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December Online Auction Catalog

  • Auctions to be Held December 7 & 8. 2021
  • Full Color Catalogue
  • Auctions End Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
$23.95

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

Groovy Kitchen Designs For

  • Introduction to the World of Vintage Electric & Metal Kitchen Collectibles
  • 300+ Illus. of Appliances and Kitchenware & Lots of Wonderful Advertising
  • Will be Treasured by Collectors and Flea Market Frequenters Alike
$29.95

America For Sale: Guide To Antique Advertising

  • Full-Color Celebration of America's Advertising Traditon
  • Hundreds of Items Such as Signs, Poster, Calenders, Tins, Novelties, Etc.
  • Includes Price Guide Making this a Valuable Reference Guide
$29.95

Elements Of Woodcarving

  • A Thoughtful Examination of the Carving in Theory & Practice
  • Copiously Illustrated With Great Color Photographs
  • Steps Through a Series of Diverse Woodcarving Projects
$17.95

Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, September 2019 Auction Catalogue

  • Full Color Auction Catalogue
  • Mailed 3 Wks Before Sale
  • Photographs of all Items
$23.95

Restoring Antique Tools

  • Practical Tips & Tricks for Antique Tool Restoration
  • Organized by Type of Tool With Hints for Each
  • Great Suggestions for Planes, Saws, Braces & More
$17.95

Cowboys

  • Gives a Rare Pictorial Glimpse into the Old West
  • Features Pictures of a Visit from President Teddy Roosevelt in Hugo
  • Will be Enjoyed by Anyone who Revels in the Romance of the West
$19.95

The Contemporary Blacksmith

  • 8.5 X 11
  • 256 Pp.
$49.95

Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages For Pleasure

  • Illustrated Guide to Coaching, Harnessing, Stabling & More
  • Illustrated with Superb Turn of the Century Photographs
  • Originally Published at the Height of the Horse-Drawn Age
$21.95

Traditional Woodworking Handtools

  • The Inside Story on Using Tradition Tools
  • Filled With Practical Tips on Buying, Using and Maintaining Tools
  • Helpful Information for the Beginner or Expert
$50.00

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

Vintage Cookbooks & Advertising Leaflets

  • In-Depth Pictorial Review of Vintage Cookbooks
  • 850+ Color Photos of Memorabilia from the 1860's to the 1950's
  • Includes Chapters on Brand Name Foods, Wartime Era Cookbooks, and More
$29.95

Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs

  • The Greatest Ship Models of the Last 500 Years
  • Accompanied by Historical Commentary
  • Illustrated with Superbly Detailed Photos & Line Drawings
$24.95

The Catalogue Of Antique Tools, Current Edition

  • More Than 5000 Tools in Full Color
  • Fully Indexed: America's Best Antique Tool Value Guide
  • Nearly 200,000 Words of Commentary on History & Value
$25.00

Collecting Household Linens

  • The Inside Story on Collecting Household Linens
  • Includes Important Value Information
  • Illustrated With Clear Photographs
$29.95

The Weekend Genealogist

  • The Fast Track to Genealogical Research
  • Top Tricks and Tips to Researching Your Family Tree
  • Written by a Prominent Genealogy Expert and Lecturer
$18.99

A Timber Framer’s Workshop

  • A Superb How-To Book on Traditional Timber Framing
  • Illustrated With Clear Line Drawings & Quality Photographs
  • Includes Tips, Tricks & Techniques from 40 Years of Experience
$30.00

Millers Falls Company General Line Catalog Ca. 1915

  • The Millers Falls Line at its Peak
  • Includes Levels, Braces, Drills, Etc.
  • Great Early Engraved Illustrations
$12.00

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

Redwood Classics

  • Memorial to the Magnificent but Dwindling Redwood Sequoia
  • Features over 230 Haunting Photographs
  • Quotes Many of the Lumbermen's Memories of Logging these Natural Giants
$12.95

The Best of Golden Oak Furniture

  • Demonstrates the Very Best Golden Oak Furniture from American Makers
  • Various Pieces All Shown with Detailed Descriptions and Price Ranges
  • Standard Reference for Judging the Field
$29.95

The Crystal Palace Exhibition and Illustrated Catalogue

  • Displays an Entire Universe of Design
  • Contains 1500+ Richly Illustrated Items
  • Gives the Illusion that you are on a Walking Tour of the Palace Itself
$34.95

General Line Catalog Ca. 1920

  • The Full Product Line Showing Stanley's Largest Line
  • Includes Post WW I Innovations
  • Many Illustrations in Color
$34.50
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