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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
Wallpaper
- Contains Dozens of Illustrations of Antique Wallpaper Designs
- Instructions on How to Locate and Date Historic Wall Paper
- Introduces the Reader to the History of British Wallpaper
$8.95
ABC Plates and Mugs Identification and Value Guide
- Contains Hundreds of Examples of These Charming Wares
- Items Pictured in Full-Color With Descriptions & Current Values
- Includes English Staffordshire Plates, German & American Ware, and More
$24.95
Early Electric Trains
- Account of the Long and Fascinating History of Electric Trains
- Filled with Period Photos Accompanied by Detailed Captions
- Covers the First Electric Trains, Developments, Technology, and More
$8.50
Historic Homes of the American Presidents
- Perfect Guide to 54 American Presidential Homes
- Visit the Homes of: G. Washington, A. Lincoln, T. Jefferson, G. Bush, etc.
- 160+ Detailed Photos & Histories, Anecdotes, and Perspectives
$19.95