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Old Radio Sets
- In-Depth Look at the Complete Evolution of the Radio
- Illustrates Many Rare & Unusual Sets in Clear Black & White Photos
- Informative & Nostalgic Look Back Into History
$10.95
Snuff
- Definitive Work on Snuff & Snuff Accessories
- Covers the History of Snuff, Accessories, Why One Should Take Snuff, Etc.
- Features Many Fascinating Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Sweets and Sweet Shops
- Learn How Sweet Shops Have Changed Throughout the Decades
- Numeous Vintage Photos Lend a Nostalgic Air
- An Absolute Must for Any Sweet Tooth!
$8.95
British Tea and Coffee Cups 1745 – 1940
- Charts the Development of Tea & Coffee Cups & Methods of Decoration
- Both Color and Black & White Illustrate Countless Beautiful Examples
- Features a Valuable Guide that Will Aid in Dating & Identifying
$10.95
Toy Steam Accessories
- Chronicles the History of Toy Steam Accessories
- Gives Information on Manufacturers of Toy Steam Accessories
- Provides Tips on The Collection and Care of Accessories
$8.95
English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries
- Clearly Written Text Provides Information On the Evolution of Styles
- Over 400 Accurate Detailed Illustrations
- Covers Three Hundred Years of English Fashion
$24.95
Victorian Brick and Terra-Cotta Architecture in Full Color
- Widely Considered THE Book on Brickwork & Unavailable Elsewhere
- Superbly Illustrated in Countless Large-Format Color Photos
- Includes Actual Buildings of the 1870's & 1800's: Villas, Schools, etc.
$41.95
Mott’s Illustrated Catalog of Victorian Plumbing Fixtures
- Comprehensive Record of 19th Century Appliances for Home & Public Use
- 800+ Illustrations (15 In Color) of: Washtubs, Showers, Baths, etc.
- Accompanied by Fascinating & Detailed Text
$27.95
Traditional Arts And Crafts Of Japan
- Readers Will Be Immersed in this Fascinating Tour of Japan
- Covers: Dance, Hara-Kiri, Tea-Drinking Ceremony, Shrines & Scenery, etc.
- 200+ Exquisite Illustrations Enhance the Compelling Text
$16.95
Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese Tradition
- 100's of Detailed Color Photos Depict Willow Ware of All Kinds
- Includes Legends, Poems, Factual Info, and Price Guide
- Learn to Sort Out the Makers, Dates, Marks & Ranges of Values
$29.95
Colt’s Single Action Army Revolver
- Includes Fascinating Stories of the Legend & Romance of the Peacemaker
- Features Collecting Tips & Techniques
- Filled with Detailed Photos, Including Color Section
$24.99
Tiled Pavement In The Pennsylvania Capitol
- Written by a Leading Figure in the American Arts & Crafts Movements
- Illustrates & Describes the Tiles that Tell the Story of Pennsylvania
- Includes a Color Map of the Building
$9.95
American Art Glass
- Features Full-Color Photos, Descriptions and Values
- Contains Examples from Fostoria, Heisey, Imperial, and More
- Includes Catalog & Advertising Reprints, Glossary, Price Guide, etc.
$29.95
Philadelphia Then And Now
- 60 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Includes an Informative Introduction & Extensive Captions
- See City Hall, Logan Square, the Betsy Ross House, Shubert Theatre, etc.
$16.95
Birch’s Views Of Philadelphia
- Marvelous Visual Record of Philadelphia, Past & Present
- Features Birch's Engravings & Updated Photos of Sites
- Views Capture It's Regal Buildings, Vibrant Street Life & Busy Ports
$45.00
The Veneering Book
- Provides a Through Introduction to Vacuum Veneering & Other Types
- Includes Detailed Instruction & Dozens of Diagrams & Photos
- Covers: Veneering Basics, Hammer Veneering, Vacuum Press & More
$22.95
Blueprints of Fashion: Home Sewing Patterns of 1940s
- Also Features a Wide Arrary of Pattern-Related Items
- 550 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
1886 Catalog of the French Bronze Foundry of F. Barbedienne of Paris
- Complete Reprint of the Original 1886 Catalog
- 1100 Photos & Drawings
- 8 1/2" x 11", 96 PGS.
$14.95
Abingdon Pottery Artware 1934-1950: Stepchild of the Great Depression
- Features Detailed Value Guide Accoring to Mold No. & Type
- 700 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 198 PGS.
$39.95
Gas Station Collectibles
- Includes a Helpful Price Guide
- 599 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
The Queens of Burlesque: Vintage Photographs from the 1940s and 1950s
- Nostalgic View at a Bygone Era in American Entertainment
- 106 Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95
Plastic Jewelry
- Classic Value Guide to Popular Plastic Jewelry
- 228 Color Photos
- 6" x 9", 159 PGS.
$14.95
Yesterdays Silver for Todays Table: A Silver Collectors Guide to Elegant Di
- A Colorful & Practical Tour of Fine Antique Silver
- 334 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 240 PGS.
$49.95