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British Railways’ Steam Locomotives
- Explores the Principle Classes of Steam Locomotives from 1948 – 1960
- Covers Express, Mixed Traffic, Tank & Freight Locomotives
- Features 100 Early Black & White Photos Among Well-Written Text
$14.95
The Harness Horse
- In-Depth Look at the Horses, Harnesses, Vehicles, and More
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos of These Horses in Action
- A Must for Anyone Interested in Equestrian Arts
$12.00
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
Gertrude Jekyll
- Informative Work on the Life & Times of Master Gardener Gertrude Jekyll
- Features Countless Beautiful Black & White Photos
- Details Her Many Great Accomplishments & Contributions to Gardening
$10.95
Table Knives and Forks
- Describes the Development of Early Cutlery Into Todays Tableware
- Covers the Art of the Cutler and the Rise of Cutlers' Companies
- Covers the Gradual Introduction of The Table Fork and Spoon
$8.95
Bronze Age Copper Mining
- Examines In-Full Recently Uncovered Bronze Age Copper Mines
- Covers Early Mining Technology, Life of Miners, Recent Research, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations & Drawings Complement the Text
$12.95
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
Old Lorries
- Traces the Complete History of the Lorry (Old Truck)
- Covers Military & Civilian Uses, the Diesel Engine, WWII, etc.
- Features Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Blue and White Transfer-Printed Pottery
- All About These Gracefully Artistic Wares & How They Are Made
- Covers the Origins, Chinese & Other Patterns, Transfer Process…ect.
- Features Numerous Examples to Further Aid in Identifacation
$11.95
Weathervanes
- Describes and Illustrates the Many Types and Styles of Weathervanes
- Explains The Evolution of The Weathervane and How They Work
- Includes a List of Further Reading and Places to Visit
$8.95
Early Armoured Cars
- In-Depth Look These Fighting Machines & Their Developments
- Covers Early Vehicles, Advancements, Armoured Cars in 1918, etc.
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Jugs
- Guide to Antique Jugs & the Decorative Techniques Used
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Jugs
- Will be Essential to Collectors & Enthusiasts of Jugs
$8.95
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
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
Wallpaper
- Contains Dozens of Illustrations of Antique Wallpaper Designs
- Instructions on How to Locate and Date Historic Wall Paper
- Introduces the Reader to the History of British Wallpaper
$8.95
Corkscrews and Bottle Openers
- Traces the History of this Valuable & Functional Collector's Item
- Completely Explains How They Work and How They Were Made
- Features Numerous Corkscrews in Clear Black & White Photos
$8.95
Old Fishing Tackle
- Outlines the Major Developments in Fishing & Fishing Accessories
- Superbly Illustrated with Numerous Examples of Old Fishing Tackle
- Will Prove to be a Helpful Collector's Guide as Well
$8.95
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
English Windsor Chairs
- An Informative Introduction to the Wide Variety of Windsor Chairs
- Points Out the Basic Characteristics to Aid in Naming & Dating
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
$8.95
Working Oxen
- Examines the Importance of the Work of Oxen Throughout History
- Describes and Illustrates Types of Ox Yokes, Shoes, and Housing
- Fills in the Forgotten Importance of Working Oxen
$9.95
Decorative Leadwork
- All About the Timeless and Beautiful Unsung Craft Tradition
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
- Covers Ancient Leadwork, Artifacts & Statues, Ornate Cisterns, & More
$8.95
Historic Ships
- Provides an Account of How Ships Developed & a Wealth of Other Info.
- Covers the Early Years of Ships, Warships, Fishing Vessels, and More
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Illustrated The Impressive Ships
$8.95
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
British Tea and Coffee Cups 1745 – 1940
- Charts the Development of Tea & Coffee Cups & Methods of Decoration
- Both Color and Black & White Illustrate Countless Beautiful Examples
- Features a Valuable Guide that Will Aid in Dating & Identifying
$10.95