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American Victorian Cottage Homes
- A Classic Period Reprint of "Palliser's American Cottage Homes"
- Classic Victorian "Cottages" in Elaborate Gingerbread
- Includes Early Advertising, Detailed Drawings & More
$16.95
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
The Victorian Domestic Servant
- Describes the Lifestyle of the Large Group of Domestic Servants
- Insights on the Social Status of The Victorian Lower Class
- Describes the Requirements and Duties of the Houshold Help
$8.95
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
Old Lace & Linens Including Crochet
- A History and Survey of the World of Collectible Needlework
- A Helpful Identification and Value Guide
- Includes Tablecloths, Centerpieces, Doilies, Collars & More
$10.95
Distillation Of Alcohol and De-Naturing
- Completely Revised and Updated 2nd Edition
- Features Brand New Information & Chapters
- Most Comprehensive Work Available on the Topic
$15.95
Telephone Boxes
- Unravels the Fascinanating Mysteries of the Telephone Booth
- Expertly Written and Superbly Illustrated in Vintage Black & White Photos
- Concise History of the Most Ubiquitous of All Street Furniture
$8.95
The Story Of The Thimble
- The Story of the Thimble from Ancient Egypt to Today
- More Than 2000 Thimbles Illustrated in Full Color
- Includes Value Information for Collectors
$49.95
Village & Country Residences And How to Build Them
- Learn How to Build Village & Country Residences
- Classic House Plans for City and Farm
- Originally Written at the Turn of the Century
$12.95
Fire-Arms Manufacture 1880
- Report on the Manufacture of Fire-Arms, from the 10th Census June 1, 1880
- Contains a Complete Historical & Descriptive Summary
- Excellent Read for Anyone Interested in Our Nations Great History
$7.95
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
Collecting Writing Instruments
- Covers in Detail the Complete History of the Writing Instrument
- Includes Photos, Advertisments, Engravings, and Much More
- Sure to Interest Wide Variety of People
$49.95
Domestic Bygones
- New Illustrated Reference to Classic English Bygones
- Features a Wide Variety of Bygones that Are Now Valuable Collectors Items
- Includes Sections on Preparing Food, Washing, Eating & Drinking, etc.
$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
Authentic Antique Stenciling
- Gives Many Examples of Stenciling on Tin, Furniture, Glass, Velvet, & Walls
- Shows How to Reproduct Examples as Well as Design your Own
- Includes Clear Step-by-Step Photographs and Detailed Text
$19.95
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
The Flute
- Complete History & Development of One of the Most Beautiful Instruments
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage and Black & White Photos
- Features Informative Sections on How Flutes Work, Eccentric Flutes, & More
$8.95
Wallpaper
- Contains Dozens of Illustrations of Antique Wallpaper Designs
- Instructions on How to Locate and Date Historic Wall Paper
- Introduces the Reader to the History of British Wallpaper
$8.95