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Much More Early American Pattern Glass
This book lives up to its title and more! Filled with over 900 detailed black and white photos, this book features more than 1500 patterns of early American pattern glass from Aberdeen to Zephyr. Originally written in the late 1950’s, this book has left the original format and fascinating commentary intact, but now features even…
$17.95
Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money
- The Most Comprehensive Reference Ever Devoted to U.S. Currency
- Features Values for 3 Grades of Condition & over 600 Detailed Photos
- Also Provides Important Historical and Economical Backgrounds
$29.95
The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Buttons
- Features 3000+ buttons!
- 1100 Color Photos
- 7" x 10", 242 PGS.
$24.95
Classic Miniature Vehicles: Made In France
- Includes a Valuable Price Guide
- 96 Color Plates
- 9" x 6", 280 PGS.
$16.95
Care Bears? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Handbook & Price Guide
- Includes Plush Toys, Figurines, Books, Bedsheets, etc.
- Features 520 Color Photos & Price Guide
- 6" x 9", 192 PGS.
$19.95
Fenton Glass Compendium
- Includes Vases, Pitchers, Trays, Teacups, Bowls, and More
- 913 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
$29.95
A History Of Engraving & Etching
- Most Complete History of Etching and Engraving Ever Written
- 111 Outstanding Illustrations by Scores of Artists
- Covers Every Aspect of the Twin Arts in Great Detail
$20.95
Homes in a Box: Modern Homes from Sears Roebuck
- Nostalgic Look at 100+ Home Kits from Sears Roebuck
- 129 Photos
- 10 1/2" x 8 1/2", 120 PGS.
$19.95
Reprint Of Banquet Program From 1926
- Banquet Program for the 1st Annual Stanley Quarter-Century Club
- One of Only 2000 Copies that Were Printed
- Features Program of the Evening, List of Members, Even the Menu
$5.50
Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology
- Substantially Expanded Sequel to the Original Volume
- Includes Article on the Blacksmith, Silver, Pewter, Architecture, and More
- Thoroughly Interesting and Well Illustrated Read
$9.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Country Arts In Early American Homes
- Sweeping Survey of the Country Arts of Early New England Homes
- Covers: Architecture, Landscapes, Carvings, Ceramics, Carpets, etc.
- Must-Read for Anyone Interested in New England & Country Arts
$17.95
Marble’s Specialities For Sportsmen
- Includes Axes, Knives, Rifles, Pistols, Etc.
- Filled With Great Illustrations & Informative Descriptions
- A Great Guide to a Hot Collectible
$7.00
Civil War Medicine 1861-1865
- Highly In-Depth Look at the Medical Aspect of the Civil War
- Well-Researched and Filled with Stories and Illustrations
- Must Read for Any Civil War Buff
$14.95
Falconry
- In-Depth Study of this Skillful & Demanding Sport
- Covers the History, Falconry Today, Equipment, Birds, and More
- Features an Abundance of Black & White Photos that Highlight the Text
$8.95
Smoking Antiques
- Valuable Reference and is Told from a Collector's Point of View
- Covers Tobacco Boxes, Matches, Lighters, Cigars, Ephemera, and More
- Also Includes the Fascinating Story of Tobacco
$8.95
Samplers
- Outlines the Long & Extensive History of Samplers
- Features Numerous Samplers in Black & White and Color Photos
- Contains Examples of Long, Darning, Map, School, Stitch, etc.
$10.95
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
- Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
- Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
- Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
$20.95
Traditional Woodworking Handtools
- The Inside Story on Using Tradition Tools
- Filled With Practical Tips on Buying, Using and Maintaining Tools
- Helpful Information for the Beginner or Expert
$50.00
Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages For Pleasure
- Illustrated Guide to Coaching, Harnessing, Stabling & More
- Illustrated with Superb Turn of the Century Photographs
- Originally Published at the Height of the Horse-Drawn Age
$21.95
The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice
- Contains All the Tools & Techniques for Modern & Traditional Rigging
- Covers: Knots, Repairing a Mast & Shroud, Rope Trcks, and Much More
- Features Clear Directions & Dozens of Helpful Illustrations
$39.95
Ornamental Turning
- The Secrets of an Arcane Art
- Illustrated with Hundreds of Engravings
- Reprint of the 1886 Edition
$22.50
Planemakers Of Western Pennsylvania and Environs
- A Superb Regional History of Western Pennsylvania
- Great Color & Black & White Photographs
- Captures the Spirit of the Age
$19.95
Red Wing Collectibles; An Identification and Value Guide
- Comprehensive Guide to a Popular Collector's Item
- Features Hundreds of Red Wing Items in Color, With Description & Values
- Will Aid in Finding, Identifying, and Valuing Red Wing Items
$9.95