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Domestic Bygones
- New Illustrated Reference to Classic English Bygones
- Features a Wide Variety of Bygones that Are Now Valuable Collectors Items
- Includes Sections on Preparing Food, Washing, Eating & Drinking, etc.
$8.95
Spoons 1650 – 1930
- Traces the Complete History of English Spoons
- Includes Important Collector's Information
- Numerous Clear Black & White Photos Will Aid in Identification
$8.95
Ships’ Figureheads
- Traces the Complete History of these Historical Carvings & their Themes
- Filled with Black & White Photos of Beautiful Figureheads
- Will Please Anyone Interested in Figureheads, Carving & Maritime
$8.50
The Victorian Ironmonger
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Ironmonger
- Covers the Purchase of Goods, Keeping Account, Credit, and Many More
- Features Countless Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
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
Electric Vehicles
- Explains In-Full the Basic Workings of the Battery & Electric Motor
- Touches on a Wide Variety of Vehicles, from Past to Present
- Become Informed on Both an Intriguing and Beneficial Topic
$8.95
Industrial Steam Locomotives
- Provides Insight Into the Origins & Working Lives of Steam Locomotives
- Covers Industrial Railways, How it Works, Locomotive Types, etc.
- Numerous Black & White Photos Illustrated the Many Types
$8.95
Quarries and Quarrying
- Deals with 4 Major Rock Types to Explain the Methods Employed
- Fully Illustrated with Vintage Black & White Photos and Expertly Written
- Will Thrill Those Interested in Geology, Industrial Arts, Quarrying..etc.
$8.95
The Woolen Industry
- Traces the Story of the Wool Industry in Britain, Past to Present
- Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos Illuminate the Well-Written Text
- Features Fascinating Previously Unpublished Material
$8.95
Telephone Boxes
- Unravels the Fascinanating Mysteries of the Telephone Booth
- Expertly Written and Superbly Illustrated in Vintage Black & White Photos
- Concise History of the Most Ubiquitous of All Street Furniture
$8.95
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
The Harness Horse
- In-Depth Look at the Horses, Harnesses, Vehicles, and More
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos of These Horses in Action
- A Must for Anyone Interested in Equestrian Arts
$12.00
Old Telephones
- Tells the Story of one of the Most Important Inventions of All Time
- Shows the Telephone in All its Varied Shapes & Forms, Past to Present
- Generously Illustrated with Numerous Early Photos & Illustrations
$8.95
Gertrude Jekyll
- Informative Work on the Life & Times of Master Gardener Gertrude Jekyll
- Features Countless Beautiful Black & White Photos
- Details Her Many Great Accomplishments & Contributions to Gardening
$10.95
Table Knives and Forks
- Describes the Development of Early Cutlery Into Todays Tableware
- Covers the Art of the Cutler and the Rise of Cutlers' Companies
- Covers the Gradual Introduction of The Table Fork and Spoon
$8.95
Bronze Age Copper Mining
- Examines In-Full Recently Uncovered Bronze Age Copper Mines
- Covers Early Mining Technology, Life of Miners, Recent Research, etc.
- Numerous Illustrations & Drawings Complement the Text
$12.95
Mazes
- Traces the History of Mazes Worldwide, Past to Present
- Contains a Wealth of Information & Fascinating Little-Known Facts
- Features Countless Black & White Photos of these Mystifying Works of Art
$8.95
Old Lorries
- Traces the Complete History of the Lorry (Old Truck)
- Covers Military & Civilian Uses, the Diesel Engine, WWII, etc.
- Features Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Blue and White Transfer-Printed Pottery
- All About These Gracefully Artistic Wares & How They Are Made
- Covers the Origins, Chinese & Other Patterns, Transfer Process…ect.
- Features Numerous Examples to Further Aid in Identifacation
$11.95
Weathervanes
- Describes and Illustrates the Many Types and Styles of Weathervanes
- Explains The Evolution of The Weathervane and How They Work
- Includes a List of Further Reading and Places to Visit
$8.95
Early Armoured Cars
- In-Depth Look These Fighting Machines & Their Developments
- Covers Early Vehicles, Advancements, Armoured Cars in 1918, etc.
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Jugs
- Guide to Antique Jugs & the Decorative Techniques Used
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Variety of Jugs
- Will be Essential to Collectors & Enthusiasts of Jugs
$8.95
Discovering Heraldry
- Thoroughly Describes & Illustrates Difficult Heraldry Terms
- Concisely Written and Filled with Accurate Information
- An Exciting Look at a Beautiful Art Form & Aid in Genealogy
$12.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95