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ALVAREZ, JOSE E. THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO TRANSFORMER 533 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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What is a Transformer? "A toy that through a series of changes can alter its form from a vehicle to a robot." This ground-breaking book, now in its new and improved second edition, presents these incredible changing figures of the 1980s and '90s in over 500 color photos with descriptions and an up-to-date price guide. The history of these toys is presented, from the early Diaclone, Diacrone, and Micronautsof Japan through the emergence of Hasbro's Transformerscreations to the Transmetals and Fuzors of the late nineties. This immensely popular guide belongs in the library of every action figure collector. Price: $29.95 |
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ALWEIL, JUDI RIBBON KNITS WITH 42 PHOTOS AND D 8 " X 10", 112 PGS. | |
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Knitting with ribbon is a fabulous way to create one-of-a-kind garments and accessories that you will want to wear year-round. In Ribbon Knits, Judi Alweil has designed 22 sweaters, 20 bags, and several hats and scarves for you to make out of ribbon, soutache, raffia, or satin cord. With simple, wearable styles and quick-to-knit patterns, these garments and accessories will complement any wardrobe. Their rich colors and textures and classic styles will take you to the beach, the office, and out on the town. Knitters of all skill levels will want to pick up their knitting needles and enjoy Ribbon Knits. Price: $21.95 |
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AMERICAN MACHINIST MAGAZINE ENGINES OF 1899 48 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 | |
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The content of American Machinist magazine changed as its readers interests changed. In 1899 engines, especially IC engines, were the hot topic. In this book of selected reprints from early issues of American Machinist you will find fascinating articles on steam, oil and gasoline engines. Topics covered are: the Sturtevant Midget generator set, White & Middleton engine shops with their one-lung engines and 4' flywheels, details of engine design, two-cycle Monarch machine engines, and more. Also included are countless period photos and mechanical drawings. This book is a must for the builder, collector, or engine historian. Price: $7.95 |
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AMERICAN MACHINIST MAGAZINE ECHOES FROM THE OIL COUNTRY 93 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 | |
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AMERICAN MACHINIST MAGAZINE ORDNANCE 1900-01 80 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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AMES, KENNETH L. AND WARD, GERALD DECORATIVE ARTS AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING 391 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 8 3/4" X 11 1/2" | |
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Decorative Arts and Household Furnishings in America is an intensive, annotated bibliography of American furnishings between 1650 and 1920. This is literally a crash course in the study of furnishings and its relevance to American domestic history. The defining features are found in chapters divided by major concentration such as Domestic Architecture, Furniture, Metals, Ceramics and Glass, Textiles, Timepieces and Artisans and Culture. This would be a jewel in the crown of any library. A must have for historians, collectors, students and the general public. Price: $50.00 |
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AMMAN, JOST & SACHS, HANS THE BOOK OF TRADES WOODCUTS & VERSE 176 PAGES, SOFTBOUND | |
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Priest...Pilgrim...Prince...Physician...Astronomer...Lawyer...Typefounder...Bookbinder...Godsmith...Coin Stamp...Peddler...Belt Maker...Butcher...Huntsman...Farmer...Tailor...Weaver...Shoemaker...Thimble Maker...Needlemaker...Gunsmith...Joiner...Wagonwright...Cooper...Tapestry Weaver...and 89 other tradesmen of Renaissance Europe are captured in Jost Amman and Hans Sach's Book of Trades. First published in 1568 in Frankfurt, Germany, this book features descriptions by Hans Sachs, the shoemaker poet, made famous today by Wagner's operatic masterpiece Meistersinger von Nurnberg. Jost Amman's woodcuts not only reveal in intricate detail the tools and machinery of the Renaissance tradesman, but the furniture, costume, and nuances of everday life. A classic that celebrates the work ethic as well as the talents of its practitioners and an absolute necessity for anyone interested in the crafts and trades of earlier times. Price: $0.00 |
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AND HARRIETT SWEDBERG, ROBERT W. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN OAK FURNITU HELPFUL COLLECTING A 8-1/2 " X 11", 400 P | |
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Finally, the most comprehensive and anticipated reference book on America?s favorite antique furniture has arrived. With more than 1,500 photographs, detailed descriptions, and current marketplace values, the Encyclopedia of American Oak Furniture is an essential addition to every furniture lover?s library. Showcasing the collective research and work of furniture experts Robert and Harriett Swedberg, this impressive compilation of pieces from the late 1880s to the early 1900s guides readers through room after room of fabulous furnishings: from dressers to beds, tables to chairs, rockers to desks, and much, much more.As solid and dependable as oak itself, this new work is destined to become an indispensable reference book for collectors, dealers, decorators and all that appreciate the beauty and quality of fine furniture. Price: $27.95 |
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ANDACHT, SANDRA ORIENTAL ANTIQUES & ART ILLUSTRATED THROUGHO 6 " X 9", 428 PGS. | |
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With 1,600 updated prices, an expanded color section and an invaluable new section on jewelry construction methods, this revised edition is the key reference for dealers, collectors and appraisers. The author, a graduate gemologist, has taken care to include all information vital to understanding the origin and evolution of jewelry. The photo-intensive identification and price guide sections are divided into 20-year increments and are preceded by useful information on each time period and its influence on style. Readers will learn to accurately circa date their pieces, authenticate and identify metals and price cherished items. The author also comments on century-end trends. This comprehensive new edition is a must-have for jewelry buffs. Price: $21.95 |
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ANDERSON, BURTON BURTON ANDERSON'S BEST WINES OF ITALY: 200 DUOTONE BOTTLE I 5 1/4 " X 7 1/2", 44 | |
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The leading authority on Italian wine selects his personal favorites. Each two-page wine entry gives an in-depth profile of the wine and its producer, and there is a photograph of every bottle. Price: $29.95 |
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ANDERSON, ROBERT MELTING & CASTING ALUMINUM 636 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 | |
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ANDERSON, S.C. & THODE, ERNEST DISCOVERING YOUR GERMANIC ANCESTORS 191 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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If you are interested in genealogy, or discovering your germanic ancenstors, then this is the book for you. With it are proven strategies for tracing your family history, whether it originates in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Alsace Lorraine, or other Germanic regions. Inside you'll find all the information you will need to start your search, featuring basic instruction for gathering, verifying, recording and organizing your findings. An easy-to-reference format includes tips for preparing your search, methods for tracking down information here and abroad, German word lists, maps and translations, and much more. Save yourself countless hours of time, energy and frustration with this essential guide. It's the one source you will need for your Germanic ancestry quest. Price: $0.00 |
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ANDERSON, SHANE M. THE COMPLETE LINCOLN CENT ENCYCLO " X ", 360 PGS. | |
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Collectors can identify and evaluate small-size U.S. paper money with the most comprehensive listing ever published. More than 275 near-full-size photos provide detailed and positive identification to small-size paper money printed from 1928 to 2001.Includes revised values and updated serial information and the most exact figures ever published for quantities of notes printed. Values are listed in Very Good/Fine and Crisp Uncirculated condition. A thumbnail history of all modern paper money, illustrations and descriptions of all experimental notes, mules and blocks, and a list of the scarcest and most desirable small-size U.S. paper money enrich a collector?s understanding of the hobby. Price: $15.95 |
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ANDERTON, MARK ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PETROLIANA PRICE GUIDE 8 1/4 X 11; 250 PAGE | |
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Mark Anderton, the foremost expert in the marketing of oil and gas collectibles, takes you company by company through hundred of petroliana items. Well-researched and thorough, Anderton's pricing is right-on and up-to-date. Detailed descriptions, and photos showing original colors, make identify your authentic pieces easy. With more than 1,000 items priced, described and pictured in vivid color, this is the one price guide any collector will certainly desire to have. Price: $29.95 |
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ANDREWS, EDWARD DEMING & ANDREWS, MASTERPIECES OF SHAKER FURNITURE 8 X 10 106 PGS/SOFTBOUND | |
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This book, written by noted Shaker authority Edward Deming Andrews, examines in-depth the distinctive quality of Shaker craftsmanship. The nearly faultless furniture of the Shakers - uniquely beautiful, quietly refined and striking in its simplicity - is shown here in 83 crisp and clear photographs of chairs, rockers, dining tables, chests, desks, and many other domestic pieces. Also three informative articles that are included present fascinating discussions of Shaker origins, their communal villages, religious faith, and other aspects of Shaker life. This excellent book beautifully matches its subjects, and is valuable for anyone with an interest in Americana, hand woodwork, Shaker life, and the masterpieces of Shaker Furniture. Price: $13.95 |
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ANDREWS, FRANCIS B. THE MEDIAEVAL BUILDE AND HIS METHODS 5 3/8 X 8 1/2 144 PGS. | |
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There's a remarkable number of medieval buildings that still remain today - attesting to the fine workman ships of their builder. This book examines a tremendous variety of these buildings, dating from the mid-13th to 15th centuries, and ranging from the humblest of homes to the most glorious cathedrals. Notable builders and their techniques are profiled, and the practices of master craftsmen, mason guilds, guild lodges, roles of building contracts, and many more topics are delved into with detail. The text is enhanced by handsome and informative illustrations, including a selection of rare and revealing plates from that time period. Historians, architects, and readers interested in modern-day vestiges of medieval life will appreciate this engrossing look at the builders, tools, and techniques behind some of the world's most enduring buildings. Price: $0.00 |
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ANDREWS, JOHN BRITISH ANTIQUE FURNITURE: PRICE GUI 123 COLOR, 1,150 B&W 8 1/2 " X 11", 392 P | |
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For the past thirty years this book has, in its various editions, outsold all others on British antique furniture simply because it is unique in explaining what to look for when assessing the value of individual pieces. In this, the fourth edition, color plates have been added to illustrate the huge financial importance of patination and color - something which has never before been explained and illustrated but which has become increasingly important in recent years. This classic guide consists of some 1,200 photographs of furniture found in shops and auction rooms throughout the country with the author's down-to-earth comments on important features which affect individual prices. The reader will come to understand the rules and prejudices which apply while the eye will become aware of gradations of quality. He will come instinctively to assess the workmanship and how all this affects the final price tag. This is, above all, a reference book for the practising collector and dealer, a work from which the memory may be refreshed and points checked. Each item is clearly referenced. This enables the annual price revision list to be compiled with a ready cross-reference. The list is available in January/February each year on a private subscription basis and details are contained within the book. This new edition contains both £ Sterling and US Dollar prices. |
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ANDREWS, RALPH W. TIMBER: LOGGERS CHALLENGE THE GREAT N.WESTERN FORESTS SOFTBOUND; 182 PAGES | |
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The photographs in this book will instantly transport the reader into the early world of logging. Here was the greatest stand of Douglas fir timber in existence and here was labor for the Poles, Finns, Swedes, and Norskies lured out of the Midwest to make lumber that helped build the West Coast cities. Ralph Andrews, the timber historian of the West, brings you some nostalgic scenes bringing you the high climbers, fallers balanced on high spring boards, rivers and salt water, early donkey engines, railroads on steep grades, logging camps as well as devastating fires. For a look at the lost world of America as it was, we invite you to peruse this fascinating book. Price: $0.00 |
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ANDREWS, RALPH W. THIS WAS LOGGING DRAMA IN THE NORTH WEST TIMBER COUNTRY SOFTBOUND; 157 PAGES | |
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With 200 superb photographs by Darius Kinsey, Andrews recalls lumbering's great days in the Pacific Northwest's "Big Woods," a place now remembered as a fog-blurred memory. Shown in detail are the first axes, 12-foot crosscut saws, the first oxen and horses, the first donkey engines and "lokeys." The story continues on into the "highball" days of high production with steel tower skidders and miles of steel rigging. Ralph Andrews research, together with Kinsey's photographs, makes a book of fascinating true stories of America's exciting logging industry. Price: $0.00 |
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ANDREWS, RALPH W. GLORY DAYS OF LOGGING SOFTBOUND; 176 PAGES | |
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In this chronicle of logging in Northwestern U.S. and Canada, bunk house ballads, humorous sketches and eyewitness accounts of work and life help recreate the logging atmosphere with the best photos drawn from a dozen famous collections: David and Benson rafts, river drives, hand logging spar topping big wheels in the pine, saw mills of 1890 to 1915, historical ox teams, tractors, blumes. This chronicle of the Big Woods will transport the readers back to witness for themselves a fascinating piece of pioneer history. Price: $0.00 |
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ANDROS, HOWARD S. BUILDINGS & LANDMARK OF OLD BOSTON 177 PGS., SOFTBOUND 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 | |
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A vibrant older city, Boston's important historical landmarks have become increasingly hidden among today's urban construction. This book makes these buildings come alive again, and provides a fascinating version of the first two centuries of Boston history. It is divided into four periods - Colonial, Provincial, Federal, and Greek Revival, and fully illustrates and describes 57 important buildings. It also provides each location on maps of downtown Boston and the greater Boston area. Any armchair historian, anyone planning to visit Boston, or who lives in Boston will love this great new book. Price: $12.95 |
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ANGELONI, UMBERTO SINGLE MALT WHISKEY: AN ITALIAN 95 COLOR AND B&W PHO 12 " X 10 3/4", 144 | |
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The spirit of La Dolce Vita made whiskey a veritable sensation in post-war Italy, and it has thrived there ever since. Here, the Italian passion for living luxuriously is presented in a unique book that embraces this most precious and potent of all liquors. With a particularly Italian take on whiskey past and present, and an intimate look at the rarest and costliest collections in the world, the book also features new essentials for enjoying and imbibing the distinctive distillate. Umberto Angeloni, global chairman of Brioni, captures the energy, civility, and sophistication of a new generation of whisky aficionados. |
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ANGIONE, GENEVIEVE ALL-BISQUE AND HALF-BISQUE DOLLS 395 PHOTOS 6 1/2" X 9", 360 PGS | |
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This authoritative reference is the first book exclusively devoted to all-bisque and half-bisque dolls. It covers all periods, from the very early up through present-day makers of originals and reproductions. There is also helpful information on care and a chapter of suggestions for record keeping.The author explains the process of making bisque and also gives other relevant background material on the manufacture, such as the methods used to make similar dolls in various sizes, the reasons for wide ranges of quality in otherwise look-alike dolls, and information on the most prominent dollmakers of Europe who supplied the American market.Fact-filled and informative, this book is invaluable to all doll and toy collectors and dealers. Price: $0.00 |
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ANROUX, JEAN-CLAUDE THE ULTIMATE WATER GARDEN BOOK WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 3/4 " X 11 3/16", | |
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Every gardener dreams of installing a small pond, a fountain, or a running stream -- something which will add delight and tranquility in equal measure. The Ultimate Water Garden Book is a creative guide, with step-by-step demonstrations of how to create such an oasis in your garden, or how to enlarge and embellish a water feature you already have. French water-garden enthusiast Jean-Claude Arnoux artistically details every facet of this increasingly popular subject, from fountains and waterfalls to placid reflecting ponds of quiet beauty. He provides a vast range of plants and aquatic fauna, as well as examples of wonderful water gardens in every style from designers throughout the world. 500 plus photos and detailed illustrations help you translate ideas into reality. Price: $39.95 |
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ANTHONY, PAUL HOME STORAGE PROJECTS WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 10 7/8", | |
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Every room in today?s home seems to have a need for some kind of storage accessory -- whether it?s magazines in the living room, CDs in the family room, or coats and shoes in the front hall. But don?t let the mess bog you down. In Storage Projects, veteran woodworker Paul Anthony provides you with practical solutions that will help you clean up the clutter once and for all, while adding style to your home d?cor. The 13 projects in this book provide an attractive and functional way to store your household objects. The projects reflect a variety of styles and range from simple to ambitious. They can be modified to suit your specific needs, and are within the reach of any determined woodworker with a basic compliment of skills. Each project includes detailed building instructions, complete plans, a list of materials and color photography of each important step with technical illustration of the details. Among the projects in the book:
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ANZUONI, ROBERT P. THE ALL AMERICAN: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTO OVER 230 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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This new book tells the complete story of the famous 82nd Airborne Division from its formation in 1917, through its legendary World War II campaigns (Sicily, Normandy and Holland), Vietnam, Grenada, Nicaragua, Operation Desert Storm to the present, and examines the many changes from a World War I infantry division to the rapid deployment organization it is today. The 82nd helped develop the concepts of airborne warfare during World War II. After the war the 82nd continued to develop airborne techniques and trained to provide the United States with a strategic deployment force. Since World War II, the Division has been called upon to assist in domestic and foreign disturbances. Since World War I the Division has gone through many changes, but it still bears its World War I nickname: the "All American." Price: $45.00 |
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APKARIAN-RUSSELL, PAMELA E. WASHDAY COLLECTIBLES 568 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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The story of laundry day, seen though the colorful ephemera of the past! Using over 560 color photos, this engaging book illustrates a host of laundry products--from soaps, starches, and dyes to detergents, bleaches, and softeners--as well as the colorful packaging and advertising used to sell them. Included are store displays, signs, posters, trade cards, postcards, calendars, tin containers, boxes, and more, many beautifully designed and decorated. Some ads date from eras when it was common to depict laundry workers as stereotypes. Although considered inappropriate today, they are among the most highly collectible for their visual documentation of social history. Whether appreciated as social commentary or as fabulous country store decorating, the many items shown here offer a fascinating look at "those low down, Monday morning laundry blues." Values included with the captions. Price: $29.95 |
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APKARIAN-RUSSELL, PAMELA E. COLLECTIBLE HALLOWEEN 848 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Take a peek, if you dare, into a small, dark corner of a 30-year-old collection and an archive of Halloween collectibles, artifacts, and associated items. The author has been studying, archiving, researching, and writing about the subject for most of those years and is the accepted authority in the field. Halloween, the ultimate fantasy holiday is much like the autumn foliage: full of riotous colors, memories of seasons past, and the enjoyment of the beauty of the moment. Behind every falling yellow and red leaf is not a gust of wind but a mischievous woodland sprite. A sprite you might see on a Halloween night or in the pages of this book. Price: $29.95 |
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APKARIAN-RUSSELL, PAMELA E. MORE HALLOWEEN COLLECTIBLES 580 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Turning these pages, the reader plunges deep into a fantastic and spooky world inhabited by all manner of lively, animated vegetables and fruit folk that caper and dance under the Halloween moon. These figures, led by the ever-popular jack o' lanterns, are shown in over 580 color photographs in their many collectible forms, including Halloween figural candy containers, lanterns, and postcards. Assorted noisemakers, wall decorations, hats, masks, and party decorations are also included in this thorough presentation.These collectibles span quite a range from the very old to the modern. Also included is sound advice about how to collect your favorite Halloween characters and prices for all of the items displayed. This wonderful romp through the woody underbrush of Halloween will bring back childhood memories of trick or treats past to all who read it! Price: $29.95 |
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APKARIAN-RUSSELL, PAMELA E. HALLOWEEN 600 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Halloween, an American holiday and tradition, is a night of magic, romance, and fun. The simple items that have been used over the years for Halloween decoration or entertainment have become coveted and collectible nostalgia, and a wonderful assortment is featured here in over 600 exciting color photos. Separate chapters highlight noise makers for scaring away ghouls and ghosts, Winsch Publishing postcards, arcade machines and mechanical figures, table decorations for that perfect Halloween party, folk art, fortune telling games, and much more. Those who wax poetic over a full harvest moon or find their dreams cloaked in orange and green will revel in the color and fantasy found within the pages of this festive book. The author provides values for all items, tips for what to include in a Halloween collection, and helpful hints for researching and documenting information. Price: $29.95 |
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APKARIAN-RUSSELL, PAMELA E. A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO SALEM WITCHCRAFT 300 COLOR PHOTOS 6" X 9", 128 PGS. | |
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The Salem Witch trials were one of the darkest chapters in American history. With absorbing historical narrative and 300 photographs, Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell recounts three hundred years of a city's past, from the trials themselves through the 1890s, when Daniel Low produced the first souvenir spoon, to years of memorabilia and collectibles. The historic sites in Salem are documented through their many changes. These tourist meccas are visited by tens of thousands of people each year, whose purchases have helped to create a photo album of printed images and a treasure trove of silver and china souvenirs showing both witches and the historic sites. Separate chapters in this book illustrate the witchcraft theme as depicted on jewelry, silverware, cups and saucers, assorted chinaware, bottled goods, and a host of other interesting items. Price: $19.95 |
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APPELBAUM, STANLEY THE CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR OF 1893 116 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/4" X 11" | |
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More than 27 million visitors entered the grounds of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 to marvel at the exhibits and displays in some 200 buildings. It provides an overview of the fairs planning and then proceeds to a fascinating discussion of the personalities, regional rivalries and intense controversy surrounding the Beaux-Arts architecture. The book then becomes a walking tour of the fair with 128 rare contemporary photos. The well-researched text covers such memorable aspects of the fair as: the Pullman strike, Panic of 1893, famous visitors, and finally the disastrous fires that destroyed many of the buildings. This book will be an unforgettable look back into time for social and cultural historians, Chicagoans, and anyone interested in the special magic of a world's fair. Price: $16.95 |
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ARBOR, MARILYN TOOLS & TRADES OF AMERICA'S PAST THE MERCER MUSEUM 8 1/2 x 11, 124 PAGE | |
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Finally back in print, this excellent and affordable publication from the Mercer Museum of Doylestown, Pennsylvania documents the Henry Chapman Mercer collection of artifacts relating to American material culture. Organized in much the same way that the museum is arranged, the book documents the trades, professions, and accoutrements of everyday life. Each trade or topic features a series of line drawings of artifacts and then the function of each is explained in detail. This volume chronicles much nearly forotten information about our "primitive" heritage and a thorough index makes it very accessible. This book will add much to the library of any tool enthusiast. Price: $0.00 |
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ARCHAMBAULT, FLORENCE OCCUPIED JAPAN FOR THE HOME 533 COLOR 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Objects marked "Made in Occupied Japan" were made from February 1947 until April 1952 in Japan for export to America. They are easy to date and identify. This new book presents hundreds of items never published before and over 200 different manufacturers' markings on Occupied Japan collectibles. Many are ceramics--especially detailed figurines and dinnerware sets--as well as baskets, books, tools, lacquerware, clothing, toys, dolls, and much more. Finer pieces, along with more unusual items, are illustrated in 533 color photos taken specifically for this book. Value ranges with the captions reflect the current market. Price: $24.95 |
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ARCHAMBAULT, FLORENCE OCCUPIED JAPAN FOR COLLECTORS 405 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 208 PG | |
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During the occupation of Japan between 1945 and 1952, a world market for small and inexpensive goods was correctly identified as a starting point for rebuilding the Japanese economy.This new book is filled with thousands of once-familiar items of ceramic, paper, glass, celluloid, wood, and papier-mache which were marked "Made in Occupied Japan," and shipped to the United States and the United Kingdom. Today, these items have increased in value and are avidly collected. The book presents over 400 color photographs of the items, shows 133 different manufacturers' marks, and includes a value guide. Price: $49.95 |
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ARCHER, ROBERT D. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE OVER 600 COLOR AND B 8 1/2" X 11", 232 PG | |
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Open House at the USAF Flight Test Center 1957-1966: A Photo Chronicle of Aircraft DisplayedThe USAF Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB has long been one of the most interesting test sites in the world. This pictorial history covers all of the aircraft shown publicly between 1957 and 1966, with a chapter for each year listing all of the aircraft shown, giving the manufacturer, designation, popular name and serial number. Aircraft range from the X-1B and X-5 to the XB-70, F-111 and SR-71, including nearly all of the fighters from the F-80 through the Century series, plus the Navy types. Transports, including a few civil jets, attack aircraft, trainers, bombers, helicopters, and many unusual VTOL aircraft are also fully covered in the author's more than 600 color photographs. Price: $45.00 |
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ARCHER, VICTOR G. USAAF AIRCRAFT MARKINGS AND CAMOUFL OVER 480 COLOR AND B 9" X 12", 352 PGS. | |
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Compiled from official source documents this book covers the entire period of the USAAF, pre-war and post-war, and throughout World War II, up to the fomation of the independent U.S. Air Force in 1947. Described are many hitherto unknown facts about the USAAF involvement in the worldwide war theaters. This includes information about converting the Eighth Air Force in England to night bombing, because of the horrendous losses being suffered over Germany, and how the timely development of the Merlin-engined P-51 helped to prevent this. Full details are given of the conversion of B-17s to the night bombing role. The book covers the toal subject in chronological order, with chapters covering 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945-1947. All details, and the reasons for the changes, are given for the camouflage colors, camouflage schemes, national insignia, and aircraft markings. A chapter is devoted to a brief description of the combat aircraft distinctive markings evolved by the Eighth Air Force (these will be covered fully in a subsequent book), a complete history of the Invasion stripes used during the Allied assault on Europe in 1944 (the author had these Top-Secret files declassified in 1966), and a selection of some of the unit insignia used by various USAAF units. A final chapter discusses the evolution of the camouflage and gloss colors used by the USAAF, including the official color standard numbers employed in the various color specifications up to, and including, FS 595B, and includes color swatches of them. Two appendices cover the aircraft designation system, and the aircraft maintenance markings. All aircraft camouflage schemes are shown in full color, as three-view drawins, where applicable. This includes the almost unknown special camouflage schemes evolved by the Army in North West Africa, to reduce losses due to the unexpected German counterattack, near the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia. The text of the numerous official technical orders are given in full, allowing the reader to see their complete progression for the first time. The meetins of the applicable joint meetings with members of the allied nations, and the effect of their decisions are fully covered, together with some surprising differences. This book is an indispensable reference for historians, restorers of USAAF aircraft, museums, and modelers. Price: $79.95 |
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ARES, JOSE ANTONIO BLACKSMITHING HOT TECHNIQUES &STRIKING PROJECTS | |
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ARMES, KEITH & PAT THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO LADY FIGURI 365 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Enchanting lady figurine planters were promoted heavily by florists and five-and-dime stores, becoming a gift-giver's favorite during the 1950s and '60s. These lovely ladies were produced mainly in Japan, targeted for the U.S. market, and most commonly adorned with colorful plastic flowers. Today they are rapidly gaining popularity on the ceramics collectibles market. These planters have made limited appearances in head vase and figural planter books, but here, finally, is a comprehensive guide devoted specifically to this fascinating collectible. It focuses on Japanese-manufactured products and features over 350 color photographs of more than 700 planters. Individual captions describe each planter's height, mark, and estimates current market value. Also included is a review of planter production techniques and the various ways they were identified and numbered. As an added bonus, a handy cross-reference provides an easy way for specialty collectors to find their favorite importer such as Lefton, Relpo, or Enesco. Featuring a wonderful variety of planters, from festively painted Christmas ladies to nursery rhyme characters and Valentine sweethearts, this carefully crafted book provides collectors and dealers with a superb reference. Price: $29.95 |
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ARMSTRONG, FROM INSPIRING INTERIORS 1950S 253 COLOR PHOTOS 9" X 12", 160 PGS. | |
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Ideas, ideas, ideas... they filled the rooms highlighted in 1950s advertising by Armstrong, the leading maker of flooring and ceiling products. Here you will find over 250 photographs of room interiors that appeared in popular magazines from the '50s, inspiring the looks we now associate with that decade. Each one offers new decorating ideas that set the standard for the 1950s with furniture, floor coverings, accessories, and home improvements. Examples include a boys' bedroom that can reflect changing interests as the boys grow into their teens, a living room whose interior can be converted from summer to winter decor in just an hour, and a den with a "secret life" as a guest room. These were refreshingly new ideas in the 1950s and are still practical today. If you want a crash course in imaginative interior design of the 1950s, this is the book you must have. Price: $29.95 |
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ARMSTRONG, FROM INTERIOR SOLUTIONS FROM ARMSTRONG: THE 210 COLOR PHOTOS 9" X 12", 176 PGS. | |
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Beautiful, idea-filled room interiors seen in American popular magazines of the 1960s are reproduced here in over 200 color photographs with detailed identification. Readers adapted these designs from Armstrong Cork Company's advertising pages for their own homes. It was customary for Armstrong designers to create rooms that were chock-full of new ideas, as they had been doing for decades. But during the 1960s, the interiors underwent subtle changes in colors and materials which today are recognized as characteristic of this decade. Now these rooms reflected the changing culture in America where homes were enlarged to accommodate growing families and rooms were decorated with an emphasis on being beautiful. At Armstrong, new types of flooring were developed which made vinyl superior to linoleum because of its improved wear characteristics and easier installation. Ceiling materials also were developed to contribute to new room interiors that provided solutions to cultural changes of the 1960s, and from which people today can draw useful ideas. Price: $29.95 |
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ARMSTRONG, RICHARD N. RED ARMY LEGACIES OVER 170 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 256 PG | |
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For twenty-five years, it was the author's job to watch and examine the Soviet Army for a possible conflict, and to understand the Soviet Army's use of its combat experience. In Richard Armstrong's new book, Red Army Legacies: Essays on Forces, Capabilities & Personalities, eleven essays show how the Soviet Army used its "Red Army Legacy". Among the subjects covered are Part I-Forces; Chapter One-Guards of Destruction; Chapter Two-The Bukrin Drop: Limits to Creativity; Chapter Three-Tank Corps Commander; Chapter Four-Moblie Groups: Prologue to MG: Part II-Capabilities; Chapter Five-Hunting Tongues;Chapter Six-Battlefield Agility: The Soviet Legacy; Chapter Seven-Red Army indicators; Chapter Eight-Repelling Counterattacks and Counterstrikes: Part III-Personalities; Chapter Nine-Nachalnik Razvedki: The Red Two; Chapter Ten-Popel: The Fighting Commissar; Chapter Eleven-Radzievskii: The Thinking Warrior. Price: $24.95 |
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ARNOLD, DAVE VINTAGE JOHN DEERE 112 PGS., SOFTBOUND 10 X 8 1/4 | |
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This beautifully illustrated full-color book provides a fascinating look at vintage John Deere machines. With 90 full-color photos accompanied by detailed captions filled with important information this book tells you everything you want to know. It traces the development of two-cyclinder tractors, styled tractors, rare tractors, and other agricultural equipment. Also included is a section on the history of John Deere, a detailed index and much more. For any fan of John Deere, vintage tractors, or just tractors in general, this is the book for you! Price: $17.95 |
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ARRIGO, JOSEPH LOUISIANA'S PLANTATION HOMES 102 PGS., SOFTBOUND 10 X 9 1/2 | |
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The histories of 34 of Louisiana's grand and graceful plantation homes are fully illustrated and described here in this new book. The informative text highlights the homes architecture and restorations, discusses unusual details, curious legends - even ghost stories, covers the homes owners, and much more. Each home is showcased in stunning color photos, capturing each home in a refreshingly unique angle. After reading this fascinating new book you just might be booking the next flight to Louisiana to see these homes for yourself! Price: $19.95 |
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ARRIGO, JOSEPH GRACE & GRANDEUR OF NATCHEZ HOMES 128 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/4 X 10 | |
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This great new book takes you back in time to the days of plantation homes and the Old South. Fully illustrated in beautiful full-color photos, it showcases all the opulent and distinctive mansions of Natchez, Mississippi. You will see the carefully preserved Greek Revival, Federal and Italianate-style homes that entice thousands of visitors each year to Natchez, and much more. The detailed photos show both the insides and outsides of homes, and are accompanied by informative text. For anyone interested in architecture, the Old South, or just appreciates the timeless appeal of these homes, this book is a must. Price: $19.95 |
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ARTHUR, LINDA B. ALOHA ATTIRE 469 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Over the years, various garments have become increasingly popular collectible items as they grant insight into the cultures in which they were made. Collectors who love the sand, sun, and surf will delight in this extraordinary guide to handsome Hawaiian clothing. Filled with over 460 beautiful photos, this book gives a historical account of Hawai`i's fashion industry and its effect on the Western world. Unique island designs, exotic fabrics, and traditional garments--including the holoku and mu`umu`u--are all included within this spectacular display of Hawaiian paradise. Generations of tourists to Hawai`i will enjoy the explanations of clothing designs unique to the islands, and designers will find this an invaluable and inspiring reference tool. Price: $49.95 |
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ARTHUR, LINDA B. POLYESTER, THE INDESTRUCTIBLE FASHI 335 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Polyester: The Indestructible Fashion is a picture book which explores the art of prints in collectible and wearable polyester clothing from the 1970s. Over 330 creative photographs of men's and women's clothing were taken in high-energy, urban settings to present this dynamic clothing that projects energy of its own. Today, in the late 1990s, the younger generation has embraced polyester once again! Not only are today's fashion designers clamoring to redesign the styles from the past, but the market is growing, too, for the exciting, one-of-a-kind, vintage pieces. This is truly a style of fashion that will not fade.The author has produced fashion shows in Philadelphia from his extensive collection of polyester clothing. He is a physical education teacher, artist, and part-time student at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Price: $29.95 |
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ARTMAN, E. TOWNSEND TOASTERS 1909-1960 INGENUTIY & DESIGN OF TOASTER MAKERS 11 X 8 1/2; 176 PGS | |
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For anyone who enjoys finely toasted bread, this is definitely the book for you! Within one will find over a hundred fine examples of kitchen ingenuity. From the history and evolution of the toaster to recognizing toaster patterns on bread, Toasters is the definitive reference for information on this underrated appliance. Mr. Artman inspires a new appreciation for the toaster, whether it is a percher or a pop-up. Price: $29.95 |
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ARWAS, VICTOR ART NOUVEAU: FROM MACKINTOSH TO LIBERT 96 PAGES IN COLOR 10 1/2 " X 12 1/4", | |
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A fascinating exploration of the elements which went into creating Art Nouveau, a series of styles which swept through the historically-ridden fashions of the late 19th century. Price: $45.00 |
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ARWAS, VICTOR ART NOUVEAU: FROM MACKINTOSH TO LIBERT 96 PAGES IN COLOR 10 1/2 " X 12 1/4", | |
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A fascinating exploration of the elements which went into creating Art Nouveau, a series of styles which swept through the historically-ridden fashions of the late 19th century. Price: $55.00 |
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