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The French Horn
- Story of the History & Development of the French Horn
- Covers its Developments from a Hunting Horn to the Familiar Valve Horn
- Features Countless Black & White Photos of Different Horns & Drawings
$8.95

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

The Wood And Canvas Canoe
- Comprehensive and Easy to Use Distillation of 25 Years Experience with Cano
- Step By Step Guide to Building or Restoring Your Own Canoe
- Great Photos & Clear Line Drawings of Canoe Construction & Repair
$19.95

Building Stone Walls
- All You Need to Know For Building Stone Walls
- Clear and Concise Instructions and Drawings
- Thoroughly Covers All Aspects of the Topic
$11.95

The Cotton Industry
- Story of the Rapid Growth & Devastating Decline of the Cotton Industry
- Contains Numerous Fascinating Vintage Photos & Engravings
- With Sections on Cotton's Impact on the World, Social Consequences, & More
$9.95

The Complete Book Of Basketry
- New & Improved Third Edition of an Authoritative Classic
- Covers: Materials, Techniques, Baskets of the U.S., Care & Repair, etc.
- Must for Any Craftsperson or Collector
$20.95

Blue Ribbon Pattern Series
- Includes Exact Specifications & Fine Points
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 12" x 9", 58 PGS.
$14.95

The Woodwright’s Work Book
- Features Step-by-Step Instructions for a Large Selection of Great Projects
- All Projects Illustrated w/ Clear, Detailed Photos and Measured Drawings
- Included are Plans for Tool Chests, Workbenches, Lathes, and Much More
$22.50

Early American Architecture
- Complete Description & Evaluation of a Wide Variety of Building Styles
- Includes Homes, Schools, Meetinghouses, Mission Churches, etc.
- Features Nearly 500 Detailed Drawings and Photos
$23.95

Chisels, Chissels, Chizzels
- By The Old Chiseler Hisself
- 9" X 6"; 121 Pps
- For the Collector or Use of Hand Tools
$23.95

From Forge & Anvil
- The Story of Artist Blacksmith Erich Riesel
- Well Researched and Well Written
- Filled With Superb Photographs of Riesel's Work
$24.95

Woodworking Techniques: Essentials of Woodworking
- Compilation of the Best Article on Woodworking Techniques
- Learn to Assemble, Decorate & Complete Fine Furniture
- The "Meat and Potatoes" of Woodworking How-To
$17.95

Old Trolleybuses
- Traces the Fascinating History of the Trolleybus
- Numerous Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Array of Trolleybuses
- Details the Current Situation of the Trolleybus Today
$8.95

The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques and His Products
- The History, Methods and Tools of a Lost Art
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs
- A Well Written Exposition on the Trade
$24.95

Coins And Minting
- Tells the Little-Known Story of the Coin and its History
- Chronicles the Coin from its Earliest Origins to Todays Coins
- Features an Abundance of Vintage Photos, Detailed Diagrams and Drawings
$8.95

Victorian Brick and Terra-Cotta Architecture in Full Color
- Widely Considered THE Book on Brickwork & Unavailable Elsewhere
- Superbly Illustrated in Countless Large-Format Color Photos
- Includes Actual Buildings of the 1870's & 1800's: Villas, Schools, etc.
$41.95

Historic Ships
- Provides an Account of How Ships Developed & a Wealth of Other Info.
- Covers the Early Years of Ships, Warships, Fishing Vessels, and More
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Illustrated The Impressive Ships
$8.95

The Woodworker’s Guide to Hand Tools
- Filled With Tips For the Contemporary Craftsperson
- Illustrated With Superb Line Drawings
- Covers Hand Tools and Much More
$22.95

Fire Engines
- Traces the Complete History of the Fire Engine from Past to Present
- Numerous Black & White Photos Reveal the Diversity of Designs
- Covers the Earliest Fire Engines, the Ear of Steam, War Years, and More
$8.95

Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
- Describes the Actual Process & Ceremonies Involved
- Features 250+ Drawings & Color Illustrations
- Includes Related Paintings, Drawings, Artifacts, etc.
$69.95

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

Practical Design: Solutions and Strategies
This book brings together the best material on design from some of the most successful amateur and professional woodworkers in North America. They speak from their many years of experience, offering advice, approaches, solutions, and strategies for making a full range of furniture types and styles. A collection of Articles from the last six years…
$17.95

Techniques In American Folk Decoration
- Provides Detailed Instructions for a Wide Variety of Decorations
- Features Over 180 Illustrations of Beautiful Examples
- Includes Helpful Tips on Restoration and Preservations
$14.95

Wrought Iron in Architecture
- Study of the Many Uses and Adaptations of Wrought Iron in Architecture
- 400 Excellent Illustrations Chronicle the Evolution and History
- Contains Numerous Examples from the 14th Century to the Present
$24.95

