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Holidays: Toys and Decorations
- Covers New Years, Chritsmas, Thanksgiving, Easters, etc.
- 253 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$19.95
Pewter Of The Western World
- Chronicles the History of the Pewter Industry from 1600-1850
- Includes Nature of Pewter, How it Was Made, Industry, Decoration, and More
- Examines Care and Dating, and the Nature of Fakes or Reproductions
$60.00
Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology
- Compilation of Fascinating Info About the Culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch
- Includes Articles on Pewter Spoons, Gunmaking, Architecture, and More
- Most Interesting and Well Illustrated Read – Not Available Anywhere Else
$18.50
The Woolen Industry
- Traces the Story of the Wool Industry in Britain, Past to Present
- Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos Illuminate the Well-Written Text
- Features Fascinating Previously Unpublished Material
$8.95
Boston Then And Now, 59 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Illustrated Account of the Monumental Change of Boston Over the Years
- Features Over 120 Beautiful & Detailed Photos
- Photos Depict Streets, Waterfront, Historical Sites, Major Buildings, etc.
$14.95
Simonds Saw Mfr. Co. General Line Catalog
- The Full Product Line From a Prominent Saw Maker
- Includes Non-Saw Tools as Well
- Great Period Illustrations
$14.50
Lathe Notes Volume Four
- Selection of Articles from Early Issues of Machinery Magazine
- Covers: Thread Cutting, Cutting Standard Threads, Attachments, etc.
- Fully Illustrated with Detailed Diagrams and Tables
$6.95
Board and Table Game Antiques
- Descriptive Account on Collectible Board & Table Game Antiques
- Covers the Historical Background, Souvenir Wares, Spinners, and More
- Contains an Abundance of Clear Black & White Photographs
$8.95
Snuff
- Definitive Work on Snuff & Snuff Accessories
- Covers the History of Snuff, Accessories, Why One Should Take Snuff, Etc.
- Features Many Fascinating Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
British Tea and Coffee Cups 1745 – 1940
- Charts the Development of Tea & Coffee Cups & Methods of Decoration
- Both Color and Black & White Illustrate Countless Beautiful Examples
- Features a Valuable Guide that Will Aid in Dating & Identifying
$10.95
Pocket Watches From The Pendant Watch To The Tourbillon
- Covers the Growing Popularity of Pocket Watch Collecting
- Thoroughly Illustrated with 160+ Photos
- Even a Novice Collector can Understand Complex Mechanisms
$79.95
The Woodworker’s Guide to Hand Tools
- Filled With Tips For the Contemporary Craftsperson
- Illustrated With Superb Line Drawings
- Covers Hand Tools and Much More
$22.95
Elements Of Woodcarving
- A Thoughtful Examination of the Carving in Theory & Practice
- Copiously Illustrated With Great Color Photographs
- Steps Through a Series of Diverse Woodcarving Projects
$17.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
Price Guide to Antique Tools
- New & Improved 4th Edition with Current Values
- Includes a New Section on Internet Auctions
- Completely Indexed & Easy to Use Reference
$17.95
Kitchen Collectibles: An Identification Guide
- Hundreds of Early Engravings of Classic Kitchen Tools
- HIstories of Makers and Patent Information
- A Long Overdue Reference to a Popular Topic
$29.95
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
Glossary Of Garden History
- Excellent Glossary on Garden Terms Features 500+ Words
- Fully Explains & Illustrates the Terms
- Features Countless Photos in Both Black & White and Color
$20.95
Washington, D.C., Then and Now
- 69 Sites Shown in Detailed Black & White Photos, Past & Present
- Features Captions Brimming with Authentic Historic Detail
- Shows: Capitol in Various Stages, White House, Pennsylvania Ave., etc.
$24.95
Just For Openers
- Ultimate Guidebook to Openers
- Features 850 Remarkable Examples with History and Current Market Value
- May Convince you that Just One "Opener" is not Enough!
$29.95
Oil Lamps The Kerosene Era In North America
- The Only Guide to Oil Lamps you Will Ever Need
- Features 900+ Examples Picture and Described with Values
- Useful Reference for Museum Curators, Auctioneers, and Collectors Alike
$39.95
Pocket Guide to Pink Depression Era Glass
- Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition – Updated Values
- Features Even More Beautiful Color Photos
- Includes Examples of 45 Patterns and Brief Histories of Glass Companies
$16.95
Marvelous Majolica: an Easy Reference and Price Guide
- Beautiful Full-Color Survey of Ware Made in England, Europe & America
- Includes: Tableware, Figurals, Planters, Vases, Jardinieres, etc.
- Each Items Features a Full Description & Current Values
$29.95