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1869 Illustrated Catalog
- The Complete 1869 Catalogue of Tinware, Utensils, Fixtures, Etc.
- Illustrated with Excellent Period Engravings
- Includes a Large Section on Tinners Tools & Machines
$16.95
The Victorian Ironmonger
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Ironmonger
- Covers the Purchase of Goods, Keeping Account, Credit, and Many More
- Features Countless Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Timberframe
- Fascinating Tour of the Most Beautiful Timber-Frame Homes in America
- Showcases Contemporary & Traditional Homes in Color Photos
- Written by an Expert in the Topic
$40.00
Great Knots & How To Tie Them
- Over 175 of the Most Useful, Practical, and Decorative Knots
- Step-by-Step Instructions of Each Individual Knot
- Photographs Illustrate Uses of Each Knot
$13.95
The Finish Carpenter’s Manual
- Practical Advice For Modern Woodworkers
- Filled With Insightful Tips For The Professional
- Framing, Flooring, Mantels, Moldings & More
$22.50
Falconry
- In-Depth Study of this Skillful & Demanding Sport
- Covers the History, Falconry Today, Equipment, Birds, and More
- Features an Abundance of Black & White Photos that Highlight the Text
$8.95
Navajo Weaving Today
- Covers Navajo Weaing in its Present Form
- Includes 172 Color Photos
- Features Styles of Burntwater, Wide Ruins, Crystal, etc.
$12.95
Ron Ransom Carves More Angels
- Covers Carving, Painting & Antiquing
- 250+ Color Photos, 4 Patterns
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
Dovetails Made Simple
- A Master Woodworker Reveals the Secrets of Dovetails
- Yet Another Video in this Extremely Popular Series
- Like Having a Private Instructor
$24.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
Old Horseshoes
- First Book on the Topic of Horseshoes Since 1869
- Features a Wealth of New Info, and Covers a Wide Variety of Horseshoes
- Filled to the Brim with Clear Black & White Photos of Horsehoes
$8.95
Sailing Boats from Around The World
- Documents the State of the Sailing Arts Ca. 1900
- Great Line Drawings of Sailing Boats from Around the World
- Includes Racing Boats, Work Boats and Many More
$27.95
Welsh Pottery
- Covers the Many Different Types of Pottery
- Discusses the Manufacture of Ceramics in Wales
- Illustrations Help Establish Design Trends and Influences
$10.95
Turn A Bowl
- Makes the Seemingly Difficult Tast of Turning a Bowl Easy
- Step-by-Step Photo Essays Detail Every Part of the Process
- Allows Even the Beginner to Get Great Results the First Time Around
$19.95
Cast-Iron Architecture in New York a Photgraphic Survey
- Countless Photos of Fine Examples From Numerous Aspects & Angles
- Detailed Commentaries Identify Architect, Foundry, Date Built, & More
- One of the Most Comprehensive Statements on Cast Iron Ever Compiled
$21.95
The Seaman’s Friend: A Treatise On Practical Seamanship
- The Practical Details of Traditional Seamanship
- Originally Published in 1879
- Every Detail of Life Aboard Ship
$10.95
The Building of the Panama Canal
- Larger-Than-Life True Story of Adventure, Ordeal & Accomplishment
- 164 Magnificent Historic Photos & Well-Researched Text
- Documents Hardships, Leisure Activity, Feats & Failures, Exotic Settings…
$17.95
Fundamentals of Figure Carving
- The Art & Practice of Carving the Human Figure
- Illustrated With Photographs & Line Drawings
- Timber, Anatomy, Techniques & More
$31.95
The Slate Industry
- In-Depth Look at the Once Great Slate Industry
- Covers What Slate Is, Its Uses, History of Development, and Much More
- Features Countless Vintage Photos of the Industry at Work
$8.95
Classic Carving Patterns
- Classic Patterns for Traditional Woodcarving
- Assembled by an Artist-Carver
- Patterns and Designs for the Working Carver
$19.95
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
Log Homes Made Easy
- Revised & Updated Edition is Bigger & Better than Ever
- Takes you Through the Complete Process of Contracting & Building
- Covers: Getting Started, Skills & Tools, Controlling Costs, & More
$16.95
The Blacksmith; Ironworker and Farrier
- Filled with Absorbing Information & Numerous Detailed Illustrations
- In-Depth Look at the Tools & Technique of the Blacksmith
- Covers Wrought Iron, the Blacksmith Shops, Forge Fire, etc.
$16.95