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The Jewelry Engravers Manual
- Covers the Entire Engraving Process, Start to Finish
- Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions & Countless Helpful Illustrations
- Learn How to Cut Initials & Inscriptions, Tools & Materials, and Much More
$12.95
Antique Advertising Encyclopedia 3rd Ed
- Collection of the Finest Examples of Antique Advertising
- Complete with Grading and Value Guides, and Hundreds of Picutres
- Collectors and Would-Be Collectors will Find this a Useful Resource
$49.95
Advertising Cutlery with Values
- First Publication to Deal with the Subject of Promotional Knives
- Contains 400+ Detailed Color Photos with Pricing Information
- Great Buy for Any Collector
$29.95
Board and Table Game Antiques
- Descriptive Account on Collectible Board & Table Game Antiques
- Covers the Historical Background, Souvenir Wares, Spinners, and More
- Contains an Abundance of Clear Black & White Photographs
$8.95
Victorian Cartes-de-Visite
- Introduction to World of Carte-de-Viste Photos & the Legacy they Left
- Countless Examples Illustrate Every Aspect of Victorian Life
- Will be of Great Interest to Collects & Victorian Era Enthusiasts
$18.95
Classic Wicker Furniture: The Complete 1898-1899 Illustrated Catalog
- Finest Primary Source of Authentic American Wicker Furniture
- Excellent Rare Reprint of the Rare 1898-1899 Catalog
- 400+ Illustrations Depict: Tables, Couches, Hampers, Cabinets, Chairs, etc.
$12.95
Marvelous Majolica: an Easy Reference and Price Guide
- Beautiful Full-Color Survey of Ware Made in England, Europe & America
- Includes: Tableware, Figurals, Planters, Vases, Jardinieres, etc.
- Each Items Features a Full Description & Current Values
$29.95
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
More Board Games
- Includes Informative Text, Vintage Ads, Current Values and More
- 1082 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
Bronzes: Index Vol. 1 2 3 4
- Complete Listing by Artist of All Four "The Bronzes" Books
- 1735 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 59 PGS.
$20.00
Pennsbury Pottery
- Features Maker's Marks, Patterns, Catalog Reprint, and More
- 500 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95
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
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
The ChaseEra: 1933 & 1942 Catalogs of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.
- Includes Values & Full Inventory Information
- 149 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$29.95
Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century: To Serve & Protect
- Features Over 200 Beautiful Aprons
- 406 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Furniture Of Gustav Stickley
- Great Photographs, Commentary and Value Information
- Much Interesting Historical Commentary
- The Best Guide to this Subject
$21.95
Fancy Coffins to Make Yourself
- Provides Detailed Instructions
- 230 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
The Victorian Printer
- Describes the Evolution of the Printing Press
- Includes the Different Procces of Printing and What They Were Used For
- Has Tips On Finding and Collecting Antique Prints
$8.95
War Toys For Boys
- Detailed Plans for Making Battleships, Submarines, Toy Machine Guns, etc.
- Each Project List Materials & Contains Clear Step-by-Step Instructions
- Contains Numerous Helpful Diagrams
$6.95
America’s Early Advertising Paper Dolls
- Important New Reference for Collectors
- 508 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Horse Drawn Sleighs
- Second Edition
- Glossary of terms for sleighs and sleigh parts
- New section with essays on early sleighs
$29.95
Creative Canes & Walking Sticks: Carving with Tom Wolfe
- Features a Gallery of 25 Canes & 11 Patterns
- 250 Color Photos, 11 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
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