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Tools and Tool Collecting
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Carving Miniature Carousel Animals with Dale Power
- Covers Carving, Wood Burning, Painting & Mounting
- 267 Color Photos, 12 Patterns For 8 Animals
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Fancy Coffins to Make Yourself
- Provides Detailed Instructions
- 230 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Price Guide to Antique Tools
- New & Improved 4th Edition with Current Values
- Includes a New Section on Internet Auctions
- Completely Indexed & Easy to Use Reference
$17.95
Kitchen Collectibles: An Identification Guide
- Hundreds of Early Engravings of Classic Kitchen Tools
- HIstories of Makers and Patent Information
- A Long Overdue Reference to a Popular Topic
$29.95
The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1994 Edition
- 1000 Tools Photographed & Priced for Sale
- Our Earliest Catalogue Still in Print
- The Catalogue of Antique Tools: 1994 Edition
$15.95
Musical Instruments Of The Southern Appalachian Mountains
- Fascinating Introduction to the Musical Instruments of S'ern Appalachia
- Each Instrument Described is Unique and Reflective of its Origins
- Filled to the Brim with History and Photographs
$12.95
Violins And Other Stringed Instruments
- Learn to Make a Violin and other Stringed Instruments
- Filled with Detailed Line Drawings and Information
- Enormous Amount of Information for Very Reasonable Price
$10.95
Old Gramophones
- Refreshing Look at the Old Ways of Listening Entertainment
- Covers the First Domestic Talking Machines up to the Birth of Vinyl
- Numerous Vintage Photos Illustrate the Development Over the Years
$8.95
Caring For Your Collection
- Learn How to Care For & Preserve Valuable Antiques
- Covers: Cracked Paintings, Tarnished Silver, How to Repair, Etc.
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color
$17.95
A Concise History Of Photography
- Account of the Discovery & Subsequent Devolpment of Photography
- Over 280 Stunning Photos, with 26 In Color, Enhance the Text
- Widely Considered the Finest One-Volume Work on Photography
$23.95
Field Guide To New England Barns
- Definitive Text on New England Barns
- Covers Structure, Traditions, and Innovations
- Invaluable in Understanding the Story Behind these Artifacts
$19.95
Americas Lighthouses: An Illustrated History
- Celebration of the Lighthouse – a Vanishing Symbol of Security
- Describes the Founding and Operation of over 200 Famous Lights
- Will be Treasured by Anyone who has Felt the Lure and Romance of Lighthouse
$17.95
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
Old Provincetown in Early Photographs
- Stunning Pictorial Captures one of America's Favorite Places to Visit
- Informative Captions Provide Historical & Biographical Background
- Features 100 Rare & Detailed Photos
$17.95
Buildings & Landmarks Of Old Boston
- Fascinating Version of the History of Boston's First 2 Centuries
- Provides History, Location & Drawings of 57 Important Buildings
- Must for Anyone Visiting Boston, Bostonites & Armchair Historians
$12.95
The Pattern Maker’s Assistant
- The Secrets of the Pattern Maker's Art, Ca. 1877
- Filled With Tips on Tool Selection and Techniques
- Illustrated with Superb Period Engravings
$15.95
Techniques In American Folk Decoration
- Provides Detailed Instructions for a Wide Variety of Decorations
- Features Over 180 Illustrations of Beautiful Examples
- Includes Helpful Tips on Restoration and Preservations
$14.95
Blue Ribbon Techniques: Burning and Texturing Methods
- Create Carvings with Minimum Difficulty & Maximum Results
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 9" x 6", 64 PGS.
$9.95
79 Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw
- Great For Novice or Pro
- 185 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Ornamental Turning
- The Secrets of an Arcane Art
- Illustrated with Hundreds of Engravings
- Reprint of the 1886 Edition
$22.50
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
The Catalogue Of Antique Tools: 1998 Edition
- 3500 Tools Photographed in Color
- All Thoroughly Described and Priced
- Four Page Index of 1400 Entries by Maker & Type
$22.95