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Ornamental Turning
- The Secrets of an Arcane Art
- Illustrated with Hundreds of Engravings
- Reprint of the 1886 Edition
$22.50
The Early Ironwork of Charleston
- Great Historical Overview of Metalworking in Early Charleston
- Illustrated With Line Drawings by Richard J. Bryan
- Fences, Balconies, Gates, Grilles, Foot Scrapers & Shutter Guards
$19.95
Early American Weaving & Dying
- A Landmark Work, First Published in 1817
- Revealed Important Trade Secrets to Home Weavers & Dyers
- An Informative Read and an Important Historical Reference
$10.95
How To Carve Wood
- Projects and Techniques for the Woodcarver
- Covers Tools, Sharpening, Relief Carving, Chip Carving & More
- Filled With Great Illustrations, Photographs and Instruction
$19.95
Field Guide To New England Barns
- Definitive Text on New England Barns
- Covers Structure, Traditions, and Innovations
- Invaluable in Understanding the Story Behind these Artifacts
$19.95
Cowboys
- Gives a Rare Pictorial Glimpse into the Old West
- Features Pictures of a Visit from President Teddy Roosevelt in Hugo
- Will be Enjoyed by Anyone who Revels in the Romance of the West
$19.95
Gambling Collectibles
- Guide to Highly Collectible Items Valued by a Growing Number of Aficionados
- Features Wide Array of Items 400+ Great Illustrations and Price Guide
- Will Inform and Amuse Both the Novice and Established Collector
$29.95
From Forge & Anvil
- The Story of Artist Blacksmith Erich Riesel
- Well Researched and Well Written
- Filled With Superb Photographs of Riesel's Work
$24.95
The Furniture Of Gustav Stickley
- Great Photographs, Commentary and Value Information
- Much Interesting Historical Commentary
- The Best Guide to this Subject
$21.95
Early American Furniture: Guide
- Practical Guide to Early American Furniture
- Well Written and Copiously Illustrated with Excellent Line Drawings
- Fascinating Tour Through Three Centuries of American Furniture
$12.95
Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages For Pleasure
- Illustrated Guide to Coaching, Harnessing, Stabling & More
- Illustrated with Superb Turn of the Century Photographs
- Originally Published at the Height of the Horse-Drawn Age
$21.95
Cowboy Clothing and Gear, The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942
- Complete Republication of the Rare 1942 Hamley Catalog
- Fascinating Record of the Hundreds of Items Made and Sold by the Firm
- Filled with Descriptive Captions and Vintage Illustrations
$14.95
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
- Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
- Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
- Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
$20.95
Shelters, Shacks, And Shanties
- Lively, Step-by-Step Guide to building shelters, shacks, and shanties
- Contains Complete Instructions for Dozens of Worry-Free Shelters
- Fully Illustrated with Hundreds of Helpful Drawings
$12.95
Fray’s Bit Braces & Drills: Catalog No. 26
- Reprint From the 1911 Illustrated Catalog
- Features Vast Array of Bit Braces, Hand & Breast Drills, Chucks, and More
- Sure to Please any Antique Tool Collector
$11.50
Red Wing Collectibles; An Identification and Value Guide
- Comprehensive Guide to a Popular Collector's Item
- Features Hundreds of Red Wing Items in Color, With Description & Values
- Will Aid in Finding, Identifying, and Valuing Red Wing Items
$9.95
Follies
- Traces the Complete History of Follies
- Numerous Vintage Photographs Demonstrate the Enormous Variety of Follies
- Sure to Interest the Architectural Buff and Armchair Adventurer
$8.95
Corn Milling
- Sheds Light on an Interesting Topic that is Little Heard of
- Illustrated with Countless Helpful Black & White Photos and Drawings
- Covers the History of Corn Milling, Traditional Milling, and More
$8.95
Old Fishing Tackle
- Outlines the Major Developments in Fishing & Fishing Accessories
- Superbly Illustrated with Numerous Examples of Old Fishing Tackle
- Will Prove to be a Helpful Collector's Guide as Well
$8.95
Discovering Heraldry
- Thoroughly Describes & Illustrates Difficult Heraldry Terms
- Concisely Written and Filled with Accurate Information
- An Exciting Look at a Beautiful Art Form & Aid in Genealogy
$12.95
Gertrude Jekyll
- Informative Work on the Life & Times of Master Gardener Gertrude Jekyll
- Features Countless Beautiful Black & White Photos
- Details Her Many Great Accomplishments & Contributions to Gardening
$10.95
Old House Measured and Scaled Detail Drawings for Builders and Carpent
- Unabridged and Unaltered Reprint of the Rare 1911 Publication
- Features Countless Vintage, Authentic Measured & Scaled Drawings
- Covers Every Conceivable Architectural Feature: Framing, Window Seats..etc
$16.96
Mr. Lincoln’s Camera Man: Mathew B. Brady
- Contains Over 300 of Mathew Brady's Photographs
- Mathew Brady Was the Official Photographer for the Union Army
- Contains Several Famous Portraits of Statesmen and Celebrities
$30.95