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The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1996 Edition
- 1600 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
- Fully Indexed by Manufacturer and Type of Tool
- All Different From 1995 & 1997 Editions
$17.95
Old Lace & Linens Including Crochet
- A History and Survey of the World of Collectible Needlework
- A Helpful Identification and Value Guide
- Includes Tablecloths, Centerpieces, Doilies, Collars & More
$10.95
Alchemy
- Explores Every Aspect of Alchemy With Enormous Insight
- Covers First Alchemists, Apparatus, Signs, Symbols, Secret Terms, etc.
- Illustrated with Fascinating Period Engravings
$15.95
The Art Deco Style 468 Authentic Examples
- Describes in Detail the Many Facets of the Art Deco Style
- Includes: Art Deco Jewelry, Sculpture, Metalwork, Shops, Stained Glass, etc
- This Already Rare Work Illustrates 450+ Authentic Examples
$17.95
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle Identification & Value Guide
- Filled With Historical & Value Information
- Many Charts, Tables & Appendices
- Excellent Photographs & Illustrations
$34.95
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
Traditional Woodworking Handtools
- The Inside Story on Using Tradition Tools
- Filled With Practical Tips on Buying, Using and Maintaining Tools
- Helpful Information for the Beginner or Expert
$50.00
Sweets and Sweet Shops
- Learn How Sweet Shops Have Changed Throughout the Decades
- Numeous Vintage Photos Lend a Nostalgic Air
- An Absolute Must for Any Sweet Tooth!
$8.95
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
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
Making Rustic Furniture
- Learn to Make a Rustic Chair & a Wide Variety of Other Projects
- Beautiful Photo Galleries Provide an Endless Source of Ideas
- Features Step-by-Step Instruction & Stories of "Rustic Characters"
$19.95
The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1994 Edition
- 1000 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
- Our Earliest Catalogue Still in Print
- The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1994 Edition
$15.95
Making Shoji
- An Illustrated Instructional Manual by a Master of the Craft
- Superb Color & Black & White Photogrphs
- Includes Detailed Diagrams and Plans
$21.95
Buildings & Landmarks Of Old Boston
- Fascinating Version of the History of Boston's First 2 Centuries
- Provides History, Location & Drawings of 57 Important Buildings
- Must for Anyone Visiting Boston, Bostonites & Armchair Historians
$12.95
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
Machine Shop Methods
- Must-Read for Those Involved in Metal Working
- Covers Shop Machinery, Lathes, Turning, Drill Press, Tools & Materials, etc
- Easy-to-Understand Explantion & Countless Helpful Illustrations
$19.95
Boatbuilding
- Practical Handbook and Boatshop Assistant
- Covers the Complete Process of Wooden Boat Construction
- Detailed Instructions and Illustrations even the Amateur Can Follow
$39.95
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
Manual Of Traditional Wood Carving
- The Most Thorough and Comprehensive Book on the Subject
- Includes Over 1100 Working Drawings and Photographs
- An Essential Reference for the Carver's Library
$23.73
The Victorian Domestic Servant
- Describes the Lifestyle of the Large Group of Domestic Servants
- Insights on the Social Status of The Victorian Lower Class
- Describes the Requirements and Duties of the Houshold Help
$8.95
Elements Of Woodcarving
- A Thoughtful Examination of the Carving in Theory & Practice
- Copiously Illustrated With Great Color Photographs
- Steps Through a Series of Diverse Woodcarving Projects
$17.95
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