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American Art Glass
- Features Full-Color Photos, Descriptions and Values
- Contains Examples from Fostoria, Heisey, Imperial, and More
- Includes Catalog & Advertising Reprints, Glossary, Price Guide, etc.
$29.95
American Cut & Engraved Glass
- Features a Complete History of Cut Glass & Its Manufactureres
- Includes Info on Identifying Patterns, Photos, Values, and More
- Learn to Determing Age, Recognize Quality Items, Identify Patterns, etc.
$45.00
Late 19th Century Furniture by Berkey & Gay
- Features Current Value Ranges
- 300+ Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 320 PGS.
$29.95
501 Collectible Horses: A Handbook & Price Guide
- New 2nd Edition Features a Current Price Guide
- Over 500 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 160 PGS.
$19.95
Depression Pottery
- Features Informative Text & Up-to-Date Values
- Over 450 Color Photos
- 11" x 8 1/2", 192 PGS.
$29.95
Hagen-Renaker Through the Years
- Includes Info on Identifying & Dating and Current Price Guide
- 446 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Ploughs and Ploughing
- Examples the Development of Ploughs & Their Motive Power, Past to Present
- Countless Informative Black & White Photos Complement the Text
- Great Read for Anyone Interested in Ploughs & Agriculture in General
$8.95
Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century: To Serve & Protect
- Features Over 200 Beautiful Aprons
- 406 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Old Letter Boxes
- Complete History of these Familiar Sturdy Cast-Iron Boxes
- Fully Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White Photos
- Covers All Types of Boxes & Non-Standard Specimens from All Over
$10.95
The Railroad Station: an Arch. History
- Chronicles the Evolution of the Railroad Station
- 230+ Superb Illustrations Bring To Life Its Fascinating Story
- A Great Cavalcade of Architecture
$19.95
Domestic Ducks and Geese
- Describes & Illustrates Most Domestic Breeds of Ducks and Geese
- Features Aylesbury, Pekin, Call Ducks, Pilgrim & Chinese Geese…etc.
- Discusses the Keeping, Breeding, & Exhibiting of Ducks
$10.95
Tiled Pavement In The Pennsylvania Capitol
- Written by a Leading Figure in the American Arts & Crafts Movements
- Illustrates & Describes the Tiles that Tell the Story of Pennsylvania
- Includes a Color Map of the Building
$9.95
Early American Technology
- Collection of Intriguing Original Essays
- Discusses Early Technology and Environmental Issues
- Recent Historiographic Concerns Addressed
$24.95
The Story of the Gems
- The History and Technology of Gemstones of Every Type
- Information on Geology, Gem Cutting, Mining and More
- Written by a Former Curator at the Museum of Natural History
$12.95
Old Trolleybuses
- Traces the Fascinating History of the Trolleybus
- Numerous Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Array of Trolleybuses
- Details the Current Situation of the Trolleybus Today
$8.95
Old Horseshoes
- First Book on the Topic of Horseshoes Since 1869
- Features a Wealth of New Info, and Covers a Wide Variety of Horseshoes
- Filled to the Brim with Clear Black & White Photos of Horsehoes
$8.95
Toy Steam Accessories
- Chronicles the History of Toy Steam Accessories
- Gives Information on Manufacturers of Toy Steam Accessories
- Provides Tips on The Collection and Care of Accessories
$8.95
Elements Of Machine Work
- Provides Fundamental and Advanced Principles of the Elements of Machine Wor
- Includes 204 Helpful Illustrations and Detailed Descriptions
- Makes a Difficult Subject Easy to Understand
$19.95
How To Carve Wood
- Projects and Techniques for the Woodcarver
- Covers Tools, Sharpening, Relief Carving, Chip Carving & More
- Filled With Great Illustrations, Photographs and Instruction
$19.95
A Timber Framer’s Workshop
- A Superb How-To Book on Traditional Timber Framing
- Illustrated With Clear Line Drawings & Quality Photographs
- Includes Tips, Tricks & Techniques from 40 Years of Experience
$30.00
Japanese Gardens: An Illustrated Guide to Their Design & History
- In-Depth Look at one of the World's Loveliest Art Forms
- Covers: Stones, Pagodas, Bridges, Ornamental Water, etc.
- Includes Photos of Some of the Most Beautiful Examples
$27.95
Plain And Ornamental Forging, Second Ed.
- Excellent Guide to the Fine Art of Blacksmithing
- Richly Illustrated with Clear and Simple Explanation
- Will Equip Anyone with the Tools and Skills Needed to Become a Blacksmith
$21.95
Collector’s Encyclopedia of Milk Glass Identification and Values
- Definitive Reference Guide to Milk Glass
- Contains 100's of Items in Full-Color, With Description & Current Values
- Includes Informative Sections on Molds, Early Patterns, and Much More
$24.95