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Tools and Tool Collecting
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Pocket Guide To Corkscrews
- Invites Collectors and Dealers to Explore Remarkable Examples of Corkscrews
- Hundreds of Rare and Novelty Varieties are Well Represented
- All Corkscrews Classified Categorically with Current Market Value
$19.95
The Woodburners Companion – Practical Ways of Heating with Wood
- Combat the Skyrocketing Prices of Fuel with this Book
- Perfect Guide to the Ins and Outs of the Methods of Woodburning
- Even Knowledgable Woodburners Will Gain from the Detailed Descriptions
$15.00
Snuff
- Definitive Work on Snuff & Snuff Accessories
- Covers the History of Snuff, Accessories, Why One Should Take Snuff, Etc.
- Features Many Fascinating Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Wallpaper In New England
- Chronicles the Complete History of Wallpaper in New England
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Includes a Color Section
- Includes Paper of All Kinds: Flocked, Landscape, Scenic, Nursery, and More
$29.95
Brass Instruments Their History and Development
- Enjoyable, Detailed History & Evolution of Brass Instruments
- Revised & Updated Version With 140+ Illus. & 48 Music Examples
- Covers the Primitive, Medieval & Renaissance era, 19th Century, etc.
$17.95
The Book Of Shaker Furniture
- Standard Reference Work on this Small but Distinctive Collection
- Expertly Written by the Master of the Topic
- Invaluable for Those Wanting to Authentically Reproduce Shaker Furniture
$45.00
International Basketry For Weavers And Collectors
- Covers in Detail the Broad Spectrum of Basket Weaving
- Includes 100+ Illustrations and Describes All Types of Baskets
- Great Buy for Any Weaver, Collector, or Basketry Enthusiast
$19.95
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- Features Fascinating Previously Unpublished Material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
Philadelphia Theaters a Pictorial Architectural History
- Illustrates the Architectural History of Americas Former Theatrical Capital
- Includes Over One Hundred Photographs and Drawings
- Documents the Varied Architecture of Theatres from 1766 to 1900
$19.95
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
Reprint Of Banquet Program From 1926
- Banquet Program for the 1st Annual Stanley Quarter-Century Club
- One of Only 2000 Copies that Were Printed
- Features Program of the Evening, List of Members, Even the Menu
$5.50
Manual Of Traditional Wood Carving
- The Most Thorough and Comprehensive Book on the Subject
- Includes Over 1100 Working Drawings and Photographs
- An Essential Reference for the Carver's Library
$23.73
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
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
Blue Ribbon Pattern Series
- Includes Exact Specifications & Fine Points
- 60 Color Plates/60 Black & White Photos
- 12" x 9", 58 PGS.
$14.95
Childrens Playhouses
- Includes Blueprints for 6 Different Play Houses
- 192 Color & Black & White Images
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
1874 Gurley Catalog
- Early Surveying Instruments
- Copiously Illustrated
- Early and highly detailed
$22.95
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
The History Of The Patchwork Quilt
- Celebrates the Creative Artistry and History of this Medium
- Traces the History from its Very Early Beginnings to the Present
- Reveals the Patchwork Quilt for the High Art that it Really is
$16.95
Long-Distance Genealogy
- Designed for the "Armchair Researchers" to Access Records From Afar
- Provides Numerous Techniques on Overcoming Problems in the Process
- Learn to Get Birth, Marriage, & Death Records, Copies of Documents, & More
$18.99
Spinning and Spinning Wheels
- Traces the Development & Principles of the Spinning Wheel
- Superbly Illustrated with Numerous Black & White Photos
- Provides Insight Into the Tools of a Traditional Domestic Skill
$8.95
Chisels, Chissels, Chizzels
- By The Old Chiseler Hisself
- 9" X 6"; 121 Pps
- For the Collector or Use of Hand Tools
$23.95
Neat And Tidy – Boxes & Contents
- Comprehensive Study of Pre-Civil War Boxes
- Beautifully Illustrated in Both Color and Black & White
- A Must-Read for any Collector or Fan of Antique Boxes
$19.95