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Makers of American Wooden Planes, 4th Edition
- The ONE Book to Have
- It Pays For Itself!
- Information on 2500 Planemakers
$39.95
American Levels Patents
- More than Patented Levels of New England Illustrated & Explained
- Includes Many Levels by the Stanley Rule & Level Company
- An Essential Reference for Tool Collectors & Dealers
$27.96
“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
Firearms & Tackle Memorabilia
- A Collector's Guide to a Highly Collectible Advertising Art
- Features 1000's of Items and Value Guide
- Concise and Accurate Info for Any Enthusiast or Collector
$39.95
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
Lighthouses Of New England
- Details the Fascinating History of Lighthouses in New England
- Stunning Color Photos Bring the Lighthouses to Life
- Includes Info on Architecture, Daily Life of Keepers, Maintenance, etc.
$29.95
Automobilia
- Explores Vintage Signs, Toys, and Giveaways from the Auto Industry Era
- 500+ Great Photos with Informative Captions and Complete Price Guide
- Must-Have for Those Fascinated by the Story of the Horseless Carriage
$29.95
The Complete Guide To Vintage Textiles
- The Most Comprehensive Book Available on the Topic
- Illustrated with Clear Photographs
- Includes Important Value Information
$19.95
Comprehensive Handbook of Depression Glass Prices
- Indispensable Tool for Anyone Buying or Selling Depression Glass
- Expanded 4th Edition Features Color Photos to Aid in Pattern Identification
- Conveniently Sized to Fit in a Pocket or Bag
$9.95
The Penny Bank Book: Collecting Still Banks
- 1670+ Banks Illustrated in Color Photos With Values
- Includes Catalog Reprints, Histories of Makers, Foreign Banks, etc.
- This Excellent Guide Makes it's Predecessors Obsolete
$49.95
Black Americana Price Guide
- Documents Two Centuries of Black Americana
- 300+Detailed Photos Depict: Advertising Items, Dolls, Tobacciana, & More
- Each Item is Fully Described and Includes Current Market Values
$17.95
Standard Catalog of Military Firearms 1870 To Present
- This First of its Kind Volume Features Firearms from All Over the World
- Featrues 2000 Listings, 15000 Values & 1000 Photos
- Contains Handguns, Rifles, Machine Guns, Shotguns, and More
$29.99
Platform Shoes: A Big Step in Fashion
- Features Shoes of Snake Skin, Fur, Glitter, Leather, and More
- 317 Color Photos & Estimated Values
- 11" x 8 1/2", 112 PGS.
$19.95
A Collector’s Guide to Cast Metal Bookends
- Features an Extensive Identification & Price Guide
- 573 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$34.95
Weapons and Field Gear of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong
- Includes Helpful Value Guide
- Over 400 Color And Black & White Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
Twentieth Century Lefton China and Collectibles: A Numbered Price Guide for
- Most Comprehensive Book on Lefton China Yet
- 336 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 168 PGS.
$29.95
Bellfounding; Shire Album
- Learn Everything About a Fascinating Topic too Little is Known of
- Covers in Detail the History of the Bell, Bell Production, and Bell Tuning
- Expertly Written by the Expert in the Topic, Trevor Jennings
$9.95
Price Guide to Miniature Lamps
- Features Up-to-Date Information & Current Values
- 595 Photos
- 6" x 9", 112 PGS.
$14.95
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
Architecture Of The Pennsylvania Dutch
- Covers the Period from 1700 to 1900
- A Great Book by a Prolific Author
- Well Written and Well Illustrated
$15.95
Horse Cabs
- Informative Look at the Elegant Horse Cabs & the Men Who Drove Them
- Covers the First Horse Cabs, Policing the Cabs, Beginning of the End…etc.
- Features Numerous Vintage Photos & Illustrations Which Lend a Nostalgic Air
$8.95
The Chicago World’s Fair Of 1893, A Photographic Record
- Fascinating Account and Pictorial
- Includes 128 Rare and Contemporary Black & White Photos
- Informative Text Covers: Pullman Strike, Famous Vistors, Disatrous Fire,etc
$16.95
General Line Catalog Ca. 1920
- The Full Product Line Showing Stanley's Largest Line
- Includes Post WW I Innovations
- Many Illustrations in Color
$34.50
Service Manual For John Deere Tractors & Engines
- Provides a Detailed Look at the Mechanisms & Inner Workings
- Filled with Information & Dozens of Detailed Illustrations
- Includes a Troubleshooting Guide
$13.95