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The London Taxi

  • Chronicles the Complete Development from Past to Present
  • Numerous Vintage Photos Complement the Well-Written Text
  • Describes & Illustrates the Many Varieties
$8.95

The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter 1830

  • Profusely Illustrated Introduction to Greek Architecture
  • Features an Ionic Capital, Doric Cornice, Corinthian Pedestal, etc.
  • Each Items is Superbly Drawn and Described
$19.95

Provincetown Discovered

  • Tells the Fascinating Story of Picturesque Provincetown
  • Beautiful Pictorial of Landscapes, Quaint Cottages, Seashores and More
  • Must for Anyone who Appreciates the Beauty of Provincetown
$12.95

Marble’s Specialities For Sportsmen

  • Includes Axes, Knives, Rifles, Pistols, Etc.
  • Filled With Great Illustrations & Informative Descriptions
  • A Great Guide to a Hot Collectible
$7.00

The Woodworker’s Guide to Hand Tools

  • Filled With Tips For the Contemporary Craftsperson
  • Illustrated With Superb Line Drawings
  • Covers Hand Tools and Much More
$22.95

Woodworking Techniques: Essentials of Woodworking

  • Compilation of the Best Article on Woodworking Techniques
  • Learn to Assemble, Decorate & Complete Fine Furniture
  • The "Meat and Potatoes" of Woodworking How-To
$17.95

Old House Measured and Scaled Detail Drawings for Builders and Carpent

  • Unabridged and Unaltered Reprint of the Rare 1911 Publication
  • Features Countless Vintage, Authentic Measured & Scaled Drawings
  • Covers Every Conceivable Architectural Feature: Framing, Window Seats..etc
$16.96

Garden Projects for the Backyard Carpenter

  • Contains Over 30 Projects and Ideas!
  • 438 Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95

More Twig Mosaic Furniture

  • Features Fully Illustrated Steps & Clear Instruction
  • 200 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95

Makers of American Wooden Planes, 4th Edition

  • The ONE Book to Have
  • It Pays For Itself!
  • Information on 2500 Planemakers
$39.95

American Levels Patents

  • More than Patented Levels of New England Illustrated & Explained
  • Includes Many Levels by the Stanley Rule & Level Company
  • An Essential Reference for Tool Collectors & Dealers
$27.96

Mott’s Illustrated Catalog of Victorian Plumbing Fixtures

  • Comprehensive Record of 19th Century Appliances for Home & Public Use
  • 800+ Illustrations (15 In Color) of: Washtubs, Showers, Baths, etc.
  • Accompanied by Fascinating & Detailed Text
$27.95

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

Compacts And Smoking Accessories

  • Collection of Antique Compacts and Smoking Accessories
  • Full-Color Illustrations and Includes Price Guide
  • Written to Aid Collectors and as a Reference, but will Interest All
$29.95

English Drinking Glasses 1675 – 1825

  • History & Illustration of the Great Variety of English Drinking Glasses
  • Superbly Illustrated With Beautiful Glass Photos & Detailed Descriptions
  • Must-Read for Collectors and Dealers Alike
$8.50

Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture

  • Most Authoritative Source Available on Stenciling
  • Dozens of Examples Described w/ Details on Colors, Motifs, Tools, etc.
  • Includes Countless Detailed Illustrations & Photos
$24.95

A History of Costume

  • Most Reliable & Authentic Account of Costume Throughout the Ages
  • Detailed Illustrations & Photos are Plentiful and Extremely Accurate
  • Feautres Measured & Detailed Patterns for Making Authentic Copies
$19.95

American Marking Gages — Patented and Manufactured

  • A New and Absolutely Essential Reference for the Collector
  • Illustrated with Color & Black & White Photographs
  • Includes All Known Marking Gauge Patents
$64.50

The Railroad Station: an Arch. History

  • Chronicles the Evolution of the Railroad Station
  • 230+ Superb Illustrations Bring To Life Its Fascinating Story
  • A Great Cavalcade of Architecture
$19.95

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

The Building of the Panama Canal

  • Larger-Than-Life True Story of Adventure, Ordeal & Accomplishment
  • 164 Magnificent Historic Photos & Well-Researched Text
  • Documents Hardships, Leisure Activity, Feats & Failures, Exotic Settings…
$17.95

Tiled Pavement In The Pennsylvania Capitol

  • Written by a Leading Figure in the American Arts & Crafts Movements
  • Illustrates & Describes the Tiles that Tell the Story of Pennsylvania
  • Includes a Color Map of the Building
$9.95

Diamond Edge Planes Catalog

  • The Full Shapleigh Hardware Line of Tools
  • The Only Reference to this Hot Collectible
  • Available From Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools
$5.00

The Finish Carpenter’s Manual

  • Practical Advice For Modern Woodworkers
  • Filled With Insightful Tips For The Professional
  • Framing, Flooring, Mantels, Moldings & More
$22.50
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