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Horse Drawn Sleighs
- Second Edition
- Glossary of terms for sleighs and sleigh parts
- New section with essays on early sleighs
$29.95
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
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- An Informative Read and an Important Historical Reference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
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
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
A History Of Mechanics
- Superbly Written by Leading Scholar and Educator Rene Dugas
- Follows Beginnings With Aristotle to Todays Quantum Mechanics
- Must For Anyone Interested in the Science of Mathematics
$24.95
This Old Tractor
- In-Depth Look at Farm Life, Farm Families & the Classic Farm Tractor
- Filled with Vintage & Color Photos, Ad & Catalog Reprints, and More
- Includes Pieces Written by All the Well Known Authors & Historians
$29.95
The Weekend Genealogist
- The Fast Track to Genealogical Research
- Top Tricks and Tips to Researching Your Family Tree
- Written by a Prominent Genealogy Expert and Lecturer
$18.99
A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering Your English Ancestors
- Trace Generations of Your English Family History Without Leaving the U.S.
- Learn to Locate Crucial English Records, Analyze Documents, and More
- Create a Family History that Brings Your English Ancestry to Life
$18.99
Pottery In Roman Britian
- In-Depth Look at Pottery in Roman Britain
- Covers Samian Ware, Amphorae & Graffit, Kitchenware, Lamps, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations Enhance the Informative Text
$14.95
The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs
- Stunning Array of Period Photos of Steamboat Life as it Really Was
- Images Depict: Staely Ships, Luxurious Interiors, Shipboard Life, & More
- Text is Filled with Detailed Info & Amusing Anecdotes
$20.95
A Collector’s Guide to African Sculpture
- Broad Survey of the Sculpture Available in the Marketplace
- 350 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
Source Book of Medical History
- Features the Most Significan Medical Writings of the Past 4000 Years
- 124 Papers by 120 of the Most Influential Medical Experts
- Covers Almost Every Aspect of Medicine and its Practice
$24.95
The Wood Wright’s Eclectic Workshop
- Contains Many of the Popular Projects Featured on his Television Series
- Clear and Concise Step-by-Step Instructions for Each Project
- Learn What its Like to Be a Tradesperson Making a Living by Hand
$22.50
Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans And Details
- Rich Pictorial Record of Actual Mid- to Late- Victorian Designs
- Features Drawn to Scale Engravings, and Drawings of Architectural Details
- Inexpensive Treasury of Authentic Century-Old Plans and Details
$8.95
Graphic Guide To Frame Construction
- The Complete Visual Handbook for Woodframe Construction
- Features the Visual Explantation For Anything About Frame Construction
- Covers Energy Efficiency, New Building Materials, Floors, etc.
$34.95
Creative Canes & Walking Sticks: Carving with Tom Wolfe
- Features a Gallery of 25 Canes & 11 Patterns
- 250 Color Photos, 11 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
The Art of Coppersmithing
- A Treatise on Working Sheet Copper into all Forms
- Illustrated With Period Engravings
- Filled With Information on this Nearly Lost Art
$27.95
A Timber Framer’s Workshop
- A Superb How-To Book on Traditional Timber Framing
- Illustrated With Clear Line Drawings & Quality Photographs
- Includes Tips, Tricks & Techniques from 40 Years of Experience
$30.00
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
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
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