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Brass Instruments Their History and Development
- Enjoyable, Detailed History & Evolution of Brass Instruments
- Revised & Updated Version With 140+ Illus. & 48 Music Examples
- Covers the Primitive, Medieval & Renaissance era, 19th Century, etc.
$17.95
Racinet’s Full-Color Pictorial History of Western Costume
- One of the Most Beautiful Pictorial Collections Ever Produced
- Features 92 Beautiful Full-Color Plates With Informative Captions
- Includes: Bizarre Helmets, Suits of Armor, Tights & Coats, Doublets, etc.
$23.95
Musical Instruments Of The Southern Appalachian Mountains
- Fascinating Introduction to the Musical Instruments of S'ern Appalachia
- Each Instrument Described is Unique and Reflective of its Origins
- Filled to the Brim with History and Photographs
$12.95
English Drinking Glasses 1675 – 1825
- History & Illustration of the Great Variety of English Drinking Glasses
- Superbly Illustrated With Beautiful Glass Photos & Detailed Descriptions
- Must-Read for Collectors and Dealers Alike
$8.50
American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone
- Nearly 200 Black & White Photos Represent the Finest Examples of Folk Art
- Lively Text Discusses the History & Origins of Each Form
- Contains Ships' Figureheads, Weathervanes, Toys, Decoys, etc.
$12.95
A Collector’s Guide to African Sculpture
- Broad Survey of the Sculpture Available in the Marketplace
- 350 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture
- Most Authoritative Source Available on Stenciling
- Dozens of Examples Described w/ Details on Colors, Motifs, Tools, etc.
- Includes Countless Detailed Illustrations & Photos
$24.95
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
Spoons 1650 – 1930
- Traces the Complete History of English Spoons
- Includes Important Collector's Information
- Numerous Clear Black & White Photos Will Aid in Identification
$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
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
Coal Mining
- Complete Explanation on Coal Mining and its Evolution
- Features Numerous Black & White Photographs and Detailed Diagrams
- Written by an Expert on the Topic
$8.95
Victorian Pencils Tools To Jewels
- Follows the Progress of the Mechanical Pencils between 1800 and 1920
- Includes Terms, Mechanisms, Ornamentation, Surface Decorations, and More
- With 700+ Photos and Price Guide, its Sure to be Enjoyed by Any Collector
$59.95
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
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
The Catalogue Of Antique Tools: 1998 Edition
- 3500 Tools Photographed in Color
- All Thoroughly Described and Priced
- Four Page Index of 1400 Entries by Maker & Type
$22.95
The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives of an Enduring Tradition
- The History and Style of the Shaker Tradition
- An Exploration of the Shaker Way of Life
- Illustrated With Great Photographs of Shaker Furniture
$40.00
Potters & Potteries Of Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Updated and Enhanced Version of the Previous Sold Out Edition
- Complete Story of the Potteries and Potters of Chester County
- Contains a Wealth of Historical and Genealogical Information
$19.95
Edwin Forbes Civil War Etchings
- Text & Picture Recreation of the War Through a Soldier's Eyes
- 40 Rare & Detailed Plates Depicts the Wearing Nature of the Conflict
- Includes the Artist's Factual Commentary & Additional Text
$9.95
The Etchings of Louis Icart
- Features a Historical Sudy of Icart & Chronoligical Catalog of his Work
- 456 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$59.95
America’s Oak Furniture with Price Guide
- History and Price Guide to an Increasingly Valuable Item
- Features Hundreds of Fine Examples
- Welcome Addition to the Literature of American Antiques
$24.95
ABC Plates and Mugs Identification and Value Guide
- Contains Hundreds of Examples of These Charming Wares
- Items Pictured in Full-Color With Descriptions & Current Values
- Includes English Staffordshire Plates, German & American Ware, and More
$24.95
3000 Shoes From 1896: With Values
- Finely Detailed Illustrations of the Styles of 3000 Shoes
- Includes Mens, Womens and Childrens Shoes of All Kinds
- Includes Amusing Advertising Reprints and Value Guide
$19.95