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Bench Practices for Watch Repairers2018 Reprint of 1954 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. This work is quite rare in the original and expensive even in the later reprint. We reprint the original edition of 1954. Chapters on Hairspring Practices, Jeweling,...
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Show Cats: Portraits of Fine FelinesLarry Johnson is the world's leading cat photographer and portraitist. His book Cat Show Cats contains his exquisite photographs and wisdom about the nature of cats. He photographs at over thirty-five cat shows throughout the year in the US and throughout the world. Larry...
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The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing: Master the Sport of Knife and Tomahawk ThrowingIf you've ever wanted to learn how to throw knives or tomahawks, look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Knife Throwing. This comprehensive guide is perfect for everyone from novices who have never picked up a knife to seasoned knife and tomahawk throwers...
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Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record CollectingA photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors--including Questlove--in the most intimate of environments--their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records....
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More .45-70 Springfields, 1873-1893: The Uncommon, the Scarce & the RareThis book is a descriptive guide to the firearms and accessories produced for the US military, at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, during the period of 1873 to 1893. It contains detailed descriptions, serial number data, and photographs of EVERY rare variety of the...
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The Lifethread: Paracas Textiles and Culture- A ground breaking publication about Paracas textiles produced in Peru more than 2000 years ago - Written by a world authority on these textiles This book documents a collection of approximately 90 Paracas textiles. The collection consists of cloaks, ponchos, tunics, as well...
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Penned & Painted: The Art & Meaning of Books in Medieval & Renaissance ManuscriptsThe idea of the book was central throughout the western European and the eastern Mediterranean world in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. From the beginning, the word for 'book'--sefer in Hebrew, biblia in Greek, and liber in Latin--was identified with sacred writings--the Holy...
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The Unstoppable God: Words of Encouragement for Challenging TimesThe Unstoppable God is a collection of inspirational poems which highlights some of the struggles that we face when waiting on the Lord. It explores themes as endurance, hope, godly love, patience; commitment and relationships. This work encourages readers to walk more closely with...
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Kokeshi Do (the Kokeshi Way) Second Edition: Volume 2: Transitional Kokeshi - Omiyage & the Shingata Movementvolume 2This book is part of a four volume series that starts with dento or traditional kokeshi (Volume 1). This second volume discusses the shingata movement and includes omiyage and shingata kokeshi that became popular in Japan in the post-WWII years and continues to about...
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The 1920s Fashion 03 22 Poster: Fashion Design Roaring 20s Fashion Framable Pictures Images (c) padp.art/05/the-1920s-fashion-03-isbn-9783987840043.jpPADP -- Source of Creativity -- for READING SAMPLE, Sample Booklet, Poster Freebies & IMAGES see -- book-sample.online/the-1920s-fashion-03.pdf -- TITLE-INFORMATION -- padp-art-05 The 1920s Fashion 03 22 Poster (c) padp.art/05/the-1920s-fashion-03-isbn-9783987840043.jpg Execution: Posterbook Paperback, 22 Art Prints A4, color printed on 70lb white paper --...
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925 Thrift: The Pocket Guide to Finding SilverAuthor: R. E. GoldPublisher: Palmetto PublishingPublished: 01/31/2023Pages: 80Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.17dISBN: 9798822908000This title is not returnable
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Schreiner: Masters of Twentieth-Century Costume JewelrySchreiner is a luxurious book offering a first concise history of one of North America's foremost designers of high-end costume jewelry, a genre of jewelry popularized by Coco Chanel and today one of the most collectible. Created in New York City by founder Henry...
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No Thanks Mom: The Top Ten Objects Your Kids Do NOT Want (and what to do with them)A concise guide for parents of millennials, NO THANKS MOM offers sage advice on what to do with those objects 'saved' but NOT welcomed by the next generation.Collections and treasured objects do not always span the generation gap, sustaining both high market value and...
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A Legacy in Arms, 10: American Firearm Manufacture, Design, and Artistry, 1800-1900The history of American firearms is inseparable from the history of the United States, for firearms have played crucial roles in the nation's founding, westward expansion, and industrial, economic, and cultural development. This history unfolds in compelling words and images in A Legacy in...
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German Headgear in World War II: Army/Luftwaffe/Kriegsmarine: A Photographic Study of German Hats and HelmetsThis two volume set by Pat Moran and Jon Maguire illustrates, in full color, over 240 visor hats and helmets of the German: Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, SS, NSDAP, Police, Civilian, and miscellaneous formations. Each peaked hat is shown from four angles, including interior, and...
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War Talk at Peace Talks: Peace Under Duress in South SudanAs the title illustrates, the book is a story of war and peace talks that culminated in Agreement on the Confl ict Resolution in South Sudan (ARCSS) in July 2015 and its final version of September 2018 known as Revitalized Agreement on Conflict Resolution...
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French Baroque and Rococo Fashions Coloring BookFashion ruled the courts of the Sun King, Louis XIV (1638-1715), and his successor, Louis XV (1710-1774). The Sun King's quest for glory and love of conspicuous adornment manifested itself in his apparel, and he required the courtiers of Versailles to adopt similarly grand...
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The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and IndustryThis monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and...
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Greek and Roman Fashions Coloring BookThe classical lines of Greek and Roman fashions were as elegant as the art and architecture created by the artisans of these ancient Mediterranean civilizations. For his popular coloring-book series on the history of fashion, noted paper-doll illustrator Tom Tierney has carefully recreated a...
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Historic Costume in PicturesFrom 1861 to 1890 the Munich publishing firm of Braun & Schneider published plates of historic and contemporary costume in their magazine M nchener Bilderbogen. These plates were eventually collected in book form and published at the turn of the century in Germany and...
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