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Hartland Horses & Dogs
- Includes Collector's Info, Current Values, Care & Repair Advice, etc.
- 739 Color & 18 Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 200 PGS.
$29.95
Antique Advertising: Country Store Signs and Products
- Features Current Market Values
- 407 Color Photos & Hundreds of Items
- 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$29.95
A History of Costume
- Most Reliable & Authentic Account of Costume Throughout the Ages
- Detailed Illustrations & Photos are Plentiful and Extremely Accurate
- Feautres Measured & Detailed Patterns for Making Authentic Copies
$19.95
Follies
- Traces the Complete History of Follies
- Numerous Vintage Photographs Demonstrate the Enormous Variety of Follies
- Sure to Interest the Architectural Buff and Armchair Adventurer
$8.95
Field Guide To New England Barns
- Definitive Text on New England Barns
- Covers Structure, Traditions, and Innovations
- Invaluable in Understanding the Story Behind these Artifacts
$19.95
International Basketry For Weavers And Collectors
- Covers in Detail the Broad Spectrum of Basket Weaving
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and Describes All Types of Baskets
- Great Buy for Any Weaver, Collector, or Basketry Enthusiast
$19.95
Pottery In Roman Britian
- In-Depth Look at Pottery in Roman Britain
- Covers Samian Ware, Amphorae & Graffit, Kitchenware, Lamps, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations Enhance the Informative Text
$14.95
Buildings & Landmarks Of Old Boston
- Fascinating Version of the History of Boston's First 2 Centuries
- Provides History, Location & Drawings of 57 Important Buildings
- Must for Anyone Visiting Boston, Bostonites & Armchair Historians
$12.95
The House Beautiful
- Covers Every Aspect of 3 Different Rooms in a Classic Victorian Home
- Contains Strong Ideas and Carefully Formed Opinions on Interior Design
- Invaluable to Restorationists and Students of Period Design
$16.95
The Crystal Palace Exhibition and Illustrated Catalogue
- Displays an Entire Universe of Design
- Contains 1500+ Richly Illustrated Items
- Gives the Illusion that you are on a Walking Tour of the Palace Itself
$34.95
Marble Clocks
- Illustrated Guide to Collectible Marble Clocks & Their Workings
- Covers the Casework, Mechanisms, Makers, Markings & Logos…etc.
- Features a Section on Collecting & Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos
$8.95
Quarries and Quarrying
- Deals with 4 Major Rock Types to Explain the Methods Employed
- Fully Illustrated with Vintage Black & White Photos and Expertly Written
- Will Thrill Those Interested in Geology, Industrial Arts, Quarrying..etc.
$8.95
Table Knives and Forks
- Describes the Development of Early Cutlery Into Todays Tableware
- Covers the Art of the Cutler and the Rise of Cutlers' Companies
- Covers the Gradual Introduction of The Table Fork and Spoon
$8.95
Photographic Sketch Book Of The Civil War
- One of the Rarest American Books
- Excellent Photos Among the Greatest War Pictures Ever Taken
- Each Brilliant Photo Is Accompanied by a Detailed Caption
$14.95
American Agriculture: A Brief History
- Fascinating Retelling of American Agricultural History
- Ready Reference of all Types of Changes that Effected Farming in Americat o
- Story not Only of Achievement, but Greed, Racism, and Violence as well
$39.95
Yesterday’s Children: The Antiques and History of Childcare
- An In-Depth Look at the History of Child Raising
- Covers the Superstition and Ignorance, and the Mothers Love
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$49.50
Professional Smithing
- Toolmaking & Ironwork
- With 257 Illustrations
- For the Working Smith or the Collector
$24.95
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Vol II
- "A Remarkable Achievement" – 2nd Volume of a 5 Volume Set
- Covers the Construction, Action & Application of Cutting Tools
- Features 700+ Detailed Illustrations and Diagrams
$22.95
Long-Distance Genealogy
- Designed for the "Armchair Researchers" to Access Records From Afar
- Provides Numerous Techniques on Overcoming Problems in the Process
- Learn to Get Birth, Marriage, & Death Records, Copies of Documents, & More
$18.99
Sailing Boats from Around The World
- Documents the State of the Sailing Arts Ca. 1900
- Great Line Drawings of Sailing Boats from Around the World
- Includes Racing Boats, Work Boats and Many More
$27.95
Early American Embroidery Designs
- Authentic Treasury of Timeless Embroidery Designs
- Includes: Stylized & Traditional Patterns, Floral Bouquets, and More
- Excellent Treasury of Needlework Inspiration
$6.95
Historic Homes of the American Presidents
- Perfect Guide to 54 American Presidential Homes
- Visit the Homes of: G. Washington, A. Lincoln, T. Jefferson, G. Bush, etc.
- 160+ Detailed Photos & Histories, Anecdotes, and Perspectives
$19.95
The History Of The Patchwork Quilt
- Celebrates the Creative Artistry and History of this Medium
- Traces the History from its Very Early Beginnings to the Present
- Reveals the Patchwork Quilt for the High Art that it Really is
$16.95
Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks
- Presents Over 300 Clocks that Do Far More than Tell the Time
- Includes Historical Explanations, Detailed Drawings, and Clear Photography
- Celebrates the Ingenuity and Skill of these Talented Clockmakers
$150.00