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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
Gertrude Jekyll
- Informative Work on the Life & Times of Master Gardener Gertrude Jekyll
- Features Countless Beautiful Black & White Photos
- Details Her Many Great Accomplishments & Contributions to Gardening
$10.95
Walkways & Drives: Design Ideas for Making Grand Entrances
- Improve the Appearance of Your Home!
- 150 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$19.95
Direct Stone Sculpture
- Comprehensive New Book by Noted Sculptor, Milt Liebson
- 17 Color Plates, 340 Illustrations
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
Spanish Colonial Architecture in the United States
- Classic Work on Spanish-Colonial Architecture
- Numerous Detailed Photos & Drawings Vary from Perspective Views
- Indispensable Source of Authentic Information
$20.95
The American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
- Colonial Artifacts and How They Were Made
- Illustrated with Engravings, Line Drawings & Photographs.
- Discover a Nearly Forgotten Craft
$24.95
Potters & Potteries Of Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Updated and Enhanced Version of the Previous Sold Out Edition
- Complete Story of the Potteries and Potters of Chester County
- Contains a Wealth of Historical and Genealogical Information
$19.95
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
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
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
The Story of the Gems
- The History and Technology of Gemstones of Every Type
- Information on Geology, Gem Cutting, Mining and More
- Written by a Former Curator at the Museum of Natural History
$12.95
Working Oxen
- Examines the Importance of the Work of Oxen Throughout History
- Describes and Illustrates Types of Ox Yokes, Shoes, and Housing
- Fills in the Forgotten Importance of Working Oxen
$9.95
Tom Wolfes Treasury of Patterns
- Features 90 Patterns for Dog Carvers
- 275 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$9.95
More Twig Mosaic Furniture
- Features Fully Illustrated Steps & Clear Instruction
- 200 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter 1830
- Profusely Illustrated Introduction to Greek Architecture
- Features an Ionic Capital, Doric Cornice, Corinthian Pedestal, etc.
- Each Items is Superbly Drawn and Described
$19.95
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
Copper Work; An Illustrated Text Book for Teachers and Students in the Manu
- Illustrated Text Book for Those Interested in the Art of Copper Work
- Contains Many Carefully Explained Projects and Full of Helpful Illustration
- All You Need to Get Started in this Fascinating Field
$8.95
The Victorian Printer
- Describes the Evolution of the Printing Press
- Includes the Different Procces of Printing and What They Were Used For
- Has Tips On Finding and Collecting Antique Prints
$8.95
Classic Carving Patterns
- Classic Patterns for Traditional Woodcarving
- Assembled by an Artist-Carver
- Patterns and Designs for the Working Carver
$19.95
Holly’s Picturesque Country Seats
- Classic Architectural Designs and Commentary, ca. 1860
- An Important and Influential Work on Amerian Design
- Illustrated with Line Drawings and Floor Diagrams
$12.95
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