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1874 Gurley Catalog
- Early Surveying Instruments
- Copiously Illustrated
- Early and highly detailed
$22.95
The Catalogue Of Antique Tools, Current Edition
- More Than 5000 Tools in Full Color
- Fully Indexed: America's Best Antique Tool Value Guide
- Nearly 200,000 Words of Commentary on History & Value
$25.00
The Art Of Organ-Building
- One of the Most Sought After Books in Musical Literature
- Thoroughly Covers All Aspects of Organ Building
- Contains Wealth of Information not to Be Found Anywhere Else
$24.95
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
American Furniture Of The 19th Century
- Great American Furniture From 1840 to 1880
- Filled with 100's of Photographs of Furniture from Rococco to Neo-Greco
- A Must for Historians and Collectors
$59.95
Redwood Classics
- Memorial to the Magnificent but Dwindling Redwood Sequoia
- Features over 230 Haunting Photographs
- Quotes Many of the Lumbermen's Memories of Logging these Natural Giants
$12.95
Victorian Pencils Tools To Jewels
- Follows the Progress of the Mechanical Pencils between 1800 and 1920
- Includes Terms, Mechanisms, Ornamentation, Surface Decorations, and More
- With 700+ Photos and Price Guide, its Sure to be Enjoyed by Any Collector
$59.95
The Best of Golden Oak Furniture
- Demonstrates the Very Best Golden Oak Furniture from American Makers
- Various Pieces All Shown with Detailed Descriptions and Price Ranges
- Standard Reference for Judging the Field
$29.95
The Pennsylvania Kentucky Rifle
- Great New Reprint of an American Classsic
- Filled With Photos and Documentation of these Classic Firearms
- Includes a Listing of All Known Gunsmiths Who Produced these Weapons
$18.95
Making Shoji
- An Illustrated Instructional Manual by a Master of the Craft
- Superb Color & Black & White Photogrphs
- Includes Detailed Diagrams and Plans
$21.95
Collecting Writing Instruments
- Covers in Detail the Complete History of the Writing Instrument
- Includes Photos, Advertisments, Engravings, and Much More
- Sure to Interest Wide Variety of People
$49.95
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
An Unauthorized Guide to Fire-King Glasswares
- Guide to an Up and Coming Collectible in Depression Era Glassware
- Showcases Beautiful Full-Color Pieces from the Vast Fire-King Line
- Includes a Brief History, 200+ Color Photos, and Current Market Values
$12.95
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
Collector’s Guide To Yellow Ware an Identification and Value Guide
- Excellent ID & Value Guide to Yellow Ware
- Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full Color With Price Range
- Includes Important New Information for the Collector
$17.95
Early Armoured Cars
- In-Depth Look These Fighting Machines & Their Developments
- Covers Early Vehicles, Advancements, Armoured Cars in 1918, etc.
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
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
Smoking Antiques
- Valuable Reference and is Told from a Collector's Point of View
- Covers Tobacco Boxes, Matches, Lighters, Cigars, Ephemera, and More
- Also Includes the Fascinating Story of Tobacco
$8.95
The Morris Minor
- Traces the Evolution of the Morris Minor from its Birth to Demise
- Countless Black & White Photos Illustrate Designs Like the "Morris Million"
- Offers a Wealth of Information to Please Any Morris Minor Enthusiast
$8.95
The Victorian Workhouse
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Workhouse & Those Who Lived There
- Looks at the Design & Construction, Workhouse Life & Routine, and More
- Numerous Vintage Photos Help Paint the Bleak Story of the Workhouse
$8.95
Table Knives and Forks
- Describes the Development of Early Cutlery Into Todays Tableware
- Covers the Art of the Cutler and the Rise of Cutlers' Companies
- Covers the Gradual Introduction of The Table Fork and Spoon
$8.95
American Folk Art in Wood, Metal and Stone
- Nearly 200 Black & White Photos Represent the Finest Examples of Folk Art
- Lively Text Discusses the History & Origins of Each Form
- Contains Ships' Figureheads, Weathervanes, Toys, Decoys, etc.
$12.95