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Scrimshaw The Whaler’s Legacy
- Covers Every Facet of the Art of Scrimshaw
- Complete with Over 400 Superb Illustrations
- Collectors and Modern Scrimshawn Artists will Find this Book a Joy
$69.95
Pewter Of The Western World
- Chronicles the History of the Pewter Industry from 1600-1850
- Includes Nature of Pewter, How it Was Made, Industry, Decoration, and More
- Examines Care and Dating, and the Nature of Fakes or Reproductions
$60.00
Antique Golf Collectibles
- Features Every Sort of Gold Collectible Imaginable
- Clubs, Balls, Trophies, Golf Bags, etc. are All Indetified and Priced
- Comprehensive Guide Includes Manufaturer and Product Histories
$29.95
Elements Of Woodcarving
- A Thoughtful Examination of the Carving in Theory & Practice
- Copiously Illustrated With Great Color Photographs
- Steps Through a Series of Diverse Woodcarving Projects
$17.95
The Railroad Station: an Arch. History
- Chronicles the Evolution of the Railroad Station
- 230+ Superb Illustrations Bring To Life Its Fascinating Story
- A Great Cavalcade of Architecture
$19.95
Pawnee Bill’s Wild West: A Photo Documentary of the 1900-1905 Show Tours
- Close-up Look at the Wild West Show of the Early 1900's
- Offers Informed Look Back in Time with Great Detail and Clarity
- Belongs in All Museum and Collectors' Libraries
$19.95
A History Of Engraving & Etching
- Most Complete History of Etching and Engraving Ever Written
- 111 Outstanding Illustrations by Scores of Artists
- Covers Every Aspect of the Twin Arts in Great Detail
$20.95
Fiesta Colorful Dinnerware With Values Price
- A Sweeping Survey of the the Popular Dinnerware – Fiesta
- Hundreds of Beautiful Full-Color Photos Chronicle the Many Fiesta Forms
- Each Piece Shown Includes a Complete Descripton and Value
$24.95
American Bisque; Collector’s Guide with Prices
- Lively Collector's Guide to American Bisque
- Features 100's of Items in Color, from Planters to Popular Cookie Jars
- Includes Up-to-Date Price Guide
$29.95
Modeling in Wax for Jewelry and Sculpture
- Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition
- Introduction to the Materials, Tools & Techniques
- Also Includes Several Fun Projects to Try
$34.95
Airships
- First of its Kind Study on Airships
- Features Vintage Photos, Detailed Diagrams, and Photos of Modern Airships
- Covers Airship Principles, First Airships, Airships Today, and More
$8.95
Spoons 1650 – 1930
- Traces the Complete History of English Spoons
- Includes Important Collector's Information
- Numerous Clear Black & White Photos Will Aid in Identification
$8.95
Ships’ Figureheads
- Traces the Complete History of these Historical Carvings & their Themes
- Filled with Black & White Photos of Beautiful Figureheads
- Will Please Anyone Interested in Figureheads, Carving & Maritime
$8.50
The English Rose Garden
- Story of the English Rose Garden & How its Changed Over the Years
- Discusses the Changing Roses, People of Influence, Cultural Practice, etc.
- Features Countless Beautiful Photos in Both Color and Black & White
$10.95
Discovering Antique Maps
- Introduction to the History & Many-Sided Interests of Early Mapmaking
- Features Countless Detailed Black & White Illustrations
- Contains Early Maps, Map Oddities, Town Plans & Views…etc.
$15.95
Woodworking Tools
- Describes the Basic Woodworking Tools
- Includes Illustrations and Descriptions of the Different Forms of Tools
- Written by the Founder of the Tool and Trades History Society
$8.95
Heck’s Pictorial Archive of Art and Architecture
- Beautiful Pictorial Devoted to Architecture, Mythology & Fine Art
- Features 1000's of Finely Detailed Illustrations
- Includes Classical Temple, Pyramids, Mythological & Religous Figures, etc.
$17.95
The Fisherman’s Companion
- Makes Fishing a More Productive & Pleasant Experience
- Filled with Helpful Illustrations and Valuable Information
- This Handy Reference is a Must for Any Fisherman, Novice or Expert
$12.95
The Art Nouveau Style
- One of the Largest Pictorial Surveys of Art Nouveau Objects
- 579 Rare Illustrations of Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics…etc.
- Must-Have Photo Survey a Timeless Art Form
$30.95
Shaker Textile Arts
- Definitive work on Shaker Textile Arts
- Covers: the Shakers, Household Textiles, Clothing, Fancy Work, etc.
- Filled with Dozens of Illustrations and Period Photos
$29.95
Plain Gas Engine Sense
- Informative Introduction to the Wide World of Gas Engines
- Features Numerous Helpful Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers: Cycle of an Engine, Fuels, Engine Troubles, Valves, etc.
$9.95
Warman’s Advertising A Value and Identification Guide
- All You Need for Starting, Building or Maintaining a Collection
- Advertiser's Include: 7-Up, Coca-Cola, Gulf, Pepsi-Cola, Lucky Strike, etc.
- 600 Photos in Color and Black & White and Current Values
$24.95