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Country Store Collectibles
- A Virtual Trip Back Through Time
- Filled With Illustrations of Everything Available in the Store
- Much Background About the Stores & How they Worked
$24.95
Antique Golf Collectibles
- Features Every Sort of Gold Collectible Imaginable
- Clubs, Balls, Trophies, Golf Bags, etc. are All Indetified and Priced
- Comprehensive Guide Includes Manufaturer and Product Histories
$29.95
An Unauthorized Guide to Fire-King Glasswares
- Guide to an Up and Coming Collectible in Depression Era Glassware
- Showcases Beautiful Full-Color Pieces from the Vast Fire-King Line
- Includes a Brief History, 200+ Color Photos, and Current Market Values
$12.95
Old Radio Sets
- In-Depth Look at the Complete Evolution of the Radio
- Illustrates Many Rare & Unusual Sets in Clear Black & White Photos
- Informative & Nostalgic Look Back Into History
$10.95
Blue and White Transfer-Printed Pottery
- All About These Gracefully Artistic Wares & How They Are Made
- Covers the Origins, Chinese & Other Patterns, Transfer Process…ect.
- Features Numerous Examples to Further Aid in Identifacation
$11.95
The Art Deco Style 468 Authentic Examples
- Describes in Detail the Many Facets of the Art Deco Style
- Includes: Art Deco Jewelry, Sculpture, Metalwork, Shops, Stained Glass, etc
- This Already Rare Work Illustrates 450+ Authentic Examples
$17.95
Pocket Guide to Depression Glass & More
- Completely Updated and Revised 13th Edition
- Features Updated Values, More Patterns, New Pieces, Fakes & Reissues, etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$12.95
Much More Early American Pattern Glass
This book lives up to its title and more! Filled with over 900 detailed black and white photos, this book features more than 1500 patterns of early American pattern glass from Aberdeen to Zephyr. Originally written in the late 1950’s, this book has left the original format and fascinating commentary intact, but now features even…
$17.95
Yesterday’s Children: The Antiques and History of Childcare
- An In-Depth Look at the History of Child Raising
- Covers the Superstition and Ignorance, and the Mothers Love
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$49.50
More Board Games
- Includes Informative Text, Vintage Ads, Current Values and More
- 1082 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
Turtle Collectibles
- Features a Dazzling Cross-Section of Turtle Figures
- Includes Nearly 350 Beautiful Color Photos
- Covers Mythology, Antropology & Biology Aspects
$29.95
Noritake Dinnerware: Identification Made Easy
- Includes 2000 Patterns, Price Guide, and More
- 1,258 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95
Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made in Italy
- Presents Vital Facts in an Easy-to-Use Format
- 96 Photos
- 9" x 6", 256 PGS.
$16.95
Collectible Aunt Jemima: Handbook & Value Guide
- Includes Doll Families, Recipe Books, Cooking Sets, Menus, etc.
- 207 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$14.95
Collecting Occupied Japan
- Inclues Thousands of Occupied Japan Items
- 247 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95
Depression Glass
- Includes Descriptions Sources, Trademarks, Collector's Tips, etc.
- Over 200 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$9.95
Scrimshaw The Whaler’s Legacy
- Covers Every Facet of the Art of Scrimshaw
- Complete with Over 400 Superb Illustrations
- Collectors and Modern Scrimshawn Artists will Find this Book a Joy
$69.95
Oil Lamps The Kerosene Era In North America
- The Only Guide to Oil Lamps you Will Ever Need
- Features 900+ Examples Picture and Described with Values
- Useful Reference for Museum Curators, Auctioneers, and Collectors Alike
$39.95
Comprehensive Handbook of Depression Glass Prices
- Indispensable Tool for Anyone Buying or Selling Depression Glass
- Expanded 4th Edition Features Color Photos to Aid in Pattern Identification
- Conveniently Sized to Fit in a Pocket or Bag
$9.95
Marble Clocks
- Illustrated Guide to Collectible Marble Clocks & Their Workings
- Covers the Casework, Mechanisms, Makers, Markings & Logos…etc.
- Features a Section on Collecting & Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos
$8.95
English Windsor Chairs
- An Informative Introduction to the Wide Variety of Windsor Chairs
- Points Out the Basic Characteristics to Aid in Naming & Dating
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
$8.95
Illustrated Mission Furniture Catalog. 1912-13
- Unabridged Reprint of a Rare Original Copy
- Contains 400+ Items: Beds, Rockers, Armchairs, Lace Curtains, Highboys, etc
- Each Item Superbly Illustrated With a Detailed Caption
$12.95
Pocket Guide to Carnival Glass: With Price Guide
- Tells the Fascinating Story of Carnival Glass Over the Years
- Fully Illustrated with Over 200 Stunning Color Photos
- Each Example Features a Complete Description & Current Value
$16.95
Carnival Glass 13th Edition
- Features Virtually Every Known Piece of Carnival Glass Evalutated
- Over 6500 Pieces of Glass Listed Alphabetically by Pattern
- Makers Include: Fenton, U.S. Glass, Northwood, Fostoria, etc.
$9.95