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Cowboy Collectibles And Western Memorabilia
- Peek Into the Reality of the Cowboy's Life
- Describes Essential Articles – Rifles, Saddles, Clothing, and Much More
- For the Lover of the Old West and Collector of Artifacts
$29.95
Early American Locomotives
- Great Period Engravings of Important American Locomotives
- Arranged by a Director of the Smithsonian Institution
- Annotated with Commentary on the History and Significance of Each Engine
$17.95
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
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
- Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
- Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
- Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
$20.95
Shelters, Shacks, And Shanties
- Lively, Step-by-Step Guide to building shelters, shacks, and shanties
- Contains Complete Instructions for Dozens of Worry-Free Shelters
- Fully Illustrated with Hundreds of Helpful Drawings
$12.95
Fray’s Bit Braces & Drills: Catalog No. 26
- Reprint From the 1911 Illustrated Catalog
- Features Vast Array of Bit Braces, Hand & Breast Drills, Chucks, and More
- Sure to Please any Antique Tool Collector
$11.50
Red Wing Collectibles; An Identification and Value Guide
- Comprehensive Guide to a Popular Collector's Item
- Features Hundreds of Red Wing Items in Color, With Description & Values
- Will Aid in Finding, Identifying, and Valuing Red Wing Items
$9.95
Follies
- Traces the Complete History of Follies
- Numerous Vintage Photographs Demonstrate the Enormous Variety of Follies
- Sure to Interest the Architectural Buff and Armchair Adventurer
$8.95
Corn Milling
- Sheds Light on an Interesting Topic that is Little Heard of
- Illustrated with Countless Helpful Black & White Photos and Drawings
- Covers the History of Corn Milling, Traditional Milling, and More
$8.95
Old Fishing Tackle
- Outlines the Major Developments in Fishing & Fishing Accessories
- Superbly Illustrated with Numerous Examples of Old Fishing Tackle
- Will Prove to be a Helpful Collector's Guide as Well
$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
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
Old House Measured and Scaled Detail Drawings for Builders and Carpent
- Unabridged and Unaltered Reprint of the Rare 1911 Publication
- Features Countless Vintage, Authentic Measured & Scaled Drawings
- Covers Every Conceivable Architectural Feature: Framing, Window Seats..etc
$16.96
Mr. Lincoln’s Camera Man: Mathew B. Brady
- Contains Over 300 of Mathew Brady's Photographs
- Mathew Brady Was the Official Photographer for the Union Army
- Contains Several Famous Portraits of Statesmen and Celebrities
$30.95
Nantucket in the Nineteenth Century; 180 Photographs and Illustrations
- Photographs and Illustrations Depict the Look of Nantucket
- Includes Stories of the Early Inhabitants of Nantucket Island
- Explores the History of Nantucket With Views of Early Hotels and Beaches
$19.95
Roycroft Furniture Catalog, 1906 With 144 Illustrations
- Unabridged Republication of the Rare 1906 Roycroft Furniture Catalog
- Features Over 140 Detailed Illustrations and Photos
- Includes China Cabinets, Dressers, Bridal Chests, Rocking Chairs, etc.
$10.95
Machine Shop Methods
- Must-Read for Those Involved in Metal Working
- Covers Shop Machinery, Lathes, Turning, Drill Press, Tools & Materials, etc
- Easy-to-Understand Explantion & Countless Helpful Illustrations
$19.95
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
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
Waterfowl Carving with J. D. Sprankle
- Standard Reference to Carving & Painting 25 Decorative Ducks
- Nearly 250 Photos (with Color Section) Show Every Step of the Process
- Lively Text Discusses Every Technique
$29.95
Boatbuilding Manual
- One of the Most Widely Read Texts on the Subject
- Covers: Plans, Tools, Woods, Fastenings, Setting Up, Framing..etc!
- Filled with Helpful Illustrations & Hints and Reccomendations
$34.95