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ROYKA, PAUL MISSION FURNITURE 300 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 256 PG | |
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In 1988, Barbara Streisand paid $363,000 dollars at auction for a sideboard by Gustav Stickley, establishing mission furniture as a rival of early American furniture. Since then dealers and collectors have scrambled to learn how to identify makers and evaluate prices. This extensive book presents the histories of the major mission furniture companies including Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft, Young, Harden, Leavens, and others. With more than 300 color photographs, Mission Furniture provides identification clues, glossary of terms, and values. It also documents the never-before published furniture designs of the William Leavans Company. This is an excellent reference source that is a must for dealers, collectors, interior designers, and anyone interested in the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Price: $69.95 |
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RUCKSTUHL, IRMA OLD PROVINCETOWN IN EARLY PHOTOS 88 PGS., SOFTBOUND 9 X 12 | |
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Situated on the coast of Massachusetts at the northern tip of Cape Cod, surrounded by sand dunes and the sea, Provincetown is one of America's most popular places to visit. This stunning pictorial magnificently captures one of America's favorite ports of call at its best - when masted ships lay at berth in its harbor, artists painted at the seaside, and guests of The Pilgrim House lounged on the hotel's porch, contemplating the pleasures of a Cape Cod summer. Over 100 rare photos of Provincetown life - combined with extensive captions providing invaluable historical and biographical data - this book offers lovers of photography, American history and Cape Cod life a vivid look at a historic American community. The general reader may find themselves planning a trip to this beautiful place! Price: $17.95 |
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RUDDY, ROBIN FRENCH PROVINCIAL FURNITURE 217 PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 128 PG | |
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This is the beautiful guide to French provincial furniture that no serious buyer or enthusiast can afford to be without. It presents the key types of country antique furniture in fourteen separate regions of France, explains the differences in their construction and decoration which will enable you to identify them, and describes the twenty-one different woods used to make these provincial pieces. Separate chapters convey the techniques used by the traditional cabinetmakers who created these sought-after antiques and portray the delightful country interiors for which they were originally made. A helpful glossary of relevant French words and phrases is also included, and the book is illustrated with over 200 color and black and white photographs of representative pieces including value ranges. This is a new and welcome guide to the charming and distinctive provincial furniture of France. Price: $29.95 |
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RUDOE, JUDY DECORATIVE ARTS, 1850-1950: A CATALOG 395 ILLUS., 25 IN CO 8 3/4 " X 10 1/2", 0 | |
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A complete catalogue of the British Museum's decorative arts collection. Signatures, monograms and makers' marks are reproduced. Price: $45.00 |
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RUF, BOB & PAT FAIRY LAMPS, ELEGANCE IN CANDLE L 802 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 240 PG | |
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Candle powered "fairy lamps" made Victorian and Edwardian homes glow with light, and make modern collectors glow with nostalgia. Over 800 lamps made from 1880 through the 1930s are shown in full color in this new book. The lamps range from the simplest examples given out with boxes of candles to the most extravagant chandelier assemblages made for lords, rajahs, and royalty.As part of the fascinating history of lighting devices and fuels, this work draws upon many primary sources to trace the development of fairy lamps, and catalog examples that can be found on today's market. It provides an indispensable resource for collectors and dealers, of lighting devices, pottery, and art glass. Price: $59.95 |
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RUFFIN, FRANCIS AND JOHN BLUE RIDGE CHINA TRADITIONS OVER 1400 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 240 PG | |
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This inclusive guide provides a detailed look at the beautiful Blue Ridge China wares produced by Southern Potteries of Erwin, Tennessee, from 1938 through 1957. Over 1400 color photographs display the hand decorated wares, including items never before displayed in any text! The authors have provided nearly 1400 new color photographs and much new information, for both the seasoned collector and newcomers to this fascinating collecting field. Also included are personal reminiscences and photos from Southern Potteries workers, information and photographs concerning the advertising wares and granny bowls produced by Clinchfield China (Southern Potteries predecessor), an exploration of many of the hand painted patterns produced for Blue Ridge China wares, and numerous examples of the company's manufacturer's marks. Additionally, modern spin off lines found in Erwin, Tennessee, today are also displayed. Values for the wares shown are found in the captions. A general price guide listing is also provided. An index rounds out this thorough presentation. Price: $34.95 |
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RUHLMANN, PAUL MAKING RUSTIC FURNITURE 8 1/4 " X 11", 192 | |
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Please note: The TauntonPLUS discount does not apply to this product. Price: $25.95 |
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RULAU, RUSSELL DISCOVERING AMERICA " X ", 256 PGS. | |
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Back for a 10th edition, this numismatic industry bible has updated pricing and expanded listings. Collectors and history buffs will love the coverage of the Southern states issues along with the in-depth information on engravers and printers. There is also a must-read section on the financial history of paper money. Nine successful editions prove that this reference sets the standard for the Confederate states and Southern states paper money markets. Price: $19.95 |
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RULAU, RUSSELL STANDARD CATALOG OF HARD TIMES TOKENS 18 FEATURES MORE THAN 7 8-1/2 " X 11", 192 P | |
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Hard Times Token prices continue to gain solid ground. Now exonumists have access to a complete catalog of more than 500 known coin substitutes and satirical scrip of the Jacksonian Period from 1832 to 1844. This updated volume is based on Lyman H. Low's 1899 classic reference.More than 70 pages highlight recently discovered information including die varieties, die linkages to various producers, and other characteristics never before shown in a catalog. Large, detailed photographs depict obverse and reverse token images. Price listings, given in four grades of condition, reflect current market values.An in-depth introduction thoroughly explains the history of Hard Times Tokens and their manufacturers, uses, valuations, and rarity scale. Price: $29.95 |
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RUNDLE, RANDY AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEM BASICS 150 B&W PHOTOS 8-1/2 " X 11", 224 P | |
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Do you want to learn about cooling systems? If the answer is yes, read on! This book covers everything from how to build a cooling system from scratch to diagnosing and repairing your problem system. The concepts are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, so both novices and experts can benefit. Full of tech tips and line sketches this how-to guide will set a new standard in the cooling systems world. Price: $10.00 |
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RUNDLE, RANDY WIRED FOR SUCCESS 200 B&W PHOTOS 8-1/2 " X 11", 224 P | |
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Look back on the social and cultural roles of VW in America. Review every model from 1946-1998, including prewar development and discover the VW successes and failures with expert author James M. Flammang. Price: $19.95 |
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RUNGE, JR., ROBERT C. COLLECTOR?S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STAN 8.5" x 11", 512 PGS CLOTHBOUND | |
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The author of our popular Collector?s Encyclopedia of Stangl Dinnerware has completed an unprecedented book, this time focusing on Stangl Artware produced from 1924 to 1978. Pottery and porcelain birds and animals, Terra Rose, hand-painted and brushed gold lamps, stoneware, smokers? items and sportsmen?s giftware, dealer signs, paper products, advertising, and premiums are all covered in this comprehensive reference. Primarily, the book is an encyclopedic listing of every known shape, glaze, and treatment used in producing Stangl?s vast lines of artware, giftware, lamps, and the ever-popular birds inspired by Audubon. There are also sections on trademarks and backstamps, solid color glazes, underglaze colors, and a thorough history of Stangl. Using production records and other original research, Runge has painstakingly matched pieces to create a work that is guaranteed to amaze the reader with his discoveries. Mysteries solved, questions answered...your reference library is not complete without it! Learn the answers from ?Mr. Stangl? himself. Price: $29.95 |
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RUOFF, ABBY MAKING TWIG GARDEN FURNITURE DETAILED INSTR. SOFT 7 1/4 X 9 1/4; 219 P | |
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Written by an avid gardener, artist and maker of twig furniture, this new book contains drawings and plans for all manner of garden accessories, including birdhouses, trellises, chairs, benches and gazebos. Beginning with a detailed analysis of the various types of materials including recommendations for various projects, the book proceeds to list the tools required and the techniques to be employed. A wide range of garden furniture projects are next documented and illustrated, and it is in this section that the author's personal expertise as a maker of twig furniture is most apparent, as she recounts the potential pitfals of each project. If you want to dress up your garden and have a bit of fun in the process, we recommend this delightful new publication. Price: $0.00 |
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RUSSELL, ANDREW J. RUSSELL'S CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS 116 PGS., SOFTBOUND 9 1/2 X 12 | |
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Captain A. J. Russell was unquestionably a major figure in 19th century American photography, a pioneer in every sense. Here, reproduced from one of the few surviving scrapbooks of his photographs are 116 rare and astonishing prints, many never before published. He documents not only tracks, bridges, depots and engines of war, but the surrounding scenes: Bull Run, Gen. Robert E. Lee's home, "Fort Hell", etc. and includes a never before seen photo of Lincoln's funeral car. The full-page detailed panoramas capture the catastrophic wastage of war, as well as aesthetic shots of landscapes like the Great Falls on the Potomac which offer relief. Informative captions also provide every detail. This fascinating pictorial is an archive of engineering triumphs and human loss that will enable readers to rediscover in Russell an early master of the art. Price: $18.95 |
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RUSSELL, FRANK C. CARVING REALISTIC ANIMALS WITH POWER 192 COLOR PHOTOS, 17 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a life-like animal. With 150 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Following the philosophy that you can only carve what you know, photographs of living animals accompany each carving sequence. Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer and wolf provide the carver with ample opportunity to apply newly discovered techniques. Color reference photographs accompany the projects. This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to all carvers, novice and professional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely to finished works of art of which they may be proud. Price: $12.95 |
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RUSSELL, FRANK C. CARVING REALISTIC FACES WITH POWER 134 COLOR PHOTOS, 29 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Finally, a book for power carvers by a power carver! Learn to carve realistic facial features with confidence and ease. Follow the concisely illustrated, step-by-step directions for carving all of the features found on the human head. Award winning carver/teacher Frank C. Russell guides you through the intricacies of carving the human face. His presentation is structured to offer a wealth of information, methods, and techniques to the seasoned and the beginning wood carver alike. Disciplines and guidelines pertaining to facial layout and proportion, as well as close-up photographic sequences, are coupled with techniques using power carving tools never before shown in print. Ten projects and plans allow the carver ample opportunity to apply and master the methods presented. Price: $12.95 |
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RUSSELL, FRANK CARVING FOLK FIGURES WITH POWER 188 PHOTOS, 52 PATTE 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Tall tales, local legends, and personal ruminations are transformed into folk figures by Frank Russell. Follow his detailed instructions with photographs and project plans to create nine delightful folk figures in wood. Accompanying the stories and projects are comprehensive instructions for carving small details of hands, feet, clothing and shoes.Frank introduces the reader to the power tools, techniques, and painting schemes required to create these characters in wood.Many hours of challenges and enjoyment for carvers at all skill levels are to be found in this text. Price: $12.95 |
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RUSSO, THOMAS A. ANTIQUE OFFICE MACHINES 500 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 224 PG | |
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Humanitys hunt for calculating devices probably started with the use of small pebbles to keep track of numbers. The counting inventions progressed through the abacus, early mechanical calculators, and other ingenious devices culminating in todays computers. In this new book, Thomas Russo chronicles 600 years of caculating devices, providing valuable information for historians and collectors alike. Stretching from ancient times to the earliest computers, this book provides an insight into breadth and depth of human creativity and drive. With 500 color photographs, descriptive captions, and a guide to current values, this is an essential guide in a field that is finding ever more enthusiasts. Price: $39.95 |
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RUSSO, THOMAS OFFICE COLLECTIBLES 100 YEARS OF BUSINES TECHNOLOGY, 8.5 X 11 224 PP. | |
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This book presents the most comprehensive collection of antique and collectible office technology that has appeared to date. Beautiful color photographs capture the marvelous mechanical inventions that paved the way for the electronic age of computers. Much more that a price guide this book includes historical data as well for the full range of office collectibles including typewriters, adding machines, calculators, check protectors, copiers, duplicators, coin changers, and dictating machines. Also find items like ribbon tins, medals and awards, novelties, and office related toys as well as ephemera such as books, catalogs, correspondence, legal documents, magazines, adnd original patents. This is a must have for any collector interested in office-related antiques and the evolution of technology! Price: $39.95 |
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S. MACDONALD, DAVID, EDITOR 2002 BROOKMAN STAMP PRICE GUIDE 4,000+ B&W PHOTOS 8-1/2 " X 11", 384 P | |
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The 2002 edition of the nation?s most accurate and highly respected retail price guide of stamps and postal collectibles is better than ever with more than 5,000 updated listings.Updates include illustrations of newly released stamps, thousands of retail prices on U.S., U.N. and Canadian stamps, First Day Covers, souvenir cards, Pages, Panels, U.S. territories and most areas of postal collectibles from 1847 to 2001. A special autograph section covers presidents, government figures, military leaders, Hollywood celebrities, authors, athletes and more! Price: $18.95 |
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SABOL, DAVID CARVING NOAHS ARK 250 COLOR PHOTOS, PA 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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The sea-faring odyssey of Noah, his family, and the worlds animals collected two-by-two is well known to young and old. David Sabol brings the story to life with a series of lively and expressively carved and painted animals and characters.David introduces his readers to the use of the traditional carving and realistic coloring techniques which give his carvings a distinctive design, personality, and charm. Step-by-step techniques for carving Noahs wife or one of several animals native to North America. The combination of clear explanation and color photos make each step easy to follow. Patterns include: Mrs. Noah, two turkeys, pumas, rabbits, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and opossums.This new book will provide hours of pleasure for all carvers from novice to professionals, giving them varied and exciting challenges and beautifully detailed results that will please them. Price: $12.95 |
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SABOL, DAVID CARVING NOAHS ARK 272 COLOR PHOTOS, 24 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Now you can populate your own ark with sprightly wooden animals from Africa, two by two. Noah himself will be there to supervise. David Sabol brings this best-known nautical odyssey to life with a series of vividly carved and painted animal andbiblical characters. David instructs his readers in the use of traditional carving and realistic painting techniques which give his carvings a distinctive design, personality, and charm all their own. A combination of clear explanation and color photos makes each stage of the process a pleasure. Price: $12.95 |
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SABOL, DAVID CARVING NOAH'S ARK 270+ COLOR PHOTOS, 1 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Monkeys and apes have come aboard Noahs ark to enliven the ship, keeping Noah and his crew on their toes. Monkeys swing from the rafters and hoot from the bow. Apes cuddle, roar and lounge about the deck. All are animated with detailed expressions and gestures which David Sabol uses to bring his carvings to life.David takes the reader through every step in the transformation of a block of pine into a monkey or ape with enjoyable, straight-forward directions accompanied by clear color photographs. The traditional carving techniques he employs are explained in detail. Wood burning and oil staining bring each carving to life. With the mastery of these traditional techniques, the entire animal kingdom is yours to carve and add to the passenger list of your very own ark.This is the third in a series of books by David Sabol in which animals and crew are added to Noahs ark. Price: $12.95 |
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SABOL, DAVID CARVING STORYBOOK MICE 267 COLOR PHOTOS, 21 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Mice make wonderful carving subjects. Their high-speed antics and busy, scampering ways always attract attention and are the stuff of countless stories. The carving project presented here features an industrious mouse who, having gathered up a plump strawberry for dinner, has paused to enjoy the cooling shade of a strawberry leaf before heading home. The mouse, strawberry, and strawberry leaf are carved separately from unseasoned (or green) white pine. Over 230 color photographs and clear, concise instructions guide the reader through each and every step, making the process both enjoyable and rewarding. Techniques for soldering brass, placing glass eyes, and applying color stains to the finished mouse accompany the wood carving instructions. Twenty-one patterns and a color gallery of additional storybook mice caught in the midst of their busy lives are provided to fire the imagination.Carvers with basic skills will enjoy the challenges and advanced carvers will find Davids detail work fascinating. Price: $12.95 |
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SABOL, DAVID STORYBOOK ANIMALS 260+ COLOR PHOTOS, 1 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Make those central stars of storybooks come to life. Childrens favorites, like the relaxed, pipe-puffing rabbit ambling home with carrots tucked under his arm, are here in an exhibition fresh from the imagination of veteran carver David Sabol. This gentleman rabbit is presented as the feature carving project, crafted from unseasoned (or green) white pine with a separate cherry pipe. More than 260 color photographs and clear, concise instructions guide the reader through every step, making the process both enjoyable and rewarding.Techniques for placing glass eyes, wood burning details, and applying color stains to the finished rabbit accompany the wood carving instructions. Seventeen patterns and a color gallery of additional storybook animals going about the business of their storybook lives are provided to inspire new and advanced carvers alike. Price: $14.95 |
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SABOL, DAVID OLD ST. NICK CARVING 250 COLOR PHOTOS, 7 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Santa rides again! This highly animated Santa carving depicts the jolly old elf getting more than he bargained for on an off-season fishing expedition. David Sabol demonstrates his traditional wood carving techniques, taking the reader through each step from wood blank to finished carving with clear, step-by-step instructions and color illustrations. The finished carving is brought to life with color staining techniques and given a hint of age with antiquing methods David describes in detail.Patterns are provided for six classic Santas in a variety of poses and for the venerable Mrs. Claus as well. A color gallery shows each of the finished patterns to fire the imagination of every carver. Carvers with basic skills will enjoy the challenges, and advanced carvers will be delighted by the details presented in the projects in this book. Price: $12.95 |
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SABULIS, CINDY DOLLS OF THE 1960S AND 1970S 8.5" x 11", 272 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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Author Cindy Sabulis has produced a comprehensive guide to the dolls that she played with, those of the 1960s and 1970s. This much-needed book devoted to these lovable vinyl playthings will be well received by doll lovers and collectors everywhere. Of course Barbie doll played a major role during this time, and she and her friends are a major part of this book. In addition, readers will see Chatty Cathy, Patti Playpal, Thumbelina, Kissy, Tressy, Liddle Kiddles, Ideal?s Crissy and Harmony, Mattel?s Rockflowers, Topper?s Dawn, and the World of Love dolls. The dolls are grouped according to manufacturer, for easy identification, and there are almost 600 full-color photographs and 50 original catalog pages. A fun look at the delightful dolls of the ?60s and ?70s, this book is a timely treasure. Price: $24.95 |
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SAITTA, JOSEPH V. COLLECTING MEN'S BELT BUCKLES 455 COLOR PHOTOS 6" X 9", 160 PGS. | |
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455 beautiful color photographs and engaging text showcase mens belt buckles from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Military, police, fire service, western, and youth group buckles are well represented, along with intriguing multi-function buckles containing cigarette lighters, knives, and guns.Masculine lifestyles are reflected through these personalized buckles, ranging from buckles used by scouting organizations worldwide and bronc riding champions to those employed by the Highway Patrol and Secret Service. Collecting tips and values are included. This is an excellent reference for the dealer and collector, and an inspirational guide for clothing and jewelry designers and fashion historians. Price: $19.95 |
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SALIVE, MARCEL ICE FISHING SPEARS 300 PAGES, HARDBOUND 8 1/2" x 11" | |
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Looking back at the history of collecting in the last twenty or thirty years, there is one very obvious truth: Almost without exception, each area of collecting has within it a solitary individual whose personal passion for the subject has generated infectious enthusiasm among others. Through research and writing, as well as personal persuasion, that person has been responsible for opening the eyes of others to the object of his enthusiasm. In the fascinating area of fishing spears, that individual is Marcel Salive. In this ground breaking work, Salive has chronicled every aspect of this obscure area including the history, regional differences, uses and even information about how to display the spears. A nicely illustrated and well documented work. The definitive reference. Price: $0.00 |
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SAMBROOK, PAMELA LAUNDRY BYGONES 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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For the working-class housewife before the 20th century, washing aids were few and far between. But paralleling progress in other domestic equipment, washing and ironing techniques soon developed during the late 18th and 19th centuries to deal with the vast quantities of linen required by the increasing middle class. This book illustrates and describes the simple, rare and often beautiful traditional laundry aids - the glass calendars, washing bats, mangle boards, etc. - and also covers the multitude of irons, washing machines, and wringers still surviving. The numerous vintage photos illustrate the continuous and sometimes bizarre efforts made by Victorian inventors to bring relief to the laundress. For anyone interested in the way things were, this book is a must-read. Price: $0.00 |
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SAMUELIAN, SAM & ANNA MOTION LAMPS 8.5" x 11", 152 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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Over 500 colorful lamps are evaluated, and historical background, original patent information, and company literature are provided. Invaluable text is included about maintenance, troubleshooting, and restoration. 1998 values. Price: $0.00 |
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SANDERS, PAUL HEAD DRESS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY OVER 190 COLOR PHOTO 9" X 12", 200 PGS. | |
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This book is a compilation of helmets collected over the past thirty years, and is intended as an illustrated reference source on the elaborate head dress of the Imperial German Army from 1880-1916. Displaying many rare helmets in full color, large format photographs, the book covers most branches within the army and is organized in alphabetic order beginning with the artillery units, moving through the various cavalry (hussars, dragoons, currasiers) and infantry units, and ending with uhlans - a superb cross section of all the different head dress types. Head dress of the large states like Prussia, Bavaria, Wrttemburg, and Saxony are well represented, and in addition, smaller states like Hesse, Lubeck, Hamburg and the Saxon duchies can also be found. Other sections are devoted to the helmets of the generals and their staffs, with another showing six examples of the different ranks and models of the rare Garde du Korps helmets. This book is a beautiful, highly detailed source for collectors. Price: $75.00 |
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SANDERS, RALPH W. VINTAGE INTERNATIONA HARVESTER 160 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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A captivating and entertaining book paying tribute to collectible tractors from 1910 to the 1960s. Fully illustrated with both color and black and white photographs. Informative chapters on The Virginia Reaper, Power for the Prairies and The Farmall Family and more. A treat for those interested in collectible farming equipment. Price: $19.95 |
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SANDON, JOHN DICTIONARY OF WORCESTER VOLUME 1: 101 COLOR, 465 B&W 8 1/2 " X 11", 384 P | |
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Complete historical survey by the leading expert. Contains the most comprehensive illustrated section on marks to date. Features a select bibliography. Price: $89.50 |
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SANDON, JOHN STARTING TO COLLECT ANTIQUE GLASS: COLOR THROUGHOUT 5 1/2 " X 8", 192 PG | |
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Offers practical advice to novice collectors. Where should you buy? How do you recognize quality? How do you avoid the many clever fakes? The perfect introduction for the beginner. Price: $25.00 |
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SANDUSKY TOOL CO./SANDUSKY, OHIO 1877 GENERAL LINE CATALOG PLANES & PLANE IRONS ILLUS. W/ ENGRAVINGS | |
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This early reprint from the increasingly collectible manufacturer the Sandusky Tool Company includes a complete listing of the product line as available in 1877. Nicely illustraded with period engravings, this book includes, in addition to listings and illustrations of the full line of wooden planes, the elaborate and desirable Morris Patent planes, a full line of edge tools, gauges, handles, coopers tools & much more. For those who thought they had seen it all, we recommend the illustration of J.A. Montgomery's Patent Picket Fence Cutter, said to be able to cute "nice gothic points on 5,000 pickets in 10 hours". Price: $11.50 |
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SANECKI, KAY N. OLD GARDEN TOOLS 32 PGS,. SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Some of the oldest implement in the world are those that have been used for land cultivation. This book traces the history of old garden tools to the development of today's modern and more elaborate tools. It features informative sections on garden tools of the past, cultivation, cutting tools, garden sundries, and much more. The numerous vintage photos, diagrams, catalog reprints, and beautiful line drawings complement the informative text and will also be of great interest to the reader. This fascinating book is a must read for anyone interest in tools of the past, gardening, and antiques in general. Price: $0.00 |
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SANTELMO, VINCENT THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA TO GI J 1,000 B&W PHOTOS 8-1/2 " X 11", 512 P | |
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Disco, Smiley Faces, 8-Tracks, Platform Shoes?retro is in and the ?70s rule! Now there?s a price guide to the treasures of this unforgettable decade. Covering everything from Leisure Suits to Pet Rocks, Saturday Night Fever to Punk Rock, this full-color guide takes the reader back to the fads, foibles and fashions of the 1970s.More than 30 collecting areas are covered including Music, Fashion, Disco, TV, Movies, Kitchenware and Kid?s Stuff. Background histories are included for each collecting area as well as price listings for representative collectibles in each category.This guide provides an essential reference for Baby Boom and GenX collectors gathering up the pop-culture artifacts of their youth. Price: $27.95 |
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SANTELMO, VINCENT GI JOE OFFICIAL IDEN ITICATION & PRICE GU COVERS ALMOST EVERY 8-1/2 " X 11", 208 P | |
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GI Joe has been a collector favorite since he first hit the toy shelves in 1964. Today, GI Joe figures sell in the hundreds and even thousands of dollars. This guide is a comprehensive look at nearly every GI Joe figure produced from 1964-1998. Each figure has values for the doll itself, along with values for every accessory it came with. These accessories themselves are very valuable.There are tens of thousands of collectors who will want to buy this book, as well as thousands of toys dealers. Because this guide is comprehensive, superbly illustrated in full color, and each item is individually valued, collectors and dealers will be able to identify and value their items easily and quickly.The book covers the classic GI Joe era of the 1960s and 1970s to the 3-3/4-inch era of the 1980s to today?s Hall of Fame series. Price: $25.95 |
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SANTI, FEDERICO ZSOLNAY CERAMICS 410 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Zsolnay ceramic art from Hungary, featuring over 400 color photographs, covers the three main periods of Zsolnay production: 1868 to 1897--Folklorism, Historicism, Victorian Eclecticism; 1897 to 1920--Art Nouveau; and Art Deco; and 1920 to the present--Modernism. An entire chapter is devoted to Zsolnay marks to help identify the pieces.There are almost 11,000 different forms of domestic Zsolnay art works; 700 were issued in 1900 alone, and there are many undocumented forms imported in England and America. Along with the charming miniature, green-glazed, multi-figural series that Zsolnay is most identified with today, there is a wealth of earlier pieces to be found. A value range is given for each item in the book. Price: $49.95 |
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SANTI, FEDERICO POSTMORTEM COLLECTIBLES 198 COLOR PHOTOS, 13 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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Intended to be intriguing but not morbid, this book takes readers on an amazing journey through past, present, and evolving postmortem practices. The first of its kind, it deals with a topic that is rapidly becoming popular in the collectibles world. Tastefully and beautifully illustrated with many historical photographs and postcards, the book provides a pictorial review of the customs employed by mankind throughout the ages to deal with the final disposition of loved ones. Included in the remarkable array of collectible items are embalming products and instruments, photographs of funeral homes and funeral processions, promotional and advertising materials, and an outstanding collection of postmortem photographs taken in private homes and other locations. Cemetery monuments, sculptures, and mausoleums are shown, along with background material on caskets, floral arrangements, burial garments, mourning etiquette, and more. Values are included in the captions. Price: $29.95 |
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SANTI, STEVE COLLECTING LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS: A COLL 8.5" x 11", 224 PGS SOFTBOUND | |
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Make room on your shelf for the most complete guide to collecting Little Golden Books! In this updated, expanded edition you will find 2,600 black and white photos, current prices, and information on how to identify editions and determine the value and condition of your books. This edition also features Whitman Tell-A-Tales, Treasure Books, Elf Books, and Wonder Books. 2000 values. Price: $26.95 |
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SANTI, STEVE COLLECTING LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS? NOW INCLUDES LISTING 8-1/2 " X 11", 528 P | |
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More pictures. More listings. Updated prices. Bigger and better than ever, the newest edition of this best-selling book is a must-have for any collector of children?s books or anyone in search of a childhood memory. Besides providing expanded listings for variations like page counts and graphics, this comprehensive guide also includes photos of every Little Golden Book produced through 1999, as well as new photos of Little Little Golden Books, First Little Golden Books, and Big Little Golden Books. Price: $26.95 |
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SANTISO, TOM TV LAMPS 5.5" x 8.5", 200 PG SOFTBOUND | |
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This pictorial guide sheds light on a collectible that was in its full glory between 1948 and 1958. Depicting people, birds, animals, vehicles, and other objects, more than 350 ceramic television lamps as well as those made of plaster, chalk, glass, metal, and wood are showcased in this colorful book. 1999 values. Price: $14.95 |
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SAPIENZA, ANTONIO L. AIRCRAFT OF THE CHACO WAR 1928-1935 OVER 150 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 144 PG | |
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More than 150 never before published illustrations, complimented by an exhaustively researched text, document the little-known air war between Bolivia and Paraguay during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Full details of such aircraft as Fiat C.R. 20s, Curtiss Hawk IIs, Curtiss Ospreys, Potez 25s and all other types employed by both combatants, including acquisition, operations, and markings make this a must for historians, modelers, and anyone interested in golden-age aviation. Price: $45.00 |
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SARGEANT, MARGARET ROYAL CROWN DERBY 40 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Renowned for 250 years for the manufacture of lightly potted and exquisitely decorated porcelain and bone china, Royal Crown Derby is synonymous with high quality and distinctive productions which are highly collectible today. This book is a fascinating insight into the history and products of three Derby porcelain factories - Nottingham Road, King Street and Osmaston Road, where Royal Crown Derby continues its excellence. It features countless full-color pictures illustrating the many beautiful Derby creations, each with an informative description. This great new book is an absolute must for any collector or fan of Royal Crown Derby. Price: $11.45 |
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SARGENT & CO. THE SARGENT CATALOG COLLECTION SOFT COVER 190 PAGES, 7" x10" | |
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Includes three major catalogs of this Stanley Competitor: 1894, 1910 & 1922. Used in conjunction with Dave Heckel's recently published Sargent Plane Identification and Value Guide, this book gives the collector or dealer a thorough understanding of the broad product line of this important maker. As tool collecting continues to mature beyond the "paint by number" world of collecting Stanley Tools, enterprising scholar-rhykenologists will find much satisfaction in seeking out examples of the Sargent product line. Price: $0.00 |
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SARGENT & CO. COMBINATION PLANES NOS. 1080 AND 1085 DESCRIPTION 20 PAGES, 5" x8 1/2" | |
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The woodworking planes of Sargent & Company of New Haven, Connecticut are becoming increasingly desirable as colletibles. In addition, Sargent's "combination" planes, the equivalents to Stanley's No. 45 and No. 55 are eagerly sought out by woodworkers who have discovered them and find them superior in functionality to the Stanley offerings. This recent reprint includes full parts listings and instructions for both the No. 1080 (Stanley 45 equivalent) and the No. 1085 (Stanley No. 55 equivalent). For the collector, woodworker or dealer, this affordable volume is an excellent addition to the library. Price: $0.00 |
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SARGENT, JIM AMERICAN PREMIUM GUIDE TO KNIVES & RA 2000+ B&W PHOTOS 8-1/2 " X 11", 496 P | |
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Whether you are a seasoned collector or may have discovered Granddad?s old pocket knife and want to know if it?s of any value, this book is for you. This identification and price guide updates current values for thousands of the most popular and collectible knives and razors, uncovers trends in pricing and features a new section on commemorative knives. Covering major manufacturers including Case, Queen, Remington, Robeson and Winchester, the book helps you identify and date individual knives or whole collections. Price: $24.95 |
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SARPOLUS, DICK COLLECTIBLE BLOWTORCHES 8 1/2 X 11 144 PGS/SOFTBOUND | |
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A blowtorch is an item instantly recognized for what it is, even by those who haven't seen one before. Their enduring brass and bronze construction mean that even the oldest blowtorches can be cleaned and buffed to look like new, and when shined are real attention-getters; hence the blowtorch becoming a highly sought after item. This book is fully illustrated with 296 beautiful color photographs including all the information you will need: the maker, age, usage, how valuable, how to find and restore them, and how much they are worth. This book is one of its kind and is sure to please the blowtorch's rapidly increasing following of dedicated collectors, tool collectors, and anyone with an appreciation for the inventive imagination. Price: $29.95 |
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