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Horse Drawn Sleighs
- Second Edition
- Glossary of terms for sleighs and sleigh parts
- New section with essays on early sleighs
$29.95
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle Identification & Value Guide
- Filled With Historical & Value Information
- Many Charts, Tables & Appendices
- Excellent Photographs & Illustrations
$34.95
Vintage Clothing 1880 to 1980
- An Interesting History of High Fashion
- Written by an Appraiser and Dealer in Antique Clothing
- Includes Hundreds of Photos, Illustrations & Early Advertising Cuts
$22.95
The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle
- Great New Reprint of an American Classsic
- Filled With Photos and Documentation of these Classic Firearms
- Includes a Listing of All Known Gunsmiths Who Produced these Weapons
$18.95
The Chicago World’s Fair Of 1893, A Photographic Record
- Fascinating Account and Pictorial
- Includes 128 Rare and Contemporary Black & White Photos
- Informative Text Covers: Pullman Strike, Famous Vistors, Disatrous Fire,etc
$16.95
The Art of Coppersmithing
- A Treatise on Working Sheet Copper into all Forms
- Illustrated With Period Engravings
- Filled With Information on this Nearly Lost Art
$27.95
American Agriculture: A Brief History
- Fascinating Retelling of American Agricultural History
- Ready Reference of all Types of Changes that Effected Farming in Americat o
- Story not Only of Achievement, but Greed, Racism, and Violence as well
$39.95
The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles
- The Most Comprehensive Book Available on the Topic
- Illustrated with Clear Photographs
- Includes Important Value Information
$19.95
Architecture Of The Pennsylvania Dutch
- Covers the Period from 1700 to 1900
- A Great Book by a Prolific Author
- Well Written and Well Illustrated
$15.95
High Steel: Building the Bridges Across San Francisco Bay
- Great New Book About San Francisco Bay's Bridges
- Takes you Through Their Construction, Start to Finish
- Filled with Fascinating Vintage Photos
$24.95
The Tinsmith’s Helper and Pattern Book
- Practical Information for the Metalworker
- Patterns, Formulas and Handy Advice
- 1910 Revision of the 1879 Edition
$14.50
Early American Technology
- Collection of Intriguing Original Essays
- Discusses Early Technology and Environmental Issues
- Recent Historiographic Concerns Addressed
$24.95
Antique Golf Collectibles
- Features Every Sort of Gold Collectible Imaginable
- Clubs, Balls, Trophies, Golf Bags, etc. are All Indetified and Priced
- Comprehensive Guide Includes Manufaturer and Product Histories
$29.95
Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology
- Compilation of Fascinating Info About the Culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch
- Includes Articles on Pewter Spoons, Gunmaking, Architecture, and More
- Most Interesting and Well Illustrated Read – Not Available Anywhere Else
$18.50
Yesterday’s Children: The Antiques and History of Childcare
- An In-Depth Look at the History of Child Raising
- Covers the Superstition and Ignorance, and the Mothers Love
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$49.50
The American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
- Colonial Artifacts and How They Were Made
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs.
- Discover a Nearly Forgotten Craft
$24.95
A History Of Mechanics
- Superbly Written by Leading Scholar and Educator Rene Dugas
- Follows Beginnings With Aristotle to Todays Quantum Mechanics
- Must For Anyone Interested in the Science of Mathematics
$24.95
American Levels Patents
- More than Patented Levels of New England Illustrated & Explained
- Includes Many Levels by the Stanley Rule & Level Company
- An Essential Reference for Tool Collectors & Dealers
$27.96
Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology
- Substantially Expanded Sequel to the Original Volume
- Includes Article on the Blacksmith, Silver, Pewter, Architecture, and More
- Thoroughly Interesting and Well Illustrated Read
$9.95
The Collector’s Guide To Cine Cameras
- Perfect Guide to an Increasingly Popular Collecting Field
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Important Collector's Info
- Includes Helpful Section on Using Classic Cine Cameras Today
$34.95
The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products
- The History, Methods and Tools of a Lost Art
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs
- A Well Written Exposition on the Trade
$24.95
Scrimshaw The Whaler’s Legacy
- Covers Every Facet of the Art of Scrimshaw
- Complete with Over 400 Superb Illustrations
- Collectors and Modern Scrimshawn Artists will Find this Book a Joy
$69.95
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
American Axes: A Survey Of Their
- Captures the Spirit of an Early America that Depended on the Axe
- Chronicles Great Axe Makers, Care and Use, & Listing of Axemaekers
- Finally Back in Print After Many Years of Being Unavailable
$14.95