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SKINNER, TINA FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SE 409 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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The gamut of trends and fashions during the late 1970s are explored in this priceless pictorial review. Pages from the Sears catalogs open for a trip back in time to the disco era, the "me decade," the bundled-up fashions of the oil embargo, and the buckled-down cowboy look of the new macho man. Lace up your earth shoes for a trip to the prairie, take a tour of the peasant cultures of Eastern Europe, go on safari, hit the ski slopes, or go surfing. Join in the fitness craze, and take a look at the new line of clothing for larger women. Polyester's outer limits are explored, from its most garish applications in plaid suits to its transformation into the textured realms of tweed. And blue jeans get their due, too, in a look at the time when designer jeans and the faded look ruled everyday wear. All this, and more, with original prices and current day values for the collector, fashion aficionado, and designer. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SE 384 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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Everyday clothes of the everyday American consumer of the early 1980s are shown here. Hundreds of pictures portray clothing from the early days of the Preppie era. Dress-for-success argyles, puffy sleeved sweaters, jacket dresses, and corduroy suits helped build corporate culture. Explore the suggestive lingerie, slinky sleeveless dresses, and tight jeans women wore on the town, while their men showed up for the disco dance looking ready for a safari or a rodeo. Men and women donned sweatsuits to run and play tennis, and inadvertently found a new uniform of comfort. This book is an indispensable resource for fashion historians and an excellent guide for pioneering collectors who want to get a head start on collecting the fashions of the late, great 20th century. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA THE ART OF FASHION ACCESSORIES 478 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 240 PG | |
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This gorgeous work takes a sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories that have added individuality to each "new look." Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more are presented in a decade-by-decade progression of fashion styles.The 478 glorious color photographs, original drawings, and extensive text bring the century to life-for "what" people wore reflects the tenor of the times that tells us "why!" This book is nostalgic, informative and a feast for the eyes. Collectors of vintage clothing will covet the information and outstandingly beautiful illustrations. Price: $59.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA HARRISON FISHER 243 COLOR PHOTOS, 19 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Harrison Fisher: Defining the American Beauty is the largest picturial guide to this popular artist ever produced. Nearly 450 color and black and white reproductions of his magazine covers and book illustrations document this important artist's career. Harrison Fisher enjoyed incomparable fame from 1905 to 1920, achieving celebrity status and holding the enviable position of national beauty judge. Fisher portrayed the American woman as an outgoing, lively personality, wealthy and healthy. She rode horses, played tennis, and motored in the new automobiles while holding court for admiring men. Fisher's portrayals of such beauties added market value to dozens of novels as well as hundreds of magazines which clamored for his art on both their covers and inside pages.With Fisher's work extremely hot on the collectibles market, new and seasoned buyers alike will benefit from the advice of antiques dealer and Price Guide author Bruce Magnotti. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA FLOWER POWER 313 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 112 PG | |
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Take a close-up look at far-out fabric designs from the 1960s in full, cool colors. All the orange, hot pink, and sky blue the era's most fertile imaginations could conjure. Featured are more than 300 striking swatches from top couture houses in Paris and Milan, bold flower prints on silk, cotton, and the acetates and polyesters that helped shape fashion's most eye-popping era. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA ABSTRACT TEXTILE DESIGNS 300 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 112 PG | |
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An art form often ignored gets its due in this collection of historic prints. The abstract genre, as it has been applied to the textiles of everyday life--from upholstery fabrics and curtains to the wearable art we don daily--is explored through photographs of 300 fabric swatches from couture houses in Italy, France, and the United States. This colorful volume is a must-have for up-and-coming textile and fashion designers ready to take a lesson from their anonymous predecessors in the everyday gallery of art. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA PAISLEY: A VISUAL SURVEY OF PATTERN AN 561 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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Paisley textile designs are organized into a sweeping visual survey, from orderly foulard patterns to elaborate borders, from experimental media to ornate florals; this book delves into printed and woven fabrics alike. More than 550 full-color photographs of paisley designs provide an invaluable optical reference of variations that span more than five decades of fabric design, including French and Italian couture fabrics. It is the most comprehensive pictorial guide produced on the subject. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA ART DECO TEXTILE DESIGNS 317 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 112 PG | |
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More than 300 historic fabric samples from the mid-1920s and 1930s provide a visual textbook of design ideas prevalent during the Art Deco era. These were the everyday fabrics used for housedresses and curtains, adorned with the era's predominate geometric creations and spiced with the exotic inspirations that spurred one of the most popular artistic movements of all times. This book is an invaluable reference guide for costume historians and a treasure trove of inspiration for designers. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA FABULOUS BARKCLOTH 215 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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This volume pictorially documents many of the outstanding textiles used in homes from the 1930s to the 1950s. Barkcloth, a type of dense, textured cotton weave, was often used in draperies or slipcovers of the era. In recent years, barkcloth has enjoyed a renaissance, now seen covering photo albums, hat boxes, vintage luggage, lampshades, purses, and pillows. More and more modern designers are using vintage barkcloth as inspiration for today's textiles. With over 200 color photographs, this book showcases the beautiful array of patterns, colors, and motifs used on authentic, old barkcloth. It is a valuable resource for designers and all who enjoy these wonderful fabrics. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA DESIGNER FABRICS OF THE EARLY 6'0S 255 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 112 PG | |
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Take a tour of the top couture fabric design houses of Paris during the early 1960s. This visual feast explores more than 250 exemplary designs in full-color photographs of fabric swatches. Explore a multitude of styles, ranging from playful geometrics to novelty prints and from abstract experimentation to the increasingly far-out florals that would mark the decade. Beautifully detailed shots present a close look at the cream of the early 1960s crop from Paris's best couture houses. Each fabric sample illustrated lists the date of publication, as well as the fabric content when known. A special section explores upholstery and household fabrics of the era. In all, this is a comprehensive guide and an indispensable aid for both designers and students. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA PLAIDS: A VISUAL SURVEY OF PATTERN VA 558 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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Spanning more than five decades of fabric design, Plaids is an invaluable visual reference guide for designers. With more than 550 full-color photographs of printed and woven plaids, this colorful book provides a sweeping survey of plaid fabric designs, from the standard checks and gingham patterns to the farthest reaches of designers' imaginations. Special sections detail variations in plaid styles, including imitation weaves, hound's-tooth, harlequin, florals, and novelty prints. The book also includes French and Italian couture fabrics and more than 150 traditional Scottish tartans. Plaids is the most comprehensive pictorial guide ever produced on the subject. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA DOTS: A PICTORIAL ESSAY ON POINTED, PR 540 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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Dots of great variety, in all their minuscule glory, are depicted in 540 color photographs of historic fabric swatches. Dots are among the most useful tools available to today's more sophisticated designers, providing background for any number of motifs or standing alone in a pointed fashion statement. A must-have reference for the professional textile historian, textile designer, fashion designer, and costume designer, this book is an invaluable encyclopedia of dotty design ideas. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA STRIPES: A SURVEY OF FABRIC DESIGNS 557 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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Here's the skinny on stripes: a zigzag tour of the form through seventy years of fabric design. Nearly 600 pictures of historic fabric swatches from all over the world provide a virtual treasure chest of design ideas, from the prim floral fashions of the 1940s to the outrageous color combinations and painterly couture fabrics released by the top design houses in Paris during the 1960s. Brilliant photographs provide a visual survey of stripes' many forms, from woven-in to imitation weaves, from wavy lines to prim and proper pin stripes. This is the largest full-color photographic album of textile stripes ever produced, and an invaluable reference guide for artists of every medium. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA METALLIC TEXTILE DESIGNS 237 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 112 PG | |
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They're hot, they're shiny, and they're oh-so-glamorous. The mettle of movie star wardrobes, the spark that lights brides' eyes, and the flash that marks music videos-metallic fabrics have defined glamour for half a century. This book revisits metallics past, with historic fabric swatches from Europe and Japan dating back to the 1950s, and takes us to today's top European couture houses in a visual exploration of metallics' allure. In all, 237 pictures will provide inspiration for designers and insight for fashion historians. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA BIG BOOK OF KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS 321 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 144 PG | |
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More than 300 big, full-color photographs of stunning kitchens provide an encyclopedic resource of design ideas for homeowners, designers, and contractors. The kitchen designs presented here include award winning designs and fancy product showcases designed for many of the nation's leading manufacturers of cabinetry, countertops, windows, appliances, and floors. Many styles of kitchens are covered, from contemporary and country, to classic European looks, early American, retro, and art deco designs. Special needs are addressed for elderly and handicapped users, as well as design issues faced by families with young children. There are designs for people who entertain frequently, and for those who need the kitchen to serve every purpose--from home office to dining room, to laundry room.The book is designed as a reference library for the do-it-yourselfer, or as a bank of illustrations to share with a designer or contractor when seeking the right look for your old or new home. A reference guide at the back of the book lists manufacturers and designers ready and eager to help you on your way to creating the perfect heart for your home. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA 20TH CENTURY BATHROOM DESIGN BY K 401 COLOR AND B&W PH 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Take a chronological tour of bath and powder rooms and watch as they evolved from converted closets to luxury centers for leisure and relaxation. 20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler is an invaluable reference to the best in bathroom design during the twentieth century. More than 400 images are presented here, drawn from advertising and designer rooms created for the nation's leading plumbing manufacturer, Kohler Co. of Kohler, Wisconsin. Included are the unforgettable images from the groundbreaking advertising campaign, "The Bold Look of Kohler," as well as the wonderful artwork resulting from a century of arts patronage. That art has extended to Kohler's products as well, samplings of which are shown here, including painted designs for toilets and sinks, matching tiles, and master- crafted wooden bathroom vanities.Hundreds of the early products are pictured and identified to help homeowners and collectors identify their antique plumbing. Photos and artwork also provide a tour of bathroom design through time, portraying state-of-the-art rooms that pre-date World War II, and picturing post-war styles that scream '50s, '60s, and '70s. Plus, there's an entire gallery of contemporary bathroom design with nearly 150 photos. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA PURE DECK-ADENCE: A GUIDE TO BEAUTIFUL D 246 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Pure Deck-adence: A Guide to Beautiful Decks is a fantasy collection of real-life deck photos from all over the United States. From the humblest of condo balcony walkouts to the most elaborate sprawling wood structures, Pure Deck-adence explores the many possibilities of add-on outdoor home improvements. This pictorial essay explores America's fascination with outdoor living, from barbecue-centered constructions to the new immersion in hot tub culture. More than 240 full-color photographs provide a rich resource of ideas for those who dream of expanding their homes, and their horizons, with wood decks. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA OUTDOOR WOOD WORKS 146 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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Outdoor Wood Works is a collection of ideas for improving the environment around our houses. From the fences that frame our homes to the walkways that lead to our front doors, this book explores ways in which wood can improve our little stake in the great outdoors. Hundreds of ideas are presented in full-color photographs. Permanent outdoor fixtures like benches and gazebos make the outdoors more comfortable while flower boxes, retaining walls, and other accents add beauty. There's something for everyone in this book, from play sets for the children to bird and doghouses.Ten complete project plans range from the simplest of constructions-a screen around a utility box, a mailbox stand with planter, and a bench-to more advanced projects including a chair, a picnic table, and an outdoor storage shed. Designers and homeowners alike will love this idea-filled compendium of outdoor plans and projects. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA FOULARDS: A PICTURE BOOK OF PRINTS FOR M 357 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 112 PG | |
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More than 350 photographs of historic fabric swatches explore design variations in foulards, the small motifs printed on silks and related fabrics that were intended for mens ties and dressing gowns. Take an inspiring visual tour of designs, from the traditional to pop art, in foulard prints. An invaluable guide for the historian and student, a treasure of ideas and inspiration for designers. Price: $24.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA GREAT KITCHEN DESIGNS: A VISUAL FE 370 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Here is a collection of 370 gorgeous color photos to pour over and ponder: images to inspire dreams. Full-color pictures of hundreds of beautiful kitchens will help you sort out the details and create your own unique cooking/dining/entertaining environment. All the elements of beautiful kitchensflooring, cabinetry, windows, walls, lighting, appliances, surrounds, backsplashes and moreare pictured and discussed. Individual chapters will help you find the right look, exploring current trends from exotic to country, formal to feminine, antique to modern. Imaginative solutions for showing off collections are explored, as well as ways to open up the kitchen to wonderful outside views. There are lots of ideas for creating gathering places for family and guests alike into the hearth of the home. A special chapter on the small kitchen illustrates solutions for homes with limited space, and a resource guide at the back of the book will point you toward award-winning designers and top-notch manufacturers. This is an invaluable resource for anyone planning to remodel an old kitchen or build a new one and a great reference book and sales tool for any kitchen design professional. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA GARDEN PROJECTS FOR THE BACKYARD CARPENT 438 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 112 PG | |
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Here are enough projects to keep even the most productive do-it-yourselfer occupied through several seasons of warm weather. This book contains over 30 projects and ideas for ways to expand your living space outdoors. Beautiful color pictures illustrate many of the projects, and more than 130 illustrations and step-by-step instructions make it easy to create these backyard treasures. With this book you can make decks, shade shelters, gazebos, work and storage areas, decorative arbors, planter boxes, garden borders, comfortable benches, a swing, a picnic table, doghouses, and a bluebird nesting box. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA CREATIVE PATIOS 310 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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This collection of beautiful photographs showcases the artistry of those who sculpt outdoor living environments with solid rock, impressed and tinted concrete, and brick in many forms. You will be both inspired and informed. This practical guidebook will help you choose a patio style suitable for your home, learn to speak your contractor's language, pick a plan that fits your budget and style, furnish and organize outdoor areas for entertaining or intimate family dining, create containers and border areas for dynamic gardens and landscaping displays, and develop outdoor sanctuaries with artfully placed planter boxes, shrubs, and privacy screens. There are also step-by-step instructions for the successful installation of your own paver patio! Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA BARN-STYLE HOMES 275 COLOR PHOTOS, 37 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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This incredible collection of stunning images will inspire anyone who dreams of creating their very own timber-frame home. Thirty-seven custom-built homes are featured, inside and out, complete with floor plans. Packed with 275 gorgeous color pictures, this book provides furnishing and decorating ideas, including inspirations for decorating the great room, master bedrooms, cozy sitting rooms, elegant dining rooms, and outdoor living spaces. Gorgeous kitchen photos will help you whip up your own culinary creation center. And there are lots of ideas for creating quiet escape nooks, home offices, luxurious baths, and lofty hideaways. This is a must-have for anyone who owns a timber-frame house or remodeled barn, and all who want one. Price: $39.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA FANCY FENCES & GATES 74 PHOTOS, 12 GRAPHI 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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This inspiring compendium of beautifully designed and crafted fences and gates will inspire homeowners and handymen to get right to work. This is a rich resource of dozens of beautifully crafted fences, any one of which could be the envy of your neighborhood. A how-to section helps you plan, plot, and execute a fence project. Included are ideas for privacy fences, fence/planter combinations, built-in seating, and arbor gates. Styles represented include fences influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement and Asian and traditional European designs. There are great ideas for providing privacy for a deck, patio, pool, or hot tub, and great gates to frame impressive entryways. Price: $0.00 |
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SKINNER, TINA CHILDREN'S PLAYHOUSES 192 COLOR & BLACK & 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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This is the first and only book of its kind, picturing hundreds of colorful, creative childrens playhouses, from fancy Victorians to neo-classical creations, all built in a childs scale. Half a dozen of the nations leading manufacturers are profiled, with both inside and outside images of their creations. The fanciful works pictured vary from the wildly colorful to the scale-model imitations of Mom and Dads home, from all-askew assemblies of antiques and found objects to a sleek, abstract nautilus designed for a charitable fundraiser.For the do-it-yourselfer, plans and blueprints for half a dozen playhouses are provided, as well as images with plenty of fodder for creating something exquisitely new and unique. This is a dream book for parents, grandparents, and their little pals to pour over, with more than 200 beautiful images to spark the imaginations of young and adult alike. A resource guide will help them make their dreams come true. Price: $0.00 |
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SKINNER, TINA BRIGHT IDEAS 189 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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This rich compendium of color photos shows interior and exterior shots of sunrooms, conservatories, greenhouses, and great glass walls will help homeowners, architects, and remodelers choose the perfect addition. These images will help you select the right style for your architecture, as well as your lifestyle. There are plenty of ideas for furnishing your indoor extension into the great outdoors, from formal dining areas to comfy family gathering spots. There are tub and pool rooms, patio rooms and indoor gardens, even kitchens and fanciful Florida rooms. If more than two people will use a new home addition, its important that both agree on styles and furnishings. Heres a great, one-stop planning resource to help mesh your individual tastes, with resources listed to help you make your vision a reality. Price: $29.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA WALKWAYS & DRIVES 150 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 128 PG | |
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Who knew you could do so much with brick, concrete, stone, and even asphalt? Forget the plain old, unadorned concrete slabs of the past! Todays landscape designers add curb appeal and value to homes using a wide pallet of colorful and textural products.This practical guidebook will help anyone looking for ways to improve the appearance of their home through hardscaping. These beautiful images will help you to: Learn the technical terminology for hardscaping and speak your contractors language. Create containers and border areas for dynamic gardens and landscaping displays. Price: $19.95 |
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SKINNER, TINA SHELLEY CHINA 500 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 176 PG | |
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Finally, a much-needed expansive photo reference guide to this popular manufacturer of fine bone china from Longton in the renowned Staffordshire potting district in England. A grand assortment of the prolific Shelley Potterys products is illustrated, including works by their predecessor, Wileman & Co, a.k.a. The Foley China. Over 500 photos show more than 1,000 pieces, including dinnerware, tea and coffee sets, jelly molds, ashtrays and souvenir items, vases, pitchers, and the ever-popular miniatures in the chintz, landscapes, and bright floral patterns widely prized by todays collectors. A brief history of Shelley and its predecessor, spanning the years 1860-1966, is included. Plus there is a guide to back stamps; a buyers guide to fakes, reproductions, and damaged items; a pattern index; and current market values, all making this an invaluable tool for collectors and dealers. Price: $0.00 |
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SKINNER, TINA CHILDRENS PLAYHOUSES 192 COLOR & BLACK & 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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This is the first and only book of its kind, picturing hundreds of colorful, creative childrens playhouses, from fancy Victorians to neo-classical creations, all built in a childs scale. Half a dozen of the nations leading manufacturers are profiled, with both inside and outside images of their creations. The fanciful works pictured vary from the wildly colorful to the scale-model imitations of Mom and Dads home, from all-askew assemblies of antiques and found objects to a sleek, abstract nautilus designed for a charitable fundraiser. For the do-it-yourselfer, plans and blueprints for half a dozen playhouses are provided, as well as images with plenty of fodder for creating something exquisitely new and unique. This is a dream book for parents, grandparents, and their little pals to pour over, with more than 200 beautiful images to spark the imaginations of young and adult alike. A resource guide will help them make their dreams come true. Price: $29.95 |
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SLABAUGH, BY ARLIE R. CONFEDERATE STATES PAPER MONEY 300+ COLOR PHOTOS 6 " X 9", 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: $21.95 |
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SLESIN, PELLERIN, CLIFF, ROZENSZT GARDEN TOOLS HARDBOUND 8 3/4 X 9 3/4 160 PAGES | |
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Filled with beautiful color photographs and illustrations, Garden Tools tells the fascinating story of the basic implements used by the human race to cultivate nature. The book follows the gardening cycle from "Preparing the Earth" to "Harvesting," and each chapter features the traditional tools in that phase of gardening--from dibbers to trowels, and seeders to pruners. This book places the tools the gardener may have taken for granted in a whole new light. For those who love to till the soil, this book will be hard to put down. Price: $0.00 |
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SLOAN, ANNIE COLOUR IN DECORATION: 220 COLOR 10 " X 10", 192 PGS. | |
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Lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched, this invaluable style book provides the essential know-how to make effective color choices in all aspects of decoration. Price: $45.00 |
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SLOAN, JAMES J. WINGS OF HONOR OVER 350 BLACK & WHI 6" X 9", 460 PGS. | |
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Wings of Honor is a compilation of all United States pilots, observers, gunners and mechanics who flew against the enemy in World War I. Covered are Americans who flew with the French and British air services, U.S. Navy aviators, the 103rd Pursuit Squardron, the 1st Balloon Group, the 1st Pursuit Group, the 1st Corps Observation Group, American bomber units, the 2nd Pursuit Squardron, the 3rd Pursuit Group, and all other units in which Americans flew.James J. Sloan is a founding member of the American Aviation Historical Society, as well as a charter member of the Society of World War I Aero Historians. He lives in Salinas, CA. Price: $45.00 |
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SLOAN, SAMUEL SLOAN'S VICTORIAN BUILDINGS 110 PGS., SOFTBOUND 9 1/2 X 12 1/2 | |
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Early in his career Sloan decided to write a "matter of fact, business like book" that was also "handsome, interesting and creditable." That book was the Model Architect, which was imitated by and influenced architects all over, and is reprinted here in its original form, including Sloan's comprehensive essays on style and substance in architecture. It also features 60 villas, cottages, schools, churches and mansions illustrated in charming lithographs, as well as scaled floor plans and elevations. Each design includes architectural details. Specifications, tables and cost estimates give an accurate idea of building conditions in pre-Civil War America. Historians, architects, and students will welcome the reappearance of this important work and the general reader will appreciate it as an elegant and informative period piece. Price: $34.95 |
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SLOANE, ERIC MUSEUM OF EARLY AMERICAN TOOLS 5 1/4 X 8;108 PGS | |
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Sloane created this wonderful book hoping that, like a stroll through a museum, it would induce, cogitating, and reflecting. Filled with wonderful pen-and-ink drawings and illuminating text, Museum is a delight for lovers of Americana. It covers building tools and methods, the tools of curriers, farriers, wheelwrights, coopers, blacksmiths, coachmakers, sawyers, loggers, tanners, and many other craftsmen of the pre-industrial age. Price: $0.00 |
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SLOANE, ERIC A REVERENCE FOR WOOD 5 1/2 X 8 112 PAGES | |
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In too many places the great forests are gone forever, in others they have reclaimed the areas that man once cleared. This book is Sloane's homage to tree and wood and the special knowledge once prevalent during early American life, such as knowing which wood is suited for which task and the ready identification of native trees. Wood has lost its value in the modern age having been replaced by man-made materials, such as metal and plastic, but Sloane's beautifully illustrated work shows that a reverence of wood can indeed be revived, the instinctive knowledge that wood can warm the soul as well as the body. Price: $0.00 |
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SLUSSER, JOHN COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE RADIOS 8 1/2 X 11 320 PGS/SOFTBOUD | |
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A hearty welcome and warm invitation for the lovers of the Golden Age of Radio is found in The Collector's Guide to Antique Radios written by John Slusser and the staff of Radio Daze. This identification and value guide is an invaluable information headquarters beginning with explanation of pricing, a review of terminology and keys to descriptive information. The ease of use is found with an extensive, alphabetical listing of antique radio companies followed by a clear and precise description of each item. Colored, up close photos show clearly any unique detail. This book is a gem and a must have for radio clubs, collectors, enthusiasts and restorers. Price: $24.95 |
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SMITH M.D., HAROLD E. COLLECTOR'S GUIDE LURES AND COLLECTIBL 208 PGS. 8 3/4 X 11 1/4 | |
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Welcome to the wide world of Creek Chub Baiting Company. This book was written with several goals in mind that it more than than accomplishes. It's first goal is to provide a detailed guide for the fishing lure collector. With a complete description and excellent full-color photo of the many varietys of fishing lures, all the important details are provided. The second goal is to provide the history of the company and the people involved. The book starts out with the full fascinating history of the the company, and includes photos of the founders, company picnics, and record breaking fish caught by Creek Chub Lures. The third goal is to provide a simple, accurate, and easy guide to help identify and place values on lures found. With current price ranges, a section on quick references, and index of lure names and colors, identification and pricing is an easy task. So whether you are a collector needing the minute details, a historian interested in the past, or a dealer needing a guide, this book will prove both helpful and enjoyable. Price: $0.00 |
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SMITH, ANN E. CROCHET FOR KIDS WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 " X 10", 128 PGS. | |
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Imagine your little one having fun in the sun in a tank dress with goldfish and shells dangling from the border, waiting at the bus stop in a colorful cardigan with a matching mittens and scarf, or playing in the backyard in a sweater and coonskin hat reminiscent of Daniel Boone. And what new mother would not treasure a hand-made gift for her newborn, or a special gift for his birthday. Designer Ann E. Smith has created a collection of more than 30 whimsical and creative designs. Crochet for Kids features 23 themes in all, each with adorable garments and accessories to match. Each project has complete patterns and instructions, features easy-care yarns, and is accessible for beginner to intermediate skill levels. In sizes from infants to toddlers to pre-teens, these projects will be as much fun for you to make as they will be for kids to wear. Price: $16.95 |
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SMITH, ARLEEN CERAMIC FISH, MERMAIDS & SEAHORSES 222 COLOR PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 128 PG | |
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There are few collectibles that so vividly mark a design period as do the colorful ceramic fish, bubbles, mermaids, and seahorses of the 1950s and 1960s. The popularity of these bathroom decorations swept the land and became a fad that would be remembered for years to come. They were the creations of gifted artists, ceramic designers, and pottery makers, including Kay Finch, Freeman-McFarlin, Hedi Shoop, Josef Originals, DeForest, and Ceramicraft. In addition, there were countless smaller producers, who started well-intentioned, but all too often short-lived ceramics businesses as hobbies or avocations in their homes or garages.These brightly colored creations are chronicled in this new book with 222 beautiful color photographs, current values, manufacturers marks, company histories, and the reflections and insights of the author. Also included are decorating ideas to help the reader find a fitting place for these collectibles in todays home. Price: $24.95 |
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SMITH, ARLEEN BLENKO 1972-1983 CATALOGS 161 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 160 PG | |
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This reprint of twelve 1972-1983 Blenko Glass Company catalogs is the third in the trilogy covering Blenkos early and middle years. 1983 marks the beginning of the late?? period when the label was changed. Glass items from the early years of the 1940s through the 1960s have been the most popular with collectors of Blenko Glass, but interest in 1970s items is awakening. Some pieces from the 1970s are already commanding high prices in the secondary markets both on-line and in person. The catalogs are reproduced in their entirety, and a guide to current values for the items is included.John Nickerson and Don Shepherd were staff designers responsible for all of the newly-introduced glass in these catalogs. This volume catalogs their creativity and and its roots in the work of their predecessors, Winslow Anderson, Wayne Husted, and Joel Myers. For the collector and the historian, this is important and interesting information. Price: $35.00 |
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SMITH, CYRIL STANTLEY AND TEACH G THE PIROTECHNIA OF VANNOCCIO BIRINGUCCI 477 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 1/4" X 9 1/4" | |
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For centuries, this famous work has been a standard reference in the field of metallurgy. It describes in detail the equipment and processes of 16th century mining, smelting, and metalworking and is a also vital source of information on the state of technology in the 15th and 16th centuries. It covers all aspects: the principal ores (gold, silver, copper, lead, tin and iron), the making of steel, brass and alloys, semiminerals, casting, making fireworks...etc! It also features dozens of detailed illustrations and an historical introduction to Biringuccio and his work. This fascinating piece of history is a must for anyone interested in metallurgy, technology, mining, or the work of Vannoccio Biringuccio. Price: $0.00 |
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SMITH, DAVID G. & WAFFORD, CHUCK THE BOOK OF GRISWOLD & WAGNER 2ND EDITION 11 X 8 1/2; 320 PGS | |
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Cast iron cookware has been necessary equipment for a well-stocked kitchen since it first became available through mass production in the 19th century. Solid reminders of this bygone era-cornstick pans, griddles, Dutch ovens, pans and teapots-are found on every page of this book. Within one will not only finds examples of such iron-ware, but the comprehensive histories of the manufacturers Griswold, Wagner, Sidney Hollow Ware, Favorite and Wapak. With over 900 photographs documenting variations of shape, size, dates, moldings, finishes, hardware types, patent lists, values, catalog numbers and markings, this book can be considered the definitive reference. Price: $0.00 |
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SMITH, DAVID G. AND WAFFORD, CHUC THE BOOK OF WAGNER & GRISWOLD 256 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2" X 11" | |
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Collecting cast iron cookware and related items is steadily gaining in popularity as collectors are searching all over for treasures to add to their collections. This book has been written in response to that growing demand. It illustrates hundreds of items that were not included in the first edition, and every item listed features a description and value. Over 845 photos illustrate cast iron pieces from Wagner, Griswold, Lodge, Vollrath, Excelsior and Martin manufacturing companies; the histories of these companies and product are also covered. Complete with pattern numbers, catalog list numbers, price guide, index and more, this book is a must-have for all cast iron cookware fans and collectors. Price: $29.95 |
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SMITH, DESIRE FASHION FOOTWEAR: 1800-1970 501 COLOR PHOTOS 9" X 6", 256 PGS. | |
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Footwear can most certainly be magical. With this delightful new book as a guide, we can explore many styles of footwear over two centuries and how they are made.Over 500 color photographs display fantastic footwear. An interview with contemporary shoe designer Howard Davis adds color. Details of construction are highlighted, styles are shown and explained with a thorough footwear glossary, and value ranges are offered for beginning collectors. This celebration of footwear is for all who enjoy fashion--shoe and costume designers, vintage clothing collectors and dealers, antiques buffs, and trendy modern dressers alike. Price: $19.95 |
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SMITH, DESIRE VINTAGE STYLE 384 PHOTOS 8 1/2" X 11", 256 PG | |
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Fashion fanatics with a passion for the past will find a smorgasbord of wearable oldies in this new study by an expert in twentieth century fashion. Focusing on the great styles that emerged from the diverse eras between 1925 and 1965, the text places the clothing in its cultural habitat while more than 350 beautiful color photographs demonstrate the quality fabrics, dynamic designs, and careful workmanship that made the clothing last, both in condition and popularity.Chapters cover couture designers whose vintage clothes can be found on the market today, with chronologically arranged coats, suits, dresses, lingerie, handbags, shoes, and hats. The hats chapter has a unique and especially useful pictorial dating guide.Vintage Style was written for museum curators and preservationists, students and fashion designers, dealers, collectors, costumers, and reenactors-everyone who lives for fashion! Price: $49.95 |
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SMITH, DESIRE FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SE 400 PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1950s focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogs provide the basis for a comprehensive evaluation of the fashions of this period. There is no guessing as to the dates of the clothing, and the descriptions are unsurpassed in terms of detail and accuracy.Vintage clothing from the early 1950s is extremely desirable to collectors, but it is increasingly difficult to find. Fashion designers look to the elegant styles of the period for inspiration. Collectors love the beautiful crafted handbags and the carefully tailored suits, jackets, and coats. Shoes have become very interesting to collectors in recent years, perhaps due to their comfortable styling and beautiful craftsmanship. This survey encompasses all aspects of the era's fashions, including: gowns, dresses, shirts, skirts, sportswear, accessories, nightware, underwear, coats, suits, and jackets.Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1950s includes introductory remarks, helpful hints for collectors, descriptions from the catalog, and current values placed next to the original Sears' prices. Price: $29.95 |
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SMITH, DESIRE FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SE 263 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogs provide the basis for a comprehensive study of the fashions of this period. The descriptions drawn from the catalogs are detailed and accurate in order to help collectors understand the styles of the period, as well as the textiles in use.Although Sears shows apparel for every market, from glamorous to practical, Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Late 1960s showcases the most collectible, trendy garments and accessories from the period: stretch pants, mini skirts, turtleneck tunics, tank tops, pantskirts, pantjumpers, flared-leg pants, A-line shifts, knee-high boots, and belted swimwear. There are chapters on "Gowns, Dresses, Shifts, Skirts, and Shirts," "Pants, Pantjumpers, Pantskirts, and Tunics," "Coats," "Swimsuits, Play Suits, and Beach Cover-ups," "Underwear and Nightwear," and "Accessories." The book focuses on women's fashions, but includes examples of collectible men's and children's fashions of the period. Price: $29.95 |
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SMITH, DESIRE FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FROM THE SEARS CAT 400 PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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Turn back the calendar pages for a memorable jaunt through the early '70s! The clothing is very wearable, while being sought after by collectors. Drawn from Sears catalogs of the period, this entertaining book is an invaluable help in identifying and pricing vintage clothing and accessories. The captions provide accurate and detailed information about the many fashions illustrated in over 400 color photos.Today, clothing from the early 1970s is extremely popular on the vintage market, both to retail buyers, who enjoy wearing the styles, and to designers, who use the styles for inspiration. Here are examples of all the trendy styles of the period: mini skirts and dresses; hip-huggers and bell-bottoms; skimp-sleeved pullovers and slink knit shirts; mini and maxi coats; jumpsuits and tunics; chunky heeled and platform shoes. The book focuses on women's fashions, but includes examples of collectible men's and children's fashions as well. Price: $29.95 |
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SMITH, DESIRE HATS 570 COLOR PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 160 PG | |
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Over 350 color photographs depict a magnificent array of fashion hats from the early 19th century to present day, including the earliest known American straw bonnet. The hats are presented chronologically according to primary materials; straw, felt, horsehair, feathers, silk, velvet, and flowers. Trends in hat designs, Hollywood style, Stetson hats, tips on collecting, and contemporary millinery are also discussed. The captions include specific details about each hat, as well as labels and information about the milliners.This useful reference includes a glossary, a detailed price reference, and index with photographs of designer labels. This beautiful book will be cherished by collectors, dealers, fashion connoisseurs, and everyone who simply loves hats! Price: $39.95 |
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