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Furniture By Design

  • 8.5 X 11
  • 138 Pp.
$30.00

Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns

  • Describes the Actual Process & Ceremonies Involved
  • Features 250+ Drawings & Color Illustrations
  • Includes Related Paintings, Drawings, Artifacts, etc.
$69.95

Cowboys

  • Gives a Rare Pictorial Glimpse into the Old West
  • Features Pictures of a Visit from President Teddy Roosevelt in Hugo
  • Will be Enjoyed by Anyone who Revels in the Romance of the West
$19.95

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

Peanut Butter Glasses

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

The Art of Coppersmithing

  • A Treatise on Working Sheet Copper into all Forms
  • Illustrated With Period Engravings
  • Filled With Information on this Nearly Lost Art
$27.95

The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1996 Edition

  • 1600 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
  • Fully Indexed by Manufacturer and Type of Tool
  • All Different From 1995 & 1997 Editions
$17.95

Russian Wristwatches: Pocket Watches, Stop Watches, Onboard Clock & Chronom

  • Features 500+ watches
  • 450 Photos
  • 7" x 10", 96 PGS.
$19.95

The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles

  • The Most Comprehensive Book Available on the Topic
  • Illustrated with Clear Photographs
  • Includes Important Value Information
$19.95

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

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

Carnival Glass 13th Edition

  • Features Virtually Every Known Piece of Carnival Glass Evalutated
  • Over 6500 Pieces of Glass Listed Alphabetically by Pattern
  • Makers Include: Fenton, U.S. Glass, Northwood, Fostoria, etc.
$9.95

The American Cut Glass Industry: T. G. Hawkes and his Competitors

  • Authoritative Look at the the Glass Industry in Corning, New York
  • Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White Photos
  • Includes Advertising Reprint, Old Documents, Collector's Info, & More
$89.50

Sweetheart Jewelry and Collectibles

  • Features Victory Pins, Cards, Pillows, Banners, Compacts, etc.
  • 195 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95

Catalog of the Society des Beaux Arts, Paris

  • Index Features Original Values
  • 1100 Photos & Drawings
  • 11" x 8 1/2", 94 PGS.
$19.95

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

The Queens of Burlesque: Vintage Photographs from the 1940s and 1950s

  • Nostalgic View at a Bygone Era in American Entertainment
  • 106 Black & White Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95

Popular Purses: It’s in the Bag!

  • Features Vintage Ads, Current Price Guide, and More
  • 425 Color Photos
  • 11" x 8 1/2", 168 PGS.
$39.95

The Viet Nam Zippo 1933-1975

  • Includes Detailed Text & Current Values
  • Over 900 Color Photographs
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95

Victorian Furniture With Prices

  • 7 X 10
  • 200 Pp.
$19.95
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