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A complete look at the Downeasters, seamen’s missions and boarding house crimps, runners, as well as the great Star Fleet and well-known cannery vessels.[AuthorName]Jim Gibbs[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Jim Gibbs is a lighthouse keeper and former editor of Seattle's Maritime Digest. He resides now...

$39.95

This gorgeous book is a delight for all who are interested in fine craftsmanship, beautiful jewelry, and the role of fashion in an ever-changing world. Costume jewelry is an intimate reflection of its age. Shaped by the attitudes and fashion...

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This book is one man's memorial to the magnificent natural redwood Sequoia trees in California which today number only a fraction of the groves of 125 years ago. Through outstanding photographs, Ralph Andrews presents 239 different views of redwood trees...

$29.95

More than 1,000 examples of unique and highly sought-after gas station collectibles with a complete invaluable price guide. With the advent of the automobile and the central place it took in society, service stations became one of the dominant businesses...

$59.95

This all-new book is the latest work by two of the foremost authorities of historic silver and has evolved from their highly respected earlier books on identifying spoons. Thousands of practical and specialized spoons from all parts of the world...

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Perfect for the experienced collector as well as for the novice, this book covers all the details, beginning with the origins of handmade linens and encompassing afghans, altar cloths, curtains and shade pulls, and bedspreads; subjects which have not been...

$59.95

Take a sentimental journey through 100 years of fashion accessories via 478 glorious color photographs, original drawings, and extensive text. This nostalgic, informative look at fashion accessories is a feast for the eyes. Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry,...

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Over 1,600 cleverly designed and meticulously made enchanting penny banks are identified and displayed here in clear color photographs. The banks are organized by type and by material. These vintage banks, which once helped children learn to save their money,...

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Historic valentines are popular collectibles themselves and within many other types of collections including comic characters, paper items, international themes, nursery rhymes and topical themes. From hand-made to manufactured, from fancy and romantic to cute and funny, there are valentines...

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The Rookwood pottery, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, produced experimental decorated and commercial pottery from 1880 until 1967. This new book stands ahead of all other references by offering the most complete understanding of Rookwood products, and it places Rookwood's glaze...

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Steam toys from the late 19th an early 20th centuries occupy a special niche in the world of antique toys. But steam toys are appreciated in their own right, as ingenious inventions and charming contraptions! Hooked to a steam engine...

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Typical buildings of late 18th and early 19th century New England seaports in a cut-and-assemble form that will be loved by children (and adults alike). With this book of authentic, full-color architectural models, you can cut out and assemble a...

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The iconic clothing of the "Roaring '20s" comes to life through more than 550 color pictures of distinctive garments, fashion illustrations, and period photographs. Experience the excitement, style, and drama of the 1920s fashion revolution! Every aspect of Jazz Age...

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The world of vintage clothing is a fun, exciting, rewarding area of collecting. This is particularly true of the fashions of 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Unlike earlier eras, these creations can be worn and enjoyed everyday. And there is something...

$59.95

A complete guide to antique ironwork, iron art, and iron architecture in the U.S. and Europe. Out of print for a while, this classic reference work on antique ironware is available once again. Antique collectors, iron buffs, and industrial historians...

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A collector's reference work for the images and identification of American Bisque Pottery, with a price guide included.  This lively, photo-filled reference book is a delight for all interested in figural pottery. The American Bisque Pottery, operating in Williamstown, West Virginia...

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This beautifully illustrated book documents the progression of metal candlesticks and chandeliers from Roman times through the centuries to the present. From the beginnings of candles to the variety of metals used to make their holders, the discussions in this...

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The pictures of beautiful and powerful women by artists of the Boudoir art movement occupy an important place in the history of twentieth century art. The popularity of Louis Icart led less well-known French artists to create countless engraved works...

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The safety of countless people has depended on lighthouses, beacons that cut through fog and darkness to alert seafaring souls of shores ahead. A former lighthouse keeper tells the dramatic stories of the sentinels that line the coast from California...

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There is always another old dress lurking around the corner, waiting to be "rescued", says Kristina Harris. A cornucopia of 403 full-color photographs, of fun, sophisticated, frivolous, and glamorous fashions on live models include rich satin evening gowns, fun flapperish...

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This beautiful, color-illustrated reference of British Art potteries includes detailed accounts of their histories, artists, designers, craftsmen, and personalities, together with a comprehensive list of marks. The ceramics reflect the highly imaginative, diverse art styles of this period, evolving from...

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New insights into the origins of the typewriter and its history are illustrated with over 270 photos.  Since 1973, Michael Adler's first book, The Writing Machine, has been affectionately called "the bible of the typewriter enthusiast." This book is sure...

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One hundred years worth of quality Mexican popular art, including pottery, clay figures, marionettes, straw mosaics, Talavera, clay banks, coconut banks, laquerware, wood panels and rugs, from 1850-1950, is covered here, with over 370 color photographs illustrating over 675 objects....

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