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Understanding Wood A Craftsman’s Guide to Wood Technology
- An Inside Look at the Properties of Wood
- The How and Why of Wood for the Inquiring Craftsman
- Filled With Great Photos, Diagrams and Illustrations
$34.95
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Art Materials
- Ultimate Guide through the Maze of Art Materials Available
- Comprehensive Analysis of Oil, Watercolors, Inks, Acrylics…etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color – an Absolute Must for Any Artist
$27.99
A Concise History Of Photography
- Account of the Discovery & Subsequent Devolpment of Photography
- Over 280 Stunning Photos, with 26 In Color, Enhance the Text
- Widely Considered the Finest One-Volume Work on Photography
$23.95
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Volume I
- First Volume of a 5 Volume Set
- Covers Materials, How they are Prepared & Work, and Much More
- Features Almost 300 Detailed Illustrations
$30.00
Shaker Architecture
- Superb Photos of the Building of Every Shaker Community
- Includes a History of the Shakers and their Settlements
- Profiles of the Architecture of 16 Shaker Communities
$24.95
A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering Your English Ancestors
- Trace Generations of Your English Family History Without Leaving the U.S.
- Learn to Locate Crucial English Records, Analyze Documents, and More
- Create a Family History that Brings Your English Ancestry to Life
$18.99
Alchemy
- Explores Every Aspect of Alchemy With Enormous Insight
- Covers First Alchemists, Apparatus, Signs, Symbols, Secret Terms, etc.
- Illustrated with Fascinating Period Engravings
$15.95
Japanese Gardens: An Illustrated Guide to Their Design & History
- In-Depth Look at one of the World's Loveliest Art Forms
- Covers: Stones, Pagodas, Bridges, Ornamental Water, etc.
- Includes Photos of Some of the Most Beautiful Examples
$27.95
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
Red Wing Collectibles; An Identification and Value Guide
- Comprehensive Guide to a Popular Collector's Item
- Features Hundreds of Red Wing Items in Color, With Description & Values
- Will Aid in Finding, Identifying, and Valuing Red Wing Items
$9.95
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern
- Quickly Identify Over 10,000 Dealing With Apparel and Fashion
- 950+_Illustrations Depict Stitches, Weaves, Garments, Hair Styles, etc.
- a Must for Costume Designers & Anyone Interested in the History of Fashion
$23.95
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
American Furniture of the 18th Century
- History of Design, Construction, Influence, and Tastes of the Period
- Examination of 24 Original Examples for Design, Construction, and Merit
- Detailed Guide to Connoisseuership & the Historical Methods of the Period
$45.00
Price Guide To Cookbooks and Recipe Leaflets
- Excellent Price Guide to Vintage Cookbooks and Recipe Leaflets
- Filled with Hundreds of Items with Description and Current Values
- Features Newer Books Expected to Develop a Market in the Future
$9.95
American Telegraphy & Encyclopedia of the Telegraph
- A Comprehensive Book on American Telegraphy
- Fully Illustrated Descriptions of the Telegraph System
- A Collector's and Historian's Delight
$40.95
Birch’s Views Of Philadelphia
- Marvelous Visual Record of Philadelphia, Past & Present
- Features Birch's Engravings & Updated Photos of Sites
- Views Capture It's Regal Buildings, Vibrant Street Life & Busy Ports
$45.00
The Catalogue of Antique Tools, 1999 Edition
- The Greatest Antique Tool Catalogue of All Time
- 6,662 Tools–All Photographed in Full Color & Described
- Guaranteed to Pay for Itself
$25.00
Fire-Arms Manufacture 1880
- Report on the Manufacture of Fire-Arms, from the 10th Census June 1, 1880
- Contains a Complete Historical & Descriptive Summary
- Excellent Read for Anyone Interested in Our Nations Great History
$7.95
Evaluating Your Collection
- Learn to Price & Find Valuable Items
- Explains the Skills Needed to Be Successful in the World of Antiques
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color – a Must for the Collector or Dealer
$17.95
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
Encyclopedia Of Marks of Earthenware, Ironstone & Stoneware
- Stoneware 1780-1980
- 9 X 11, 688 Pp.
$69.95
Collector’s Guide To Yellow Ware an Identification and Value Guide
- Excellent ID & Value Guide to Yellow Ware
- Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full Color With Price Range
- Includes Important New Information for the Collector
$17.95
Caring For Your Collection
- Learn How to Care For & Preserve Valuable Antiques
- Covers: Cracked Paintings, Tarnished Silver, How to Repair, Etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color
$17.95
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