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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
Old Telephones
- Tells the Story of one of the Most Important Inventions of All Time
- Shows the Telephone in All its Varied Shapes & Forms, Past to Present
- Generously Illustrated with Numerous Early Photos & Illustrations
$8.95
ABC Plates and Mugs Identification and Value Guide
- Contains Hundreds of Examples of These Charming Wares
- Items Pictured in Full-Color With Descriptions & Current Values
- Includes English Staffordshire Plates, German & American Ware, and More
$24.95
Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese Tradition
- 100's of Detailed Color Photos Depict Willow Ware of All Kinds
- Includes Legends, Poems, Factual Info, and Price Guide
- Learn to Sort Out the Makers, Dates, Marks & Ranges of Values
$29.95
Warman’s Depression Glass
- Features 10,000+ Values for 155 of the Most Popular Glass Patterns
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color and Includes Current Values
- Contains Patterns Such as Adam, Colonial, Old English, Patrick, Windsor,etc
$25.95
Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass 17th Edition
- A Glass Collector's Dream Come True
- Features Color Photos, Complete Descriptions, Values and More
- Patterns Include: Adams Rib, Mt. Pleasant, Old English, Waterford, etc.
$19.95
Collector’s Guide To Trenton Potteries
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
- Features: Deco Vases, Lamps, Wall Pockets, Centerpieces, Jardinieres, etc.
- Includes Descriptions, Collector's Info and Current Values
$39.95