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The Inner Workings of a Watch - A Simple Guide for Enthusiasts of Clockwork Mechanisms - Paperback

$22.78

by Anon (Author)This antiquarian book contains an detailed and accessible guide to the inner working of watches, being a simple guide for enthusiasts of clockwork mechanisms. Written in clear, plain language and full of simple descriptions and comprehensive explanations, this text is ideal for anyone with an interest in the inner workings of clocks, and it would make for a great addition to any personal library. Although old, the information contained within the pages of this book is timeless...

History Of Ancient Pottery, Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek, Etruscan, And Roman - Paperback

$51.18

by Samuel Birch (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 682 Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 14, 2011

$44.62

by D. W. Fletcher (Author)This volume contains a practical guide to repairing watches as a hobby, designed to furnish the novice enthusiast with an elementary understanding of watches that will enable them to clean them and make minor repairs. Written in simple, concise language and full of handy tips and useful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with an interest in amateur watch maintenance, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book inc...

A History of Jewellery 1100-1870 - Paperback

$52.46

by Joan Evans (Author)This volume contains a history of jewellery during the period 1100-1870, with a special focus on European jewellery. With detailed descriptions, interesting historical information, and authentic pictures of notable examples, this illustrated guide will appeal to all with an interest in the history and development of jewellery. Contents include: "The Early Middle Ages", "The Gothic Period", "The Later Middle Ages", "The Early Renaissance", "The Later Renaissance", "The Se...

Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations - Paperback

$24.46

by Marie Webster (Author)Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and then the backing material. This classic volume explores the different names attributed to different types of quilt and patchwork, exploring in detail their individual histories and etymologies....

The Origin and History of Patchwork Quilt Making in America with Photographic Reproductions - Paperback

$47.50

by Various Authors (Author)This vintage book explores the colourful history of quilt making in America, looking its origins, development and evolution, influences, popularity, contemporary techniques, and much more. Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and th...

100 Beautiful Pieces of Furniture You Can Build - Paperback

$43.50

by Anon (Author)This book contains a collection of detailed, step-by-step guides to making one hundred beautiful pieces of home furniture. Comprising a wealth of diagrams and photographs, this guide is perfect for DIY enthusiasts of any level and is sure to be of great interest to anyone with an interest in making their own furniture. From simple coffee tables, to intricate pieces that fold away into the wall, this book has it all. The chapters of this text include: Living-Room Furniture, Occ...

French Furniture Under Louis XVI and the Empire - Little Illustrated Books on Old French Furniture IV. - Paperback

$38.38

by Roger De F. Lice (Author), Roger De Felice (Author)This book contains a detailed treatise on the styles of furniture popular under Louis XVI and the Empire, written by Roger de F lice and translated by F. M. Atkinson. A fascinating book containing a wealth of interesting information and detailed photographs, this text is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in French furniture and is one not to be missed by collectors. The chapters of this book are: 'A History of the Two Styles', 'Cha...

Furniture Repair and Renovation - Dealing with Practical Methods of Repairing and Renovating Furniture, Making Loose Covers, Modernising Old Furniture - Paperback

$37.10

by Anon (Author)This handy little book contains a detailed, step-by-step guide to home furniture repair, dealing with practical methods of repairing and renovating furniture, making loose covers, modernising old furniture, enamelling, staining, and polishing. A wonderful little book for those interested in home furniture maintenance, this text contains a wealth of information on a variety of subjects and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book...

A Picture Book of Bookbindings - Part II: Before 1550-1800 - Victoria & Albert Museum - Paperback

$20.46

by Anon (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.07 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: October 28, 2011

Toys Remembered: Men Recall Their Childhood Toys - Paperback

$16.27

by Madonna Dries Christensen (Author)In this companion book to Dolls Remembered, men reminisce about the boyhood toys and games that still hold a place in memory. Number of Pages: 196 Dimensions: 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 19, 2011

$23.98

by Philip L. Bianchi (Author)This work follows the Bianchi Family's move to Victoria, Texas from 1881 -1885, with a focus on Paul and Joe Bianchi, makers of the very collectible Hand-Forged Bianchi Spurs & Bits. It includes many photographs of the family and early advertisements of the Bianchi Brothers, as well as interesting history of early Victoria.Author BiographyA nephew of Joe Bianchi; grew up in Texas and has spent years gathering the source material for this book. Number of Pages:...

The 21st Century Guide To Collecting Uniform Buttons: Identification and Values Of The UK's Fire Brigade & Fire Service Uniform Buttons - Paperback

$59.98

by Robert T. Howard (Contribution by), William C. Southern (Author)The hobby of collecting buttons is great fun and can be a real time consuming activity, where this book comes into its own is the detail with which the buttons are described and photographed, as the buttons are all chrome, the pictures are in black and white which provides much more detail. It has taken us over 15 years to build this collection, well over 1000 hours to collate all the information, separately photograph each Bu...

Bird Lovers Journal: Writing Journal Featuring Antique Bird Art - Paperback

$28.75

by Angela Cooke (Author)The beautifully illustrated Bird Lovers Journal, Writing Journal Featuring Antique Bird Art offers an artistic channel for inspiration and self-reflection. The unique historic bird graphics surround your journal entries and motivate you to journal from the heart. It provides a beautiful and private place to document thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences. Collection pieces used to create the art include: antique sheet musicVictorian valentinesantique cardsantique...

How to train your dog to find gold: training your dog to find precious metals - Paperback

$11.94

by Ray R. Austin (Author), Japanease Customs Agency (Author)A guide for people interested in prospecting for gold and other precious metals with the aid of a trained dog.This booklet shows how the average person can be easily taught the skills needed to teach their dog how to search for valuable metals in the field.Author BiographyAn adventurer with 25 years of experience seeking gold and silver in North and Central America. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.05 x 7.99 x 5 IN Publication Date:...

Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - Paperback

$79.92

by William E. Nyberg (Author)Robert Scot was without doubt the most prolific of colonial American engravers. His patriotic symbols inspired sentiments of rebellion, unity and liberty throughout the Revolutionary period, and on into the early nineteenth century. His highly-skilled engravings depicted important historical events, such as a detailed map of the Siege of Yorktown, and included the original design for the Great Seal of the United States, various medals, coins, and paper currency. I...

Darth Wader: My Life as a Star Wars Geek - Hardcover

$47.60

by Wade Sisson (Author)The Star Wars saga of films and the toy lines it created have captured the hearts of minds of millions of people the world over. In Darth Wader: My Life as a Star Wars Geek, one such fan takes you inside that rarefied world from the theaters on opening night to the toy stores when merchandise first went on sale. This book is part biography, part cultural study and part sci-fi novel. Join Darth Wader on an adventure that's out of this world! Number of Pages: 126 Dimensio...

Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph - Paperback

$29.94

by Anthony Pizzitola (Author)This is an autograph study for autograph collectors and the public interested in Mr. Armstrong, the first man on the moon.Author BiographyAnthony Pizzitola is the Vice President of the UACC and has enjoyed a 30 year history in the pursuit of Neil Armstrong's autograph. His persistence has built a sizeable collection and also earned him an international reputation as an Armstrong collector. He was a contributor to James Hansen's "First Man" and is the editor of "Ne...

Ancient Chinese Arts: Silk Long Scroll of Dream of the Red Chamber by Huang Shanshou of the Qing Dynasty - Paperback

$106.38

by Chang Yang (Author)Dream of the Red Chamber is one of China's four great classical novels. Although the plot centers around a love story involving Jia Baoyu, the carefree adolescent male heir of the family, and his two girl-cousins, the theme of the novel is actually about the rise and fall of the Jia clan, which is a microcosm of the late Chinese feudal society. Dream of the Red Chamber describes in detail the daily reality of the Rongguo House and the Ningguo House who reside in two lar...

Artful Dodgers: Fraud & Foolishness in the Art Market - Paperback

$31.26

by Bernard Ewell (Author)Who really knows how the art market works? Here, for the first time, art detective, veteran appraiser and international art expert Bernard Ewell opens the door and gives you a tour of the world's most unregulated market, one unlike any other which does not even follow the rules of modern economics. There are actually two art markets, with one operating as if it was the other, while both depend on The Six Myths That Drive The Art Market. Perception is everything and pe...

$59.78

by Bill Calfee (Author)Bill Calfee has been working with guns since the 1970's and decided to focus on the 22 rimfire beginning in the 1980's. Since the 1980's Bill has had many ideas on how to improve the accuracy of the 22 rimfire, some ideas have increased the accuracy potential tremendously and some ideas proved out to be learning experiences for future ideas. Since about 2001 Bill has tried to capture his ideas, experiments, testing, and conclusions by writing about them. He has written ...

How to fix and Repair Slot Machines: The PE Plus and S Plus - Paperback

$11.98

by Jeremy Benetti (Author)Written to be a standalone or companion to the IGT S-Plus and Players Edge manuals, this book list all the error codes with explanations on how to fix them. How to fix and Repair Slot Machines, explains slot machine repair without all the technical schematics and technical talk found within an IGT manual. From the electronically inexperienced to the old pro this book has something for everyone. All the tilt codes are listed along with detailed answers on how to fix t...

Scale Model Collectible Cars: with Selective Catalogue Histories for Matchbox, Corgi and Schuco - Paperback

$26.38

by Marc E. Nonnenkamp (Author)A book about scale model collectible toy car brands such as Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi, Lledo, Minichamps, Schuco, Schabak, Wiking, BUB-Premium Classixxs, Brekina, IXO-IST, Igra, Ertl, Franklin Mint, Tonka, Polistil, Yat-Ming, M rklin, Norev, Quiralu and Tekno. The illustrations in this book have the professional corporate endorsement of Mr. Martyn Weaver, the Corgi Toys Marketing Manager for Hornby Hobbies of the United Kingdom. Detailed year-by-year catalogue descr...

$8.40

by Linda Stamberger (Author)Where to go in Florida for the finest Antique Districts for Highwaymen Art, antiques, collectibles, and more! Called "two books in one" by the St. Petersburg Times. Antiquing in Florida is both a travel guide and antique guide to the entire sunshine state! Author BiographyLinda Stamberger is a professional artist with a love of art and antique collecting. She has an Ebay store called Stamberger Whimsical Art, where she sells her own art and treasures she has found ...

Salome: The myth, the Dance of the Seven Veils - Paperback

$28.80

by Maria Strova (Author)A book about Salome, her myth and its influence in our lifes today. The Dance of the Seven Veils unveiled. Number of Pages: 212 Dimensions: 0.45 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: September 02, 2013

The Fine Art of Collecting and Displaying Petroliana - Paperback

$36.00

by Wayne R. Major (Author), Daniel K. Matthews (Author)This book of Petroliana collectables has been written with everyone in mind from the novice collector, just getting started, all the way to the seasoned collector with hundreds of items already in his/her repertoire. This book can help those new to the hobby by giving them and idea of what is actually out there, how to identify their items, and how much they are worth. On the other end of the spectrum, I believe that for advanced collecto...

The Root Causes of the United Nations' Failure in Somalia: The Role of Neighboring Countries in the Somali Crisis - Paperback

$14.35

by Othman O. Mahmood (Author)When the Somali crisis broke out in the 1990s and the Somali central government collapsed, the United Nations made several attempts to mediate the conflicting parties. The crisis reached its highest climax, leading to the successful US-led Operation Restore Hope. Unfortunately, when the leadership of the operation was transferred to the United Nations, the UN-led intervention failed miserably leading to further unrest and destabilization. The Root Causes of the Un...

Home Interior's / Homco Bears - Paperback

$23.98

by Mary Kay Barker (Author)Homco/ Home Interiors bears are adorable. Whether you collect Homco/ Home Interior or bears you must have this book. Over 180 bears; total of 59 sets ranging from one piece to 12 pieces each set. In this series these adorable bears are enjoying life just like we do Most of these are young bears going to school, playing sports and music. The bears love to play dress-up and go on picnics with their families. They also like to read and have tea-time with their family....

The Collector's Guide to 3rd Reich Tableware (Monograms, Logos, Maker Marks Plus History): The Metal Tableware Edition - Hardcover

$47.60

by James a. Yannes (Author)The Collector's Guide to 3rd reich Tableware addresses this much overlooked collectible area in detail. It extensively diocuments the items with over 600 photos/graphics, some 470 pages and over 50,000 words of text, primarily to illuminate the relevance of the collectibles to the history makers and oragnizations that generated them. Mr. Yannes' previous books on 3rd Reich Spoons and later, Cutlery, culminate in this seminal work. A must for both collectors and hist...

The Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Era of Film Noir - Paperback

$33.60

by Eddie Muller (Author)"Captures the essence of noir spirit." --Los Angeles Times "Muller has nailed down the essence of the genre." --San Francisco Chronicle "A gloriously lurid collection of classic film noir posters." --Seattle Times "Temptresses swathed in glossy red, falling out of strapless sheathes with plunging necklines . . . To look at these movie posters is to glimpse a world of passionate intensity." --Washington Post Book World The poster art from the film noir era has a bold l...

Bangerter's Inventions His Marvelous Time Clock - Paperback

$28.78

by Everett Lincoln King (Author)This vintage book contains a detailed description of a clock allegedly powered by perpetual motion, complete with diagrams, explanations, and photographs. Although true perpetual motion is still considered impossible, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the various historical attempts to bring the concept to fruition. Contents include: "Dream of Ages Realised", "Perpetual Force", "A Practical Invention", "A Truly Wonderful Invention", "What Doe...

The Story of Edward Howard and the First American Watch - Paperback

$23.02

by George Lewis Dyer (Author)This vintage book contains a brief biography of Edward Howard. Edward Howard was a pioneering maker of watches and clocks in America. Along with Charles Rice, Edward founded the E. Howard & Co. company that became famous for manufacturing high-quality and often eccentric watches and clocks in the latter half of the nineteenth century. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of watchmaking in America and would make for a...