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Tools and Tool Collecting
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The Catalogue Of Antique Tools, Current Edition
- More Than 5000 Tools in Full Color
- Fully Indexed: America's Best Antique Tool Value Guide
- Nearly 200,000 Words of Commentary on History & Value
$25.00
The History Of The Patchwork Quilt
- Celebrates the Creative Artistry and History of this Medium
- Traces the History from its Very Early Beginnings to the Present
- Reveals the Patchwork Quilt for the High Art that it Really is
$16.95
Long-Distance Genealogy
- Designed for the "Armchair Researchers" to Access Records From Afar
- Provides Numerous Techniques on Overcoming Problems in the Process
- Learn to Get Birth, Marriage, & Death Records, Copies of Documents, & More
$18.99
Spinning and Spinning Wheels
- Traces the Development & Principles of the Spinning Wheel
- Superbly Illustrated with Numerous Black & White Photos
- Provides Insight Into the Tools of a Traditional Domestic Skill
$8.95
Chisels, Chissels, Chizzels
- By The Old Chiseler Hisself
- 9" X 6"; 121 Pps
- For the Collector or Use of Hand Tools
$23.95
Neat And Tidy – Boxes & Contents
- Comprehensive Study of Pre-Civil War Boxes
- Beautifully Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White
- A Must-Read for any Collector or Fan of Antique Boxes
$19.95
The Bookbinder In 18th C. Williamsb
- Brief History of Bookbinding, Associated Crafts, & Account of the Trade
- Life & Times of the Most Prominent Bookbinders Told in Great Detail
- Fascinating Read for Anyone Bibliophile or History-Lover
$5.95
Pawnee Bill’s Wild West: A Photo Documentary of the 1900-1905 Show Tours
- Close-up Look at the Wild West Show of the Early 1900's
- Offers Informed Look Back in Time with Great Detail and Clarity
- Belongs in All Museum and Collectors' Libraries
$19.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Victorian Houses: A Treasury of Lesser-Known Examples
- Introduces the Reader to Lesser-Known Victorian Architecture
- Includes Excellent Photography Accompanied by Incisive Commentaries
- Includes the Many Styles and Types of Victorian Homes
$17.95
Philadelphia Then And Now
- 60 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Includes an Informative Introduction & Extensive Captions
- See City Hall, Logan Square, the Betsy Ross House, Shubert Theatre, etc.
$16.95
Nineteenth – Century Costume and Fashion
- Presents an Inclusive Panorama of Clothing Styles of the 19th Century
- Includes 200 Black-and-White Illustrations and 27 Full Color Illustrations
- Provides an Invaluable Resourse to Anyone Interested in Fashion History
$17.95
The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives of an Enduring Tradition
- The History and Style of the Shaker Tradition
- An Exploration of the Shaker Way of Life
- Illustrated With Great Photographs of Shaker Furniture
$40.00
Improved Labor Saving Carpenters’ Tools
- Lists Much of the Stanley Line Available Ca. 1900
- Featuring the Stanley "Imp" on the Cover
- Great Little Reference
$4.50
Historic Sail
- Beautiful Panorama of Some of the Most Elegant Ships Ever Built
- Illustrated in Full-Color & Accompanied by Insightful Text
- Includes: Galleys & Galleons, Warships, Yachts & Clippers, Carracks, etc.
$85.00
Carving Fish and Pond Life
- Civers Power Carving, Traditional Carving, Woodburning & Painting
- 250+ Step-by-step Color Photos, Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
$39.95
Plain And Ornamental Forging, Second Ed.
- Excellent Guide to the Fine Art of Blacksmithing
- Richly Illustrated with Clear and Simple Explanation
- Will Equip Anyone with the Tools and Skills Needed to Become a Blacksmith
$21.95
The Catalogue of Antique Tools, 1999 Edition
- The Greatest Antique Tool Catalogue of All Time
- 6,662 Tools–All Photographed in Full Color & Described
- Guaranteed to Pay for Itself
$25.00
Victorian Costume For Ladies:1860-1900
- Lavishly Illustrated with Hundreds of 19th Century Photographs
- Includes All Manner of Women's Garments
- Includes Commentary on Social History
$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
The Book Of The Sword
- An In-Depth Look at a Traditional Symbol of Power
- Detailed History Covering many Centuries and Cultures
- For the Historically Inclined and the Armchair Adventurer
$13.95
Colt’s Single Action Army Revolver
- Includes Fascinating Stories of the Legend & Romance of the Peacemaker
- Features Collecting Tips & Techniques
- Filled with Detailed Photos, Including Color Section
$24.99