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Antique Advertising Encyclopedia 3rd Ed
- Collection of the Finest Examples of Antique Advertising
- Complete with Grading and Value Guides, and Hundreds of Picutres
- Collectors and Would-Be Collectors will Find this a Useful Resource
$49.95
Collectible Blowtorches
- Only Reference You Will Need on the Topic
- Beautifully Illustrated with 296 Full-Color Photographs
- Contains All the Info: Maker, Age, Usage, Value, Finding & Restoring…etc.
$29.95
Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese Tradition
- 100's of Detailed Color Photos Depict Willow Ware of All Kinds
- Includes Legends, Poems, Factual Info, and Price Guide
- Learn to Sort Out the Makers, Dates, Marks & Ranges of Values
$29.95
Warman’s Depression Glass
- Features 10,000+ Values for 155 of the Most Popular Glass Patterns
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color and Includes Current Values
- Contains Patterns Such as Adam, Colonial, Old English, Patrick, Windsor,etc
$25.95
The American Cut Glass Industry: T. G. Hawkes and his Competitors
- Authoritative Look at the the Glass Industry in Corning, New York
- Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White Photos
- Includes Advertising Reprint, Old Documents, Collector's Info, & More
$89.50
Wearable Art Accessories & Jewelry 1900-2000
- Features Glossary, Bibliography & Price Guide
- 575 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 184 PGS.
$39.95
A Guide to Sandwich Glass
- Features Detailed Information & Price Guide
- 252 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 208 PGS.
$29.95
Valentines With Values
- Includes Market Values, Glossay, Hundreds of Items, etc.
- 600 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 192 PGS.
$19.95
Yesterdays Silver for Todays Table: A Silver Collectors Guide to Elegant Di
- A Colorful & Practical Tour of Fine Antique Silver
- 334 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 240 PGS.
$49.95
The Story Of Antique Needlework Tools
- Needlework Tools from the Simple to the Sumptuous
- Needles, Bodkins, Thimbles, Bobbins, Tapes & More
- A Great Reference for the Serious or Novice Collector
$47.96
This Old Tractor
- In-Depth Look at Farm Life, Farm Families & the Classic Farm Tractor
- Filled with Vintage & Color Photos, Ad & Catalog Reprints, and More
- Includes Pieces Written by All the Well Known Authors & Historians
$29.95
Victorian Houses: A Treasury of Lesser-Known Examples
- Introduces the Reader to Lesser-Known Victorian Architecture
- Includes Excellent Photography Accompanied by Incisive Commentaries
- Includes the Many Styles and Types of Victorian Homes
$17.95
The American Gunsmith
- Brief But Informative
- Includes Commentary on the Great Gunmakers of the Day
- Good Buy For Any Gun Enthusiast
$7.50
Victorian Cartes-de-Visite
- Introduction to World of Carte-de-Viste Photos & the Legacy they Left
- Countless Examples Illustrate Every Aspect of Victorian Life
- Will be of Great Interest to Collects & Victorian Era Enthusiasts
$18.95
Cast-Iron Architecture in New York a Photgraphic Survey
- Countless Photos of Fine Examples From Numerous Aspects & Angles
- Detailed Commentaries Identify Architect, Foundry, Date Built, & More
- One of the Most Comprehensive Statements on Cast Iron Ever Compiled
$21.95
“The Level You Need”
- Nicely Illustrated and Filled with Well Written Period Commentary
- Ca. 1905
- Helpful Addition to the Reference Shelf
$8.50
Horse-drawn Carriage Catalog 1909
- Reprint of the Rare 1909 Elkhart Manufacturing Co. Catalog
- 350+ Detailed Illustrations of: Surreys, Cabriolets, Buggies, Wagons, etc.
- Each Vehicle Features a Full Description and Values
$23.95
Early Armoured Cars
- In-Depth Look These Fighting Machines & Their Developments
- Covers Early Vehicles, Advancements, Armoured Cars in 1918, etc.
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Historic Ships
- Provides an Account of How Ships Developed & a Wealth of Other Info.
- Covers the Early Years of Ships, Warships, Fishing Vessels, and More
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Illustrated The Impressive Ships
$8.95
The Victorian Ironmonger
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Ironmonger
- Covers the Purchase of Goods, Keeping Account, Credit, and Many More
- Features Countless Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
The Art Of Organ-Building
- One of the Most Sought After Books in Musical Literature
- Thoroughly Covers All Aspects of Organ Building
- Contains Wealth of Information not to Be Found Anywhere Else
$24.95
Bench Planes Video Tape
- Techniques & Traditions of Classic Bench Planes
- Includes Tuning, Sharpening & Use
- Great Advice from a Woodworking Guru
$24.95
Improved Labor Saving Carpenters’ Tools
- Lists Much of the Stanley Line Available Ca. 1900
- Featuring the Stanley "Imp" on the Cover
- Great Little Reference
$4.50
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern
- Quickly Identify Over 10,000 Dealing With Apparel and Fashion
- 950+_Illustrations Depict Stitches, Weaves, Garments, Hair Styles, etc.
- a Must for Costume Designers & Anyone Interested in the History of Fashion
$23.95