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New York Life at the Turn of the Century in Photographs

  • Focuses on Turn-of-the-Century NYC and Captures it All
  • 122 Vintage Photos of: Street Scenes, Restaurants, Hotels, Parks, etc.
  • Photos Include Historical Background, Lore & Other Relevant Data
$20.95

British Costume From Earliest Times To 1820

  • An Authentic Look at British Dress Through the Reign of George III
  • Commentary Provides a Detailed Coverage of Tunics, Cloaks, Gowns, etc.
  • Over 460 Detailed Illustrations Document the Evolution of Styles
$26.95

Shirley Temple Dolls and Fashions: A Collector’s Guide to The World’s Darli

  • Features Ad Reprints, Publicity Shots, Movie Chronology, etc.
  • 390 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$29.95

Collector’s Guide To Yellow Ware an Identification and Value Guide

  • Excellent ID & Value Guide to Yellow Ware
  • Features 100's of Beautiful Pieces in Full Color With Price Range
  • Includes Important New Information for the Collector
$17.95

Authentic Everyday Dress of the Renaissance

  • Among the Earliest of the Great Costume Books of the 16th Century
  • Deals With European Dress of All Class & Life and Customs
  • Includes 154 Detailed Plates with Informative Captions
$20.95

The Fashionable Fan

  • History and Evolution of the Fan
  • 215 Color And 46 Black & White Photos
  • 11" x 8 1/2", 208 PGS.
$49.95

Popular Purses: It’s in the Bag!

  • Features Vintage Ads, Current Price Guide, and More
  • 425 Color Photos
  • 11" x 8 1/2", 168 PGS.
$39.95
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