Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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The antique phonograph is the center of a beautiful, brilliant, and sometimes bizarre universe of accessories. The commercial development of the phonograph, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, inspired a host of adjunct technology, from fancifully-painted flower horns...

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Lovely Danish porcelain figurines by the Dahl-Jensen company are showcased in this first and superb reference for collectors. Celebrated designer Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen worked for the Bing & Grohdahl company before founding his own firm in 1925. He modeled new...

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A detailed history of the development of fishing reel technology and fascinating stories of the notable manufacturers who produced them are related here. Fly casting, bait casting, spinning, and spin casting reels produced in America and Europe during the nineteenth...

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Here, at last, is a long-awaited volume for collectors of miniature vehicles. After a span of several years, noted authority Edward Force turns his eye toward the vehicles produced in northern Europe from the early to mid-20th century. From Scandinavia...

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Classification and identification of Depression Glass and other collectible glassware, by the prominent design in the pattern, from the 1920s through the 1970s. This indispensable reference guide helps you determine the classification and identification of Depression Glass and other collectible...

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Travel into historic Ohio with delightful original postcards from the first half of the 20th century. Many of the locations have grown in prominence, while others have all but disappeared from the map. 136 Ohio communities-from Akron to Zoar-are represented...

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Attractive and versatile, Sarah Coventry® jewelry was produced from 1949 through 1984 and is extremely popular with today's collectors. This carefully researched and stunningly photographed book provides detailed information about the items produced, including dates of manufacture and names furnished...

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This beautifully photographed book for collectors is dedicated to the ponies (old and new), play sets, accessories, and related items that were released internationally for My Little Pony®. My Little Pony® figurines are a worldwide phenomenon, bringing joy to generations...

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For those who dream of living in a log home, this treasure trove of images will be a welcome delight . Now in its second edition, the book has been expanded to include images of 18 new homes. The first...

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For well over a century, the world has noted the distinctive chairs made by Shaker communities throughout the eastern United States. A writer for House Beautiful suggested at the beginning of the twentieth century that "If you own a Shaker...

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After many requests for a book about clothing labels we decided to put one together featuring a wonderful gallery of labels for artists, textile manufacturers, graphic designers, and just plan old ordinary people to enjoy. This book includes a little...

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From the Fire King*TM years of the 1950s to today, this informative book provides a look at the decorated glassware pitchers and drinking glasses produced by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation*TM of Lancaster, Ohio. Displayed and discussed are three pitcher styles:...

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Far from having a checkered past, gingham aprons were popular kitchen fashions in the mid-twentieth century. This charming volume of over 300 full color photographs is devoted to beautiful, meticulously handcrafted garments in a myriad of designs: unpretentious, complicated, serious,...

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This colorful book provides a sweeping overview of the modern tableware designs introduced by leading pottery firms from the 1940s through the 1960s. So extensive is the coverage that this volume surveys forty-seven potteries from A to P, including American...

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Household items shaped like cottages, pubs, houses, shops, other dwellings, and historic buildings are called “cottage ware” in this book. Here is a delightful study of building-shaped jugs, cookie jars, mugs, condiment sets, and breakfast dishes as well as those...

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There has been a steady growth of interest in collecting oil company and automobile advertising pieces. This big new volume, devoted exclusively to oil can containers features over 750 new full color photographs of diverse oil cans from the 1880s...

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An illustrated survey of log and timber-frame homes with photographs and floor plans. This volume explores the enduring appeal of log and timber construction, showcasing more than 35 homes through exterior and interior views. Wide log spans, soaring timber frames,...

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Elegant, hand-painted porcelain plates were popularly produced as decorative fine arts during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Created by some of the most influential potteries and decorating houses in England and Europe, examples here include plates from Brown-Westhead, Moore &...

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Designed for hands-free shopping, this revised and expanded 10th edition is complete with 2012 pricing and reproduction information for 169 patterns of Depression glass, Fire-King, and 1940s and 1950s patterns, including three added patterns, Diamond Cut, Fire-King Fish Scale, and...

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A comprehensive illustrated volume dedicated exclusively to Ford farm toys from the 1900's through the present day.  Here is everything you always wanted to know about Ford farm toys. This colorful book contains detailed information on Ford toys from the...

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Before the age of Pyrex*TM and plastic, attractive, utilitarian, enameled metal wares adorned kitchens and homes throughout Europe and America. Decorative and durable, enameled ware was made for almost every household purpose - brewing, storing, food preparation, cooking, serving, toting,...

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Explore the broad range of beautiful, high-quality porcelain figurines manufactured by the Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory, of Copenhagen, Denmark, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, collectors worldwide appreciate the sculptors’ and decorators’ skills, as reflected in...

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An intimate look at heavily tattooed individuals. The 70 black and white photographs in this book display both tattoos and the outstanding characters of the people who wear them, and the artists who apply them. Many of the people in...