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American Marking Gages — Patented and Manufactured
- A New and Absolutely Essential Reference for the Collector
- Illustrated with Color & Black & White Photographs
- Includes All Known Marking Gauge Patents
$64.50
Mazes
- Traces the History of Mazes Worldwide, Past to Present
- Contains a Wealth of Information & Fascinating Little-Known Facts
- Features Countless Black & White Photos of these Mystifying Works of Art
$8.95
Metalwork In Early America
- Explores the Importance of Copper & its Alloys to Early Americans
- Illustrates & Discusses Over 300 Individual Copper Pieces
- Features Color Photos, Glossary, Bibliography and Index
$55.00
British Costume From Earliest Times To 1820
- An Authentic Look at British Dress Through the Reign of George III
- Commentary Provides a Detailed Coverage of Tunics, Cloaks, Gowns, etc.
- Over 460 Detailed Illustrations Document the Evolution of Styles
$26.95
The Story of the Gems
- The History and Technology of Gemstones of Every Type
- Information on Geology, Gem Cutting, Mining and More
- Written by a Former Curator at the Museum of Natural History
$12.95
Discovering Heraldry
- Thoroughly Describes & Illustrates Difficult Heraldry Terms
- Concisely Written and Filled with Accurate Information
- An Exciting Look at a Beautiful Art Form & Aid in Genealogy
$12.95
Distinctive Limoges Porcelain: Objects d’Art, Boxes & Dinnerware
- Beautifully illustrated!
- A Warm Welcome to the World of Limoges!
- Tres Magnificant!
$39.95
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
Makers of American Wooden Planes, 4th Edition
- The ONE Book to Have
- It Pays For Itself!
- Information on 2500 Planemakers
$39.95
American Victorian Cottage Homes
- A Classic Period Reprint of "Palliser's American Cottage Homes"
- Classic Victorian "Cottages" in Elaborate Gingerbread
- Includes Early Advertising, Detailed Drawings & More
$16.95
Discovering Church Architecture
- Breaks Down the Mystique Surrounding Ecclesiastical Architecture
- Features 600+ Terms Explained in Simple Language & Helpful Illustrations
- Understand the Church Where Before You Only Would Have Looked
$10.95
Wallpaper In New England
- Chronicles the Complete History of Wallpaper in New England
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Includes a Color Section
- Includes Paper of All Kinds: Flocked, Landscape, Scenic, Nursery, and More
$29.95
Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, September 2019 Auction Catalogue
- Full Color Auction Catalogue
- Mailed 3 Wks Before Sale
- Photographs of all Items
$23.95
The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1996 Edition
- 1600 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
- Fully Indexed by Manufacturer and Type of Tool
- All Different From 1995 & 1997 Editions
$17.95
International Basketry For Weavers And Collectors
- Covers in Detail the Broad Spectrum of Basket Weaving
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and Describes All Types of Baskets
- Great Buy for Any Weaver, Collector, or Basketry Enthusiast
$19.95
Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
- Updated 8th Edition of a Best-Selling Book
- Combines Details of Hallmarks with Useful Advice for the Collector
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Make Identifacation an Easy Task
$14.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
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
1874 Gurley Catalog
- Early Surveying Instruments
- Copiously Illustrated
- Early and highly detailed
$22.95
Country Store Counter Jars And Tins
- Covers in Detail Over 100 Years of Counter Jars and Tins
- Superbly Illustrated with 390+ Color Photographs
- Includes Values for the Distribution Jars and their Variations
$29.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Discovering American Folklife
- Selection of Essays Which Capture the Essence of Folk Culture
- Essays Include: Folk Religion, Folk Medicine, Witches in Adams County, etc
- Filled with Illustrations and Period Photos
$16.95
More Makers of American Machinists Tools
- All New Information from Volume I
- Illustrated with Early Advertising
- A Handy Reference
$22.50
Elements Of Machine Work
- Provides Fundamental and Advanced Principles of the Elements of Machine Wor
- Includes 204 Helpful Illustrations and Detailed Descriptions
- Makes a Difficult Subject Easy to Understand
$19.95