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The Tower Clock and How to Make it - A Practical and Theoretical Treatise on the Construction of a Chiming Tower Clock, with Full Working Drawings Pho - Paperback

$23.02

by E. B. Ferson (Author)This vintage book contains complete directions for making a chiming tower clock. With simple, clear instructions and complete working drawings, this volume will be of utility to those with an interest in making clocks and timepieces. "The Tower Clock and How to Make it" is ideal for those with little previous experience and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Specifications of the Clock", "The Time Train", "The Str...

The Watchmakers's and jeweler's Hand-Book;A Concise yet Comprehensive Treatise on the

$23.02

by C. Hopkins (Author)This vintage book contains a reference book of recipes and processes commonly used by watchmakers, jewellers, silversmiths, etc. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern craftsmen and enthusiasts. Contents include: Improved Processes of Gold and Silver Plating, Without a Battery, Gold Solution for Sixteen-Carat Plate, Silver Solution, General Directions for Use, To Plate with a Battery, T...

Historical Costumes of England - From the Eleventh to the Twentieth Century - Paperback

$31.66

by N. Bradfield (Author)This vintage book contains a comprehensive account of clothing fashions and trends from the eleventh century to the twentieth century. It contains detailed descriptions, fascinating historical information, and illustrations copied from contemporary paintings, engravings and tapestries, monumental brasses and effigies, photographs, and the actual dresses. Contents include: "William the Conqueror (1066-1087)", "William Rufus (1087-1100)", "Women's Fashions (1066-1100)", ...

A Guide To Treasure In Tennessee, 2nd Edition: Treasure Guide Series - Paperback

$24.14

by Phd/Abd Leanne Carson Boyd (Author), H. Glenn Carson (Author), Michael Paul Henson (Author)So You are hearing alarm bells ringing in the state of Tennessee There are some times - some, more than others - that humans show their ancestral DNA. When your brain is suddenly set on fire by a new idea, then a new plan begins to develop. Like our caveman ancestors of yore, we are suddenly experiencing a rapid heartbeat, racing blood flow, and the "fight or flight" instinct. You are pumped to di...

A Guide To Treasure In Colorado, 3rd Edition: Treasure Guide Series - Paperback

$31.20

by H. Glenn Carson (Author), Phd/Abd Leanne Carson Boyd (Author), Waybill to Adventure LLC (Author)So You are hearing alarm bells ringing in the State of Colorado There are some times - some, more than others - that humans show their ancestral DNA. When your brain is suddenly set on fire by a new idea, then a new plan begins to develop. Like our caveman ancestors, we are suddenly experiencing a rapid heartbeat, racing blood flow, and the "fight or flight" instinct. You are pumped to dig ou...

The Magnificent Model T: The Barnyard Rebuilds of Bear Lake - Paperback

$24.00

by Zane R. Cochran (Author)Throughout the United States, the rusted barnyard Model T has become remarkably ubiquitous. However, in an unassuming barn on the foothills of Bear Lake, one man has dedicated himself to breathing life into these vintage automobiles and adding another chapter to their rich history. Photographer Zane Cochran captures both the process and the result of this dedication as he catalogs the contents of this southeast Idaho garage in The Magnificent Model T: The Barnyard R...

Art as Adornment: The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith - Paperback

$86.56

by Charles L. Russell (Author)Art as Adornment: The Life and Work of Arthur Smith is a splendid documentary writing about a prominent player in the Modernist Jewelry Movement. The trade name, "ArtSmith" came to resonate with fashion and theater types in New York and all over the country during the three decades following World War II. As a Black navigating the racial tensions of the period, Arthur Smith managed to rise above the fray and achieve extraordinary success in the development of des...

Art as Adornment: The Life and Work of Arthur George Smith - Hardcover

$98.72

Finnish Beginnings: Memoir - A Childhood in Finland - Paperback

$27.60

by Rauni I. Ollikainen (Author)Finnish Beginnings is a memoir about the author's childhood in Finland. But it is much more than that. It is about her working class family and how they coped through four wars. It is about Finnish history and culture, told through the eyes of the author as a child, describing how the family was impacted by contemporary political and historical events. The father fought in three wars, and the author and her sister became part of one of the largest child evacuati...

Christmas Nativity Coloring and Activity Book for Kids: A king is Born for African American Kids - Paperback

$9.58

by Fancy Flamingo Press (Author)Coloring is the perfect idea to get our kids off the electronic screens. Spend time together coloring and creating memories while enjoying a relaxing stress-free activity. When my children were young, I loved the evenings when they were all fresh out of the tub, dressed in clean jammies, and sitting in front of the fire to warm up. We would spend quiet time in the living room coloring and being artistic together. Coloring makes for a perfect activity before bed...

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by Tiffany Rae Larkin (Author)What if in the late 1990's Jesus appeared to a man whose daughter lay in a coma disguised as a homeless man in the Valley of Los Angeles? What would you do if someone you knew broke down in tears while telling you this story? Would you set out on a journey to find him? Well this is exactly such a story that turns into a tale of magical proportions, power and adventure with the message to humanity that, "Spirit is here." Number of Pages: 152 Dimensions: 0.35 x 9 x...

Stylistic Village Vignettes: Now that I have all these beautiful little houses, what can I do with them? - Paperback

$38.34

by Sue Chretien (Author), Leigh E. Gieringer (Author)Stylistic Village Vignettes is the second book in the Village Vignettes Series, following Realistic Village Vignettes. This book takes a different path to displaying miniature porcelain and ceramic village pieces. Instead of creating a logical village scene found in the Realistic Village Vignettes book, Stylistic Village Vignettes combines elements such as other collectibles, containers, objects d'art, and more into fabulous vignettes conse...

Path of Valor: A Marine's Story - Paperback

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by George Derryberry (Author)In 1945, United States Marine Sergeant Harris C. Ayres of the Twenty-Third Marines etches an enigmatic message on his canteen as the battle for Iwo Jima rages around him. Decades later, author and former marine George Derryberry finds the same canteen, still bearing Ayres's undelivered message. The discovery sparks an intense investigation, as an intrigued Derryberry reconstructs the life and service of Harris Ayres and struggles to decipher the meaning behind the...

Lucifer Magazine, V1, No. 1-6, January, 1930 to December, 1930 - Paperback

$51.14

by H. Alexander Fussell (Author)This is a new release of the original 1930 edition. Number of Pages: 396 Dimensions: 0.81 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

The Hunting Rifle: Design, Selection, Ballistics, Marksmanship - Paperback

$54.98

by Townsend Whelen (Author)This is a new release of the original 1940 edition. Number of Pages: 464 Dimensions: 0.94 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

Dozens Of Far West ARROWHEADS.: For New Arrowhead Collectors Of All Ages - Paperback

$47.94

by F. Scott Crawford (Author)Dozens Of Far West ARROWHEADS.For New Arrowhead Collectors, Of All Ages ... Especially Younger Folks.How can you identify the arrowheads which you find? How did the ancient peoples make them? Can we know how old an arrowhead is? What are some engaging ways to display & share your arrowhead collection?This field-reference-sized handbook provides detailed photographs of several dozen arrowhead types which are quite commonly found in the far western U.S. states: ...

Prepper Paracord: Quick Deploy Sinnets - Paperback

$14.38

by Todd Mikkelsen (Photographer), Todd Mikkelsen (Author)The quick deploy sinnets in this book are designed to be rapidly pulled apart in less than 60 seconds once the stopper knot is untied. A prepper, survivalist, or scout can use these designs when a need arises and put their aquired skills to the test. Prepper Paracord: Quick Deploy Sinnets will guide the reader step-by-step on how to make 15 sinnets featured in this book. Paracord, or parachute cord, has evolved from its use for suspensi...

A Collector's Guide to the Colt Root Sidehammer: Manufactured 1855 through 1870 - Paperback

$45.60

by Malcolm R. Burnette (Author)The world of antique firearms comes to life in this story of a 20-year quest for 13 pieces of American history. In A Collector's Guide to the Colt Root Sidehammer, Malcolm R. Burnette describes in affectionate detail the most exotic of the revolvers produced by Samuel Colt in 19th century New England, imparts a wealth of knowledge and advice to would-be collectors, and illustrates with brilliant color photographs the 13 variations of the Colt Root Sidehammer of ...

A Bugatti Odyssey: Reclaiming a Type 44 - Paperback

$23.94

by Jerry Prochaska (Author)Automobile enthusiasts are a very dedicated and committed group, and Bugatti enthusiasts are probably the most dedicated of all. In this case our author carries it to a whole new level. He bought a very sad example of a Type 44 from Jean De Dobbeleer of Brussels, and for the next half century dragged it all over the U.S. The story he tells is worthy of "Ripley's Believe it or Not". He had been warned by others of the potential obstacles that lay ahead, but was so me...

The Sporting Rifle: And Its Projectiles (1867) - Paperback

$35.78

by James Forsyth (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1867 Edition. Number of Pages: 196 Dimensions: 0.42 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

Naked Before God: A Look at Healing, Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growth Through Social Nudism - Paperback

$14.34

by Daniel D. Ziegler (Author)Most of us are unaware of deep-seated body image issues that block us from fully living. We walk around in bodies that, from a very young age, we have learned to dislike. At some point most of us sense there something is wrong, but have no clue as to what. We then try to get fixed through various workshops, meditation practices and therapies but seldom do any of these make a difference because they don't get at the core of the problem and we are still stuck at gro...

Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos, or Quadripartite: Being Four Books of the Influence of the Stars - Paperback

$35.78

by J. M. Ashmand (Author)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition. Number of Pages: 188 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

The First And Second Books Of Esdras 1903 - Paperback

$35.78

by Archibald Duff (Editor)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition. Number of Pages: 194 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 30, 2014

Incredible Metal Detecting Discoveries: True Stories of Amazing Treasures Found by Everyday People - Paperback

$15.58

by Mark D. Smith (Author)"I knew people were finding stuff with their metal detectors, but I had no idea they were finding treasures like this Absolutely incredible "Mike in Florida "The incredible stories are well worth the cost of this book, but its the lessons learned from each story that make this book priceless " Don in Texas "After reading about the incredible monster gold nuggets that people have been finding with their metal detectors I had to pick my jaw up off the floor "Ben in Ind...

El Secreto para Reparar su Credito: El Poder del Saber

$12.00

by Yamil Rios (Author), Carmen Cintron (Author)Elimine cuentas adversas y demoras Suba su puntuaci n a la mayor escala. Utilize de ejemplo la Carta 1 y 2 para Arreglar su Cr dito. La carta "Subiendo Mi Puntuaci n" para subir su empirica Y la carta "Repaso Final" para saber TODO sobre Reparaci n de Cr dito. Esta guia ha sido creada en Espa ol para que lo haga en Espa ol Incluye: *Direcci nes de las agencias de cr dito *Como obtener su informe de cr dito gratis *Como entender su reporte de c...

Preserve Your Family Pictures: How To Save Photo Heirlooms for Future Generations - Paperback

$12.29

by Amber Richards (Author)Preserve Your Family PicturesHow To Save Photo Heirlooms for Future GenerationsDo you value your family pictures and photographs? Then, this is a must-read guide for you! Don't risk losing forever these irreplaceable treasures. Our family pictures are priceless, a visual record of memories and loved ones. They deserve and require special care to guarantee they will still be around to pass on to the next generation. Many who enjoy family genealogy also have amazing co...

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by K. M. Petrunin (Author), A. M. Fishman (Author), D. V. Huletski (Author)The anticipated catalogue "Early Russian Coins, 1353-1553" is a study of the wonderful and fascinating world of the earliest Russian coinage of the feudal and fragmented Russian states, never before published outside Russia and almost unknown in the West.Before the later 14th century, Russia was an assembly of small independent states, plagued by infighting and lingering under the overlordship of the Mongols. Starting ...

Elephant's Breath and London Smoke: Historical Color Names, Definitions, and Uses in Fashion, Fabric and Art - Paperback

$15.58

by Deb Salisbury (Author)Have you ever read about a Victorian dress, and wondered: "What color, exactly, is heliotrope?"Did you ever read an Elizabethan novel and say: "Did anyone really wear Puke?"When Chaucer wrote: "his eyen bright citrin" - did you wonder about what color is citrin?This book will tell you about color in history - the names of colors, when they were used, how they were used, what they looked like, and where they came from. There are dye recipes, paint ingredients, poetic l...

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by Fastforward Publishing (Author), Captain J. F. C. Adams (Author)The "Gun safe" book offers an extra level of precaution that every smart firearm owner should take. This book has been designed to be an important accessory for anyone who owns firearms. "Gun Safe" gives you a record of the important specifics of each of your firearms that will enable quick identification in the event of a theft, fire or other situation. Your collection will be documented so you will have all the information n...

The Ten Cash Commentary: The General Issue Ten Cash Coins of the Republic of China - Paperback

$23.86

by Michael Zachary (Author)The definitive English-language guide to the general issue ten cash and one fen coins of the Republic of China issued 1912 to 1948. Covers 162 varieties, as compared to the 49 varieties in the Standard Catalog of World Coins and the 125 varieties in A.M. Tracey Woodward's guide. Do you have the five varieties of Y-301? The eight varieties of Y-302? The five varieties of Y-303? The sixteen varieties of Y-306.2? The nine varieties of Y-307? Are you confused by the des...

Telephone Tokens of South America.: Catalog. - Paperback

$36.00

by Viktor Khodzhayev (Author)This Catalog of Telephone Tokens of South America presents the most comprehensive description and full color photographs of known South American phone tokens. It covers tokens from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay and Venezuela circulated from the early twentieth century until these countries' phone companies introduced calling cards. The catalog contains descriptions of more than 230 South American telephone t...

The Perigal and Duterrau watch and clockmakers: Perigal & Duterrau watch and clockmakers to the King - Paperback

$9.30

by Nicolette Reichhold (Author)In 18th and 19th century London there were several watch and clockmakers from the Perigal and Duterrau families. This book describes their various firms and some of the clocks and watches that they produced, with biographical and genealogical details of the watch and clockmakers. Francis Perigal of New Bond Street watchmaker to King George III, and the firm of Perigal & Duterrau that he founded receive particular attention. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0....