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The London Taxi
- Chronicles the Complete Development from Past to Present
- Numerous Vintage Photos Complement the Well-Written Text
- Describes & Illustrates the Many Varieties
$8.95
Old Provincetown in Early Photographs
- Stunning Pictorial Captures one of America's Favorite Places to Visit
- Informative Captions Provide Historical & Biographical Background
- Features 100 Rare & Detailed Photos
$17.95
Sawyer Tool Company: 1892 General Line Catalog
- The Full Product Line of An Important Early Maker
- Hundreds of Rare Tools Illustrated
- Available Exclusively From Martin J. Donnellly Antique Tools
$9.50
Plain Gas Engine Sense
- Informative Introduction to the Wide World of Gas Engines
- Features Numerous Helpful Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers: Cycle of an Engine, Fuels, Engine Troubles, Valves, etc.
$9.95
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
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
Royal Crown Derby
- Fascinating Insight Into the History & Products of 3 Derby Factories
- Countless Full-Color Photos Illustrated the Many Beautiful Derby Creations
- An Absolute Must for Any Collector or Fan of Royal Crown Derby
$12.00
Thimbles And Thimble Cases
- Opens a Door to the Charm of the Thimble
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color & Covers All Aspects of the Thimble
- Includes Valuable Tips & Tricks for the Collector
$11.95
High Steel: Building the Bridges Across San Francisco Bay
- Great New Book About San Francisco Bay's Bridges
- Takes you Through Their Construction, Start to Finish
- Filled with Fascinating Vintage Photos
$24.95
The Best of Golden Oak Furniture
- Demonstrates the Very Best Golden Oak Furniture from American Makers
- Various Pieces All Shown with Detailed Descriptions and Price Ranges
- Standard Reference for Judging the Field
$29.95
The Fisherman’s Companion
- Makes Fishing a More Productive & Pleasant Experience
- Filled with Helpful Illustrations and Valuable Information
- This Handy Reference is a Must for Any Fisherman, Novice or Expert
$12.95
Slide Rules: Their History Models And Makers
- Includes History, Patent Information, Biographies & More
- The Key to Understanding this Complex Subject
- Information on Care & Restoration of Slide Rules
$35.00
Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, September 2019 Auction Catalogue
- Full Color Auction Catalogue
- Mailed 3 Wks Before Sale
- Photographs of all Items
$23.95
Red Wing Stoneware; An Identification and Value Guide
- ID & Value Guide to an Increasingly Popular Collector's Item
- The Uniqueness & Variety of Red Wing Items Provide Something for Everyone
- Features 100's of Items in Full-Color, with Description and Value
$9.95
Vintage Farm Tractors
- The Ultimate Tribute to Classic Tractors
- Completely Illustrated History of Farm Tractors
- Outstanding Photographs and Authoritative Text
$29.95
The Story Of The Thimble
- The Story of the Thimble from Ancient Egypt to Today
- More Than 2000 Thimbles Illustrated in Full Color
- Includes Value Information for Collectors
$49.95
Antique Advertising Encyclopedia 3rd Ed
- Collection of the Finest Examples of Antique Advertising
- Complete with Grading and Value Guides, and Hundreds of Picutres
- Collectors and Would-Be Collectors will Find this a Useful Resource
$49.95
Collectible Blowtorches
- Only Reference You Will Need on the Topic
- Beautifully Illustrated with 296 Full-Color Photographs
- Contains All the Info: Maker, Age, Usage, Value, Finding & Restoring…etc.
$29.95
Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese Tradition
- 100's of Detailed Color Photos Depict Willow Ware of All Kinds
- Includes Legends, Poems, Factual Info, and Price Guide
- Learn to Sort Out the Makers, Dates, Marks & Ranges of Values
$29.95
Warman’s Depression Glass
- Features 10,000+ Values for 155 of the Most Popular Glass Patterns
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color and Includes Current Values
- Contains Patterns Such as Adam, Colonial, Old English, Patrick, Windsor,etc
$25.95
The American Cut Glass Industry: T. G. Hawkes and his Competitors
- Authoritative Look at the the Glass Industry in Corning, New York
- Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White Photos
- Includes Advertising Reprint, Old Documents, Collector's Info, & More
$89.50
Wearable Art Accessories & Jewelry 1900-2000
- Features Glossary, Bibliography & Price Guide
- 575 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 184 PGS.
$39.95
A Guide to Sandwich Glass
- Features Detailed Information & Price Guide
- 252 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 208 PGS.
$29.95