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A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Decorative Ironwork 12th Through 18th Cent.
- Features Ironwork from all Over Europe
- Filled with Over 450 Finely Detailed Black & White Photos
- Depicts: Doors, Gates, Railing, Grilles, Candelabra, Chandeliers, etc.
$32.95
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
American Copper & Brass
- A Fsscinating Historical Survey of Two Important Metals
- Filled With Photos of Great Examples of Metalwork
- Documents the Technology Used by Early Smiths
$18.50
Ploughs and Ploughing
- Examples the Development of Ploughs & Their Motive Power, Past to Present
- Countless Informative Black & White Photos Complement the Text
- Great Read for Anyone Interested in Ploughs & Agriculture in General
$8.95
Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
- In-Depth Look at the Elusive World of Japanese Tattooing
- 220 Color & 32 Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Stonework Techniques & Projects
- Everything From Materials Selection to Final Finish
- Steps, Walls, Waterfalls, Bridges, Seats and More
- Illustrated With Excellent Photographs and Line Drawings
$18.95
Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans And Details
- Rich Pictorial Record of Actual Mid- to Late- Victorian Designs
- Features Drawn to Scale Engravings, and Drawings of Architectural Details
- Inexpensive Treasury of Authentic Century-Old Plans and Details
$8.95
The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter 1830
- Profusely Illustrated Introduction to Greek Architecture
- Features an Ionic Capital, Doric Cornice, Corinthian Pedestal, etc.
- Each Items is Superbly Drawn and Described
$19.95
Buildings & Landmarks Of Old Boston
- Fascinating Version of the History of Boston's First 2 Centuries
- Provides History, Location & Drawings of 57 Important Buildings
- Must for Anyone Visiting Boston, Bostonites & Armchair Historians
$12.95
1886 Catalog of the French Bronze Foundry of F. Barbedienne of Paris
- Complete Reprint of the Original 1886 Catalog
- 1100 Photos & Drawings
- 8 1/2" x 11", 96 PGS.
$14.95
The American Fireplace: From the 17th to the 20th Century
- A Celebration of the American Fireplace
- Illustrated with Superb Black & White Photographs
- Features Some of the Great American Fireplaces
$18.50
Domestic Ducks and Geese
- Describes & Illustrates Most Domestic Breeds of Ducks and Geese
- Features Aylesbury, Pekin, Call Ducks, Pilgrim & Chinese Geese…etc.
- Discusses the Keeping, Breeding, & Exhibiting of Ducks
$10.95
Blue Ribbon Techniques: Burning and Texturing Methods
- Create Carvings with Minimum Difficulty & Maximum Results
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 9" x 6", 64 PGS.
$9.95
Building The Timber Frame House: Revival of a Forgotten Craft
- A How-To Guide and An Inside-Out Look at Timber Framing
- Includes a History of the Timber Framed Building
- Illustrated with Photographs & Line Drawings
$21.95
Wrought Iron in Architecture
- Study of the Many Uses and Adaptations of Wrought Iron in Architecture
- 400 Excellent Illustrations Chronicle the Evolution and History
- Contains Numerous Examples from the 14th Century to the Present
$24.95
The Building of the Panama Canal
- Larger-Than-Life True Story of Adventure, Ordeal & Accomplishment
- 164 Magnificent Historic Photos & Well-Researched Text
- Documents Hardships, Leisure Activity, Feats & Failures, Exotic Settings…
$17.95
Lighthouses Of New England
- Details the Fascinating History of Lighthouses in New England
- Stunning Color Photos Bring the Lighthouses to Life
- Includes Info on Architecture, Daily Life of Keepers, Maintenance, etc.
$29.95
Catalog of the Society des Beaux Arts, Paris
- Index Features Original Values
- 1100 Photos & Drawings
- 11" x 8 1/2", 94 PGS.
$19.95
Elementary Wrought Iron
- Shows the Exciting Possibilities of Metal Work as an Industrial-Arts Subjec
- Features Descriptions of 24 Operations and 50+ Practical and Useful Project
- Great for Teachers, Wrought Iron Enthusiasts & anyone Looking for a Great B
$12.95
Working Oxen
- Examines the Importance of the Work of Oxen Throughout History
- Describes and Illustrates Types of Ox Yokes, Shoes, and Housing
- Fills in the Forgotten Importance of Working Oxen
$9.95
54 3-D Scroll Saw Patterns
- Features 54 New Patterns to Transform Into Wonderful Creations
- 54 Patterns Plus A Color Photo Gallery
- 8 1/2" x 11", 48 PGS.
$12.95