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The History of Tools
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1874 Gurley Catalog
- Early Surveying Instruments
- Copiously Illustrated
- Early and highly detailed
$22.95
Distillation Of Alcohol and De-Naturing
- Completely Revised and Updated 2nd Edition
- Features Brand New Information & Chapters
- Most Comprehensive Work Available on the Topic
$15.95
Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, September 2019 Auction Catalogue
- Full Color Auction Catalogue
- Mailed 3 Wks Before Sale
- Photographs of all Items
$23.95
Slide Rules: Their History Models And Makers
- Includes History, Patent Information, Biographies & More
- The Key to Understanding this Complex Subject
- Information on Care & Restoration of Slide Rules
$35.00
The Cotton Industry
- Story of the Rapid Growth & Devastating Decline of the Cotton Industry
- Contains Numerous Fascinating Vintage Photos & Engravings
- With Sections on Cotton's Impact on the World, Social Consequences, & More
$9.95
The Book Of The Sword
- An In-Depth Look at a Traditional Symbol of Power
- Detailed History Covering many Centuries and Cultures
- For the Historically Inclined and the Armchair Adventurer
$13.95
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
Woodworking Machinery
- A Contemporary Account of "Modern" Woodworking Machines
- Originally Published In 1880
- Saws, Planers, Beam Machines, Power, Shafting & More
$16.50
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
Engines Of Change: The American Industrial Revolution 1790-1860
- The Industrial Revolution in the New World
- Illustrated With Photographs & Early Engravings
- Covers Every Aspect of Techology and its Impact on Culture
$25.00
A History of Costume
- Most Reliable & Authentic Account of Costume Throughout the Ages
- Detailed Illustrations & Photos are Plentiful and Extremely Accurate
- Feautres Measured & Detailed Patterns for Making Authentic Copies
$19.95