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20th Century Linens and Lace A Guide to Identification, Care, and Prices
- Includes Both Rare and Common Examples
- Visually Exciting and Includes Very Useful Price Guide
- Great Buy for Collectors and Interesting Read for All
$39.95
Vintage Hats and Bonnets 1770-1970 Identification and Values
- Valuable Price Guide & Fascinating History of Hats Throughout the Ages
- Superbly Illustrated In Color w/ Original Fashion Plates, Articles, etc.
- Each Item Features Detailed Description & Current Values
$24.95
The Collector’s World Of Inkwells
- Illustrates Hundreds of Inkwells of All Shapes, Sizes, & Materials
- Features 1000+ Color Photos, Full Descriptions, and Current Values
- Includes Sections on Ink, Quills & Pens, Patents, an Index, etc.
$69.95
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
The Patti Playpal? Family: A Guide to Companion Dolls of the 1960s
- Long Awaited History & Price Guide
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book Two
- Features Current Values
- 939 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 320 PGS.
$79.95
Peanut Butter Glasses
- Features a Value Range for Each Piece
- 977 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Popular Purses: It’s in the Bag!
- Features Vintage Ads, Current Price Guide, and More
- 425 Color Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 168 PGS.
$39.95
Murland’s Antique Tool Value Guide
- The Most Comprehensive Value Guide to Tools Ever Published
- Hundreds of Illustrations – Thousands of Prices
- Shipped Postpaid in the United States
$12.95
Automobilia
- Explores Vintage Signs, Toys, and Giveaways from the Auto Industry Era
- 500+ Great Photos with Informative Captions and Complete Price Guide
- Must-Have for Those Fascinated by the Story of the Horseless Carriage
$29.95
The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles
- The Most Comprehensive Book Available on the Topic
- Illustrated with Clear Photographs
- Includes Important Value Information
$19.95
Advertising Cutlery with Values
- First Publication to Deal with the Subject of Promotional Knives
- Contains 400+ Detailed Color Photos with Pricing Information
- Great Buy for Any Collector
$29.95
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
3000 Shoes From 1896: With Values
- Finely Detailed Illustrations of the Styles of 3000 Shoes
- Includes Mens, Womens and Childrens Shoes of All Kinds
- Includes Amusing Advertising Reprints and Value Guide
$19.95
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
Chocolate Memorabilia
- Showcases Advertising, Packaging & Other Sweet Memorabilia
- 409 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Animal Figures
- A Price Guide is Included
- 1029 Photos in Color and Black & White
- 8 1/2" x 11", 256 PGS.
$29.95
Gas Station Collectibles
- Includes a Helpful Price Guide
- 599 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Unofficial Guide to Japanese & International Transformers
- Features Detailed Captions & Current Values
- 536 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Viet Nam Zippo 1933-1975
- Includes Detailed Text & Current Values
- Over 900 Color Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95
Fine Wicker Furniture
- Indepth Study of Wicker Furniture Styles and Manufactures
- 100's of Pieces of Fascinating Furniture Shown in 250+ Full-Color Photos
- Also Discusses Care and Restoration
$24.95
Antique Hardware Price Guide
- Vintage Guide to Hardware from the 19th and 20th Century
- Includes Historic Information and Collecting Tips
- 100+ Photos and Current Values From National Auctions
$21.95
Collectible Blowtorches
- Only Reference You Will Need on the Topic
- Beautifully Illustrated with 296 Full-Color Photographs
- Contains All the Info: Maker, Age, Usage, Value, Finding & Restoring…etc.
$29.95
The Great American Antique Toy Bazaar 1879-1945
- Filled With Catalog Reprints from Countless Companies
- Beautifully Illustrates Dolls, Rocking Horses, Jack Knives, Toy Guns, etc!
- Absolute Must for Any Antique Toy Fanatic
$13.95