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Art, Architecture and Design
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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
Creating Ponds, Brooks, and Pools: Water in the Garden
- Provides Helpful Planning Detials, Expert Advice, etc.
- Over 150 Brilliant Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Classic Farm Tractors
- Filled with Dozens of Color Photos & Fascinating Info
- Includes: John Deere, Ford, Case, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, etc.
- Entertaining Introduction to the Wide World of Popular Tractors
$19.95
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
The Etchings of Louis Icart
- Features a Historical Sudy of Icart & Chronoligical Catalog of his Work
- 456 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$59.95
Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs
- The Greatest Ship Models of the Last 500 Years
- Accompanied by Historical Commentary
- Illustrated with Superbly Detailed Photos & Line Drawings
$24.95
Weathervanes
- Describes and Illustrates the Many Types and Styles of Weathervanes
- Explains The Evolution of The Weathervane and How They Work
- Includes a List of Further Reading and Places to Visit
$8.95
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
Garden Projects for the Backyard Carpenter
- Contains Over 30 Projects and Ideas!
- 438 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95
The Early Ironwork of Charleston
- Great Historical Overview of Metalworking in Early Charleston
- Illustrated With Line Drawings by Richard J. Bryan
- Fences, Balconies, Gates, Grilles, Foot Scrapers & Shutter Guards
$19.95
Farm Motors
- Presents the Origins and Mechanical Principles of Farm Motors
- Accessible and Fully Illustrated Tutorial on Energy and its Sources
- Contains Clear Explanations of Most Types of Farm Motors
$12.95
Maxfield Parrish
- Compendium of the Life & Work of Maxfield Parrish
- 164 Color & Black & White Photos
- 9" x 12", 224 PGS.
$39.95
Country Houses And Seaside Cottages of the Victorian Era
- Designs for Country Homes and Seaside Villas of 19th Century America
- Great Architectural Drawings of Spectacular Structures
- Originally Published in the 1890's
$11.95
Early American Architecture
- Complete Description & Evaluation of a Wide Variety of Building Styles
- Includes Homes, Schools, Meetinghouses, Mission Churches, etc.
- Features Nearly 500 Detailed Drawings and Photos
$23.95
Tiled Pavement In The Pennsylvania Capitol
- Written by a Leading Figure in the American Arts & Crafts Movements
- Illustrates & Describes the Tiles that Tell the Story of Pennsylvania
- Includes a Color Map of the Building
$9.95