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The Virginia House
- Profiles Elegant Tidewater Virgina Homes Built in 1646-1830
- Complete with Intricate Pictures, Floor Plans, & Informative Text
- Buy, Build, or Renovate Your Own Virginia Dream House
$19.95
Chinese Technology In the Seventeenth Century
- Exceptional Document on the History of Traditional Chinese Technology
- Covers Almost all the Major Industrial Techniques of its Time
- Includes 152 Original Woodcuts, Bibliographies, Glossary, and Much More
$20.95
Discovering Antique Maps
- Introduction to the History & Many-Sided Interests of Early Mapmaking
- Features Countless Detailed Black & White Illustrations
- Contains Early Maps, Map Oddities, Town Plans & Views…etc.
$15.95
Authentic Everyday Dress of the Renaissance
- Among the Earliest of the Great Costume Books of the 16th Century
- Deals With European Dress of All Class & Life and Customs
- Includes 154 Detailed Plates with Informative Captions
$20.95
Ties of Distinction
- Comprehensive Study of Britain's Neckwear of Distinction
- 182 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$24.95
Steam-Engine Design
- Teaches the Techniques that Haven't Been Taught in Over a Century
- Covers: Mechanism, Valving, Piston Speeds, Designs, and More
- Includes Dozens of Helpful Diagrams and Illustrations
$10.95
Build A Classic Timber-framed House
- Complete Instructions on Building a Timber-Framed House
- Follows the Traditional "Hall-and-Parlor" Home Design
- Build a House Able To Meet the Needs of any Growing Family
$21.95
Making Shoji
- An Illustrated Instructional Manual by a Master of the Craft
- Superb Color & Black & White Photogrphs
- Includes Detailed Diagrams and Plans
$21.95
Woodcarving Step By Step
- Offers a Straightforward, Safe & Effective Sharpening System
- Includes Dozens of Helpful Photos and Easy-to-Follow Directions
- Covers: Choosing the Right Materials, Troubleshooting, Cutting Angles, etc.
$16.95
Santa and His Friends: Carving with Tom Wolfe
- Great Guide for Carvers Both Expert & Novice
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$9.95
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