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Horse Drawn Sleighs

  • Second Edition
  • Glossary of terms for sleighs and sleigh parts
  • New section with essays on early sleighs
$29.95

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

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

20th Century Linens and Lace A Guide to Identification, Care, and Prices

  • Includes Both Rare and Common Examples
  • Visually Exciting and Includes Very Useful Price Guide
  • Great Buy for Collectors and Interesting Read for All
$39.95

Nantucket in the Nineteenth Century; 180 Photographs and Illustrations

  • Photographs and Illustrations Depict the Look of Nantucket
  • Includes Stories of the Early Inhabitants of Nantucket Island
  • Explores the History of Nantucket With Views of Early Hotels and Beaches
$19.95

Buffalo Bill’s Life Story

  • Personal Narrative as Thrilling as the Most Colorful Fiction
  • Exciting Stories of Buffalo Hunts, Indian Adventures, Stagecoach Travel,etc
  • Features Illustrations by Famed Artist N.C. Wyeth
$10.95

Cowboy Collectibles And Western Memorabilia

  • Peek Into the Reality of the Cowboy's Life
  • Describes Essential Articles – Rifles, Saddles, Clothing, and Much More
  • For the Lover of the Old West and Collector of Artifacts
$29.95

Vintage Cookbooks & Advertising Leaflets

  • In-Depth Pictorial Review of Vintage Cookbooks
  • 850+ Color Photos of Memorabilia from the 1860's to the 1950's
  • Includes Chapters on Brand Name Foods, Wartime Era Cookbooks, and More
$29.95

Ladies’ Vintage Accessories; Identification and Value Guide

  • Includes Aprons, Capes, Shawls, Gloves, Hats, Skirts, Purses, Shoes, etc!
  • Countless Color & Vintage Photos, Catalog Reprints, Bibliography, & More
  • Each Items Features a Detailed Description & Current Market Values
$24.95

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery

  • Covers Trademarks, Artists & Line Descriptions
  • Includes Pottery of All Shapes & Sizes, In Color with Values
  • Features Glossary, Bibliography & ABC Index of Patterns
$24.95

Cowgirls Early Images & Collectibles

  • Filled with Vintage Photos, Legends, Rodeo Lore, and More
  • Illustrates 100's of Collectibles & Rarities in Color Photos
  • Includes an Up-to-Date Value Guide
$19.95

Collecting Handkerchiefs

  • Features Up-to-Date Values & Informative Descriptions
  • 315 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$24.95

Noritake Dinnerware: Identification Made Easy

  • Includes 2000 Patterns, Price Guide, and More
  • 1,258 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95

Flexible Flyer and Other Great Sleds for Collectors

  • Nostalgic Look at a True American Classic
  • 458 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95

Goebel Figurines & Prints by Charlotte Byj

  • Features Current Values & a Wealth of Information
  • 127 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$19.95

The Viet Nam Zippo 1933-1975

  • Includes Detailed Text & Current Values
  • Over 900 Color Photographs
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95

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

Authentic Everyday Dress of the Renaissance

  • Among the Earliest of the Great Costume Books of the 16th Century
  • Deals With European Dress of All Class & Life and Customs
  • Includes 154 Detailed Plates with Informative Captions
$20.95

The Bookbinder In 18th C. Williamsb

  • Brief History of Bookbinding, Associated Crafts, & Account of the Trade
  • Life & Times of the Most Prominent Bookbinders Told in Great Detail
  • Fascinating Read for Anyone Bibliophile or History-Lover
$5.95

Chinese Technology In the Seventeenth Century

  • Exceptional Document on the History of Traditional Chinese Technology
  • Covers Almost all the Major Industrial Techniques of its Time
  • Includes 152 Original Woodcuts, Bibliographies, Glossary, and Much More
$20.95

Early American Architecture

  • Complete Description & Evaluation of a Wide Variety of Building Styles
  • Includes Homes, Schools, Meetinghouses, Mission Churches, etc.
  • Features Nearly 500 Detailed Drawings and Photos
$23.95

Ties of Distinction

  • Comprehensive Study of Britain's Neckwear of Distinction
  • 182 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$24.95

The Daguerreotype In America, Third Revised Edition

  • Chronicles the Daguerreotypes Brief & Tumultuous Life
  • Features 104 Detailed Photos of: Men, Women, Children, Famous People, etc.
  • Pictures Accompanied by Informative Captions
$27.95

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
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