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Oyster Cans
- Provides Wonderful Details & Anecdotes About the Oyster Industry
- 831 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
More Makers of American Machinists Tools
- All New Information from Volume I
- Illustrated with Early Advertising
- A Handy Reference
$22.50
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Volume I
- First Volume of a 5 Volume Set
- Covers Materials, How they are Prepared & Work, and Much More
- Features Almost 300 Detailed Illustrations
$30.00
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
Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book Two
- Features Current Values
- 939 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 320 PGS.
$79.95
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
Strawberry Shortcake? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Handbook and Price Guid
- Includes Hundreds of Collectibles & Current Values
- 325 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$16.95
Goebel Figurines & Prints by Charlotte Byj
- Features Current Values & a Wealth of Information
- 127 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$19.95
Art of the Flight Jacket: Classic Leather Jackets of World War II
- Focuses Solely on Painted Leather Jackets of WWII
- Over 600 Color And Black & White Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$49.95
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
America’s Early Advertising Paper Dolls
- Important New Reference for Collectors
- 508 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95