Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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For the first time, this book uncovers the fascinating history and diverse design of decorative ceramic tiles in Britain during the 20th century. Following extensive research and study, author Chris Blanchett, a well-known British tile enthusiast and collector, has compiled...

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Tourists have been drawn to Charleston, South Carolina, for centuries, lured by her reputation as a famously beautiful seaside town. Visitors delight in her maze of streets, each lined with architectural and historical treasures and festooned with fantastic botanical displays....

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This beautiful book traces the development of bird carving, a distinctly American art form, from the mid-1800s to the present. Displayed in stunning color photos are some of the very best examples of bird carving produced in both the United...

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Today, attitudes about costume jewelry include respect and enjoyment from the growing number of collectors who search for pieces made by important designers from the sixties, seventies, and eighties. Today's teenagers are wearing vintage Hippie and Mod jewelry. Prices are...

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Majolica has been receiving growing recognition as a ceramic collectible and has experienced a consequent growth in value. Here, author Mike Schneider presents a comprehensive look at this soft-bodied, brightly colored pottery with high-relief decoration and clear lead glaze. Amply...

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English founder Ann Lee and a small group of followers brought the Shaker faith to New England in 1774. Dedicated to a simple, communal lifestyle outside of society, this movement spread throughout New England and the Midwest during the eighteenth...

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From women who fought alongside the men in dastardly high-sea robberies, to an Irish heroine who plundered British ships, to women unfortunate enough to fall amongst thieves, captured and virtually cast into a life of ill-gotten gain, this book explores...

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Beware, armchair travelers, this book may create a yearning that only walks along the Cape's streets and coves will satisfy. For those who have visited the Cape, it will conjure up recollections of an idyllic vacation. For natives, it will...

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The Atlantic coast, from Maryland north to New England, is part of a major flyway for migrating birds, and therefore an important destination for birdwatchers and other nature lovers. From the great variety of birds found along the shores and...

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In addition to attracting flocks of tourists every summer, Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard have a wide variety of feathered visitors and permanent residents. From a vast collection of images of birds captured by noted bird photographer Roger S....

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Forty views of the lighthouses of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, including some interiors and at various seasons.  One of the attractions of Massachusetts destinations of Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard is their rich array of lighthouses. These...

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Across America old barns of all kinds are being imaginatively converted into new spaces in which to live and work. They offer luxuries otherwise scarce at any price today - lofty spaces, sound and intricate construction, and dramatic sunlight and...

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Over 250 vintage postcards takes readers on a journey through the city of Newport News, Virginia. Though the English colony that would be known as Newport News, Virginia was settled in the early 1600s, the modern story began in the...

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Harker Pottery produced popular ceramic tableware for over 130 years, including early Rockingham, Yellowware, sturdy Ironstone, and delicate Pate Sur Pate. Over 800 beautiful color photos display their dinnerware, kitchenware, rolling pins, shaving sets, tea and punch sets, and ABC...

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The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in northern California set off a mining explosion that greatly hastened the development of the American West. This new book gathers historic photographs of mining in the Old West, from "panning" for...

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Explore the benefits, and the beauty, of 50 custom kitchens in over 175 gorgeous color photographs. Stories from kitchen design professionals detail the planning process, and address layout and style in relation to the lifestyles and needs of homeowners. Images...

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On April 17, 1906, San Francisco was a dense city bustling with people, and thriving businesses. On April 18, it was in ruins, the victim of a terrifying earthquake and dreadful fire. Over 170 vintage, photographs, some never published before...

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Through 1,028 breath-taking color photographs and extensive research, Jacquelyne North has captured the enchantment of perfume bottles throughout the ages in a newly revised edition reflecting today's market. Beginning with the earliest available information (6th century B.C.) through our most...

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This is the first book to address the collectibility of figural animal pitchers. For many years, ceramics manufacturers have made pitchers in the shapes of animals for the family table, some as part of a cream and sugar set, others...

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This new edition is a valuable aid when used in conjunction with eight important books that picture Frederick Carder's Steuben glass. The easy-to-use tabulated format cross references the line drawings of shapes found in Paul Gardner's classic book The Glass...

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Over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories.  As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and...

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This lavishly illustrated book explores the beautifully decorated homes, cottages, and hotels of New Jersey's historic Ocean Grove. This charming little seaside hamlet has been listed by the National Register of Historic Places as the richest concentration of Victorian architecture...