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The ChaseEra: 1933 & 1942 Catalogs of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.

  • Includes Values & Full Inventory Information
  • 149 Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$29.95

Murland’s Antique Tool Value Guide

  • The Most Comprehensive Value Guide to Tools Ever Published
  • Hundreds of Illustrations – Thousands of Prices
  • Shipped Postpaid in the United States
$12.95

Heck’s Pictorial Archive of Art and Architecture

  • Beautiful Pictorial Devoted to Architecture, Mythology & Fine Art
  • Features 1000's of Finely Detailed Illustrations
  • Includes Classical Temple, Pyramids, Mythological & Religous Figures, etc.
$17.95

Medieval Costume, Armour & Weapons

  • Traces the Evolution of Clothing Styles, Armor, Weapons, etc.
  • 400+ Detailed Illustrations
  • Excellent Source of Reference Material
$48.95

The Book Of Shaker Furniture

  • Standard Reference Work on this Small but Distinctive Collection
  • Expertly Written by the Master of the Topic
  • Invaluable for Those Wanting to Authentically Reproduce Shaker Furniture
$45.00

Medieval Costume And Fashion

  • Fascinating Peek Back in Back Time to the Middle Ages
  • 700 Black & White and Color Illustrations Depict All Types of Apparel
  • Comprehensive Study of European Clothing Styles
$26.95

Welsh Pottery

  • Covers the Many Different Types of Pottery
  • Discusses the Manufacture of Ceramics in Wales
  • Illustrations Help Establish Design Trends and Influences
$10.95

Birch’s Views Of Philadelphia

  • Marvelous Visual Record of Philadelphia, Past & Present
  • Features Birch's Engravings & Updated Photos of Sites
  • Views Capture It's Regal Buildings, Vibrant Street Life & Busy Ports
$45.00

Nineteenth – Century Costume and Fashion

  • Presents an Inclusive Panorama of Clothing Styles of the 19th Century
  • Includes 200 Black-and-White Illustrations and 27 Full Color Illustrations
  • Provides an Invaluable Resourse to Anyone Interested in Fashion History
$17.95

Sundials

  • Fascinating Look at an Important Part of History
  • Thoroughly Describes and Illustrates Every Class of Sundial
  • Features Numerous Black & White Photos and Informative Diagrams
$8.95

Old Trams

  • Introduction & Guide to the Tramways of Britain
  • Covers their Origin & Development, Rise & Fall, Existing Trams, etc.
  • Features Numerous Black & White Photos Depicting Trams Past to Present
$8.95

Old Lorries

  • Traces the Complete History of the Lorry (Old Truck)
  • Covers Military & Civilian Uses, the Diesel Engine, WWII, etc.
  • Features Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95

Weathervanes

  • Describes and Illustrates the Many Types and Styles of Weathervanes
  • Explains The Evolution of The Weathervane and How They Work
  • Includes a List of Further Reading and Places to Visit
$8.95

Engines Of 1899

  • Fascinating Article Reprints on Steam, Oil and Gasoline Engines
  • Features Countless Period Photos and Mechanical Drawings
  • Must-Read for the Builder, Collector & Engine Fanatic
$7.95

Groovy Kitchen Designs For

  • Introduction to the World of Vintage Electric & Metal Kitchen Collectibles
  • 300+ Illus. of Appliances and Kitchenware & Lots of Wonderful Advertising
  • Will be Treasured by Collectors and Flea Market Frequenters Alike
$29.95

The Collector’s Guide To Cine Cameras

  • Perfect Guide to an Increasingly Popular Collecting Field
  • Filled with Detailed Photos and Important Collector's Info
  • Includes Helpful Section on Using Classic Cine Cameras Today
$34.95

Horse Drawn Sleighs

  • Second Edition
  • Glossary of terms for sleighs and sleigh parts
  • New section with essays on early sleighs
$29.95

The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1996 Edition

  • 1600 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
  • Fully Indexed by Manufacturer and Type of Tool
  • All Different From 1995 & 1997 Editions
$17.95

Discovering Heraldry

  • Thoroughly Describes & Illustrates Difficult Heraldry Terms
  • Concisely Written and Filled with Accurate Information
  • An Exciting Look at a Beautiful Art Form & Aid in Genealogy
$12.95

20th Century Linens and Lace A Guide to Identification, Care, and Prices

  • Includes Both Rare and Common Examples
  • Visually Exciting and Includes Very Useful Price Guide
  • Great Buy for Collectors and Interesting Read for All
$39.95

Nantucket in the Nineteenth Century; 180 Photographs and Illustrations

  • Photographs and Illustrations Depict the Look of Nantucket
  • Includes Stories of the Early Inhabitants of Nantucket Island
  • Explores the History of Nantucket With Views of Early Hotels and Beaches
$19.95

Buffalo Bill’s Life Story

  • Personal Narrative as Thrilling as the Most Colorful Fiction
  • Exciting Stories of Buffalo Hunts, Indian Adventures, Stagecoach Travel,etc
  • Features Illustrations by Famed Artist N.C. Wyeth
$10.95

Cowboy Collectibles And Western Memorabilia

  • Peek Into the Reality of the Cowboy's Life
  • Describes Essential Articles – Rifles, Saddles, Clothing, and Much More
  • For the Lover of the Old West and Collector of Artifacts
$29.95

Vintage Cookbooks & Advertising Leaflets

  • In-Depth Pictorial Review of Vintage Cookbooks
  • 850+ Color Photos of Memorabilia from the 1860's to the 1950's
  • Includes Chapters on Brand Name Foods, Wartime Era Cookbooks, and More
$29.95
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