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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
The Age Of Manufacturers 1700-1820
- Exciting Alternative Overview of the 18th Century British Economy
- Emphasis on Achievements of the Industrial Revolution
- Will Be Enjoyed by Both the Economic and Social Historian
$27.99
Simmons Mail Order Want Book
- Filled with the Finest Keen Kutter Products
- Includes Razors, Farming Tools, Advertising Items, etc.
- Features Vintage Photos, Early Advertising Items, Illustrations, etc.
$12.00
Pennsylvania Dutch American Folk Art
- Delightful Compilation of Photos and Commentary of Distinctive Folk Art
- Addresses Every Aspect of Artistic Output of this Fascinating Subculture
- Features Furniture, Glass, Pottery, Textiles, and Much More
$9.95
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
The Victorian Chemist and Druggist
- Includes a Description of a Victorian Druggist's Shop
- Describes and Illustrates Many of the Items Sold in a Druggist's Shop
- Also Includes a Chapter on Medical and Surgical Instruments
$10.00
Racinet’s Full-Color Pictorial History of Western Costume
- One of the Most Beautiful Pictorial Collections Ever Produced
- Features 92 Beautiful Full-Color Plates With Informative Captions
- Includes: Bizarre Helmets, Suits of Armor, Tights & Coats, Doublets, etc.
$23.95
Cowboy Culture: The Last Frontier of American Antiques
- Beautiful New Second Edition
- 1000 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 304 PGS.
$59.95
Plain Gas Engine Sense
- Informative Introduction to the Wide World of Gas Engines
- Features Numerous Helpful Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers: Cycle of an Engine, Fuels, Engine Troubles, Valves, etc.
$9.95
The Woodwright’s Shop
- Expertly Written by Master Woodworker Roy Underhill
- Step-by-Step Instructions For an Array of Projects
- Great Source of Information for Any Woodworker
$22.50
A Manual of Veneering
- Clear, Well-Written Manual on the Craft of Veneering
- Learn how to Easily Create Your Own Veneer Press
- Completey Covers all the Techniques of this Ancient Craft
$13.95
Turning Wood
- Features New Techniques & Updated Information
- Covers Choosing Tools, Sharpening, Basic Techniques, and More
- Filled with Stunning Color Photos & Helpful Diagrams
$24.95
Tom Wolfe Carves Wood Spirits and Walking Sticks
- Features an Extensive Photo Gallery
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
The Tinsmith’s Helper and Pattern Book
- Practical Information for the Metalworker
- Patterns, Formulas and Handy Advice
- 1910 Revision of the 1879 Edition
$14.50
Murland’s Antique Tool Value Guide
- The Most Comprehensive Value Guide to Tools Ever Published
- Hundreds of Illustrations – Thousands of Prices
- Shipped Postpaid in the United States
$12.95
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