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Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Boston Then And Now, 59 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Illustrated Account of the Monumental Change of Boston Over the Years
- Features Over 120 Beautiful & Detailed Photos
- Photos Depict Streets, Waterfront, Historical Sites, Major Buildings, etc.
$14.95
Building Architectural Models
- Learn to Design & Produce Professional Architectural Models
- 64 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Vintage Ford Tractors
- THE Ultimate Guide to Fordson, Ford & Ferguson Tractors
- Filled with Colorful Stories, Histories, Ad Reprints, Color Photos, etc.
- Covers All American & European Models from 1917 On.
$19.95
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
Toy Farm Tractors
- Describes In Full the Makers & Models of Farm Toys, Vintage & Modern
- Includes Info on Steam Engines, Threshers, Implements and More
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$19.95
Architecture Of The Pennsylvania Dutch
- Covers the Period from 1700 to 1900
- A Great Book by a Prolific Author
- Well Written and Well Illustrated
$15.95
The Victorian Workhouse
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Workhouse & Those Who Lived There
- Looks at the Design & Construction, Workhouse Life & Routine, and More
- Numerous Vintage Photos Help Paint the Bleak Story of the Workhouse
$8.95
Provincetown Discovered
- Tells the Fascinating Story of Picturesque Provincetown
- Beautiful Pictorial of Landscapes, Quaint Cottages, Seashores and More
- Must for Anyone who Appreciates the Beauty of Provincetown
$12.95
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
Ultimate John Deere
- Complete Look at an Innovative Player in Farming Industry
- Includes Period Ads, Brochures, Diagrams, Vintage Photos, and More
- Filled with Stunning Full-Color Photos
$39.95
Direct Stone Sculpture
- Comprehensive New Book by Noted Sculptor, Milt Liebson
- 17 Color Plates, 340 Illustrations
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
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
Holly’s Picturesque Country Seats
- Classic Architectural Designs and Commentary, ca. 1860
- An Important and Influential Work on Amerian Design
- Illustrated with Line Drawings and Floor Diagrams
$12.95
Principles of Victorian Decorative Design
- Definitive Work on Victorian Decorative Design
- Covers: Historic Styles, Color, Design in Furniture, Decorations, etc.
- Includes 180+ Detailed Illustrations
$14.95
Wallpaper In New England
- Chronicles the Complete History of Wallpaper in New England
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Includes a Color Section
- Includes Paper of All Kinds: Flocked, Landscape, Scenic, Nursery, and More
$29.95
20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler
- Invaluable Reference to the Best in Bathroom Design
- 401 Color And B&w Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
This Old Tractor
- In-Depth Look at Farm Life, Farm Families & the Classic Farm Tractor
- Filled with Vintage & Color Photos, Ad & Catalog Reprints, and More
- Includes Pieces Written by All the Well Known Authors & Historians
$29.95
The History of Old Time Farm Implement Wrenches
- The Definitive Guide to Cast Iron Wrenches
- Illustrated with Thousands of Photographs & Drawings
- 513 Pages with 176 Page Softbound Supplement
$50.00
Icart: The Complete Etchings
- Gives a True Representation of Icart's Work
- 500 Color Illus.
- 9" x 12", 248 PGS.
$79.95
American Victorian Cottage Homes
- A Classic Period Reprint of "Palliser's American Cottage Homes"
- Classic Victorian "Cottages" in Elaborate Gingerbread
- Includes Early Advertising, Detailed Drawings & More
$16.95
Old House Measured and Scaled Detail Drawings for Builders and Carpent
- Unabridged and Unaltered Reprint of the Rare 1911 Publication
- Features Countless Vintage, Authentic Measured & Scaled Drawings
- Covers Every Conceivable Architectural Feature: Framing, Window Seats..etc
$16.96
Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn
- Analysis of the Stately Buildings Made by 19th Century New Englanders
- Filled with Vintage Photos, Illustrations and Diagrams
- Includes Detailed Glossary, Bibliography, and Index
$24.95