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Marble’s Specialities For Sportsmen
- Includes Axes, Knives, Rifles, Pistols, Etc.
- Filled With Great Illustrations & Informative Descriptions
- A Great Guide to a Hot Collectible
$7.00
Civil War Medicine 1861-1865
- Highly In-Depth Look at the Medical Aspect of the Civil War
- Well-Researched and Filled with Stories and Illustrations
- Must Read for Any Civil War Buff
$14.95
Falconry
- In-Depth Study of this Skillful & Demanding Sport
- Covers the History, Falconry Today, Equipment, Birds, and More
- Features an Abundance of Black & White Photos that Highlight the Text
$8.95
Smoking Antiques
- Valuable Reference and is Told from a Collector's Point of View
- Covers Tobacco Boxes, Matches, Lighters, Cigars, Ephemera, and More
- Also Includes the Fascinating Story of Tobacco
$8.95
Samplers
- Outlines the Long & Extensive History of Samplers
- Features Numerous Samplers in Black & White and Color Photos
- Contains Examples of Long, Darning, Map, School, Stitch, etc.
$10.95
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
- Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
- Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
- Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
$20.95
Traditional Woodworking Handtools
- The Inside Story on Using Tradition Tools
- Filled With Practical Tips on Buying, Using and Maintaining Tools
- Helpful Information for the Beginner or Expert
$50.00
Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages For Pleasure
- Illustrated Guide to Coaching, Harnessing, Stabling & More
- Illustrated with Superb Turn of the Century Photographs
- Originally Published at the Height of the Horse-Drawn Age
$21.95
The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice
- Contains All the Tools & Techniques for Modern & Traditional Rigging
- Covers: Knots, Repairing a Mast & Shroud, Rope Trcks, and Much More
- Features Clear Directions & Dozens of Helpful Illustrations
$39.95
Ornamental Turning
- The Secrets of an Arcane Art
- Illustrated with Hundreds of Engravings
- Reprint of the 1886 Edition
$22.50
Planemakers Of Western Pennsylvania and Environs
- A Superb Regional History of Western Pennsylvania
- Great Color & Black & White Photographs
- Captures the Spirit of the Age
$19.95
Red Wing Collectibles; An Identification and Value Guide
- Comprehensive Guide to a Popular Collector's Item
- Features Hundreds of Red Wing Items in Color, With Description & Values
- Will Aid in Finding, Identifying, and Valuing Red Wing Items
$9.95
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
The Model T Ford
- Charts the Model T's Nineteen Year Evolution
- Fully Illustrated with Rare Contemporary Photos from the Ford Archives
- An Absolute Must for Any Automobile or History Buff
$8.95
Nature Calls: The History, Lore, and Charm of Outhouses
- Full-Color Photographic Tour of Outhouses & Privies All Over the World
- Filled with Anecdotes, Historical Facts, Folklore, and Much More
- Will Provide a Wonderful & Amusing Browsing Book for All
$12.95
Collecting Household Linens
- The Inside Story on Collecting Household Linens
- Includes Important Value Information
- Illustrated With Clear Photographs
$29.95
Victorian Costume For Ladies:1860-1900
- Lavishly Illustrated with Hundreds of 19th Century Photographs
- Includes All Manner of Women's Garments
- Includes Commentary on Social History
$29.95
Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era
- Complete Guide to Glass Candlesticks of the Depression Era
- Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full-Color
- Includes Maker, Pattern, Color, Size and Value of Each Item
$24.95
A Century Of Carnival Glass
- Covers 100+ Years of Carnival Glass History
- 400+ Detailed Color Photos and 130 Black & White Illustrations
- Includes Values, Info on 500+ Patterns, Appendices, Index, etc.
$39.95
Carnival Glass 13th Edition
- Features Virtually Every Known Piece of Carnival Glass Evalutated
- Over 6500 Pieces of Glass Listed Alphabetically by Pattern
- Makers Include: Fenton, U.S. Glass, Northwood, Fostoria, etc.
$9.95
Native American Collectibles
- Illustrated with Full-Color Photos & Contains Up-to-Date Values
- Includes: Pottery, Jewelry, Beadwork, Textiles, Pipes, Weapons, etc.
- Also Features the History of the Native Americans' Way of Life
$24.95
Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960
- Features Company History, Original Catalog Photos, Price Guide, etc.
- 271 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
Squeaky Toys: A Collector’s Handbook and Price Guide
- Complete With a Current Price Guide
- 301 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95
Strawberry Shortcake? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Handbook and Price Guid
- Includes Hundreds of Collectibles & Current Values
- 325 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$16.95