequently graced dinner tables earlier this century. It is fondly remembered and sought by today's collectors. Rarely seen Autumn Leaf wares are explored along with a brilliant assortment of better known pieces.A combination of modern color and historic black and white photographs chronicle the staggering array of Jewel Tea wares including china, cookware, coffee and teapots, premium products, children's toys, and more. There is something for everyone in this impressive, photograph-filled and thoroughly researched text with price guide. Price: $39.95 |
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L. MILLER, C.L JEWEL TEA OVER 500 COLOR PHOTO 8 1/2" X 11", 280 PG | |
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The housewares for every purpose-including the well-known Autumn Leaf Pattern dinner wares, the stories of the salesmen who delivered them, and the history of the Jewel Tea Company that sent them forth are explored in great detail in this fascinating book. Over five hundred color and historic black & white photographs accompany the text.Among the product lines explored are Jewel Tea dining services and all the accoutrements to set the perfect table, kitchen wares and cookbooks, household products recommended to furnish the new bride's home, sales items for men only, and toys for children which may stir fond memories of your own. The chapter on unusual sales and premium items found only in collectors' homes today will delight all who are interested in this major twentieth century firm. Price: $49.95 |
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L. MILLER, C.L JEWEL TEA GROCERY PRODUCTS 770 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 240 PG | |
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The tins, bottles, boxes, and cartons employed by the Jewel Tea Company in their door-to-door home delivery service are illustrated and discussed in this informative volume. Jewel advertising art, stock cards, and historical photographs round out the volume, providing a detailed picture of the many Jewel grocery products so much in the collectors' market today. Over 750 photographs (in both color and black and white) and illustrations accompany the text. Jewel grocery products examined in detail include coffee, tea, and cocoa lines, spices, breakfast items, home maintenance merchandise, snacks, candies, Victory stock, and Season's Greetings materials. The book finishes with a detailed look at how best to preserve your grocery packaging and the products that "live inside them." Price: $39.95 |
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L. MILLER, C.L MAUZY'S DEPRESSION GLASS: A PHOTOGRAPHI 750 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 240 PG | |
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The definitive photographic Depression glass reference for collectors and dealers alike is now in its second edition! More than 1,000 professionally executed color picturesover 250 of them new to this editionexhibit thousands of examples of 140 patterns of collectible glassware. Included in this beautiful presentation are newly updated prices, exacting measurements, helpful historical information, and more than thirty items never before documented. Groupings of glass are carefully displayed with precise captions clearly explaining all items pictured. Tumblers are arranged by size aiding clarity and understanding. Even reproductions are pictured and articulately explained to heighten awareness and eliminate confusion. Barbara and Jim Mauzy enlisted the efforts of dozens of fellow collectors and dealers to create the most useful, accurate, and insightful presentation on Depression glass, Fire-King, and more recent patterns through the 1950s that has ever been published. Included is an extensive index of names and nicknames, and even a measure to assist in identification. Price: $24.95 |
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L. SIEBER AND THE STAFF OF COLLEC 2002 PRICE GUIDE TO LIMITED EDITION COLL INCLUDES INFORMATION 6 " X 9", 928 PGS. | |
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Bigger and better than ever, this guide is the authority collectors of limited editions turn to every year for updated and accurate pricing and identification. Features more than 65,000 listings and 130,000 prices for contemporary collectibles in the secondary market to aid readers in determining the value of their items.More than 370 companies are represented in this updated edition, with eight different categories of collectibles, including bells, cottages, dolls, figurines, plates, prints, steins and ornaments.The handy, compact and easy-to-use guide offers two indices, one arranged by company and one by category as well as an 8-page color section and 200 black and white photos. Price: $19.95 |
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LABOISSONNIERE, WADE BLUEPRINTS OF FASHION 1940'S 550 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Once upon a time, most clothes were sewn at home. Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others.For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it's an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. A refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest. Price: $29.95 |
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LABOISSONNIERE, WADE BLUEPRINTS OF FASHION 1950'S 196 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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During the 1950s, many women used their sewing skills to recreate the incredibly feminine styles that were adapted into commercial sewing patterns. The 1950s saw renowned designers such as Lanvin, Fath, Schiaparelli, and Givenchy licensing their names and designs to pattern companies in record numbers: designers from Paris to New York to Hollywood can be accounted for in the pattern catalogs of the 1950s. Any woman who could sew could have the latest designer styles for a fraction of the cost. Using over 600 color photos, this informative and enjoyable text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution, and continuation through the 1950s. Numerous examples of pattern-related ephemera are pictured along with different types of fashions--from dresses to separates to evening gowns to lingerie. Also included are accessories, needlework, gifts, and toys. This is an invaluable guide for all who are interested in sewing or designing. Price: $0.00 |
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LAMBERT, PATRICIA COLOR AND FIBER 105 COLOR PHOTOS,18 8 1/2" X 11", 255 PG | |
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Fiber artists will welcome this opportunity to learn how to use and control color with this monumental and exquisitely beautiful book. Whether they stitch, quilt, weave, work in macrame, hook rugs, knit, crochet, or experiment in mixed media, the artists will benefit from the authors' techniques for solving color problems. Color and Fiber is divided into three sections. The first section presents essential terminology, ideas, and definitions about light and color as preparation for the problems, projects and ideas which follow. The second section describes how light, dye and pigment work with fibers because individual fibers, yarns and fabrics differ in their responses to light and color. The ability to solve color problems depends on the artists' understanding of the fiber's light and color relationships. The third section presents the practical applications for the information gained in the first two sections. Besides color mixing and special effects such as iridescence and opalescence, this section examines projects that artists or classes can do to understand color's part in determining spatial effects, emotional impact and color systems. Price: $49.50 |
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LAMPHIER, MARY JANE ZANY CHARACTERS OF THE AD WORLD 8.5" x 11", 336 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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Zany Characters of the Ad World is an appealing guide that brings to life the variety, artistry, and imagination used in everyone?s favorite advertising characters. Holding 250 photos and ads in full color, this book parades hundreds of the latest promotional figures and gives the history, prices, fascinating insights, and information about the companies.1995 values. Price: $16.95 |
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LANCASTER, ROY A PLANTSMAN IN NEPAL: 200 COLOR, 100 B&W 8 1/2 " X 11", 240 P | |
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Chronicles the travels and activities of a three-man horticultural team through a three month expedition to the Upper Arun Valley region of eastern Nepal. An essential guide for visitors and trekkers to Nepal. Price: $69.50 |
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LANDIS, SCOTT THE WORKBENCH BOOK 248 PAGES, SOFTBOUND 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" | |
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In this, the first of the Taunton Press "Book" series, Scott Landis began this exciting series that combines the great tools of long ago with modern woodworking in a way that brings contemporary craftsment to an appreciation of the past and antique tool collectors to an understanding of the function and history of the accoutrements of traditional craftsmanship. In a work that set the continuing standard for this superb series, Landis looks at the workbench in every imaginable form, with a special eye toward the historical development of this essential accessory to woodworking. The Workbench Book is filled with superb color and black & white photographs, including many of classic workbenches of the past. Included are plans for making traditional workbenches for the home shop, information on the many uses of the workbench; a survey of the use of workbenches in non-Western cultures and, finally a chapter that sings the praises of the latter day workbench, the Black & Decker Workmate. For a book that looks at its subject in more ways than you could imagine, and does so in an entertaining and informative way, we recommend Scott Landis' excellent book. Price: $24.95 |
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LANE HERRON, R. WARMAN'S? DOLLS MORE THAN 40 COLOR A 8-1/4 " X 10-7/8", 2 | |
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Collectors and dealers love Warman?s Dolls, the most complete guide available in the doll collecting field today.Covering dolls manufactured from 1822 to the late 1950s, Warman?s Dolls encompasses the most collectible lines?Jumeau, Lenci, Vogue, and Bru. There are special sections on subjects such as wooden dolls and wax and wax-over dolls. Author R. Lane Herron includes both collecting hints and historical background. Detailed descriptions include height, name, original clothing, and date of manufacture, as well as many other unique identifying features collectors are looking for.The most complete and useful guide available for doll collectors, both expert and novice also provides numerous reproduction alerts to help you discern between cheaper copies and prized originals.Herron brings years of experience as an antiques collector and columnist to Warman?s Dolls. And as thousands of doll collectors know, with a Warman?s price guide they are buying the best. Price: $22.95 |
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LANG, GERD-R. CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCHES 675+ PHOTOS & ILLUS. 9" X 12", 256 PGS. | |
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Wrist chronographs are mechanical wristwatches that, in addition to their normal clockwork, have a mechanism that allows them to time short-term events. They are one of the most popular collecting areas in the broad spectrum of wristwatches because they are not yet too expensive and are available in large numbers. Until now they have not been studied systematically. Now Land and Meis offer this outstanding identification book.The text deals with the dial of the chronograph and all the indications that can possibly be read from it. There is also a technical section that shows the historical development of the chronograph mechanism. With collectors in mind the authors have arranged the illustrations by the indications on the dials. Pictures of the movements are always included with those of the chronographs.This book is a particularly useful identification book for collectors, dealers, and auction houses. Price: $79.95 |
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LANG, GERHARD THE LUFTWAFFE PROFILE SERIES: NUMB BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 24 PGS | |
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Number 8 in the Luftwaffe Profile Series describes the design and use of the Arado Ar 240. Price: $9.95 |
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LANG, GERHARD THE LUFTWAFFE PROFILE SERIES: NUMB BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 40 PGS | |
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Number 7 in the Luftwaffe Profile Series describes the design and use of the Heinkel He 60. Price: $12.95 |
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LANG, GERHARD MR. CHURCHILL'S TANK: THE BRITISH IN OVER 250 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 224 PG | |
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This is the full story of the Churchill tank; from the design of an oversized prototype in Belfast in 1940 to its final achievements against Communist forces in the Korean War some ten years later. For those with an interest in technical matters this book goes into a great deal of detail. For those interested in the mechanics and politics of war production it explains the systems, processes and pitfalls in depth. For those studying war history it examines the Churchill tank in action from the beaches of Dieppe to the mountains of Tunisia; from the Gothic Line in Italy to the Siegfried Line in Germany and in the harsh terrain of Korea. The Churchill is examined mark by mark, from the A20 prototype through to the heavyweight Black Prince design of 1944. Details are given of its service with every British regiment that operated Churchills and of its use by Australian, Canadian, Irish and Russian forces. The author has drawn heavily on original research material held in the library of the Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset, UK. Price: $45.00 |
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LANG, ROBERT W. SHOP DRAWINGS FOR CRAFTSMAN FURNITURE 144 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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Price: $22.95 |
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LANGELLIER, JOHN P. ARMY BLUE: THE UNIFORM OF UNCLE SAM OVER 470 COLOR AND B 9" X 12", 352 PGS. | |
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In this new, extensively researched volume, U.S. Army uniforms including enlisted soldiers, officers, insignia, and headgear from the years 1848-1873 are examined in exacting detail. For the first time, original accounts from official reports, diaries, and other primary sources will be combined with color photographs of extraordinary surviving specimens, hundreds of important black and white images, as well as artwork from the period to tell the story of what the American soldier wore during these years. Army Blue represents more than twenty years of research in major institutions and private collections throughout the United States, and offers a concise overview of a topic which promises to be must reading for collectors, modelers, and curators alike. Price: $79.95 |
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LANGELLIER, JOHN P. HATS OFF OVER 400 COLOR AND B 9" X 12", 320 PGS. | |
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Hats Off offers a concise history of U.S. Army headgear from the immediate post Civil War era to the eve of World War I. In this study historian John P. Langellier shares more than a quarter of a century of research in archives, museums, and private collections throughout the nation. An informative text is supported by nearly 400 illustrations of rare and important military headdress. The volume is destined to become a standard reference for collectors, curators, and those interested in American military uniforms from the Indian Wars through the early 20th century. Price: $69.95 |
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LANGELLIER, JOHN P. MORE ARMY BLUE: THE UNIFORM OF UNCLE SAM OVER 450 BLACK & WHI 9" X 12", 248 PGS. | |
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In this new book, the development of an altogether new uniform for troops of the United States Army, a few years after the Civil War, has never been told so well or so comprehensively. In this volume, the sequel to the authors highly praised Army Blue: The Uniform of Uncle Sams Regulars, 1848-1873, John Langellier continues the story of the evolution of American army uniforms during a critical period that saw experimentation and innovation finally surmount conservatism to produce some of the more practically functional and aesthetically appealing martial clothing in American history. The breadth of Langelliers research, coupled with his years of accumulated expertise in the study of historical army uniforms, is evident throughout, and together make this book the most thorough and precise accounting the topic has ever received. Price: $69.95 |
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LANGLEY, SUSAN VINTAGE HATS & BONNETS, 1770 ? 1970 8.5" x 11", 232 PGS CLOTHBOUND | |
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Each chapter includes historical and fashion overviews including information on materials, milliners, and designers. Hundreds of color photos of antique hats and bonnets are accentuated by vintage photos and rare fashion plates. 2002 values. Price: $24.95 |
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LANGSNER, DREW GREEN WOODWORKING HANDS-ON APPROACH 8 1/2 x 10; 176 PP. | |
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Learn to work with wood, bark, or root in its natural "green" state. Instead of power tools, learn to sue the maul and froe, the broad axe and adze, the drawknife and carving knife to create handsome and serviceable pieces to use and display. Langsner provides basic tips in selecting trees for logging as well as instruction in the various methods used in working with green wood-hewing, riving, shaving, boring, bending, and joinery. Complete with a profile of contemporary workers of green wood, this book is of practical use to any carpentry devotee. Price: $0.00 |
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LANGSNER, DREW THE CHAIRMAKER'S WORKSHOP WINDSOR/POST & RUNG 9 x 11 1/2; 304 PP. | |
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Ever dreamed of handcrafting a handsome, gleaming, graceful chair? An American bow-back Windsor, say, or set of ladder-backs for the dining room? How about a comfortable rocker?a child's highchair?a sack-back settee? Here's the handbook to take you there. With more than 500 photographs and figures and to-scale plans for eleven chairs and five pieces of basic chairmaking equipment, Drew Langsner takes you from log to finished chair. Price: $0.00 |
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LANSDELL, AVIRL CANAL ARTS AND CRAFTS 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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The canals of England and Wales are some two hundred years old. They revolutionized the transport of goods before being superceded by the faster railways and have now become a monument to a way of life harder and more frugal than those who now use the canals for their leisure pursuits. The boaters who lived and worked on the narrowboats of these canals were people who tried to make their homes as comfortable and decorative as they could. This book is all about these boaters homes and way of life, and features sections on boatwomen's crafts, boater's collectibles, the narrowboats, and more. Numerous black and white vintage photographs, as well more modern photographs, complement the text. This fascinating book reflects the author's interest in the life of the boaters on the canals and includes her research into the handicrafts of the boatwomen and their families, and is sure to captivate all. Price: $8.95 |
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LARKINS, WILLIAM T. U.S. NAVY/U.S. MARINE CORPS AIRCRAF OVER 1,000 PHOTOS 6" X 9", 608 PGS. | |
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More than thirty years after their first publication, William T. Larkins's illustrated surveys of Navy and Marine Corps aircraft remain two of the most valuable books about these airplanes ever written. First published in 1959 and 1961, these two volumes have become classics eagerly sought in the rare-book market by aviation buffs worldwide. They have become the criteria against which serious aviation research is measured. With over 1,000 photographs combined, they remain the definitive record of the formative years for Navy and Marine Corps aviation. Larkins's emphasis throughout is on squadron use, experimental and one-of-a-kind types, insignia, colors and marking schemes, technical innovations, and the service duty and tactical deployment of the various aircraft. Price: $39.95 |
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LARKINS, WILLIAM T. REVOLUTION IN THE SKY: THE LOCKHEED'S 250 BLACK & WHITE PH 6" X 9", 256 PGS. | |
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This is the fascinating story of the single-engine Lockheeds flown by Charles Lindbergh, Wiley Post and Will Rogers, Amelia Earhart, and Jimmy Doolittle. Price: $37.50 |
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LARKINS, WILLIAM T. BATTLESHIP AND CRUISER AIRCRAFT OF OVER 400 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 272 PG | |
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This thorough study of the history, development and service of floatplanes carried on battleships and cruisers documents a long neglected subject for the first time in over 400 photographs. From the 1920s through World War II, aircraft operating from catapults were used for spotting gunfire and scouting ahead of the fleet. Flying these planes was unique and the dramatic launching and recovery operations are covered by both photographs and text. Colors and markings are detailed and special attention has been paid to images showing catapult and ship details for both the ship and aircraft modeler. The assignment of all aircraft by type, totals, squadrons and ship is given annually from 1942 to 1949. In addition to rare photos of all of the experimental aircraft that were tested for this purpose, an addition chapter covers floatplanes used on small ships and submarine. William Larkins is also author of The Ford Tri-Motor 1926-1992, and U.S. Navy Aircraft 1921-1941, U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft 1914-1959(both titles are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.). Price: $49.95 |
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LARKINS, WILLIAM T. THE FORD TRI-MOTOR 1926-1992 OVER 520 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 320 PG | |
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A large number of people in the United States had their first airplane ride in a Ford Tri-Motor during the 1920s and 1930s, a plane that remains to this day a fine example of engineering, planning and production. It was the application of a modified assembly line production by the world's largest automobile manufacturer to a continuously refined design, backed by extensive advertising and publicity concerned with safety, at a time when such dependability and safety was crucial, that put Ford ahead of all of its competitors.The all-metal construction, stressed so much by the Ford advertising campaign of the late 1920s, proved its worth in later years. The life span of the average airplane in the 1920s was relatively short and so it is not surprising to find the Ford Company timidly stating in their 1929 advertising that "no Ford plane has yet worn out in service."This new book by aviation historian William T. Larkins is the most complete information available on the Ford Tri-Motro, and includes information on design, contruciton, model designations, a cross-indexing of U.S. and foreign registrations, a cross-index to military Ford Tri-Motors, accident summaries, Ford factory employees and Ford Tri-Motor pilot listing. Price: $49.95 |
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LARSEN, RAY TOOL MAKING FOR WOODWORKERS A WORKING GUIDE 8 1/2 X 11; 160 PAGE | |
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Whether you are interested in fitting out your woodworking shop with a full range of hand forged tools or are simply interested in the mysterious ways of the toolmaker, this new publication by master blacksmith Ray Larsen is guaranteed to be a valuable addition to your library. Larsen begins with an introduction to the raw materials of forging, proceeds to an analysis of the heating and tempering of the steel and then surveys in detail the tools and equipment of the well equipped blacksmiths shop. Subsequent chapters detail the making of chisels, adzes, turning tools and more. The great photos and commentary make this book seem more like a hands-on session than another "how to" book. Price: $0.00 |
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LARSON, GENE POWERCARVING BIRDS, FISH AND PENGUINS 617 COLOR PHOTOS/13 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Literally a classroom-in-a-book, this engaging volume enables virtually anyone with a band saw, rotary power tool and a few of the most common cutting burrs to bring birds, fish, and even penguins to life beautifully! Professional artist-woodcarver Gene Larson demonstrates in words and pictures why he concentrates on simplicity of form, and how even a beginner can use a block of wood the way a sculptor would use a piece of marble. With a unique ability to reduce a complicated subject to its most basic components, Gene provides step-by-step guidance (from the wood block up) on the creation of shapes that have the look and feel of great works of art. Beginning with the selection of the right wood, stressing the simplicity that conveys and impression of so much more, and ending with a proper finish. Gene shows you how to create works he calls sketches in wood. You and your friends will surely call them works of art. Price: $12.95 |
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LARSON, LARS AND BLANCHARD, C.E. PATENTED AMERICAN PLANES FOR WOOD V. 1 192 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2" X 11 | |
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If you are looking for patented American planes and their patents, then this is the book for you. This comprehensive sourcebook, the first of a proposed three-volume series, covers and beautifully illustrates in detailed line drawings and photos all kinds of planes. It covers planes patented from 1795 to 1875, so if you have an unmarked plane you would like to find information on, chances are you will find it in this book. It features all the currently known plane patents (more than 1300) in an organized manner with helpful information that will help you accurately identify your plane. With the numerous indexes and illustrations, this book is all you need for researching, identifying, or learning more about planes. Price: $26.95 |
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LATIMER, TIRZA TRUE THE PERFUME ATOMIZER: AN OBJECT OVER 400 COLOR PHOTO 9" X 12", 168 PGS. | |
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Perfume atomizers are avidly collected today. In this exquisite, color-illustrated new book, hundreds of atomizers are displayed and identified. A well-documented text, descriptive captions and over 400 color photographs demonstrate the diverse and beautiful variety of bottles and dispensers which make up the atomizer world.Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Moderne styles reflect the changing tastes of the public. Well-known designers and manufacturers, including Rene Lalique, Marcel Franck, Baccarat, St. Louis, and Bohemian glassmakers, contributed to this by-gone and ultra-feminine apparatus. Price: $69.95 |
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LAUBNER, ELLIE FASHIONS OF THE ROARING '20S 568 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Clothing of the "Roaring `20s" comes to life in this new book through more than 550 color pictures of distinctive garments, fashion illustrations, and period photographs. The comprehensive text discusses the historical events and renowned designers who influenced the evolution of fashion throughout the decade. Fashions for men, women and children are shown here, from glittering evening gowns and bridal wear to lingerie, sportswear, and domestic uniforms. Hats, handbags, shoes, and jewelry plus smoking and drinking accessories are all included to document the heyday of the "flapper" and her friends. The glossary includes French fashion terms and pronunciations and the price guide is a useful reference. Price: $29.95 |
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LAUBNER, ELLIE COLLECTIBLE FASHIONS OF THE TURB 617 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 244 PG | |
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This book provides a sweeping study of the clothing of the 1930s. Garments of all kinds, from the intimate to the most formal, the flamboyant to the practical, for women, men and children, are displayed and discussed in detail. Accessories including jewelry, hats, and handbags are also explored. Even uniforms used for work, band, and cheerleading are found in this inclusive work. More than 600 color photographs spread the 1930s fashion world out before you.An historical overview explains the turbulent 1930s and the economic depression that so affected every aspect of daily life. Values for the garments and accessories are found in the captions. Finally, a glossary, bibliography, and index round out this fascinating presentation. Designers, historians, and fashion-conscious consumers will find this an indespensible reference. Price: $49.95 |
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LAUER, KEITH & ROBINSON, JULIE CELLULOID, COLLECTOR?S REFERENC 8.5" x 11", 224 PGS CLOTHBOUND | |
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The over 600 color photographs featured in this guide to celluloid items include fashion accessories, toys, dolls, decorative boxes and albums, household and utilitarian articles, grooming aids, and advertising novelties. A chapter on the invention of celluloid and the pyroxylin plastics industry, a discussion on care and preservation of celluloid, and a timeline of developments are provided in this vast resource. 2001 values. Price: $24.95 |
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LAUGHLIN, FRANK THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COCA-COLA TRAYS: AN 600 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Beautifully illustrated and extensively researched, this is the most complete guide ever published on this popular area of Coke tray collecting. Classic trays from 1897 through the 1960s are here, as well as recent trays from the 1970s through 1999, many never before published. In addition to over 370 trays from the United States, there are over 80 Canadian trays, over 60 Mexican trays, and over 60 trays from Italy, Germany, and several other countries. Also, over 45 trays feature the wonderful Haddon Sundblom Santa Claus ads, shown with additional photos of the original magazine ads. In all, 517 Coca-Cola trays are pictured, with 65 more identified and described. Each tray description provides the name; issue date; shape and size; origin of the tray image; manufacturer, distributor, and quantity produced where known; country of issue; dollar value, and more. The books unique price guide incorporates up-to-date expert pricing as well as final sale prices from over 5,000 Internet auctions of Coke trays. Destined to become the classic volume on Coke trays, this book is a must for all collectors of Coca-Cola memorabilia. Price: $29.95 |
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LAUGHLIN, HOMER/CHINA COLLECTORS FIESTA, HARLEQUIN & KITCHEN KRAFT TABLE 428 COLOR AND 164 BL 8 1/2" X 11", 288 PG | |
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Three of the most collectible lines of vintage dinnerware are throughly explored in this major work written by expert collectors. Colorful Fiesta, Harlequin, and Kitchen Kraft sets made since 1936 by The Homer Laughlin China Company are shown in 592 color photographs and detailed measured drawings along with extensive analysis of the shapes, marks, production methods, and decorations. Their enormous popularity, originally and now, has made these dinnerware lines familiar to four generations of Americans, and this reference will link them with collectors, dealers, and users long into the future. Price: $39.95 |
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LAUGHRIDGE, PAT LETS WEAVE COLOR INTO BASKETS 33 COLOR PHOTOS, 36 8 1/2" X 11", 58 PGS | |
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Out of love for making baskets and the creation of a highly successful business for doing so, Pat Laughridge has written Let's Weave Color into Baskets. Ms. Laughridge introduces the reader to the joy of making baskets and the creative possibilities of adding color to them. Chemical dyes are discussed with step-by-step instructions for their use. Many finished examples with color woven into them are presented to stimulate the craftsman's creativity. The author encourages individual design. Hereby, the craftsman can turn his basket into a work of art. Three sets of weaving instructions are included which are exciting enough to tempt the weaver of some experience; a field basket, a house basket and a market basket. The variations that color gives these projects are stimulating. Price: $12.95 |
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LAUGHTON, L. G. CARR OLD SHIP FIGURE- HEADS AND STERNS 300 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 1/2 X 9 1/4 | |
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LAW, TOM HAND SAW SHARPENING DVD SHARPENING SAWS THE ENTIRE PROCESS | |
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If you have ever been frustrated by the difficulty of finding a competent professional to sharpen your hand saw, or if you're a woodworker or tool user who would like to learn to do things "the old way", this new DVD featuring Tom Law is just what you need. Clad in denim overalls and possessed with an easy and folksy manner, Law guides the viewer through the finer points of saw sharpening, including jointing, shaping, setting and filing. Law explains what tools are needed and how to use them. Just be careful not to start watching this one too late at night. We guarantee you'll be out in the shop with a saw shortly after you finish viewing this DVD. Price: $24.95 |
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LAW, TOM INSTALLING DOORS AND WINDOWS 5 1/2 " X 8 1/2", 1 | |
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Everyone wants trouble-free doors and windows -- doors that swing smoothly without rubbing or slouching, windows that open easily and keep cold air out. Over the last 26 years Tom Law has installed thousands of doors and windows, developing the time-honored techniques that mark him as a master carpenter. Whether you just want to add some light to a room or need to hang doors and windows on a job site, you'll find Law's methods and trade secrets invaluable. And Law doesn't ignore problems. In one part of the tape, he intentionally creates a door-hanger's nightmare, then shows you how to save the installation. By watching Law you'll learn how to:
Price: $17.95 |
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LAW, TOM INSTALLING KITCHEN CABINETS AND COUNTER 8 " X 10", 176 PGS. | |
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If you're replacing your tired kitchen cabinets or are planning to install a new kitchen, this video workshop is a must. With the camera beside him the whole way, master carpenter Tom Law transforms a bare farmhouse addition into a modern country kitchen, complete with floor-to-ceiling pantries and a large island counter. You'll learn how to:
You'll also visit a "top shop" to see how a pro makes a simple plastic-laminate countertop, complete with sink cutout and backsplash. Price: $19.95 |
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LAWRENCE, BRADLEY AND PARDEE CARRIAGES AND SLEIGH 228 ILLUSTRATIONS 9 1/2 X 8 SOFTBOUND 147 PGS | |
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Filled with superbly detailed illustrations of carriages and sleighs of every sort imaginable, this reprint of the 1883 catalog of prominent New Haven, Connecticut carriage makers Lawrence, Bradley & Pardee captures the spirit of an age gone buy. Covering everything from basic buggies and sulkies to the most elaborate coaches of the age, this catalog is the definitive reference to horse-drawn vehicles of the Victorian Age. An informative introduction by Don Berkebile provides an historical context for the reader. "Carriages and Sleighs" will be an excellent addition to any library. Price: $0.00 |
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LAWRENCE, MARTHA SCRIMSHAW THE WHALER'S LEGACY 11 1/4 X 9; 227PGS | |
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Scrimshaw has always evoked the romance and mystique of the great age of sail. The combination of idle hours and the desire for artistic expression resulted in many wonderful pieces of scrimshaw by sailors. Martha Lawrence covers every facet of the art of scrimshaw, from it origins to the daily life of the scrimshander, to the materials, themes, and tools used in creating these objects. Complete with over 400 illustrations, collectors and modern scrimshaw artists will find this book a joy to read. Price: $69.95 |
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