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Traditional Woodworking Handtools
- The Inside Story on Using Tradition Tools
- Filled With Practical Tips on Buying, Using and Maintaining Tools
- Helpful Information for the Beginner or Expert
$50.00
Fine Wicker Furniture
- Indepth Study of Wicker Furniture Styles and Manufactures
- 100's of Pieces of Fascinating Furniture Shown in 250+ Full-Color Photos
- Also Discusses Care and Restoration
$24.95
Vintage Cookbooks & Advertising Leaflets
- In-Depth Pictorial Review of Vintage Cookbooks
- 850+ Color Photos of Memorabilia from the 1860's to the 1950's
- Includes Chapters on Brand Name Foods, Wartime Era Cookbooks, and More
$29.95
Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs
- The Greatest Ship Models of the Last 500 Years
- Accompanied by Historical Commentary
- Illustrated with Superbly Detailed Photos & Line Drawings
$24.95
The Catalogue Of Antique Tools, Current Edition
- More Than 5000 Tools in Full Color
- Fully Indexed: America's Best Antique Tool Value Guide
- Nearly 200,000 Words of Commentary on History & Value
$25.00
Collecting Household Linens
- The Inside Story on Collecting Household Linens
- Includes Important Value Information
- Illustrated With Clear Photographs
$29.95
The Weekend Genealogist
- The Fast Track to Genealogical Research
- Top Tricks and Tips to Researching Your Family Tree
- Written by a Prominent Genealogy Expert and Lecturer
$18.99
A Timber Framer’s Workshop
- A Superb How-To Book on Traditional Timber Framing
- Illustrated With Clear Line Drawings & Quality Photographs
- Includes Tips, Tricks & Techniques from 40 Years of Experience
$30.00
Millers Falls Company General Line Catalog Ca. 1915
- The Millers Falls Line at its Peak
- Includes Levels, Braces, Drills, Etc.
- Great Early Engraved Illustrations
$12.00
Slide Rules: Their History Models And Makers
- Includes History, Patent Information, Biographies & More
- The Key to Understanding this Complex Subject
- Information on Care & Restoration of Slide Rules
$35.00
Redwood Classics
- Memorial to the Magnificent but Dwindling Redwood Sequoia
- Features over 230 Haunting Photographs
- Quotes Many of the Lumbermen's Memories of Logging these Natural Giants
$12.95
The Best of Golden Oak Furniture
- Demonstrates the Very Best Golden Oak Furniture from American Makers
- Various Pieces All Shown with Detailed Descriptions and Price Ranges
- Standard Reference for Judging the Field
$29.95
The Crystal Palace Exhibition and Illustrated Catalogue
- Displays an Entire Universe of Design
- Contains 1500+ Richly Illustrated Items
- Gives the Illusion that you are on a Walking Tour of the Palace Itself
$34.95
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
The Book Of The Sword
- An In-Depth Look at a Traditional Symbol of Power
- Detailed History Covering many Centuries and Cultures
- For the Historically Inclined and the Armchair Adventurer
$13.95
Pewter Of The Western World
- Chronicles the History of the Pewter Industry from 1600-1850
- Includes Nature of Pewter, How it Was Made, Industry, Decoration, and More
- Examines Care and Dating, and the Nature of Fakes or Reproductions
$60.00
Planemakers Of Western Pennsylvania and Environs
- A Superb Regional History of Western Pennsylvania
- Great Color & Black & White Photographs
- Captures the Spirit of the Age
$19.95
Pocket Watches From The Pendant Watch To The Tourbillon
- Covers the Growing Popularity of Pocket Watch Collecting
- Thoroughly Illustrated with 160+ Photos
- Even a Novice Collector can Understand Complex Mechanisms
$79.95
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
The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives of an Enduring Tradition
- The History and Style of the Shaker Tradition
- An Exploration of the Shaker Way of Life
- Illustrated With Great Photographs of Shaker Furniture
$40.00
Sporting Collectables
- Will Fascinate Readers with this Exciting Field of Collecting Interest
- 400 Color Photos Feature Unusual and Interesting Sporting Collectibles
- All Items Listed with Text, Rarities Scale, and Identifying Captions
$29.95
Mortise And Tenon Made Simple Video
- The Art of the Mortise and Tenon Joint
- Produced by a Former Cabinet Maker to the Royal Family
- The Next Best Thing to a Private Tutor
$24.95
Enameled Kitchenware American & European
- Celebration of Enameled Ware from the late 1800's to 1940
- Includes 500+ Excellent Color Photos with Price Ranges
- Sure to Please Collectors, Dealers, Interior Designers and More.
$34.95
The Woodworker’s Guide to Hand Tools
- Filled With Tips For the Contemporary Craftsperson
- Illustrated With Superb Line Drawings
- Covers Hand Tools and Much More
$22.95