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The Picture Book of Vaseline Glass
- Essential Reference Guide
- 476 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Automobilia
- Explores Vintage Signs, Toys, and Giveaways from the Auto Industry Era
- 500+ Great Photos with Informative Captions and Complete Price Guide
- Must-Have for Those Fascinated by the Story of the Horseless Carriage
$29.95
America For Sale: Guide To Antique Advertising
- Full-Color Celebration of America's Advertising Traditon
- Hundreds of Items Such as Signs, Poster, Calenders, Tins, Novelties, Etc.
- Includes Price Guide Making this a Valuable Reference Guide
$29.95
Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era
- Complete Guide to Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era
- Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full-Color
- Includes Maker, Pattern, Color, Size and Value of Each Item
$24.95
Jugs
- Guide to Antique Jugs & the Decorative Techniques Used
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Jugs
- Will be Essential to Collectors & Enthusiasts of Jugs
$8.95
Toby and Character Jugs
- Sweeping Survey of the Development of Toby, Past to Present
- Countless Classic & Quirky Examples in Color and Black & White Photos
- Provides Useful Hints & Advice for Collectors
$10.95
The Art Nouveau Style
- One of the Largest Pictorial Surveys of Art Nouveau Objects
- 579 Rare Illustrations of Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics…etc.
- Must-Have Photo Survey a Timeless Art Form
$30.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
Collector’s Guide to Inkwells
- Illustrates & Describes Inkwells of All Shapes, Sizes & Materials
- Filled with Over 500 Full-Color Photos
- Features Full Descriptions & Curent Values
$18.95
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms 1870 To Present
- This First of its Kind Volume Features Firearms from All Over the World
- Featrues 2000 Listings, 15000 Values & 1000 Photos
- Contains Handguns, Rifles, Machine Guns, Shotguns, and More
$29.99
Swing Style: Fashions of the 1930s-1950s
- Features a Value Guide, Glossary, Resource Dictionary, etc.
- 250 Color And Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Icart: The Complete Etchings
- Gives a True Representation of Icart's Work
- 500 Color Illus.
- 9" x 12", 248 PGS.
$79.95
Scandinavian Art Pottery: Denmark and Sweden
- Features Info on Marks, Dating & Values
- 497 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$49.95
Collecting Whistles
- Features Histories, Tips on Care, Values and More
- 454 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Christmas Ornaments: A Festive Study
- Includes a New Price Guide
- 262 Color Plates
- 8 1/2" x 11", 168 PGS.
$29.95
Homes in a Box: Modern Homes from Sears Roebuck
- Nostalgic Look at 100+ Home Kits from Sears Roebuck
- 129 Photos
- 10 1/2" x 8 1/2", 120 PGS.
$19.95
Yesterdays Silver for Todays Table: A Silver Collectors Guide to Elegant Di
- A Colorful & Practical Tour of Fine Antique Silver
- 334 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 240 PGS.
$49.95
Just For Openers
- Ultimate Guidebook to Openers
- Features 850 Remarkable Examples with History and Current Market Value
- May Convince you that Just One "Opener" is not Enough!
$29.95
Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks
- Presents Over 300 Clocks that Do Far More than Tell the Time
- Includes Historical Explanations, Detailed Drawings, and Clear Photography
- Celebrates the Ingenuity and Skill of these Talented Clockmakers
$150.00
Fiesta Colorful Dinnerware With Values Price
- A Sweeping Survey of the the Popular Dinnerware – Fiesta
- Hundreds of Beautiful Full-Color Photos Chronicle the Many Fiesta Forms
- Each Piece Shown Includes a Complete Descripton and Value
$24.95
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 Antique Maps
- Introduction to the History & Many-Sided Interests of Early Mapmaking
- Features Countless Detailed Black & White Illustrations
- Contains Early Maps, Map Oddities, Town Plans & Views…etc.
$15.95
The 1912 and 1915 Gustav Stickley Craftsman Furniture Catalogs
- Brings Back Into Print Two Rare Catalogs from 1912 & 1915
- Illustrates: Armchairs, Rockers, Beds, Drop-Leaf Tables, Pottery, etc.
- Photos Include Original Captions Citing Materials, Size & Prices
$13.95
Collector’s Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery
- Covers Trademarks, Artists & Line Descriptions
- Includes Pottery of All Shapes & Sizes, In Color with Values
- Features Glossary, Bibliography & ABC Index of Patterns
$24.95