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Country Store Antiques: From Cradles to Caskets
- The Story of the Country Store: An Amerian Essential
- The Source for All the Essentials of Life
- Includes Much Historical Information
$29.95
Antique Hardware Price Guide
- Vintage Guide to Hardware from the 19th and 20th Century
- Includes Historic Information and Collecting Tips
- 100+ Photos and Current Values From National Auctions
$21.95
Collectible Blowtorches
- Only Reference You Will Need on the Topic
- Beautifully Illustrated with 296 Full-Color Photographs
- Contains All the Info: Maker, Age, Usage, Value, Finding & Restoring…etc.
$29.95
English Drinking Glasses 1675 – 1825
- History & Illustration of the Great Variety of English Drinking Glasses
- Superbly Illustrated With Beautiful Glass Photos & Detailed Descriptions
- Must-Read for Collectors and Dealers Alike
$8.50
Royal Crown Derby
- Fascinating Insight Into the History & Products of 3 Derby Factories
- Countless Full-Color Photos Illustrated the Many Beautiful Derby Creations
- An Absolute Must for Any Collector or Fan of Royal Crown Derby
$12.00
Roycroft Furniture Catalog, 1906 With 144 Illustrations
- Unabridged Republication of the Rare 1906 Roycroft Furniture Catalog
- Features Over 140 Detailed Illustrations and Photos
- Includes China Cabinets, Dressers, Bridal Chests, Rocking Chairs, etc.
$10.95
A Century Of Carnival Glass
- Covers 100+ Years of Carnival Glass History
- 400+ Detailed Color Photos and 130 Black & White Illustrations
- Includes Values, Info on 500+ Patterns, Appendices, Index, etc.
$39.95
100 Years of Collectible Jewelry
- Features 100's of Color Photos of All Types of Jewelry
- Includes Current Values, Thorough Glossary & Cross-Reference Index
- Must for Any Collector of Fan of Collectible Jewelry
$9.95
Nature Calls: The History, Lore, and Charm of Outhouses
- Full-Color Photographic Tour of Outhouses & Privies All Over the World
- Filled with Anecdotes, Historical Facts, Folklore, and Much More
- Will Provide a Wonderful & Amusing Browsing Book for All
$12.95
Chocolate Memorabilia
- Showcases Advertising, Packaging & Other Sweet Memorabilia
- 409 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 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
Lledo Toys
- Features an Informative History, List of Variations, Values, etc.
- 100 Color Photos
- 9" x 6", 160 PGS.
$19.95
Shore Bird Decoys
- Great for Anyone Interested in the History of Fowling
- 238 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$35.00
One Hundred Years of Bell Telephone
- Features Vast Amount of Never Before Published Information
- 350 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
Wade Miniatures: An Unauthorized Guide to Whimsies, Premiums, Villages, and
- Features Over 1000 Items With Values
- 372 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 192 PGS.
$16.95
The Viet Nam Zippo 1933-1975
- Includes Detailed Text & Current Values
- Over 900 Color Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95
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