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Blue Ribbon Pattern Series

  • Includes Exact Specifications & Fine Points
  • 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
  • 12" x 9", 58 PGS.
$14.95

More Twig Mosaic Furniture

  • Features Fully Illustrated Steps & Clear Instruction
  • 200 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95

Natter & Other German Rocket Jet Projects

  • Unique View of the NAtter & Other German Rocket Jet Projects
  • Black & White Photographs, Line Drawings
  • 11" x 8 1/4", 48 PGS.
$9.95

Art of the Flight Jacket: Classic Leather Jackets of World War II

  • Focuses Solely on Painted Leather Jackets of WWII
  • Over 600 Color And Black & White Photographs
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$49.95

German Military Ribbon Bars

  • Fully Illustrated Guide to German Awards & Medals 1914-1957
  • Over 80 Color And Black & White Photos
  • 6" x 9", 72 PGS.
$19.95

Nashua, NH September, 2003 Antique Tool Auction Catalogue (FC03)

  • Nashua, NH September, 2003 Antique Tool Auction Catalogue
  • 780 Lots (FC03)
  • September 6, 2003
$6.99

General Line Catalog Ca. 1920

  • The Full Product Line Showing Stanley's Largest Line
  • Includes Post WW I Innovations
  • Many Illustrations in Color
$34.50

Elementary Forge Practice

  • Reprint Of 1917 Shop Manual
  • Includes Detailed Instructions on Tool Making
  • Illustrated With Excellent Line Drawings
$9.95

The Ship Model Builder’s Assistant

Every serious model builder should have this book beside him as he prepares to take on building a replica of any American clipper ship or packet ship of the Great Age of Sail, as it offers hobbyists a true understanding of the workings of a fully rigged and appointed sailing ship. Davis, a well-known naval…

$13.95

Bench Planes Video Tape

  • Techniques & Traditions of Classic Bench Planes
  • Includes Tuning, Sharpening & Use
  • Great Advice from a Woodworking Guru
$24.95

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

Woodworking Techniques: Essentials of Woodworking

  • Compilation of the Best Article on Woodworking Techniques
  • Learn to Assemble, Decorate & Complete Fine Furniture
  • The "Meat and Potatoes" of Woodworking How-To
$17.95

Fine Wicker Furniture

  • Indepth Study of Wicker Furniture Styles and Manufactures
  • 100's of Pieces of Fascinating Furniture Shown in 250+ Full-Color Photos
  • Also Discusses Care and Restoration
$24.95

Fountain Pens And Pencils

  • For all People Using, Owning, or Collectiong Fountain Pens and Pencils
  • Features 1000+ Fountain Pens in Full or Nearly Full-Sized Photos
  • Collection of Advertising & Historical Overviews, w/ Updated Value Guide
$89.95

The Virginia House

  • Profiles Elegant Tidewater Virgina Homes Built in 1646-1830
  • Complete with Intricate Pictures, Floor Plans, & Informative Text
  • Buy, Build, or Renovate Your Own Virginia Dream House
$19.95

The Weekend Genealogist

  • The Fast Track to Genealogical Research
  • Top Tricks and Tips to Researching Your Family Tree
  • Written by a Prominent Genealogy Expert and Lecturer
$18.99

American Copper & Brass

  • A Fsscinating Historical Survey of Two Important Metals
  • Filled With Photos of Great Examples of Metalwork
  • Documents the Technology Used by Early Smiths
$18.50

Country Houses And Seaside Cottages of the Victorian Era

  • Designs for Country Homes and Seaside Villas of 19th Century America
  • Great Architectural Drawings of Spectacular Structures
  • Originally Published in the 1890's
$11.95

Americas Lighthouses: An Illustrated History

  • Celebration of the Lighthouse – a Vanishing Symbol of Security
  • Describes the Founding and Operation of over 200 Famous Lights
  • Will be Treasured by Anyone who has Felt the Lure and Romance of Lighthouse
$17.95

Violins And Other Stringed Instruments

  • Learn to Make a Violin and other Stringed Instruments
  • Filled with Detailed Line Drawings and Information
  • Enormous Amount of Information for Very Reasonable Price
$10.95

The Woodburners Companion – Practical Ways of Heating with Wood

  • Combat the Skyrocketing Prices of Fuel with this Book
  • Perfect Guide to the Ins and Outs of the Methods of Woodburning
  • Even Knowledgable Woodburners Will Gain from the Detailed Descriptions
$15.00

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Art Materials

  • Ultimate Guide through the Maze of Art Materials Available
  • Comprehensive Analysis of Oil, Watercolors, Inks, Acrylics…etc.
  • Beautifully Illustrated in Color – an Absolute Must for Any Artist
$27.99

Windmills And Wind Motors

  • Sparks an Interest in a Branch of Mechanics Sadly Neglected
  • Presents a Series of Original Designs that Will be Useful to All
  • Most Comprehensive Work on the Topic of Windmills
$7.95

Funicular Railways

  • Fully Describes the Development and Applications of Cable Railways
  • Covers the Funicular Principle, Cliff Railways, Cable Tramways, & More
  • Countless Vintage Photos Lend a Nostalgic Air to the Book
$8.95
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