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The Complete Book Of Basketry

  • New & Improved Third Edition of an Authoritative Classic
  • Covers: Materials, Techniques, Baskets of the U.S., Care & Repair, etc.
  • Must for Any Craftsperson or Collector
$20.95

Platform Shoes: A Big Step in Fashion

  • Features Shoes of Snake Skin, Fur, Glitter, Leather, and More
  • 317 Color Photos & Estimated Values
  • 11" x 8 1/2", 112 PGS.
$19.95

The Hopi Approach to the Art of Kachina Doll Carving

  • Pictorially Shows Past, Present and Evolving Styles
  • 164 Photos & Drawings
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 94 PGS.
$9.95

A Guide to Sandwich Glass: Whale Oil Lamps and Accessories from Vol. 2

  • Features Early Sandwish Glass from Two Chapters of Volume 2
  • 238 Color Photos
  • 9" x 12", 144 PGS.
$24.95

America’s Early Advertising Paper Dolls

  • Important New Reference for Collectors
  • 508 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95

Care Bears? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Handbook & Price Guide

  • Includes Plush Toys, Figurines, Books, Bedsheets, etc.
  • Features 520 Color Photos & Price Guide
  • 6" x 9", 192 PGS.
$19.95

Hartland Horses & Dogs

  • Includes Collector's Info, Current Values, Care & Repair Advice, etc.
  • 739 Color & 18 Black & White Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 200 PGS.
$29.95

Crackle Glass Too

  • Includes Company Histories, Detailed Captions, Values, etc.
  • 300 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95

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

Collecting Writing Instruments

  • Covers in Detail the Complete History of the Writing Instrument
  • Includes Photos, Advertisments, Engravings, and Much More
  • Sure to Interest Wide Variety of People
$49.95

Revised Third Edition Blue Willow An Identification and Value Guide

  • Revised and Expanded Third Edition
  • Shows a Wide Range of Antique & Collectible Blue Willow in Color
  • Features the History, Patterns, Price Guide, & Other Relevant Info
$19.95

Old Telephones

  • Tells the Story of one of the Most Important Inventions of All Time
  • Shows the Telephone in All its Varied Shapes & Forms, Past to Present
  • Generously Illustrated with Numerous Early Photos & Illustrations
$8.95

ABC Plates and Mugs Identification and Value Guide

  • Contains Hundreds of Examples of These Charming Wares
  • Items Pictured in Full-Color With Descriptions & Current Values
  • Includes English Staffordshire Plates, German & American Ware, and More
$24.95

Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese Tradition

  • 100's of Detailed Color Photos Depict Willow Ware of All Kinds
  • Includes Legends, Poems, Factual Info, and Price Guide
  • Learn to Sort Out the Makers, Dates, Marks & Ranges of Values
$29.95

Warman’s Advertising A Value and Identification Guide

  • All You Need for Starting, Building or Maintaining a Collection
  • Advertiser's Include: 7-Up, Coca-Cola, Gulf, Pepsi-Cola, Lucky Strike, etc.
  • 600 Photos in Color and Black & White and Current Values
$24.95

Collector’s Guide to Antique Radios 6th Edition

  • Colored close up photo showing unique detail!
  • Organized, easy to use item listing with descriptions!
  • A complete explanation of pricing, terms and keys!
$24.95

British Costume From Earliest Times To 1820

  • An Authentic Look at British Dress Through the Reign of George III
  • Commentary Provides a Detailed Coverage of Tunics, Cloaks, Gowns, etc.
  • Over 460 Detailed Illustrations Document the Evolution of Styles
$26.95

Ties of Distinction

  • Comprehensive Study of Britain's Neckwear of Distinction
  • 182 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$24.95

Weaving of the Southwest

  • Covers Pueblo, Navajo, Rio Grande & N'ern Mexian Weaving Styles
  • 579 Photos
  • 9" x 12", 248 PGS.
$29.95

The Glass Industry in Sandwich

  • Recognized as the "Bible" in it's Field
  • 325 Photos
  • 9" x 12", 219 PGS.
$79.95

Peanut Butter Glasses

  • Features a Value Range for Each Piece
  • 977 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$19.95

Strawberry Shortcake? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Handbook and Price Guid

  • Includes Hundreds of Collectibles & Current Values
  • 325 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$16.95

The ChaseEra: 1933 & 1942 Catalogs of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.

  • Includes Values & Full Inventory Information
  • 149 Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 128 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
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