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Distinctive Limoges Porcelain: Objects d’Art, Boxes & Dinnerware

  • Beautifully illustrated!
  • A Warm Welcome to the World of Limoges!
  • Tres Magnificant!
$39.95

The Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware

  • 100's of Examples Pictured in Color and Black & White Photos
  • Makers Include: Red Wing, Homer Laughlin, Hull, Sebring and More
  • Features a Glossary, Price Guide, Catalog Reprints…etc.
$24.95

Collecting Edgar Rice Burroughs

  • Complete Guide to Tarzan? and other ERB Collectibles
  • Over 255 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$29.95

Hagen-Renaker Pottery: Horses and Other Figurines

  • Behind the Scenes Look at this Unique & Creative Company
  • 500 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95

Hartland Horsemen

  • Includes Current Values, Advice on Care & Repair and More
  • 552 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95

The ChaseEra: 1933 & 1942 Catalogs of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.

  • Includes Values & Full Inventory Information
  • 149 Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 128 PGS.
$29.95

December Online Auction Catalog

  • Auctions to be Held December 7 & 8. 2021
  • Full Color Catalogue
  • Auctions End Beginning at 7:00 p.m.
$23.95

The Story Of The Thimble

  • The Story of the Thimble from Ancient Egypt to Today
  • More Than 2000 Thimbles Illustrated in Full Color
  • Includes Value Information for Collectors
$49.95

Antique Advertising Encyclopedia 3rd Ed

  • Collection of the Finest Examples of Antique Advertising
  • Complete with Grading and Value Guides, and Hundreds of Picutres
  • Collectors and Would-Be Collectors will Find this a Useful Resource
$49.95

Country Store Counter Jars And Tins

  • Covers in Detail Over 100 Years of Counter Jars and Tins
  • Superbly Illustrated with 390+ Color Photographs
  • Includes Values for the Distribution Jars and their Variations
$29.95

Ladies’ Vintage Accessories; Identification and Value Guide

  • Includes Aprons, Capes, Shawls, Gloves, Hats, Skirts, Purses, Shoes, etc!
  • Countless Color & Vintage Photos, Catalog Reprints, Bibliography, & More
  • Each Items Features a Detailed Description & Current Market Values
$24.95

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery

  • Covers Trademarks, Artists & Line Descriptions
  • Includes Pottery of All Shapes & Sizes, In Color with Values
  • Features Glossary, Bibliography & ABC Index of Patterns
$24.95

Cowgirls Early Images & Collectibles

  • Filled with Vintage Photos, Legends, Rodeo Lore, and More
  • Illustrates 100's of Collectibles & Rarities in Color Photos
  • Includes an Up-to-Date Value Guide
$19.95

Collecting Handkerchiefs

  • Features Up-to-Date Values & Informative Descriptions
  • 315 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 144 PGS.
$24.95

Noritake Dinnerware: Identification Made Easy

  • Includes 2000 Patterns, Price Guide, and More
  • 1,258 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$39.95

Flexible Flyer and Other Great Sleds for Collectors

  • Nostalgic Look at a True American Classic
  • 458 Color Photos
  • 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95

Goebel Figurines & Prints by Charlotte Byj

  • Features Current Values & a Wealth of Information
  • 127 Color Photos
  • 6" x 9", 144 PGS.
$19.95

Martin J. Donnelly Auctions, September 2019 Auction Catalogue

  • Full Color Auction Catalogue
  • Mailed 3 Wks Before Sale
  • Photographs of all Items
$23.95

The Talking Machine Illustrated Compendi

  • Complete Work on one of Today's Most Popular Collectibles
  • 550+ Color Illustrations Feature an Incredible Variety of Talking Machines
  • Most Accurate Reference for the Novice or Advanced Collector
$69.95

Vintage Clothing 1880 to 1980

  • An Interesting History of High Fashion
  • Written by an Appraiser and Dealer in Antique Clothing
  • Includes Hundreds of Photos, Illustrations & Early Advertising Cuts
$22.95

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

Vintage Hats and Bonnets 1770-1970 Identification and Values

  • Valuable Price Guide & Fascinating History of Hats Throughout the Ages
  • Superbly Illustrated In Color w/ Original Fashion Plates, Articles, etc.
  • Each Item Features Detailed Description & Current Values
$24.95

The Collector’s World Of Inkwells

  • Illustrates Hundreds of Inkwells of All Shapes, Sizes, & Materials
  • Features 1000+ Color Photos, Full Descriptions, and Current Values
  • Includes Sections on Ink, Quills & Pens, Patents, an Index, etc.
$69.95

Collector’s Guide to Antique Radios 6th Edition

  • Colored close up photo showing unique detail!
  • Organized, easy to use item listing with descriptions!
  • A complete explanation of pricing, terms and keys!
$24.95
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