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Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Florida, Land of Sunshine - Paperback

$12.43

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Florida, Land of Sunshine, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturi...

$10.51

by Nick Perilli (Author)Put on your very own show and hang out with Kermit the Frog and the rest of The Muppets with this collectible character magnet set. Unique Magnet Set: 25 full-color magnets of The Muppets including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and more, as well as a two-sided illustrated backdrop to build your own scenes. Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a full-color 32-page miniature book of Muppet profiles and character art. The Perfect Gift for Muppet Fans...

Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Volume 1 - Spiral

$38.35

by Bill Fivaz (Author), J. T. Stanton (Author), Mike Ellis (Volume Editor)Few books have excited the coin-collecting community like the Cherrypickers' Guide. Since the first edition burst onto the scene in 1990, thousands of hobbyists have been searching for the rare die varieties described inside. This handy book tells you how to "cherrypick"--that is, how to examine coins that look normal at first glance, but have unusual characteristics: doubled and tripled dies, overdates, repunched mintm...

$11.39

by Sam Stall (Author)The iconic and animatronic mystic Zoltar offers words of wisdom to bring you much happiness with this wise and all-knowing fortune-telling deck. Specifications: Deck contains 100 authentic mini fortune telling cards (3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches) Keepsake Box: Packaged in a deluxe keepsake box with a magnetic closure that is sturdy for continued use Mini Size: Small size is perfect for travel and taking on the go Perfect Gift: A unique and fun gift for fans of Zoltar and m...

Famous Trains Coloring Book: A Coloring Book Train for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids Ages 4-8, Boys or Girls, With Cute Illustrations of Trains & Lo - Paperback

$7.14

by Alfred Colon (Author)Famous Train Coloring Book for toddlers, preschoolers, boys or girls, and all kids ages 4-8 who love trains carrying their pets and everything about them.The book has almost 50 high quality, funny illustrations of various trains, steam or electric locomotives, wagons and more. This way your kid is guaranteed to not get bored coloring these pages. Printed on high-quality thick paper, your kids can use their favorite coloring tools (pencils, crayons, pens or felt tip) wi...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Idaho - Paperback

$12.43

by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Idaho, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturing thoughts on any o...

Dollys and Friends Originals Fashion History Paper Dolls, 1810s: Fashion Activity Vintage Dress Up Collection of Empire and Regency Costumes - Paperback

$19.18

by Basak Tinli (Author)Meet Dolly, Polly, Holly, Lolly, Jolly and Molly, new fashion paper dolls Dollys and Friends. You can begin creating your collection of paper dolls with this book which has 3 paper dolls and more than 30 outfits from the years of 1810-1819. Please be aware that these paper dolls require careful hand cutting. For adults, paper dolls may be a gateway to childhood memories but they also make great gifts for children. Younger children may need the help to cut these dolls ou...

Crochet for Beginners: Mastering the Basics of Crochet, Step-by-Step Techniques to Unleash Your Creativity from Day One. - Paperback

$15.57

by Vivienne Lacewell (Author)Unlock the timeless art of crochet and transform your creativity with this comprehensive guide tailored for the modern beginner.Have you always been captivated by the intricate designs and patterns of crochet but felt overwhelmed by where to begin? Are you searching for a structured, step-by-step guide that breaks down the complexities of crochet into digestible chunks? Or perhaps you're worried about investing time and resources into a craft, fearing it might not...

Gudetama: You're Egg-Cellent!: A Fill-In Book - Hardcover

$11.52

by Jenn Fujikawa (Author)Show your bestie or main squeeze some love and appreciation with this officially licensed fill-in-the-blank book inspired by Gudetama, everyone's favorite lazy egg with the can't-be-bothered attitude. Let your loved ones know--the Gudetama way--just how much they mean to you with this unique and customizable fill-in-the-blank book full of charming expressions of love and apathy. Once you fill in the prompts, it becomes a personalized gift for your favorite friend or...

The Car Is Architecture - A Visual History of Frank Lloyd Wright's 85 Cars and One Motorcycle - Paperback

$21.54

by Richie Herink (Author)Cars were one of Frank Lloyd Wright's great obsessions, along with Architecture and Japanese Prints. The last two have been well documented, but the Cars have not been covered at all ... until this book. This unique visual history of Wright's 85 cars and one motorcycle uses original magazine ads to describe the make and model of each vehicle. They are presented in the order in which they were purchased. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.3 x 11 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Y...

$19.20

by Norbert Wolf (Author)The beauty of nature and man's loneliness are dominant themes in the work of Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840). The artist often places a small human figure in a broad landscape, as in his famous paintings Monk by the Sea and The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog. For a long time the importance and influence of this great Romantic painter were underestimated. When he died, Friedrich had already been forgotten by his contemporaries and was only rediscovered in the early 20...

Book Nerd (Gift Book for Readers) - Hardcover

$12.43

by Holly Maguire (Author)Book nerds rule! And what better gift than a book that celebrates bookishness? You know you're a Book Nerd when...--You have a minimum of 5 books on your night table.--You never once thought the movie was better.--Your favorite mug says "I'd rather be reading."--You use words like librocubicularist in casual conversation (though no conversation about books is ever "casual"). --You wear a T-shirt that says--what else?--"Too many books, too little time."Charming, affe...

The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage - Paperback

$76.00

by William E. Metcalf (Author)A large gap exists in the literature of ancient numismatics between general works intended for collectors and highly specialized studies addressed to numismatists. Indeed, there is hardly anything produced by knowledgeable numismatists that is easily accessible to the academic community at large or the interested lay reader. The Oxford Handbook of Greek and Roman Coinage will fill this gap by providing a systematic overview of the major coinages of the classical ...

Before Writing, Vol. II: A Catalog of Near Eastern Tokens - Paperback

$92.00

by Denise Schmandt-Besserat (Author)Before Writing gives a new perspective on the evolution of communication. It points out that when writing began in Mesopotamia it was not, as previously thought, a sudden and spontaneous invention. Instead, it was the outgrowth of many thousands of years' worth of experience at manipulating symbols. In Volume I: From Counting to Cuneiform, Denise Schmandt-Besserat describes how in about 8000 B.C., coinciding with the rise of agriculture, a system of counter...

Dictionary of American Antiquarian Bookdealers - Hardcover

$112.00

by Donald C. Dickinson (Author)The first published reference source to bring together biographical information on American antiquarian bookdealers, this book provides librarians, dealers, and collectors with useful information on those dealers who were prominent in securing and distributing used and rare books, manuscripts, maps, autographs, documents, and ephemera. The book covers 205 notable dealers who died before August 1, 1997. Prominent dealers are identified as those who carried qualit...

A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting - Paperback

$200.00

by Lara Flecker (Author)The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles u...

$200.00

by Shayne Rivers (Author), Nick Umney (Author)This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide range of structural types and materials that may be encountered, including wood, ivory, turtleshell, horn and metals, as well as decorative surfaces such as paint, japanning, lacquer and gilding. The nature and behaviour of these materials is explained and...

1923 Catalog Sears, Roebuck and Co.: The Thrift Book of a Nation - Paperback

$23.95

by Sears Roebuck and Co (Author)Step back into the roaring twenties with the iconic American retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. This facsimile of the rare 1923 "Thrift Book of a Nation" catalog embraces the thrift aesthetic -- products of good value meeting practical needs -- and offers a nostalgic look back at consumer goods during a nation's rising prosperity as it recovered from the devastation of World War I. By the early twentieth century, Sears was a household name, representing frugality ...

Old-Fashioned Halloween Cards: 24 Cards - Paperback

$8.59

by Gabriella Oldham (Editor)Headless horsemen, ugly witches, devils, and demons -- these frightful Halloween symbols have captured the imagination of young and old alike for generations. In the early decades of this century, though, not all images associated with this night of goblins and ghouls displayed sinister qualities -- as revealed in these delightfully lighthearted cards issued between 1900 and 1930.Bringing a fairy-tale quality to the holiday, these vintage cards (many with charming ...

Round The Corner In Gay Street (1908) - Paperback

$38.34

by Grace S. Richmond (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 356 Dimensions: 0.79 x 9 x 6 I...

Wampum: A Paper Presented To The Numismatic And Antiquarian Society Of Philadelphia (1878) - Paperback

$20.34

by Ashbel Woodward (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN P...

Tidioute: A Town With an Edge - Hardcover

$22.99

by David L. Anthony (Author)Nestled in a remote area of northwestern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tidioute became home to five cutlery manufacturers starting in the late-1800s. Although no longer in existence, these businesses produced some of the finest collectible knives and razors ever. Tidioute: A Town With an Edge relates the history and development of this unique stronghold of cutlery companies and how they competed with one another in the area known as the "Magic Circle" of cutlery ...

The Pinball Price Guide, Ninth Edition - Paperback

$23.94

by Pinballeric (Author)Continuing the tradition of pinball collecting, The Pinball Price Guide, Ninth Edition by Pinballeric(TM) is the ideal reference for anyone-collector, buyer, or seller-trying to determine the current value and fair price of a pinball machine. The Price Guide, which covers the price values of over 2000 collectible games produced for the U.S. market from 1931-2012, is unique in that it breaks down pricing into three classes (1-Best, 2-Good, 3-OK), determined by the condit...

Materials for Conservation: Organic Consolidants, Adhesives and Coatings - Paperback

$184.00

by C. V. Horie (Author)Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These materials are part of the sophisticated technology that has been developed to augment and often replace traditional materials and methods. Conservators therefore have a wider range of techniques available. However, they must be...

$23.98

by Mike Mueller (Author)The 1960s and early 1970s were the age of raw American automotive power. Whether it was a classic Hemi 'Cuda, Pontiac GTO, Charger, or Boss Mustang, big engines were king at local drag strips and cruises. Muscle Cars explores this era and the current models with a broad survey of classic muscle and today's new machines. Each chapter is organized around a theme (milestones, factory racers, etc), each model getting a multi-page spread of full-color photography, performan...

Hello Kitty and Friends Magnet Set - Paperback

$9.55

by Merrill Hagan (Author), Kristen Tafoya Humphrey (Author), Sanrio (Author)Display Hello Kitty and her friends on any magnetic surface with this supercute magnet set. Specifications: 25 full-color magnets featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and more, as well as a 2-sided illustrated backdrop to build your favorite scenes Book Included: 32-page mini book featuring a character guide to Hello Kitty and 9 of her friends Perfect Gift: A must-have gift for fans o...

Supernatural Mini Spirit Board: Talk to the Dead - Paperback

$12.43

by Noetta Harjo (Author)Communicate with spirits just like the Winchester brothers with this official Supernatural miniature spirit board! Specifications: Replica 8 1/4 inch x 8 1/4 inch folding spirit board with usable planchette Illustrated mini book included: Learn about using your spirit board and the many roles the board has played on Supernatural with this 32 page, 2 1/2 x 3 inch guide complete with full color images Perfect gift for Supernatural fans: Use the spirit board alone or...

$67.18

by Kesaharu Imai (Author)In this virtual catalog of Rolex wristwatches, collectors and buyers will find 3,621 wristwatches in over 14 different model lines: Oyster, Bubbleback, including Chronograph, Submariner, Explorer, and more. Each watch is shown in full color, with the most important technical details as well as reference numbers, and year of manufacture provided. This variety of information is of inestimable worth for the wristwatch collector and buyer. In one place, for example, they ...

Bevington & Sons, Victorian Organ Builders: The life and times of four generations of the Bevington family - Paperback

$70.56

by Tony Bevington (Author), Jill Bevington (Author), Romana Bevington (Author)Now a fully revised and expanded second edition, Bevington & Sons, Victorian Organ Builders, tells the story of four generations of the Bevington family who presided over Bevington & Sons, the renowned organ builders of Soho, London, who built and erected more than 2,000 pipe organs between 1794 and 1950, and sold them all over the world.Generously illustrated, it includes many facts and figures relating to ...

The Hummingbird Cabinet: A Rare and Curious History of Romantic Collectors - Hardcover

$65.52

by Judith Pascoe (Author)"This book is... a romantic history of romantic collecting. It takes seriously, and by necessity shares, the tendency of romantic histories to dwell upon their own fragmentariness, on the impossibility of capturing an intact history.... It traces the particular ways in which objects stepped into the lives of romantic collectors, and also the ways in which the objects moved on."--from the IntroductionIn the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the activity o...

Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became an American Obsession - Paperback

$16.32

by Dave Jamieson (Author)When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson rediscovered his childhood baseball card collection he figured that now was the time to cash in on his "investments." But when he tried the card shops, they were nearly all gone, closed forever. eBay was no help, either. Baseball cards were selling for next to nothing. What had happened? In Mint Condition, the first comprehensive history of this American icon, Jamieson finds the answers and much more. In the years after the ...

American Windmills: An Album of Historic Photographs - Paperback

$28.75

by T. Lindsay Baker (Author), John Carter (Introduction by)From the earliest days of European settlement, Americans have cherished the sight of a windmill--an instantly recognizable feature of the American landscape. Boasting nearly two hundred striking images, this book is the first devoted to photographs illustrating historic wind machines throughout North America.T. Lindsay Baker, an expert historian on windmills, has written about wind-power history for twenty-five years. His album contai...