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Plain And Ornamental Forging, Second Ed.
- Excellent Guide to the Fine Art of Blacksmithing
- Richly Illustrated with Clear and Simple Explanation
- Will Equip Anyone with the Tools and Skills Needed to Become a Blacksmith
$21.95
Collector’s Encyclopedia of Milk Glass Identification and Values
- Definitive Reference Guide to Milk Glass
- Contains 100's of Items in Full-Color, With Description & Current Values
- Includes Informative Sections on Molds, Early Patterns, and Much More
$24.95
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
Mr. Lincoln’s Camera Man: Mathew B. Brady
- Contains Over 300 of Mathew Brady's Photographs
- Mathew Brady Was the Official Photographer for the Union Army
- Contains Several Famous Portraits of Statesmen and Celebrities
$30.95
Photographic Views of Sherman’s Campaign
- Pictorial of One of the Most Brilliant & Devastating Military Operations
- 61 Stunning Photos Depict Key Battle Sites & Landmarks
- Features a Map and Barnard's Original & Informative Commentary
$13.95
Pocket Guide To Corkscrews
- Invites Collectors and Dealers to Explore Remarkable Examples of Corkscrews
- Hundreds of Rare and Novelty Varieties are Well Represented
- All Corkscrews Classified Categorically with Current Market Value
$19.95
Country And Folk Antiques with Price Guide
- Excellent Collection of Examples of Country and Folk Antiques
- Illustrated with over 540 Superb Color Photos and Includes Price Guide
- Both an Informative and Fun Read
$29.95
Fostoria Tableware 1944 – 1986: Identification & Value Guide
- Complete ID & Value Guide to Fostoria from 1944 – 1966
- Features Countless Items in Full-Color with Descriptions & Values
- Covers Patterns, Cuttings, Decorations, Milk Glass, Giftware…etc.
$24.95
Pocket Guide to Carnival Glass: With Price Guide
- Tells the Fascinating Story of Carnival Glass Over the Years
- Fully Illustrated with Over 200 Stunning Color Photos
- Each Example Features a Complete Description & Current Value
$16.95
Celluloid Treasures Of The Victorian Era
- Comprehensive Look at Celluloid Collectibles from 1885-1915
- Covers: Repair, History of Celluloid, Patents, Reproductions, etc.
- Fully Illustrated in Color & Includes Current Values
$24.95
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
Miniature Victorian Lamps
- Features Detailed Information & Current Values
- 395 Color Photos
- Features Nearly 450 Never Before Seen Lamps
$39.95
Collecting Whistles
- Features Histories, Tips on Care, Values and More
- 454 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Hot Wheels?: 1968-1972 Includes Gran Toros History
- Newly Revised & Expanded Edition, With Valus
- 221 color photos
- 8 1/2" x 11 " 219 pgs.
$29.95
Tiffin Glass 1940-1980: Figurals, Paperweights, Pressed Ware
- Features Color ID Guide, Detailed Captions & Price Guide
- 470 Color & Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
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
Castles: Their Construction & History
- Traces the History of the Castle from its Ancient Roots to the 16th Century
- Profusely Illustrated – Takes Reader on a Tour of over 120 Famous Castles
- Explains Every Feature of Construction
$13.95
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
Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings
- Enlightened Discussion of the Accomplishments of Chinese Craftsmen
- Hundreds of Superb Illus. Make this both Informative and Aesthetically Plea
- 21 Measured Drawings for those Interested in Creating Chinese Furniture
$24.95
Discovering Antique Maps
- Introduction to the History & Many-Sided Interests of Early Mapmaking
- Features Countless Detailed Black & White Illustrations
- Contains Early Maps, Map Oddities, Town Plans & Views…etc.
$15.95
Discovering American Folklife
- Selection of Essays Which Capture the Essence of Folk Culture
- Essays Include: Folk Religion, Folk Medicine, Witches in Adams County, etc
- Filled with Illustrations and Period Photos
$16.95
Village & Country Residences And How to Build Them
- Learn How to Build Village & Country Residences
- Classic House Plans for City and Farm
- Originally Written at the Turn of the Century
$12.95
Early American Locomotives
- Great Period Engravings of Important American Locomotives
- Arranged by a Director of the Smithsonian Institution
- Annotated with Commentary on the History and Significance of Each Engine
$17.95