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Simonds Saw Mfr. Co. General Line Catalog
- The Full Product Line From a Prominent Saw Maker
- Includes Non-Saw Tools as Well
- Great Period Illustrations
$14.50
Restoring Antique Tools
- Practical Tips & Tricks for Antique Tool Restoration
- Organized by Type of Tool With Hints for Each
- Great Suggestions for Planes, Saws, Braces & More
$17.95
Whale Ships & Whaling
- A Pictorial History of Whaling
- 15th to 20th Century Illustrations
- Whaling Tools, Implements and Guns
$14.95
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle Identification & Value Guide
- Filled With Historical & Value Information
- Many Charts, Tables & Appendices
- Excellent Photographs & Illustrations
$34.95
The Woodwright’s Work Book
- Features Step-by-Step Instructions for a Large Selection of Great Projects
- All Projects Illustrated w/ Clear, Detailed Photos and Measured Drawings
- Included are Plans for Tool Chests, Workbenches, Lathes, and Much More
$22.50
The Catalogue of Antique Tools, 1999 Edition
- The Greatest Antique Tool Catalogue of All Time
- 6,662 Tools–All Photographed in Full Color & Described
- Guaranteed to Pay for Itself
$25.00
Just For Openers
- Ultimate Guidebook to Openers
- Features 850 Remarkable Examples with History and Current Market Value
- May Convince you that Just One "Opener" is not Enough!
$29.95
“The West That Was”
- Rare Vintage Photographs of the Early American Cattle Industry
- Finally Makes Available a Great Treasury of History
- Images Give New Insights into this Romantic Period of American History
$29.95
Great Cigar Stuff For Collectors
- Excellent Compendium of Cigar-Related "Stuff"
- 500+ Items in Full-Color Photos, Informative Captions, and Current Values
- Sure to be a Welcome Addition to the Literature of "Tobacciana"
$29.95
The American Fireplace: From the 17th to the 20th Century
- A Celebration of the American Fireplace
- Illustrated with Superb Black & White Photographs
- Features Some of the Great American Fireplaces
$18.50
Old Lace & Linens Including Crochet
- A History and Survey of the World of Collectible Needlework
- A Helpful Identification and Value Guide
- Includes Tablecloths, Centerpieces, Doilies, Collars & More
$10.95
Ship’s Figureheads
- Well Documented Description of Evolution of Ship's Figurehead
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and 32 Pages of Full Color Photos
- Must-Read for any Nautical Enthusiast
$24.95
The Wood And Canvas Canoe
- Comprehensive and Easy to Use Distillation of 25 Years Experience with Cano
- Step By Step Guide to Building or Restoring Your Own Canoe
- Great Photos & Clear Line Drawings of Canoe Construction & Repair
$19.95
Collectible Blowtorches
- Only Reference You Will Need on the Topic
- Beautifully Illustrated with 296 Full-Color Photographs
- Contains All the Info: Maker, Age, Usage, Value, Finding & Restoring…etc.
$29.95
A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering Your English Ancestors
- Trace Generations of Your English Family History Without Leaving the U.S.
- Learn to Locate Crucial English Records, Analyze Documents, and More
- Create a Family History that Brings Your English Ancestry to Life
$18.99
Distillation Of Alcohol and De-Naturing
- Completely Revised and Updated 2nd Edition
- Features Brand New Information & Chapters
- Most Comprehensive Work Available on the Topic
$15.95
British Railways’ Steam Locomotives
- Explores the Principle Classes of Steam Locomotives from 1948 – 1960
- Covers Express, Mixed Traffic, Tank & Freight Locomotives
- Features 100 Early Black & White Photos Among Well-Written Text
$14.95
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