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Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass 17th Edition
- A Glass Collector's Dream Come True
- Features Color Photos, Complete Descriptions, Values and More
- Patterns Include: Adams Rib, Mt. Pleasant, Old English, Waterford, etc.
$19.95
Chocolate Memorabilia
- Showcases Advertising, Packaging & Other Sweet Memorabilia
- 409 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Animal Figures
- A Price Guide is Included
- 1029 Photos in Color and Black & White
- 8 1/2" x 11", 256 PGS.
$29.95
Gas Station Collectibles
- Includes a Helpful Price Guide
- 599 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Unofficial Guide to Japanese & International Transformers
- Features Detailed Captions & Current Values
- 536 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Woodworking Machinery
- A Contemporary Account of "Modern" Woodworking Machines
- Originally Published In 1880
- Saws, Planers, Beam Machines, Power, Shafting & More
$16.50
Neat And Tidy – Boxes & Contents
- Comprehensive Study of Pre-Civil War Boxes
- Beautifully Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White
- A Must-Read for any Collector or Fan of Antique Boxes
$19.95
Blow For The Landing
- Excellent Descriptions of Early Riverboats
- Glory Days of Steamboating Relived in Great Detail
- Filled with History, Photographs, and Terrific Tales
$29.95
The Silk Industry
- In-Depth Look at the Secrets of the Silk Industry
- Outlines the Entire Process in Numerous Vintage Photos, Diagrams, etc.
- Covers Sericulture, Silk Throwing, Waste Spinning and Weaving, and More
$9.95
Britain Then and Now
- 650 Beautiful Historic & Full-Color Photos Depict Britain 1860 – Present
- Informative & Fascinating Text Abounds
- See the Towns, Villages, Markets, Seaside Excursions, Fashions, etc.
$24.95
Cowboy Culture: The Last Frontier of American Antiques
- Beautiful New Second Edition
- 1000 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 304 PGS.
$59.95
Early L. & J.G. Stickley Furniture From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft
- Extremely Rare Reprints of 2 Sets of Promotional Literature Ca. 1906-1909
- Includes Over 200+ Detailed Illustrations & Informative Introduction
- Features First-Rate Examples American Arts & Crafts Style
$14.95
Domestic Bygones
- New Illustrated Reference to Classic English Bygones
- Features a Wide Variety of Bygones that Are Now Valuable Collectors Items
- Includes Sections on Preparing Food, Washing, Eating & Drinking, etc.
$8.95
Industrial Steam Locomotives
- Provides Insight Into the Origins & Working Lives of Steam Locomotives
- Covers Industrial Railways, How it Works, Locomotive Types, etc.
- Numerous Black & White Photos Illustrated the Many Types
$8.95
Sweets and Sweet Shops
- Learn How Sweet Shops Have Changed Throughout the Decades
- Numeous Vintage Photos Lend a Nostalgic Air
- An Absolute Must for Any Sweet Tooth!
$8.95
Woodworking Tools
- Describes the Basic Woodworking Tools
- Includes Illustrations and Descriptions of the Different Forms of Tools
- Written by the Founder of the Tool and Trades History Society
$8.95
Corn Milling
- Sheds Light on an Interesting Topic that is Little Heard of
- Illustrated with Countless Helpful Black & White Photos and Drawings
- Covers the History of Corn Milling, Traditional Milling, and More
$8.95
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
The Gunpowder Industry
- Learn the Fascinating Story of the Gunpowder Industry
- Covers Entire History from its Development in the 14th Century to the Prese
- Discover What Gunpowder is Made of, and Much More!
$9.95
The American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
- Colonial Artifacts and How They Were Made
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs.
- Discover a Nearly Forgotten Craft
$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
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
Picture History Of Early Aviation, 1903-1913 With 307 Illustrations
- Excellent Pictorial History Chronicles the First Aviators and their Aircraf
- Contains Over 300 Excellent Vintage Photographs
- Will Thrill Legions of Readers Interested in the History and Mechanics of F
$17.95