Antiques & Collectibles Books
Discover a treasure trove of collectible volumes, first editions, and vintage books at our online bookstore. Find the perfect piece for your collection, including limited edition books & more!
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Old-Time Camp Stoves and FireplacesCreated during the Great Depression by the U.S. Forest Service, this guide was designed to provide environmental safety and maintenance advice for visitors to national forests and parks. Loaded with finely crafted drawings and plans for outdoor stoves and fireplaces, this manual offers a...
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What People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth CenturyThe book is an invaluable guide to all things fashion. -- Collectors' CornerSpanning nearly 5,000 years of clothing styles, this splendid sourcebook presents a fascinating panorama of wearing apparel, beginning with the ancient Egyptians and continuing through the early decades of the twentieth century.Over...
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Fashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free IllustrationsIn the 1930s, the Fashion Review Service offered a wide selection of advertising spots to small clothing and department stores that had no art staffs of their own. The cuts provided an accurate depiction of the latest fashion trends―hemline lengths, use of fur trims,...
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Anthropology and Modern LifeThe great anthropologist's classic treatise on race and culture. Discusses biological and cultural inheritance, the fallacy of racial, cultural or ethnic superiority, the scientific basis for human individuality, and much more. One of the most influential books of the century, now in a value-priced...
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A History of CostumeEgypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations. Landmark in the field of Western European costume . . . exceptional value for its price....
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Coin Folders Quarters: Washington, 1932-1947Thanks to the Statehood Quarter Program, coin collecting has never been more popular. And to take advantage of this new interest in the hobby, we're giving our complete line of Whitman Classic Coin Folders a beautiful new look.-- Multi-million dollar cover updates for the...
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The Old Outboard Book"Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive model-year information."WoodenBoat "This book is the one to buy if you are interested in collecting antique outboard motors."BoatingAuthor: Peter HunnPublisher: International Marine PublishingPublished: 05/16/2002Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize:...
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The Cartier Tank WatchA timeless piece of modern watchmaking, Cartier's Tank watch is an icon that never ceases to renew itself. Created by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Tank watch is an icon of modern watchmaking. The refined design of this wristwatch, combining geometry and harmony, defines...
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Magic in a Square: Vintage Handkerchiefs How & Why to Use ThemBruce Helander's latest book presents an artist's view on the amazing creative designs found in vintage handkerchiefs and celebrates their inherent and utilitarian beauty. Helander shares his love of useful designs and how and why to utilize a vintage hank in your wardrobe. He...
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Macrame: A Complete Step-by-step Guide Updated & Illustrated for Beginners (Improve Your Designs With Illustrated Projects andThis Complete Illustrated Guide Aims to Help You Feed Your Creative Side and Finally Tackle a Macramé Project With Ease. Whether You're an Old Hand or Just Discovering Macramé Art, You'll Find Easy to Understand Instructions and Plenty of Inspiration to Get You Started...
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Bob Ross: Our Happy Little Friendship: A Fill-In BookCelebrate your closest friends in a creative and thoughtful way with this fill-in book inspired by the world of iconic painter Bob Ross. INTERACTIVE BOOK: It features Bob Ross-inspired prompts that help you explore, remember, cherish, or laugh again at unforgettable moments with a...
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Mariners' Memorabilia: Volume 3This third volume of Peter Laister's work illustrates further examples of china and crockery used on board British merchant ships. It gives brief historical details of the companies themselves, and the trades in which they were involved. Information about identifying patterns of china and...
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Rack Toys: Cheap. Crazed PlaythngsA love-letter to fun toys that broke real easy, Rack Toys chronicles decades of cheaply made toys found on the rack of discount stores, drug stores and anywhere in-between. What these toys lacked in quality, they made up for in charm and kitsch.Author: Brian...
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Blade's Guide to Buying KnivesRead this before you make your next knife purchase! When you begin to accumulate knives, you probably do so because you need to cut things. Then perhaps you progress to wanting to cut things well, so you begin purchasing better knives. Eventually you find...
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Mandala Coloring Book For Kids Ages 8 - 12: A Collection of a Fun And Big 25 Mandalas To Color For Relaxation ( Coloring Books For Kids )Mandala Coloring Book For KidsDo your kids love to color? Then grab your kids this fantastic Mandala Coloring Book!Lose yourself in this deeply calming and meditative practice that has taken the world by storm.Inside The Book: ✓ Glossy cover✓ A suitable size for coloring✓...
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Interiors for CollectorsAn expert interior designer presents a luxurious look at unique and beautiful ways to display collected objects--from arranging in a cabinet to using an entire wing of a house.John Marrs is an interior designer and purveyor of antiques. He helps clients build their collections...
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Basic German: A Grammar And Workbook: The Everything Learning German Book For Beginners To Expert Levels: Speak, write, and understaBasic German: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessiblereference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.It introduces German people and culture through the medium of thelanguage used today, covering the core material which students wouldexpect to encounter in their first years of learning...
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Cast Chinese AmuletsFor over 2,000 years, the Chinese have been producing amulets in the shape of flat metal objects, usually cast in brass or bronze, some shaped like the traditional square-holed cash coins, others in a variety of fancy shapes, promising good luck in various fields,...
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Guide to BDSM: to Have a Healthy and Mindful Dom / Sub Relationship, with Techniques of Dominance and How to be a Good Submissive forYou or your partner are fascinated by BDSM, but don't know how and where to start?Everything you need to know, you will find it in this book.Most of what people think about BDSM, is wrong. In reality BDSM is not degrading women or men...
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Firearms of the Texas Rangers: From the Frontier Era to the Modern AgeFrom their founding in the 1820s up to the modern age, the Texas Rangers have shown the ability to adapt and survive. Part of that survival depended on their use of firearms. The evolving technology of these weapons often determined the effectiveness of these...
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