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Early American Weaving & Dying
- A Landmark Work, First Published in 1817
- Revealed Important Trade Secrets to Home Weavers & Dyers
- An Informative Read and an Important Historical Reference
$10.95
Country And Folk Antiques with Price Guide
- Excellent Collection of Examples of Country and Folk Antiques
- Illustrated with over 540 Superb Color Photos and Includes Price Guide
- Both an Informative and Fun Read
$29.95
Fiesta Colorful Dinnerware With Values Price
- A Sweeping Survey of the the Popular Dinnerware – Fiesta
- Hundreds of Beautiful Full-Color Photos Chronicle the Many Fiesta Forms
- Each Piece Shown Includes a Complete Descripton and Value
$24.95
Old Telephones
- Tells the Story of one of the Most Important Inventions of All Time
- Shows the Telephone in All its Varied Shapes & Forms, Past to Present
- Generously Illustrated with Numerous Early Photos & Illustrations
$8.95
Wallpaper In New England
- Chronicles the Complete History of Wallpaper in New England
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Includes a Color Section
- Includes Paper of All Kinds: Flocked, Landscape, Scenic, Nursery, and More
$29.95
The Dyer’s Companion
- A Complete Reprinting of the Original 1815 Edition
- Plant Usage, Specifications for Equipment and Much More
- An Historical Snapshot of a Different Way of Life
$13.95
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
Arts & Crafts Designs for the Home
- In-Depth Look at the Arts & Crafts Movement
- Large Representations of the Decorative Arts, With a Focus on Furniture
- Each Item Illustrated in Color & Carefully Described With Values
$59.95
Sweets and Sweet Shops
- Learn How Sweet Shops Have Changed Throughout the Decades
- Numeous Vintage Photos Lend a Nostalgic Air
- An Absolute Must for Any Sweet Tooth!
$8.95
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
Country Store Antiques: From Cradles to Caskets
- The Story of the Country Store: An Amerian Essential
- The Source for All the Essentials of Life
- Includes Much Historical Information
$29.95
Coffee Antiques with Price Guide
- Colorful, Expansive Book Explores Over 1000 Fascinating Antiques
- 500+ Color Photos Depict Grinders, Coffee Cans, Posters, and Much More
- Varied Collection of 200 Years of Antiques From the Mundane to the Exotic
$29.95
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Art Materials
- Ultimate Guide through the Maze of Art Materials Available
- Comprehensive Analysis of Oil, Watercolors, Inks, Acrylics…etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Color – an Absolute Must for Any Artist
$27.99
Biscuit Tins
- Fascinating Introduction to Biscuit Tins & Guide for Collectors
- Covers Design, Decorative Techniques & the Companies Who Made them
- Numerous Color and Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Tins
$9.95
Chisels, Chissels, Chizzels
- By The Old Chiseler Hisself
- 9" X 6"; 121 Pps
- For the Collector or Use of Hand Tools
$23.95
Country Store Collectibles
- A Virtual Trip Back Through Time
- Filled With Illustrations of Everything Available in the Store
- Much Background About the Stores & How they Worked
$24.95
Kitchen Collectibles: An Identification Guide
- Hundreds of Early Engravings of Classic Kitchen Tools
- HIstories of Makers and Patent Information
- A Long Overdue Reference to a Popular Topic
$29.95
Noritake Collectibles A To Z; A Pictoral Record & Guide to Values
- Largest and Most Comprehensive Book on the Subject
- Features 1000+ Pieces with Color Photo, Description, and Current Values
- Also Includes a Useful Section on Identifying Noritake Backstamps
$49.95
The English Rose Garden
- Story of the English Rose Garden & How its Changed Over the Years
- Discusses the Changing Roses, People of Influence, Cultural Practice, etc.
- Features Countless Beautiful Photos in Both Color and Black & White
$10.95
1869 Illustrated Catalog
- The Complete 1869 Catalogue of Tinware, Utensils, Fixtures, Etc.
- Illustrated with Excellent Period Engravings
- Includes a Large Section on Tinners Tools & Machines
$16.95
American Axes: A Survey Of Their
- Captures the Spirit of an Early America that Depended on the Axe
- Chronicles Great Axe Makers, Care and Use, & Listing of Axemaekers
- Finally Back in Print After Many Years of Being Unavailable
$14.95
Mustache Cups: Timeless Victorian Treasures; with Price Guide
- Brushes Away the Myths & Mystery from a Well-Kept Victorian Secret
- Features a Wide Variety of Mustache Cups & Accessories
- 640+ Items Pictured in Color With Current Market Values
$49.95
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
Jewelry: Fundamentals Of Metalsmithing
- Covers Every Aspect of Jewelry Making and Includes Appendices
- Superbly Illustrated With Color Photos
- Essential for Any Jewelry Enthusiast
$29.99