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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
Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made In France
- Includes a Valuable Price Guide
- 96 Color Plates
- 9" x 6", 280 PGS.
$16.95
The Unofficial Guide to Japanese & International Transformers
- Features Detailed Captions & Current Values
- 536 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Techniques In American Folk Decoration
- Provides Detailed Instructions for a Wide Variety of Decorations
- Features Over 180 Illustrations of Beautiful Examples
- Includes Helpful Tips on Restoration and Preservations
$14.95
Squeaky Toys: A Collector’s Handbook and Price Guide
- Complete With a Current Price Guide
- 301 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95
The Unofficial Guide to Transformers: 1980s Through 1990s
- Now in the New & Improved Second Edition
- 533 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Turn-of-the-Century Dolls, Toys and Games
- Reprint of the Rare 1893 Catalog
- 1000+ Illus. Depict: Bisque Babies, Dollhouses, Toy banks, etc.
- Original Descriptions, Specifications & Prices Included for Each Item
$14.95
501 Collectible Horses: A Handbook & Price Guide
- New 2nd Edition Features a Current Price Guide
- Over 500 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$19.95
Do-It-Yourself Coffins for Pets and People
- One Project You Won't Want to Put Off Til Tomorrow
- 200+ Color Photos, 6 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Brass Instruments Their History and Development
- Enjoyable, Detailed History & Evolution of Brass Instruments
- Revised & Updated Version With 140+ Illus. & 48 Music Examples
- Covers the Primitive, Medieval & Renaissance era, 19th Century, etc.
$17.95
Collecting Whistles
- Features Histories, Tips on Care, Values and More
- 454 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Childrens Playhouses
- Includes Blueprints for 6 Different Play Houses
- 192 Color & Black & White Images
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
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
Steam Toys: A Symphony In Motion
- Includes Dimensions, Years of Production, Values, etc.
- 600 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 256 PGS.
$69.95
Antique Brass Wind Instruments: With Buyer’s Guide
- Reprints from Musical Catalogs Accompanied by New Info
- Features 100+ Illustrations and Value Estimations
- Includes a Glossary, Bibliography, and Helpful Appendices
$29.95
Hartland Horsemen
- Includes Current Values, Advice on Care & Repair and More
- 552 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Celluloid Treasures Of The Victorian Era
- Comprehensive Look at Celluloid Collectibles from 1885-1915
- Covers: Repair, History of Celluloid, Patents, Reproductions, etc.
- Fully Illustrated in Color & Includes Current Values
$24.95
Flexible Flyer and Other Great Sleds for Collectors
- Nostalgic Look at a True American Classic
- 458 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Toy Farm Tractors
- Describes In Full the Makers & Models of Farm Toys, Vintage & Modern
- Includes Info on Steam Engines, Threshers, Implements and More
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$19.95
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
Children’s Handkerchiefs A Two Hundred Year History
- Over 300 Colored Photographs!
- A History of Juvenile Printed Cloth!
- An Excellent Resource
$39.95
The Unauthorized Guide to The Simpsons? Collectibles: A Handbook and Price
- Includes 100's of Items & Guide to Current Values
- 504 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
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
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