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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

Noritake Collectibles A To Z; A Pictoral Record & Guide to Values
- Largest and Most Comprehensive Book on the Subject
- Features 1000+ Pieces with Color Photo, Description, and Current Values
- Also Includes a Useful Section on Identifying Noritake Backstamps
$49.95

Smoking Antiques
- Valuable Reference and is Told from a Collector's Point of View
- Covers Tobacco Boxes, Matches, Lighters, Cigars, Ephemera, and More
- Also Includes the Fascinating Story of Tobacco
$8.95

Vintage Hats and Bonnets 1770-1970 Identification and Values
- Valuable Price Guide & Fascinating History of Hats Throughout the Ages
- Superbly Illustrated In Color w/ Original Fashion Plates, Articles, etc.
- Each Item Features Detailed Description & Current Values
$24.95

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery
- Updated Edition Features Only Newly Discovered Pieces
- Hundreds of Roseville Pieces Illustrated in Color with Values
- Features a Section on Marks, Advertising & Catalog Reprints, and More
$29.95

Warman’s Advertising A Value and Identification Guide
- All You Need for Starting, Building or Maintaining a Collection
- Advertiser's Include: 7-Up, Coca-Cola, Gulf, Pepsi-Cola, Lucky Strike, etc.
- 600 Photos in Color and Black & White and Current Values
$24.95

Collector’s Guide to Antique Radios 6th Edition
- Colored close up photo showing unique detail!
- Organized, easy to use item listing with descriptions!
- A complete explanation of pricing, terms and keys!
$24.95

British Costume From Earliest Times To 1820
- An Authentic Look at British Dress Through the Reign of George III
- Commentary Provides a Detailed Coverage of Tunics, Cloaks, Gowns, etc.
- Over 460 Detailed Illustrations Document the Evolution of Styles
$26.95

Compacts: Powder and Paint
- Features Anecdotes, 100's of Compacts, & Prices
- 380 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$19.95

Miniature Victorian Lamps
- Features Detailed Information & Current Values
- 395 Color Photos
- Features Nearly 450 Never Before Seen Lamps
$39.95

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

Ornamental Turning
- The Secrets of an Arcane Art
- Illustrated with Hundreds of Engravings
- Reprint of the 1886 Edition
$22.50

Planemakers Of Western Pennsylvania and Environs
- A Superb Regional History of Western Pennsylvania
- Great Color & Black & White Photographs
- Captures the Spirit of the Age
$19.95

Tom Wolfes Treasury of Patterns
- Features 90 Patterns for Dog Carvers
- 275 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$9.95

Sporting Collectables
- Will Fascinate Readers with this Exciting Field of Collecting Interest
- 400 Color Photos Feature Unusual and Interesting Sporting Collectibles
- All Items Listed with Text, Rarities Scale, and Identifying Captions
$29.95

Pocket Watches From The Pendant Watch To The Tourbillon
- Covers the Growing Popularity of Pocket Watch Collecting
- Thoroughly Illustrated with 160+ Photos
- Even a Novice Collector can Understand Complex Mechanisms
$79.95

Mustache Cups: Timeless Victorian Treasures; with Price Guide
- Brushes Away the Myths & Mystery from a Well-Kept Victorian Secret
- Features a Wide Variety of Mustache Cups & Accessories
- 640+ Items Pictured in Color With Current Market Values
$49.95

