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SWAN, MARTHA LOUISE AMERICAN CUT & ENGRAVED GLASS 337 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 8 3/4 X 11 1/4 | |
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This beautiful book features a complete history of cut glass and its manufacturers, both U.S. and Canadian, up-to-date information on identifying patterns, and updated values for the more than 650 items listed. With this book, you will learn how to correctly identify motifs and designs, recognize fine quality items, determine age, differentiate between American and foreign ware, and more. Filled with more than 500 detailed photos, 8 pages of color, this is one guide collectors will not want to be without. Price: $45.00 |
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SWANN, JUNE SHOEMAKING 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Shoemaking is an interesting subject of which most people are blissfully ignorant - though they will often complain about the shoes they wear. This book takes you back to the days when everyone knew the local cobbler who would make quality shoes and repair them for a few pence. It is all about that bygone trade and outlines its development from the Roman era to today's modern times where shoemakers are few and far between. The numerous vintage photographs and illustrations throughout lend a nostalgic air to the book and add depth to the fascinating story. This book will both educate and captivate and will be well worth your time. Price: $0.00 |
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SWANSON, JOHN TURNING THREADED BOXES OVER 300 COLOR PHOTO 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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As John Swanson states, A box with a friction fit lid is nice; a box with a threaded lid is extra special. In this book, John takes the reader through every step necessary to create beautiful turned wooden boxes with threaded lids. Accompanying the precise and detailed text are over 250 color photographs, showing every technique and tool used by the author. A box layout table is also provided to ensure that the boxes you turn on your lathe will have the proper proportions between the lid and the base.Once the box has been turned on the lathe and successfully threaded, instructions for adding a lustrous, durable finish are provided. Also included in this valuable text are gallery photographs featuring many beautiful box designs turned in a variety of woods. This book is a must for every woodturner who has ever wanted to create boxes with a twist. Price: $4.95 |
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SWANSON, ROBERT WHISTLE PUNKS AND WIDOW-MAKERS 160 PGS., SOFTBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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Whistle Punks and Widow-Makers is a book full of myths and truths of the early British-Columbian logging woods. This book is packed with interesting anecdotes that will amuse and entertain you. This is a delightful recollection of stories that have been handed down from logger to logger and have had their truths bent and stretched until they make a great story to tell around the campfire at night. The old photos show you in great detail how they lived and how they moved their cargo on rails and rivers. They also give you a clear view of how many men had a great sense of pride in their work. If you would like to see the history behind the cities and towns that now stand where great forests used to be, you will immensely enjoy this book packed with old logging stories from long ago. Price: $0.00 |
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SWEDBERG, ROBERT W. & HARRIET FURNITURE OF THE DEPRESSION ERA 144 PGS., CLOTHBOUND 8 1/2 X 11 | |
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This book is a very handy guide to furniture of the Depression and more. It features hundreds of pieces of furniture including: tables, chairs, sofas, cupboards, coffee tables, miscellaneous furniture, and more. Each item is pictured in a beautiful color photo and is accompanied by a full description. Also included is an informative introduction, information on repairing and replacing veneer, patents, a glossary, index, bibliography, and updated price guide. If you are collector or dealor of Depression furniture or looking to value a collection, this guide is a must. Price: $0.00 |
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SWEDBERG, ROBERT W. & HARRIETT AMERICAN CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS SOFTBOUND; 192 PAGES | |
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Pass the times by browsing through more than 350 clocks available and indeed desired by today's collector. Learn fascinating historical information on each clock and its maker, as well as each clocks worth. Price: $0.00 |
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SWEENEY, PATRICK GUN DIGEST BOOK OF THE 1911 COMPLETE GUIDE OF AL 8-1/2 " X 11", 336 P | |
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From the publisher of Gun Digest? comes a comprehensive book on the most popular pistol in the world, the Model 1911.This complete guide to the Model 1911 covers maintenance, improvements and accessories to maximize the performance of this famous gun. Top semi-custom guns are tested and evaluated as this book compares each model and variation. The author also includes repair tips and information on buying a used 1911. Price: $27.95 |
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SWEENEY, PATRICK GUNSMITHING PISTOLS & REVOLVERS 850 B&W PHOTOS 8-1/4 " X 10-11/16", | |
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Hunters, shooters and collectors will learn about the latest products available from the sporting firearms industry in this updated 34th edition. Follow today's emerging firearm trends from the industry's standard reference. See the latest rifles, handguns, and shotguns from our extensively illustrated and updated catalog.Feature articles cover the latest developments in handguns, rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and ammunition. Plus, the semi-custom/limited production arms catalog section has been expanded for this edition.GUNDEX? allows you to quickly locate a specific gun's retail price and specifications. All directories of firearms manufacturers and importers have been completely updated. Price: $24.95 |
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SWEENEY, PATRICK GUNSMITHING: SHOTGUNS CHAPTERS ON ALL STYL 8-1/2 " X 11", 336 P | |
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The third in a popular series by professional gunsmith Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing: Shotguns offers detailed step-by-step instructions for those who want to repair or upgrade their own shotguns.Following in the footsteps of his other books on handguns and rifles, Sweeney also tells readers when to call a professional for help and what questions to ask before a professional gunsmith starts working on their shotgun. This is a valuable reference that will save the reader time and money on shotgun repairs. Price: $24.95 |
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SWEET, FAY SPACE: RESHAPING YOUR HOME FOR THE WA 180 COLOR, 20 PLANS 9 3/4 " X 11 1/4", 1 | |
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This book sets out to open the reader's eyes to ways of seeing, interpreting and handling space. It introduces the ideas of sculpting and manipulating space, making it work harder to maximize the enjoyment of our homes. Price: $35.00 |
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SYMES, MICHAEL A GLOSSARY OF GARDEN HISTORY 144 PGS 6 X 8 1/4 | |
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As the number of visitors to historic gardens has increased dramatically in recent years, so has the demand for information on the history of both individual gardens and of garden styles. Many books have been published on this, but they are full of strange and unfamiliar terms. This alphabetical glossary of over five hundred words explains and illustrate these terms so that readers of garden literature and visitors to gardens make appreciate more fully what they are reading about or seeing. It also includes an informative chapter outlining the work of leading British garden designers from John Evelyn to Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe. This book features countless black and white detailed photos, as well as numerous beautiful full-color photos. Combined with the informative text, this glossary will become an essential item for any gardener, garden enthusiast and bibliophile. Price: $20.95 |
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SYNGE, LANTO MALLETT MILLENNIUM: FINE ANTIQUE FURNITU COLOR THROUGHOUT 9 1/2 " X 12", 350 P | |
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Lanto Synge takes the reader from the 17th through the 19th centuries, illustrating furniture of all kinds, mirrors, glass, sculpture and decorative items, and a selection of outstanding paintings.
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SYNGE, LANTO ART OF EMBROIDERY: A HISTORY OF STYLE & 320 COLOR, 30 B&W 8 1/2 " X 11", 368 P | |
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This glorious book is filled to the brim with a wide ranging history of textiles and 350 superb illustrations drawn from many countries and sources - vestments and costume, samplers and pictures, great beds and furniture.The story of embroidery and needlework is discussed within the fascinating context of the history of fabrics, of decorative costume, of interior decoration, of church and state ceremonial, of girl's education, of furniture and pastimes. Silk, cotton, linen, and the significance of colours and dyes are also considered. Two interesting chapters reveal the world-wide fascination with influence of Chinese embroidery and Indian textiles.With a broad account of the artistic achievements of every facet of decorative needlework, and the book is rich with the art-historical background encompassing the most magnificent of all embroidery, the mediaeval English vestments so coveted by Popes and Bishops across Europe, to the domestic treasures created in more recent centuries. Baroque, Rococo, neo-classical and other period characteristics are each discussed with reference to works created by children, young girls, and ladies who made furniture coverings destined for posterity. The nineteenth century saw extremes of art and fashion ranging from Berlin woolwork to Art Needlework and the eclectic inspiration represented by William Morris, all leading to simpler modernist styles which evolved over the twentieth century.The author sets in political and social context the whole panoply of textiles, distinguishing between the magnificent products of professional workshops and the uniquely individual and especially charming amateur embroideries that survive today amongst the most beautiful treasures of the decorative arts. Mr Synge's text is authoritative but examines with infectious enthusiasm this field which has never been sufficiently understood but now interests more people than ever before. It will appeal to all who admire beautiful things, fine workmanship, good design and lovely fabrics. Price: $89.50 |
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T. LENZKE, JAMES, EDITOR STANDARD CATALOG OF AMERICAN LIGHT-DUTY NEARLY 10,000 LISTIN 8-1/2 " X 11", 1088 | |
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This huge haul of truck history, facts, and figures has been fully updated and expanded to include coverage through 2000 (14 more years than the previous edition) 1,300 more original factory photos, 2,100 new listings and 13,000 more prices!Editor James T. Lenzke helps your truck collecting customers find vehicle identification numbers, engine data, and updated prices based on the industry standard 1-to-6 vehicle condition rating scale. Collectors can fully research the authenticity of their truck or one they?re considering and determine its value?including whether or not it?s worth restoring?with the most comprehensive source of American light-truck information on the market. Price: $34.95 |
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T. LENZKE, JAMES, EDITOR STANDARD CATALOG OF CADILLAC 1903-2000 CURRENT CADILLAC VAL 8-1/2 " X 11", 304 P | |
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In 1902 Detroit Automobile becomes the Cadillac Automobile Company. A new era in fine transportation is launched!This all-new edition devoted to the ?Standard of the World? gives Caddy enthusiasts 10 more years of coverage, from the first 1903 runabout to roll off the line through the night vision technology of 2000. Owners, restorers and buyers will find everything here?identification data, engine and chassis specs, current pricing in 6 grades of condition for all models through 1993?and an in-depth look at the heritage of this American classic. Price: $21.95 |
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T. LENZKE, JAMES, EDITOR STANDARD CATALOG OF CHRYSLER, 1924-2000 DETAILED ENGINE AND 8-1/2 " X 11", 536 P | |
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All models from Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle, Imperial and DeSoto are completely covered in this greatly expanded, brand-new edition. Every model year includes range of VIN codes, production numbers, options and accessories, factory prices, technical specifications such as wheelbase, transmission, bore, stroke and displacement. Every car from 1914 through 1992 is accurately priced in up to 6 grades of condition as specified by the editors of Old Cars Weekly News & Marketplace. Plus, get additional coverage of models from 1993 through 2000.More than 500 photos and a 20-page full-color section add salability to this inexpensive, yet comprehensive book. And complete coverage of Chrysler?s latest models from 1993 through 2000 give the Standard Catalog of Chrysler extra horsepower at the cash register.Chrysler has weathered wars, depression and near financial ruin, but the resurgence in interest by collectors and restorers will drive large sales of this key book. Price: $22.95 |
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T. SCHROY, ELLEN, EDITOR WARMAN'S AMERICANA & COLLECTIBLES INCLUDES MORE THAN 2 8-1/2 " X 11", 408 P | |
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This new edition of a proven best seller features more than 25,000 updated prices and more than 250 photos of the most desired collectibles from the 1930s to today. The book covers 240 popular categories, from action figures, advertising, Barbie dolls, Coca Cola, and electrical appliances to Elvis, postcards, robots, rock ?n? roll, Dr. Seuss and Western Americana. Reflecting what?s hot in today?s market, new categories this year include gardening, handkerchiefs, Indian jewelry, and Royal China.The book provides reference information, collecting hints, history, periodicals, reproduction and copycat information, and detailed descriptions and accurate pricing in a number of specialized areas for auctioneers, collectors, dealers and anyone else interested in antiques and collectibles.From Depression-era to Baby Boomer to Generation X collectibles, this price guide has it all. Price: $18.95 |
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T. SCHROY, ELLEN, EDITOR WARMAN'S? ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES PRI NEW CATEGORIES INCLU 8-1/2 " X 11", 656 P | |
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For more than 40 years, Warman?s? has served as the "bible" for collectors.This indispensable 36th edition was compiled by tracking thousands of prices for items sold during the past year at auctions, shows, antique shops, and on the Internet.Listings in this comprehensive guide include everything from American Indian artifacts, carnival glass, and furniture to breweriana, lamps, silver, and toys. New chapters feature the jewelry of Lea Stein and trade signs. An all-new 8-page color section, more than 600 black and white photographs, accurate descriptions, and updated prices will help collectors confidently identify and value their antiques and collectibles. Also features more information on fakes and reproductions?so collectors can be the experts.Ellen T. Schroy is a well-known and highly respected expert in the antiques and collectibles field. She is also the author of Price: $18.95 |
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T. SCHROY, ELLEN, EDITOR WARMAN'S? AMERICAN FURNITURE 20,000+ PRICE LISTIN 8-1/2 " X 11", 352 P | |
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What is that piece of furniture worth anyway? Maybe you inherited a table or purchased a cupboard at an auction. Perhaps you'd like to purchase a piece but aren't sure how to assess its value. Now you can research your piece and find out how much it's worth in this comprehensive guide.Arranged by form, you can quickly turn to the appropriate section and look through any of the hundreds of photographs to find something comparable. Continuing the fine Warman?s tradition, hand-drawn illustrations help guide you in determining what period your furniture is best described as. Details, such as arris knees, or hairy paw feet, are hand drawn so that every attention to fine detail is afforded.Features more than 20,000 price listings for furniture pieces such as beds, benches, bookcases, cabinets, candlestands, chairs, chests of drawers, cradles, cupboards, desks, hall trees and hat racks, mirrors, rockers, secretaries, settees, sideboards, sofas, stools and tables.Appraisers, dealers, collectors, and those who love old furniture will learn to understand their furniture and the current antiques marketplace in this invaluable guide. Price: $24.95 |
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TABOR, RAYMOND TRADITIONAL WOODLAND CRAFTS 160 PGS., SOFTBOUND 7 1/4 X 9 3/4 | |
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This practical little guide shows you how to use green woodwork and the coppice crafts to create a wide variety of projects including: besom brooms, gate hurdles, walking sticks, tent pegs, and so much more. Informative chapters cover: the care of wood, tools of the trade, thatching wood, modern markets and their economies, and more. Also included are informative appendices, a section on useful addresses, and a detailed index. For any woodworker or those curious about traditional woodland crafts, this is the book for you. Price: $0.00 |
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TAGGART, PHILIP K. ZIPPO ADVERTISING LIGHTERS 673 COLOR AND BLACK 8 1/2" X 11", 192 PG | |
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Zippo lighters that advertised automobiles are featured here in 673 photographs and illustrations along with plenty of identifying information. These unique specimens of Americana were highly prized by their original owners and are appreciated with equal enthusiasm and respect by today's collectors. The logos and images of cars on the lighters range from familiar Fords and Chryslers to lesser-known Bricklins and Tuckers. Imports, trucks, and companies supporting the auto industry all are immortalized. These highly collectible Zippos date from mid-to-late twentieth century, the earliest being a 1938 model.Also included are histories of the Zippo company, insight on the automobile companies, tips for the care and restoration of lighters, and an examination of the decorating techniques. Current market values for the lighters shown are in the captions. Price: $39.95 |
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TAMES, RICHARD ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL 48 PGS. 6 X 8 1/4 | |
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This is the story of one of the greatest engineers of his age - Isambard Kingdom Brunel - a man who accomplished work that others refused to think about, and in every sense a man who lived before his time. It details his great accomplishments such as the Clifton Bridge and the Thames tunnel to failures such as the atmospheric railway. It also delves into the tragic events of his life from his narrow escape from death at the Thames tunnel to the heartbreaking problems of the Great Eastern - the largest ship ever built and which, sadly, Brunel died before he could ever see prove its great worth. Once started, you will not be able to put this fascinating biography down. Not only is it informative and well-written, but it features countless illustrations which illuminate the text. It will provide insight into a great man of outstanding imagination and ingenuity, as well as teach an important lesson in architecture and engineering. Price: $0.00 |
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TANAKA, RIN MOTORCYCLE JACKETS: A CENTURY OF LEATHER 1006 PHOTOS 11" X 8 1/2", 272 PG | |
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The leather motorcycle jacket is so much more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to come.The first of its kind, this beautiful book traces the evolution of the motorcycle jacket over the past century. Hundreds of jackets and accessories from dozens of leather companies past and present are featured in over 1,000 rich color photos--with careful attention to details, original catalog pages, and full pricing information. Surrounding the jackets is a fascinating array of historical photos that capture the motorcycle culture and will make any enthusiast swoon. Price: $69.95 |
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TANGERMAN, E. J. THE BIG BOOK OF WHITTLING AND 188 PGS., SOFTBOUND 9 1/2" X 12 1/4" | |
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Here are hundreds of excellent designs that will stimulate and inspire interest in one of the world's oldest and most satisfying crafts. Master woodcarver E.J. Tangerman has compiled an extensive sourcebook of ideas and designs ranging from simple projects such as lapel pins, charms, pendants, etc. to elaborate projects like stylized birds, caricatures, a model of Noah's arc, etc. It also includes plans for exotics projects: masks, whittled footwear, spoons, batons and more. With more than 600 clearly explained patterns, over 450 helpful photos and helpful tips along the way, both novice and expert carvers will find an endless source of inspiration and helpful guidelines. This book is a must for any woodworker. Price: $17.95 |
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TANIS, EDITED BY JAMES R. LEAVES OF GOLD: TREASURES OF MANUSCR 95 COLOR, 50 B&W 9 1/2 " X 12", 240 P | |
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This exhibition catalogue is designed to bring some highlights of manuscript illumination in Philadelphia collections not only to scholars but also to all lovers of medieval and Renaissance art. Price: $60.00 |
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TANNER, MATTHEW SCOTTISH FISHING BOATS 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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This book is an introduction to the history of the Scottish fishing vessel and chronicles in full the devlopments that have created vessels that are not only fishing machines but a delight to the eye as well. It is fully illustrated with numerous vintage photos of these impressive boats and features informative sections on the devlopment of the west coast, east-coast luggers, steam fishing, motor boats...etc! While fishing has a somewhat unglamorous reputation, the story of the fishing boat is one of continual inovation and experiment in design and technology. This book is a study of this great design and is sure to thrill any armchair adventurer. Price: $0.00 |
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TAUBE, GERHARD 500 YEARS OF GERMAN CANNON OVER 100 BLACK & WHI 8 1/2" X 11", 48 PGS | |
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Photo study from the earliest types of the 1400s to the massive rail mounted guns of World War II. Price: $9.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS FINE WOODWORKING MAGAZINES MANY EARLY ISSUES IN SLIPCASES
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A COLLECTION OF FINE WOODWORKING MAGAZINES published by Taunton Press. Included are many early issues, all in slipcases. Auction: FL05-231 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 | ||
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TAUNTON PRESS FINE WOODWORKING ON PLANES AND CHISELS 90 PAGES, SOFTBOUND 8" x 11" | |
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As hand tools became increasingly obsolete for working carpenters and jointers, many of the secrets of the maintenance and use of those tools were in danger of being forgotten. This superb book from the Fine Woodworking people captures much of that endangered knowledge and presents it in a thoroughly readable and well illustrated "how to" guide. A total of 29 articles address such diverse topics as sharpening, the use of the No. 55 plane, tuning planes and much, much more. Whether you intend to use your classic hand tools or just want to understand more about them, this excellent and affordable work is right for you. Price: $0.00 |
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TAUNTON PRESS GALLERIES OF GARDEN PLANTS WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 7/8 " X 10 7/8", | |
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Gardeners are always on the lookout for new plants. But how does one begin? This collection of 18 articles makes it convenient to find the right plant by using a "gallery" approach. Here are spring ephemerals, graceful grasses, ground covers for shade, and long-blooming perennials. You'll find just the right accent for your favorite border or the foundation for a new hedge you've been dreaming about. Price: $14.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS GARDEN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 7/8 " X 10 7/8", | |
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If you aren't aware of the right and wrong ways to use a shovel, your aching back will probably let you know. This collection of 21 Fine Gardening articles covers a wide range of gardening tools and equipment, from hand tools to leaf shredders, edgers to irrigation systems. Unlike a buyer's guide, which goes out of date almost immediately, these articles focus on how you can choose the right tool for the job, use it correctly, and care for it properly. Price: $0.00 |
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TAUNTON PRESS HEALTHY SOIL WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 7/8 " X 10 7/8", | |
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If there is one element that is essential to all beautiful gardens, it is healthy, fertile soil. good garden soil is rarely found waiting for you in your yard, but it can be developed fairly quickly if you know how. These 25 articles from Fine Gardening cover basic components of soil -- from minerals to microbes -- in depth. You'll learn about the various amendments -- compost, fertilizers, and mulch -- and how to work with each. Over 100 photos and drawings take you step by step along the path to creating your own "black gold." Price: $14.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS PLANT CARE WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 7/8 " X 10 7/8", | |
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Much of the adventure and joy of gardening comes from caring for individual plants. This practical collection of 21 Fine Gardening articles provides proven plant care techniques and innovative gardening solutions. You'll learn the fundamentals of horticulture, from propagating new plants to pruning mature plants, as well as dividing overgrown clusters of perennials and shrubs. Price: $14.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS PERENNIALS WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 9 " X 11", 96 PGS. | |
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Perennials are the mainstays of ornamental gardening, returning reliably every spring and growing bigger and showier year after year. In this collection of 17 articles from Fine Gardening magazine, you'll find profiles of hundreds of favorite perennials, from ground covers to daylilies, veronicas to asters. You'll learn ways to use each plant in the landscape and what varieties are especially well suited for specific uses and conditions. Over 140 color photos and drawings. Price: $14.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS SHRUBS & TREES WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 7/8 " X 10 7/8", | |
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Shrubs and trees are the backbone of ornamental gardens. This collection of 18 articles from Fine Gardening provides you with information on hundreds of shrubs and trees, ranging from handsome lilacs and viburnums, through hardy magnolias and flowering redbuds, to weeping trees and mighty oaks. The authors explain how to use each plant in the landscape, and which varieties are suited for specific conditions. Price: $14.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS PROVEN GARDEN TIPS WITH 0 PHOTOS PHOTOS 5 1/4 " X 8 3/16", | |
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A quick reference filled with imaginative solutions that make gardening easier. This garden-proven collection of tips from Fine Gardening magazine will save time and money and make gardening more fun, too. Here is advice on starting seeds, building cold frames and hot beds, improving soil and pruning and training plants. Also included are suggestions on effective watering techniques, ecologically sound pest control methods and even how to attract friendly birds. You'll use these gardening tips year after year, from first planting to final harvest. Price: $8.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS GARDENING IN CONTAINERS WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 11", 176 | |
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Anyone can garden in a container, even those without a square-inch of earth to call their own. And if it can hold soil, it can hold plants?whether it's a terra-cotta pot, stone urn, window box, trough or kitchen pot. Gardening in Containers is written by some of the most respected names in the gardening world. Experts like Sydney Eddison and Jane Hutson show you how you can grow great container plantings. You'll discover all sorts of containers, creative ideas for designing plantings, tips on soil preparation, watering and maintenance, and suggestions for suitable plants. This is a practical book, with creative ideas and projects that you can complete in an afternoon. Discover how to:
-- Alice Joyce, Booklist More Design Guides: Accent your Garden Creating Beds and Borders Designing with Plants Exploring Garden Style Landscaping Your Home Price: $17.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS ACCENT YOUR GARDEN WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 11", 176 | |
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When we think of gardens, we typically think of plants. But it's often architectural elements like walls, fences, paths, and arbors that anchor a garden, giving it structure. Special accents like trellises, water features, statuary and furniture add the finishing touches to a garden, much like jewelry on a favorite dress. Accent your Garden is written by some of the most respected names in the gardening world. Experts like Gordon Haywood and Sydney Eddison explore the role of garden features in design, include construction projects, and present a gallery of creative ideas for decorating any garden. Discover how to:
Gardening in Containers Creating Beds and Borders Designing with Plants Exploring Garden Style Landscaping Your Home Price: $17.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS CREATING BEDS AND BORDERS WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 11", 176 | |
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Creating Beds and Borders delivers practical advice and innovative ideas for creatng eye-catching island beds and borders. Selected from the pages of Fine Gardening magazine, the articles in this book will help you make the most of sun and shade, choose the best plants, and design for long-season good looks. All this information from talented designers will inspire you to create a beautiful garden of your own. In this book you will discover how to:
Gardening in Containers Accent your Garden Designing with Plants Exploring Garden Style Landscaping Your Home Price: $17.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS EXPLORING GARDEN STYLE WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 11", 176 | |
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In Exploring Garden Style, the experts from Fine Gardening magazine deliver practical advice and innovative ideas for creating gardens with style and personality. More than 20 talented designers help you design a garden based on a theme -- whether a quaint cottage garden, a naturalistic woodland garden, or an abundant kitchen garden. It's all the inspiration you'll need to create a beautiful garden of your own. Discover how to create:
Gardening in Containers Accent your Garden Creating Beds and Borders Designing with Plants Landscaping Your Home Price: $17.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS LANDSCAPING YOUR HOME WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 11", 192 | |
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In Landscaping Your Home, the experts from Fine Gardening magazine deliver practical advice and innovative ideas for making the most of your property. More than 20 talented designers show you how to develop areas for outdoor living, create a welcoming entry, and design a landscape that suits your home and lifestyle. It's soup-to-nuts inspiration you'll need to create a beautiful landscape for your home. Discover how to:
Gardening in Containers Accent your Garden Creating Beds and Borders Designing with Plants Exploring Garden Style Price: $17.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS THE ART OF THE KITCHEN GARDEN WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 1/2 " X 11", 160 | |
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Inspired by elegant Old World garden designs, Jan and Michael Gertley mingle flowers and vegetables to create gardens bountiful in color and produce. In this book they share their garden designs, including grid drawings, full-color planting plans, and brilliant color photos. These ready-to-use plans are suitable for a yard or garden of any size. Plant colors, textures, heights, and shapes work together to create lush designs that produce an abundant harvest. Every step of the process, from turning the first shovelful of earth to harvesting, is explained. Growing tips and design ideas come from two experts who make their living producing robust flowers and vegetables and vivid images. These gardens are perfect for the vegetable gardener wanting to add color and artistic flair and for the flower gardener wanting to grow fresh vegetables for the dinner table. Winner of ForeWord Magazine?s 1999 Book of the Year Award for the Home & Garden Category. Price: $29.95 |
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TAUNTON PRESS CLASSIC GARDEN STRUCTURES WITH COLOR PHOTOS AN 8 " X 10", 192 PGS. | |
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Looking for trellises and other garden accessories that reflect the careful attention you lavish on your garden? These 18 classically designed garden projects evoke the craftsmanship and styling of an era gone by. From a string and stake row marker to a small greenhouse, you'll discover how simple details make these projects graceful and hardworking. Basic woodworking skills and tools are all you'll need to complete these projects. Clear step-by-step photos and drawings guide you through the construction process. You'll find complete patterns, measured drawings, and detailed materials lists. Classic Garden Structures' 18 projects include:
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TAUNTON, NERYLLA ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK TOOLS & EMBROIDERIES HARDBOUND 8 1/2 x 11; 220 PP. | |
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Nerylla Taunton begins this fascinating work with the heavy silver needlework tools used for Stumpwork during the seventeenth century. From there, she reveals the history and origins of the more delicate accouterments and fine embroideries of the Georgian period, the finely-made Victorian sewing box and the Edwardian era's sterling silver implements. This important book is a comprehensive examination of needlework tools from the seventeenth century to the Edwardian era. Antique Needlework Tools answers many questions posed by collectors of antique needlework tools and is of equal interest to all embroidery and needlework enthusiasts. Price: $0.00 |
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TAUNTON, NERYLLA ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK TOOLS: AND EMBROIDER 200 COLOR 8 1/2 " X 11", 200 P | |
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A comprehensive study of needlework tools from the 17th century to the Edwardian era. The book's format groups them into periods and relates them to the style of embroidery fashionable at that time. Price: $49.50 |
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TAYLOR AND TERRY & KAY LOWRANCE, SALT GLAZE STONEWARE 8.5" x 11", 176 PGS CLOTHBOUND | |
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This well-researched work features the appealing and popular blue and white plus green and cream, brown, and mixed colors. Nearly 700 full-color photos represent well-known companies such as Brush-McCoy, Uhl, and Red Wing. 2001 values. Price: $24.95 |
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TAYLOR, CHUCK GUN DIGEST BOOK OF COMBAT HANDGUNNERY 400 B&W PHOTOS 8-1/2 " X 11", 256 P | |
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This is the latest word on true assault weaponry in use today by international military and law enforcement organizations. The authors report on the changing mission of these weapons and then test many of them during the preparation of exclusive performance reports.Students of the world?s assault weaponry will find fresh information on trends and applications, as well as discussion and evaluation of the very latest firearms: Rifles, Submachine Guns, Crew-Served Machine Guns, Combat Shotguns - plus a very educated look into the 21st century. Price: $18.95 |
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TAYLOR, CLARE WALLPAPER 32 PGS., SOFTBOUND 6 X 8 1/2 | |
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Unlike furniture, when wallpaper goes out of fashion it is stripped off or covered up, so it disappears. But when wallpapers survive, they provide an important look at the tastes and styles of the past inhabitants of a building. This book contains a look at many of the styles of wall paper, as well as the history, design, manufacture, sale, and use of British wallpaper. Also included is advice on locating and dating historic wallpapers, and a selective list of places where historic wallpapers can be seen in their original settings. Price: $8.95 |
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TAYLOR, CLEVE COWBOY CARVING WITH CLEVE TAYLOR 250+ COLOR PHOTOS, P 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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Accomplished carver Cleve Taylor brings the hard-working western cowboy to life in basswood. A combination of exacting detail and wry good humor make his carvings unique. Now Cleve shares his carving methods, combining hand and power tools, with you.Follow the detailed and lively instructions presented here to learn his techniques for creating western art. Each step is well illustrated with full color photographs. Once the piece has been carved, Cleve provides detailed instructions for painting and finishing the work.Patterns for four cowboys and a horse are provided. An additional pattern for a unique flexible wooden body pattern used to create a variety of realistic poses is included as well. The gallery provides perspectives of the cowboy carved and additional cowboys to fire the imagination and inspire the intermediate and advanced carver. The detailed instructions will make this book an enjoyable and educational challenge for the beginner as well. Price: $12.95 |
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TAYLOR, CLEVE HANGIN' IN THERE 265 PHOTOS & 7 PATTE 8 1/2" X 11", 64 PGS | |
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The often surprising predicaments in which we find ourselves are personified in this wooden cowboy and his hapless steed. Cleve Taylor takes you step-by-step through the process of carving the cowboy, his horse, the cliff, and all the little details that complete this delightful work of art.Concise directions, 265 color photographs, and detailed patterns guide you through the carving process and detailed painting instructions complete the project. Cleves text is also peppered with his wry humor to keep you chuckling while you work. A gallery of color photos gives you a close look at the details. Hanging' In There is a wonderful project for intermediate to advanced carvers and an educational challenge to beginners. Price: $12.95 |
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