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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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Vintage Toy Making and Toy Games for ChildrenA fascinating, detailed and well illustrated collection of 106 toy games and toy making instructions from Victorian times. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with...
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The Art Of Shell Cameo CuttingAn illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive....
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Modern Methods in HorologyThis vintage book contains a complete guide to contemporary methods and techniques employed in horology and clockmaking. It was originally designed for the edification of young watchmakers and contains a wealth of useful information presented clearly and in simple language. This volume is highly...
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The Watchmakers' Lathe - Its use and Abuse - A Study of the Lathe in its Various Forms, Past and Present, its construction and Proper Uses. For the StThis vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the watchmaker's lathe, with information on its origins, development, construction, and uses. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for students and apprentices, and it would make for a fantastic addition...
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Stamp Collecting: The Definitive-Everything you ever wanted to know: Do I have a one million dollar stamp in my collection?For those who have inherited a stamp collection, want to start a collection, also for an advanced collector, beginning stamp dealer, advanced stamp dealer or wish to know if they have a one million dollar stamp in their collection.Author: Michael DubassoPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...
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Forgotten Colorado Silver: Joseph Lesher's Defiant CoinsAt the turn of the last century, miner Joseph Lesher attempted to raise the price of silver by privately minting octagonal Referendum souvenir medal coins with values of $1.25 or $1. They were common in Victor, Cripple Creek, Denver and other places in Colorado...
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Early Glenwood SpringsOriginally planned as the town of Defiance, Glenwood Springs was renamed for its natural hot springs along the banks of the Colorado River and for Glenwood, Iowa, the hometown of Isaac Cooper. In the early 1880s, Cooper had the vision of a spa resort...
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AlexandriaAlexandria is situated near the center of Douglas County, surrounded by a chain of beautiful lakes. These lakes brought pioneer settlers to the area as early as 1858, when Minnesota achieved statehood and the town was established. The lakes remain a key factor that...
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The Encyclopedia of Third Reich TablewareThe Encyclopedia of 3rd Reich Tableware is an enhanced, expanded and heavily illustrated reference book containing extensive historical exposition related to the broad range of personal (monogramed), organizational (logos) and commemorative tableware of the 3rd Reich from the Period of Struggle in the early...
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The Encyclopedia of Early American Silversmiths and Their Marks with a concise Glossary of Terms: Revised and Edited by Rita R. BensonMost of the information concerning the early workers of silver in this county is scattered among various catalogues of exhibitions or sales. Therefore, there is no place to which a collector or dealer can turn for concise data to identify a piece of silver...
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The Fine Art of Collecting and Displaying PetrolianaThis 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...
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Scale Model Collectible Cars: with Selective Catalogue Histories for Matchbox, Corgi and SchucoA 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...
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Artful Dodgers: Fraud & Foolishness in the Art MarketWho 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...
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Confederate Treasury Notes: An Illustrated Guide & Catalog to Confederate MoneyA photographic guide to Confederate currency issued by the Confederate States Government during the War Between the States (US Civil War). This must have book for the Confederate currency collector is loaded with reference material and current banknote values. Contains color photos of the...
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How to Make a Good Living in the Watch and Clock Repair BusinessThere is a shortage of skilled watchmakers and clockmakers in America, and soon millions of timepieces of a bygone age will likely be gathering dust in a bottom drawer or attic, or worse, scraped for the gold or silver content of their cases, and...
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Ordnance Maintenance: Wrist Watches, Pocket Watches, Stop Watches and ClocksEvery American soldier, airman, seaman and auxiliary personnel in WWII wore a wristwatch or carried a pocket watch. For military operations, reliability and accuracy in timekeeping has always been paramount, and in WWII the need for both became undeniable: the pace of modern war...
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Metal Detecting for the BeginnerMetal Detecting for the Beginner: 2nd Edition is an expanded version of the original best-selling book on metal detecting. We've added more pages, more photographs, and a vastly enhanced discussion of using the Internet to compliment your treasure hunting. The book includes a thorough...
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An Introduction to French Furniture of the 17th and 18th Century - Including Chapters on Louis Quatorze, Louis Quinze and the RegencyThis text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A fascinating treatise, detailing some of the most beautiful and ornate furniture ever produced, this antique book will be of considerable value to collectors of furniture literature and...
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100 Beautiful Pieces of Furniture You Can BuildThis 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...
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Antique Jewelry and Trinkets"Antique Jewellery and Trinkets" is a fantastic guide to the history of jewellery and related crafts, exploring the development and variety of jewellery throughout the ages. This vintage book is ideal for those looking for an introduction to antique jewellery, and it would make...
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