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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
Old Gramophones
- Refreshing Look at the Old Ways of Listening Entertainment
- Covers the First Domestic Talking Machines up to the Birth of Vinyl
- Numerous Vintage Photos Illustrate the Development Over the Years
$8.95
Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
- Updated 8th Edition of a Best-Selling Book
- Combines Details of Hallmarks with Useful Advice for the Collector
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Make Identifacation an Easy Task
$14.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
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
Early American Architecture
- Complete Description & Evaluation of a Wide Variety of Building Styles
- Includes Homes, Schools, Meetinghouses, Mission Churches, etc.
- Features Nearly 500 Detailed Drawings and Photos
$23.95
Philadelphia Theaters a Pictorial Architectural History
- Illustrates the Architectural History of Americas Former Theatrical Capital
- Includes Over One Hundred Photographs and Drawings
- Documents the Varied Architecture of Theatres from 1766 to 1900
$19.95
The Daguerreotype In America, Third Revised Edition
- Chronicles the Daguerreotypes Brief & Tumultuous Life
- Features 104 Detailed Photos of: Men, Women, Children, Famous People, etc.
- Pictures Accompanied by Informative Captions
$27.95
The Jewelry Engravers Manual
- Covers the Entire Engraving Process, Start to Finish
- Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions & Countless Helpful Illustrations
- Learn How to Cut Initials & Inscriptions, Tools & Materials, and Much More
$12.95
Metalwork In Early America
- Explores the Importance of Copper & its Alloys to Early Americans
- Illustrates & Discusses Over 300 Individual Copper Pieces
- Features Color Photos, Glossary, Bibliography and Index
$55.00
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
The Splicing Handbook 2nd Ed.
- One of a Kind, New & Expanded 2nd Edition
- With Easy to Understand Instructions & Detailed Diagrams
- Learn to Make a Key Lanyard, Quick & Easy Knots, or Make Your Own Rope
$13.95
A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Decorative Ironwork 12th Through 18th Cent.
- Features Ironwork from all Over Europe
- Filled with Over 450 Finely Detailed Black & White Photos
- Depicts: Doors, Gates, Railing, Grilles, Candelabra, Chandeliers, etc.
$32.95
Lighthouses Of New England
- Details the Fascinating History of Lighthouses in New England
- Stunning Color Photos Bring the Lighthouses to Life
- Includes Info on Architecture, Daily Life of Keepers, Maintenance, etc.
$29.95
Peachblow Glass: Collector’s Identifications & Price Guide
- Takes the Mystery out of Collecting Peach Blow Glass
- Includes 500+ Color Photos, Updated Values, and much More
- A Handy Guide that Will Prove Itself Essential for Collectors & Fans
$29.95
British Costume From Earliest Times To 1820
- An Authentic Look at British Dress Through the Reign of George III
- Commentary Provides a Detailed Coverage of Tunics, Cloaks, Gowns, etc.
- Over 460 Detailed Illustrations Document the Evolution of Styles
$26.95
Fifties Forever!: Popular Fashions for Men, Women, Boys, and Girls
- Pictures & Describes Clothing from Formal to Classic
- 469 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Turtle Collectibles
- Features a Dazzling Cross-Section of Turtle Figures
- Includes Nearly 350 Beautiful Color Photos
- Covers Mythology, Antropology & Biology Aspects
$29.95
Miniature Victorian Lamps
- Features Detailed Information & Current Values
- 395 Color Photos
- Features Nearly 450 Never Before Seen Lamps
$39.95
A Guide to Sandwich Glass: Whale Oil Lamps and Accessories from Vol. 2
- Features Early Sandwish Glass from Two Chapters of Volume 2
- 238 Color Photos
- 9" x 12", 144 PGS.
$24.95
America’s Early Advertising Paper Dolls
- Important New Reference for Collectors
- 508 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Care Bears? Collectibles: An Unauthorized Handbook & Price Guide
- Includes Plush Toys, Figurines, Books, Bedsheets, etc.
- Features 520 Color Photos & Price Guide
- 6" x 9", 192 PGS.
$19.95
Creating Ponds, Brooks, and Pools: Water in the Garden
- Provides Helpful Planning Detials, Expert Advice, etc.
- Over 150 Brilliant Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
McCoy Pottery
- Features Descriptions, Index, Current Values, and More
- Over 740 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 208 PGS.
$29.95