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Scrimshaw The Whaler’s Legacy
- Covers Every Facet of the Art of Scrimshaw
- Complete with Over 400 Superb Illustrations
- Collectors and Modern Scrimshawn Artists will Find this Book a Joy
$69.95
Architecture Of The Pennsylvania Dutch
- Covers the Period from 1700 to 1900
- A Great Book by a Prolific Author
- Well Written and Well Illustrated
$15.95
Horse Cabs
- Informative Look at the Elegant Horse Cabs & the Men Who Drove Them
- Covers the First Horse Cabs, Policing the Cabs, Beginning of the End…etc.
- Features Numerous Vintage Photos & Illustrations Which Lend a Nostalgic Air
$8.95
The Chicago World’s Fair Of 1893, A Photographic Record
- Fascinating Account and Pictorial
- Includes 128 Rare and Contemporary Black & White Photos
- Informative Text Covers: Pullman Strike, Famous Vistors, Disatrous Fire,etc
$16.95
General Line Catalog Ca. 1920
- The Full Product Line Showing Stanley's Largest Line
- Includes Post WW I Innovations
- Many Illustrations in Color
$34.50
Service Manual For John Deere Tractors & Engines
- Provides a Detailed Look at the Mechanisms & Inner Workings
- Filled with Information & Dozens of Detailed Illustrations
- Includes a Troubleshooting Guide
$13.95
Decorative Leadwork
- All About the Timeless and Beautiful Unsung Craft Tradition
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
- Covers Ancient Leadwork, Artifacts & Statues, Ornate Cisterns, & More
$8.95
The Slate Industry
- In-Depth Look at the Once Great Slate Industry
- Covers What Slate Is, Its Uses, History of Development, and Much More
- Features Countless Vintage Photos of the Industry at Work
$8.95
English Windsor Chairs
- An Informative Introduction to the Wide Variety of Windsor Chairs
- Points Out the Basic Characteristics to Aid in Naming & Dating
- Features Countless Clear Black & White Photos of Beautiful Examples
$8.95
Hand or Simple Turning
- Introduces the Reader to all Phases of the Simple Lathe
- Includes 771 Useful Figures which Illustrate Every Aspect Discussed
- Filled with Information you Won't Find Anywhere Else
$24.95
Mortise And Tenon Made Simple Video
- The Art of the Mortise and Tenon Joint
- Produced by a Former Cabinet Maker to the Royal Family
- The Next Best Thing to a Private Tutor
$24.95
American Axes: A Survey Of Their
- Captures the Spirit of an Early America that Depended on the Axe
- Chronicles Great Axe Makers, Care and Use, & Listing of Axemaekers
- Finally Back in Print After Many Years of Being Unavailable
$14.95
Wallpaper In New England
- Chronicles the Complete History of Wallpaper in New England
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Includes a Color Section
- Includes Paper of All Kinds: Flocked, Landscape, Scenic, Nursery, and More
$29.95
The Handsaw Catalog Collection
- Early Catalog Illustrations & Descriptions
- E.C. Atkins, Disston & Simonds Saws
- A Great Introduction To An Important Category
$18.50
From Forge & Anvil
- The Story of Artist Blacksmith Erich Riesel
- Well Researched and Well Written
- Filled With Superb Photographs of Riesel's Work
$24.95
The History of Old Time Farm Implement Wrenches
- The Definitive Guide to Cast Iron Wrenches
- Illustrated with Thousands of Photographs & Drawings
- 513 Pages with 176 Page Softbound Supplement
$50.00
Antique Golf Collectibles
- Features Every Sort of Gold Collectible Imaginable
- Clubs, Balls, Trophies, Golf Bags, etc. are All Indetified and Priced
- Comprehensive Guide Includes Manufaturer and Product Histories
$29.95
Revised Third Edition Blue Willow An Identification and Value Guide
- Revised and Expanded Third Edition
- Shows a Wide Range of Antique & Collectible Blue Willow in Color
- Features the History, Patterns, Price Guide, & Other Relevant Info
$19.95
Philadelphia Then And Now
- 60 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Includes an Informative Introduction & Extensive Captions
- See City Hall, Logan Square, the Betsy Ross House, Shubert Theatre, etc.
$16.95
Fine Wicker Furniture
- Indepth Study of Wicker Furniture Styles and Manufactures
- 100's of Pieces of Fascinating Furniture Shown in 250+ Full-Color Photos
- Also Discusses Care and Restoration
$24.95
Antique Hardware Price Guide
- Vintage Guide to Hardware from the 19th and 20th Century
- Includes Historic Information and Collecting Tips
- 100+ Photos and Current Values From National Auctions
$21.95
Majolica 3rd Expanded Edition With Revised Price Guide
- Comprehensive Look at an Increasingly Valuable Collectible Item
- Various Forms Covered in Detail, Valued, and Amply Illustrated in Color
- Traces the History from its Earliest Roots to Current Popularity
$14.95
The Book Of Wagner & Griswold
- Includes & Describes 100's of Cast Iron Collectible's
- Items Feature Photo, Descriptions, and Current Values
- Companies Include: Wagner, Griswold, Lodge, Vollrath, and More
$29.95
100 Years of Collectible Jewelry
- Features 100's of Color Photos of All Types of Jewelry
- Includes Current Values, Thorough Glossary & Cross-Reference Index
- Must for Any Collector of Fan of Collectible Jewelry
$9.95