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Browse Martin J. Donnelly reference books by topic, trade, collecting category, and historical interest.
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Collecting Household Linens
- The Inside Story on Collecting Household Linens
- Includes Important Value Information
- Illustrated With Clear Photographs
$29.95
Coffee Antiques with Price Guide
- Colorful, Expansive Book Explores Over 1000 Fascinating Antiques
- 500+ Color Photos Depict Grinders, Coffee Cans, Posters, and Much More
- Varied Collection of 200 Years of Antiques From the Mundane to the Exotic
$29.95
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
Pewter
- Traces the History of Pewter Manufacture in Britain
- Describes the Alloys Used, Methods of Working Pewter & Objects Produced
- Superbly Illustrated with Clear Black & White Photos
$8.95
Ladies’ Vintage Accessories; Identification and Value Guide
- Includes Aprons, Capes, Shawls, Gloves, Hats, Skirts, Purses, Shoes, etc!
- Countless Color & Vintage Photos, Catalog Reprints, Bibliography, & More
- Each Items Features a Detailed Description & Current Market Values
$24.95
Caring For Your Collection
- Learn How to Care For & Preserve Valuable Antiques
- Covers: Cracked Paintings, Tarnished Silver, How to Repair, Etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color
$17.95
Standard Encyclopedia of Millersburg Crystal
- Tells the Fascinating Story of the Rise & Fall of Millersburg Glass
- Patterns Shown Include: Cactus, Ohio Star, Hobstar & Feather, etc.
- Each Example Features a Complete Description & its Value
$24.95
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
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
Ties of Distinction
- Comprehensive Study of Britain's Neckwear of Distinction
- 182 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$24.95
Navajo Weaving Today
- Covers Navajo Weaing in its Present Form
- Includes 172 Color Photos
- Features Styles of Burntwater, Wide Ruins, Crystal, etc.
$12.95
Playtime Pottery and Porcelain from Europe and Asia
- Represents 24 Countries & Contains Items from 1770 to Present
- 800+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$29.95
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
Catalina Island Pottery and Tile
- Includes History, Wares & Artisans, Index, Values, and More
- 556 Color & 8 Black & White Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 176 PGS.
$39.95
American Furniture Of The 19th Century
- Great American Furniture From 1840 to 1880
- Filled with 100's of Photographs of Furniture from Rococco to Neo-Greco
- A Must for Historians and Collectors
$59.95
Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture
- Most Authoritative Source Available on Stenciling
- Dozens of Examples Described w/ Details on Colors, Motifs, Tools, etc.
- Includes Countless Detailed Illustrations & Photos
$24.95
Table Knives and Forks
- Describes the Development of Early Cutlery Into Todays Tableware
- Covers the Art of the Cutler and the Rise of Cutlers' Companies
- Covers the Gradual Introduction of The Table Fork and Spoon
$8.95
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Art Materials
- Ultimate Guide through the Maze of Art Materials Available
- Comprehensive Analysis of Oil, Watercolors, Inks, Acrylics…etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color – an Absolute Must for Any Artist
$27.99
Price Guide to Antique Tools
- New & Improved 4th Edition with Current Values
- Includes a New Section on Internet Auctions
- Completely Indexed & Easy to Use Reference
$17.95
Kitchen Collectibles: An Identification Guide
- Hundreds of Early Engravings of Classic Kitchen Tools
- HIstories of Makers and Patent Information
- A Long Overdue Reference to a Popular Topic
$29.95
Horse Antiques and Collectibles
- Features Tips on Collecting, History, Index, Values, and More
- 491 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Walkingsticks
- Thoroughly Researched Work on Every Aspect of the Walkingstick
- Filled with 100's of Color Photos and Pages of Fascinating History
- Book to be Enjoyed by Collectors and Craftsmen Alike
$29.95
Vintage Cookbooks & Advertising Leaflets
- In-Depth Pictorial Review of Vintage Cookbooks
- 850+ Color Photos of Memorabilia from the 1860's to the 1950's
- Includes Chapters on Brand Name Foods, Wartime Era Cookbooks, and More
$29.95