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Plain And Ornamental Forging, Second Ed.
- Excellent Guide to the Fine Art of Blacksmithing
- Richly Illustrated with Clear and Simple Explanation
- Will Equip Anyone with the Tools and Skills Needed to Become a Blacksmith
$21.95
Sundials
- Fascinating Look at an Important Part of History
- Thoroughly Describes and Illustrates Every Class of Sundial
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos and Informative Diagrams
$8.95
Top Of The Line Fishing Collectibles
- Informative Overview of Various Fishing Paraphernalia
- Excellent Read for the Novice Collector
- Reflects Years of Work by Collectors Donna and Joseph Tonelli
$39.95
International Basketry For Weavers And Collectors
- Covers in Detail the Broad Spectrum of Basket Weaving
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and Describes All Types of Baskets
- Great Buy for Any Weaver, Collector, or Basketry Enthusiast
$19.95
Corkscrews and Bottle Openers
- Traces the History of this Valuable & Functional Collector's Item
- Completely Explains How They Work and How They Were Made
- Features Numerous Corkscrews in Clear Black & White Photos
$8.95
Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
- Updated 8th Edition of a Best-Selling Book
- Combines Details of Hallmarks with Useful Advice for the Collector
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Make Identifacation an Easy Task
$14.95
The Great American Antique Toy Bazaar 1879-1945
- Filled With Catalog Reprints from Countless Companies
- Beautifully Illustrates Dolls, Rocking Horses, Jack Knives, Toy Guns, etc!
- Absolute Must for Any Antique Toy Fanatic
$13.95
The Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks
- 1670+ Banks Illustrated in Color Photos With Values
- Includes Catalog Reprints, Histories of Makers, Foreign Banks, etc.
- This Excellent Guide Makes it's Predecessors Obsolete
$49.95
Black Americana Price Guide
- Documents Two Centuries of Black Americana
- 300+Detailed Photos Depict: Advertising Items, Dolls, Tobacciana, & More
- Each Item is Fully Described and Includes Current Market Values
$17.95
Collecting Lalique Perfume Bottles & Glass
- Features Some of the Finest Examples of Lalique Available
- Covers: How to Become an Expert, What to Buy, Fakes, Marks, etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$24.95
Collecting Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Complete Guide to Tarzan? and other ERB Collectibles
- Over 255 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$29.95
Late 19th Century Furniture by Berkey & Gay
- Features Current Value Ranges
- 300+ Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 320 PGS.
$29.95
Josef Originals
- Invaluable Aid to Dating & Identification
- 574 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95
Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made in Italy
- Presents Vital Facts in an Easy-to-Use Format
- 96 Photos
- 9" x 6", 256 PGS.
$16.95
More Snoopy? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Guide with Values
- Features Concise Captions & Brand New Price Guide
- 720 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
Depression Pottery
- Features Informative Text & Up-to-Date Values
- Over 450 Color Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 192 PGS.
$29.95
Hagen-Renaker Through the Years
- Includes Info on Identifying & Dating and Current Price Guide
- 446 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Monterey: Furnishing of the California Spanish Revival
- Richly Illustrated History of Monterey Furniture
- Features Many Examples of Monterey Work Shown in Full-Color
- Fascinating Book Filled with History and Fine Craftsmanship
$49.95
More Twig Mosaic Furniture
- Features Fully Illustrated Steps & Clear Instruction
- 200 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Modeling Military Miniatures with Kim Jones
- Covers All the Tools, Tips, & Techniques
- 250 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
VW Tranporter/Bus 1949-1967
- Covers The Development Of The VW Bus From 1942 To 1967
- Over 400 Color Photographs
- 10 1/2" x 7 5/8", 96 PGS.
$19.95
Chocolate Memorabilia
- Showcases Advertising, Packaging & Other Sweet Memorabilia
- 409 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Professional Smithing
- Toolmaking & Ironwork
- With 257 Illustrations
- For the Working Smith or the Collector
$24.95