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The Harness Horse
- In-Depth Look at the Horses, Harnesses, Vehicles, and More
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos of These Horses in Action
- A Must for Anyone Interested in Equestrian Arts
$12.00
Biscuit Tins
- Fascinating Introduction to Biscuit Tins & Guide for Collectors
- Covers Design, Decorative Techniques & the Companies Who Made them
- Numerous Color and Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Tins
$9.95
Antique Jewellery
- Guide To Examining and Understanding Antique Jewellery
- Describes Tradtional Metals, and the Cuts and Sets of Traditional Gemstones
- Written by an Expert Jewellery Designer
$24.95
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 Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products
- The History, Methods and Tools of a Lost Art
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs
- A Well Written Exposition on the Trade
$24.95
The Catalogue of Antique Tools, 1999 Edition
- The Greatest Antique Tool Catalogue of All Time
- 6,662 Tools–All Photographed in Full Color & Described
- Guaranteed to Pay for Itself
$25.00
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle Identification & Value Guide
- Filled With Historical & Value Information
- Many Charts, Tables & Appendices
- Excellent Photographs & Illustrations
$34.95
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Art Materials
- Ultimate Guide through the Maze of Art Materials Available
- Comprehensive Analysis of Oil, Watercolors, Inks, Acrylics…etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color – an Absolute Must for Any Artist
$27.99
Glass In Early America
- Covers European Glass, American Glass HIstory, and More
- Illustrates & Fully Describes 400+ Stunning Glass Examples
- Features a Full-Color Section, Appendixes, Bibliography & Index
$75.00
Country Store Antiques: From Cradles to Caskets
- The Story of the Country Store: An Amerian Essential
- The Source for All the Essentials of Life
- Includes Much Historical Information
$29.95
Fountain Pens And Pencils
- For all People Using, Owning, or Collectiong Fountain Pens and Pencils
- Features 1000+ Fountain Pens in Full or Nearly Full-Sized Photos
- Collection of Advertising & Historical Overviews, w/ Updated Value Guide
$89.95
Country Store Counter Jars And Tins
- Covers in Detail Over 100 Years of Counter Jars and Tins
- Superbly Illustrated with 390+ Color Photographs
- Includes Values for the Distribution Jars and their Variations
$29.95
Evaluating Your Collection
- Learn to Price & Find Valuable Items
- Explains the Skills Needed to Be Successful in the World of Antiques
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color – a Must for the Collector or Dealer
$17.95
Standard Encyclopedia of Millersburg Crystal
- Tells the Fascinating Story of the Rise & Fall of Millersburg Glass
- Patterns Shown Include: Cactus, Ohio Star, Hobstar & Feather, etc.
- Each Example Features a Complete Description & its Value
$24.95
Collecting Lalique Perfume Bottles & Glass
- Features Some of the Finest Examples of Lalique Available
- Covers: How to Become an Expert, What to Buy, Fakes, Marks, etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$24.95
Cameos: Classical to Costume
- Features 1400 Examples, History of the Cameo, Prices, etc.
- 526 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
$59.95
Spaghetti Art Ware: Poodles and Other Collectible Ceramics
- Features Current Market Values
- 411 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$24.95
More Motorcycle Collectibles
- Includes a Rich Spread of Information & Photography
- 600 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$29.95
The Unofficial Guide to Transformers: 1980s Through 1990s
- Now in the New & Improved Second Edition
- 533 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Age Of Manufacturers 1700-1820
- Exciting Alternative Overview of the 18th Century British Economy
- Emphasis on Achievements of the Industrial Revolution
- Will Be Enjoyed by Both the Economic and Social Historian
$27.99
Evolution Of A Tractor
- Compilation of Accounts from Exceutives of the Int'l Harvester Company
- Chronicles the Evolution of Larger Tractors to Smaller Tractors
- Illustrated with Numerous Vintage Photos
$13.95
English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries
- Clearly Written Text Provides Information On the Evolution of Styles
- Over 400 Accurate Detailed Illustrations
- Covers Three Hundred Years of English Fashion
$24.95