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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
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
The Book Of The Sword
- An In-Depth Look at a Traditional Symbol of Power
- Detailed History Covering many Centuries and Cultures
- For the Historically Inclined and the Armchair Adventurer
$13.95
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
Engineering In History
- Informative Read Without Confusing Technical Detail
- Traces Development of Engineering from its Origin to Today
- Comprehensive and Highly Detailed
$16.95
The Story Of Antique Needlework Tools
- Needlework Tools from the Simple to the Sumptuous
- Needles, Bodkins, Thimbles, Bobbins, Tapes & More
- A Great Reference for the Serious or Novice Collector
$47.96
Collecting Household Linens
- The Inside Story on Collecting Household Linens
- Includes Important Value Information
- Illustrated With Clear Photographs
$29.95
Top Of The Line Fishing Collectibles
- Informative Overview of Various Fishing Paraphernalia
- Excellent Read for the Novice Collector
- Reflects Years of Work by Collectors Donna and Joseph Tonelli
$39.95
Country And Folk Antiques with Price Guide
- Excellent Collection of Examples of Country and Folk Antiques
- Illustrated with over 540 Superb Color Photos and Includes Price Guide
- Both an Informative and Fun Read
$29.95
American Oak Furniture: Styles and Prices
- Tour a Victorian Home and Price all the Oak Furnishings Along the Way
- Expertly Written with Superb Illustrations
- Filled with Values, Descriptions, Locale, Manufacture Infor, and Much More
$16.95
The American Gunsmith
- Brief But Informative
- Includes Commentary on the Great Gunmakers of the Day
- Good Buy For Any Gun Enthusiast
$7.50
Village & Country Residences And How to Build Them
- Learn How to Build Village & Country Residences
- Classic House Plans for City and Farm
- Originally Written at the Turn of the Century
$12.95
Pocket Watches From The Pendant Watch To The Tourbillon
- Covers the Growing Popularity of Pocket Watch Collecting
- Thoroughly Illustrated with 160+ Photos
- Even a Novice Collector can Understand Complex Mechanisms
$79.95
Steam And Its Uses
- Thoroughly Covers the Wonder of Steam and its Uses
- Includes Informative Sections on the Steam Engine, Train, and Steam Navigat
- Must-Read for Mechanics, Steam Buffs, and Fascinating Story for Everyone El
$20.95
Long-Distance Genealogy
- Designed for the "Armchair Researchers" to Access Records From Afar
- Provides Numerous Techniques on Overcoming Problems in the Process
- Learn to Get Birth, Marriage, & Death Records, Copies of Documents, & More
$18.99
Modern Toolmaking Methods
- Standard Treatise on the Topic of Toolmaking
- Covers the Methods & Operations Essential to the Production of Tools
- Also Features Lapping, Bench Lathe Practice, Precision Threading, and More
$14.95
Fire-Arms Manufacture 1880
- Report on the Manufacture of Fire-Arms, from the 10th Census June 1, 1880
- Contains a Complete Historical & Descriptive Summary
- Excellent Read for Anyone Interested in Our Nations Great History
$7.95
Bronze Age Copper Mining
- Examines In-Full Recently Uncovered Bronze Age Copper Mines
- Covers Early Mining Technology, Life of Miners, Recent Research, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations & Drawings Complement the Text
$12.95
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
Pewter
- Traces the History of Pewter Manufacture in Britain
- Describes the Alloys Used, Methods of Working Pewter & Objects Produced
- Superbly Illustrated with Clear Black & White Photos
$8.95
Biscuit Tins
- Fascinating Introduction to Biscuit Tins & Guide for Collectors
- Covers Design, Decorative Techniques & the Companies Who Made them
- Numerous Color and Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Tins
$9.95
Old Letter Boxes
- Complete History of these Familiar Sturdy Cast-Iron Boxes
- Fully Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White Photos
- Covers All Types of Boxes & Non-Standard Specimens from All Over
$10.95
Telephone Boxes
- Unravels the Fascinanating Mysteries of the Telephone Booth
- Expertly Written and Superbly Illustrated in Vintage Black & White Photos
- Concise History of the Most Ubiquitous of All Street Furniture
$8.95
Medieval Costume, Armour & Weapons
- Traces the Evolution of Clothing Styles, Armor, Weapons, etc.
- 400+ Detailed Illustrations
- Excellent Source of Reference Material
$48.95