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The Gunpowder Industry
- Learn the Fascinating Story of the Gunpowder Industry
- Covers Entire History from its Development in the 14th Century to the Prese
- Discover What Gunpowder is Made of, and Much More!
$9.95
A Timber Framer’s Workshop
- A Superb How-To Book on Traditional Timber Framing
- Illustrated With Clear Line Drawings & Quality Photographs
- Includes Tips, Tricks & Techniques from 40 Years of Experience
$30.00
Price Guide To Cookbooks and Recipe Leaflets
- Excellent Price Guide to Vintage Cookbooks and Recipe Leaflets
- Filled with Hundreds of Items with Description and Current Values
- Features Newer Books Expected to Develop a Market in the Future
$9.95
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
The Wood Wright’s Eclectic Workshop
- Contains Many of the Popular Projects Featured on his Television Series
- Clear and Concise Step-by-Step Instructions for Each Project
- Learn What its Like to Be a Tradesperson Making a Living by Hand
$22.50
Turning Wood
- Features New Techniques & Updated Information
- Covers Choosing Tools, Sharpening, Basic Techniques, and More
- Filled with Stunning Color Photos & Helpful Diagrams
$24.95
How To Carve Wood
- Projects and Techniques for the Woodcarver
- Covers Tools, Sharpening, Relief Carving, Chip Carving & More
- Filled With Great Illustrations, Photographs and Instruction
$19.95
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
Turning & Mechanical Manipulation Vol II
- "A Remarkable Achievement" – 2nd Volume of a 5 Volume Set
- Covers the Construction, Action & Application of Cutting Tools
- Features 700+ Detailed Illustrations and Diagrams
$22.95
79 Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw
- Great For Novice or Pro
- 185 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
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
Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, September 2019 Auction Catalogue
- Full Color Auction Catalogue
- Mailed 3 Wks Before Sale
- Photographs of all Items
$23.95
Bellfounding; Shire Album
- Learn Everything About a Fascinating Topic too Little is Known of
- Covers in Detail the History of the Bell, Bell Production, and Bell Tuning
- Expertly Written by the Expert in the Topic, Trevor Jennings
$9.95
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 Veneering Book
- Provides a Through Introduction to Vacuum Veneering & Other Types
- Includes Detailed Instruction & Dozens of Diagrams & Photos
- Covers: Veneering Basics, Hammer Veneering, Vacuum Press & More
$22.95
Pens From the Wood Lathe
- Techniques on Making a Well-Working & Spectacular-Looking Pen
- 273 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95
The Book Of Shaker Furniture
- Standard Reference Work on this Small but Distinctive Collection
- Expertly Written by the Master of the Topic
- Invaluable for Those Wanting to Authentically Reproduce Shaker Furniture
$45.00
Childrens Playhouses
- Includes Blueprints for 6 Different Play Houses
- 192 Color & Black & White Images
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Silversmith In 18th Century Williamsburg
- One of a Series Published by Colonial Williamsburg
- Insightful Look at Silversmiths of Williamsburg Va. in the 18th Century
- Excellent Addition for Anyone Interested in Metal Working
$4.95
Ironworking
- Description of How Iron & Steel has Been Made from Past to Present
- Features Black & White Photos and Informative Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers Various Forms of Iron, Origins & Early Processes, Steel, etc.
$8.95
Classic Farm Tractors
- Filled with Dozens of Color Photos & Fascinating Info
- Includes: John Deere, Ford, Case, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, etc.
- Entertaining Introduction to the Wide World of Popular Tractors
$19.95
Diamond Edge Planes Catalog
- The Full Shapleigh Hardware Line of Tools
- The Only Reference to this Hot Collectible
- Available From Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools
$5.00
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
Stonework Techniques & Projects
- Everything From Materials Selection to Final Finish
- Steps, Walls, Waterfalls, Bridges, Seats and More
- Illustrated With Excellent Photographs and Line Drawings
$18.95