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Tools and Tool Collecting
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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
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
Native American Collectibles
- Illustrated with Full-Color Photos & Contains Up-to-Date Values
- Includes: Pottery, Jewelry, Beadwork, Textiles, Pipes, Weapons, etc.
- Also Features the History of the Native Americans' Way of Life
$24.95
The American Gunsmith
- Brief But Informative
- Includes Commentary on the Great Gunmakers of the Day
- Good Buy For Any Gun Enthusiast
$7.50
Red Wing Stoneware; An Identification and Value Guide
- ID & Value Guide to an Increasingly Popular Collector's Item
- The Uniqueness & Variety of Red Wing Items Provide Something for Everyone
- Features 100's of Items in Full-Color, with Description and Value
$9.95
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
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
Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
- In-Depth Look at the Elusive World of Japanese Tattooing
- 220 Color & 32 Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
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
Timber Frame Construction
- Practical How-To for Both Beginners and Experienced Carpenters
- Dozens of Superb Illustrations and Photos Make it All Easy to Understand
- Also Teachers Reader to Combine Modern Tools with Time Tested Methods
$19.95
The Wood And Canvas Canoe
- Comprehensive and Easy to Use Distillation of 25 Years Experience with Cano
- Step By Step Guide to Building or Restoring Your Own Canoe
- Great Photos & Clear Line Drawings of Canoe Construction & Repair
$19.95
Timberframe
- Fascinating Tour of the Most Beautiful Timber-Frame Homes in America
- Showcases Contemporary & Traditional Homes in Color Photos
- Written by an Expert in the Topic
$40.00
Pens From the Wood Lathe
- Techniques on Making a Well-Working & Spectacular-Looking Pen
- 273 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
The American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
- Colonial Artifacts and How They Were Made
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs.
- Discover a Nearly Forgotten Craft
$24.95
Bench Planes Video Tape
- Techniques & Traditions of Classic Bench Planes
- Includes Tuning, Sharpening & Use
- Great Advice from a Woodworking Guru
$24.95
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
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
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
Steam And Its Uses
- Thoroughly Covers the Wonder of Steam and its Uses
- Includes Informative Sections on the Steam Engine, Train, and Steam Navigat
- Must-Read for Mechanics, Steam Buffs, and Fascinating Story for Everyone El
$20.95
The Standard Tool Company Catalogue Reprint
- One of The Great Makers of Machinist's Tools
- From The Golden Age of Machinist Tool Manufacturing
- Available Exclusively From Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools
$10.50