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The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1996 Edition
- 1600 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
- Fully Indexed by Manufacturer and Type of Tool
- All Different From 1995 & 1997 Editions
$17.95
More Makers of American Machinists Tools
- All New Information from Volume I
- Illustrated with Early Advertising
- A Handy Reference
$22.50
How To Build Wooden With 16 Small Boat Designs
Written especially for the amateur boat builder, this guidebook contains clear, practical directions and designs for building 16 modern small boats, rowboats, sailboats, outboards, a 125-class hydroplane and a runabout. The standardized techniques are used in boat yards and can be used to construct a variety of other crafts not included in this volume. Monk,…
$13.95
Country Store Antiques: From Cradles to Caskets
- The Story of the Country Store: An Amerian Essential
- The Source for All the Essentials of Life
- Includes Much Historical Information
$29.95
Building The Timber Frame House: Revival of a Forgotten Craft
- A How-To Guide and An Inside-Out Look at Timber Framing
- Includes a History of the Timber Framed Building
- Illustrated with Photographs & Line Drawings
$21.95
American Furniture of the 18th Century
- History of Design, Construction, Influence, and Tastes of the Period
- Examination of 24 Original Examples for Design, Construction, and Merit
- Detailed Guide to Connoisseuership & the Historical Methods of the Period
$45.00
Pocket Guide To Corkscrews
- Invites Collectors and Dealers to Explore Remarkable Examples of Corkscrews
- Hundreds of Rare and Novelty Varieties are Well Represented
- All Corkscrews Classified Categorically with Current Market Value
$19.95
The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles
- The Most Comprehensive Book Available on the Topic
- Illustrated with Clear Photographs
- Includes Important Value Information
$19.95
American Marking Gages — Patented and Manufactured
- A New and Absolutely Essential Reference for the Collector
- Illustrated with Color & Black & White Photographs
- Includes All Known Marking Gauge Patents
$64.50
Henry’s Dutch Country Anthology
- Substantially Expanded Sequel to the Original Volume
- Includes Article on the Blacksmith, Silver, Pewter, Architecture, and More
- Thoroughly Interesting and Well Illustrated Read
$9.95
Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans And Details
- Rich Pictorial Record of Actual Mid- to Late- Victorian Designs
- Features Drawn to Scale Engravings, and Drawings of Architectural Details
- Inexpensive Treasury of Authentic Century-Old Plans and Details
$8.95
20th Century Linens and Lace A Guide to Identification, Care, and Prices
- Includes Both Rare and Common Examples
- Visually Exciting and Includes Very Useful Price Guide
- Great Buy for Collectors and Interesting Read for All
$39.95
Gas Engine Construction
- Practial Treatise on the Theory and Principles of the Gas Engine
- Includes Clear and Concise Illustrations and Dimensioned Working Drawings
- Gives Broad and Thorough Knowledge of the Priciples of Varied Gas Engines
$14.95
Pocket Guide to Pink Depression Era Glass
- Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition – Updated Values
- Features Even More Beautiful Color Photos
- Includes Examples of 45 Patterns and Brief Histories of Glass Companies
$16.95
Anchor Hocking Commemorative Bottles and Other Collectibles
- Definitive Guide to Anchor Hockings Commemorative Bottle Line
- Superbly Illustrated Featuring Hundreds of Collectibles in Full-Color
- Each Item Listed with Value, Maker, and Description
$16.95
The Art Of Organ Building Volume II
- Standart Treatise in the Field of Pipe Organ Construction
- Each Procedure Clearly Illustrated, With Tables & Exact Specifications
- One of the Most Sought-After Works in Musical Literature
$27.50
The Flute
- Complete History & Development of One of the Most Beautiful Instruments
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage and Black & White Photos
- Features Informative Sections on How Flutes Work, Eccentric Flutes, & More
$8.95
Old Trams
- Introduction & Guide to the Tramways of Britain
- Covers their Origin & Development, Rise & Fall, Existing Trams, etc.
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos Depicting Trams Past to Present
$8.95
Old Horseshoes
- First Book on the Topic of Horseshoes Since 1869
- Features a Wealth of New Info, and Covers a Wide Variety of Horseshoes
- Filled to the Brim with Clear Black & White Photos of Horsehoes
$8.95
Water and Wind Power
- Chronicles its Evolution from its Origins to the 20th Century
- Fully Illustrated with Detailed Black & White Photos, Diagrams & Engravings
- Features an Informative Glossary and Index
$18.95
Domestic Ducks and Geese
- Describes & Illustrates Most Domestic Breeds of Ducks and Geese
- Features Aylesbury, Pekin, Call Ducks, Pilgrim & Chinese Geese…etc.
- Discusses the Keeping, Breeding, & Exhibiting of Ducks
$10.95