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A History of Playing Cards and a Bibliography of Cards and GamingMost likely invented in the Far East, playing cards arrived in Europe at roughly the same time as paper money and gunpowder, and by the early eleventh century were in widespread use in France. This classic history, never superseded, not only tells the story...
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A History of Jewellery, 1100-1870The history of jewelry has closely paralleled the history of mankind. Used as amulets to protect against harm and worn for ceremonial occasions, jewels also signaled wealth, power, and position. This engrossing scholarly study by a noted English antiquarian offers a splendid account of...
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Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages for Pleasure: The Classic Illustrated Guide to Coaching, Harnessing, Stabling, Etc.Writing at the turn of the century, Francis T. Underhill provided horse and carriage owners with a comprehensive guidebook that described how a well turned-out carriage should look and be handled. An expert in coaching and equipage, Underhill wrote with enthusiasm and a thorough...
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French Fashion Illustrations of the Twenties: 634 Cuts from La Vie ParisienneWomen's fashions of the 1920s continue to fascinate artists, couturiers, and students of fashion, who will welcome this treasury of French designs from that dazzling era. Carefully selected from rare issues of the famed French periodical La Vie Parisienne, over 630 royalty-free illustrations comprise...
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Montana: A Paper TrailAuthor: Thomas MincklerPublisher: Montana Historical Society PressPublished: 12/15/2022Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 6.90lbsSize: 12.70h x 10.60w x 1.60dISBN: 9780917298219
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Librorum Ridiculorum: A Compendium of Bizarre BooksA celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop. Books have the power to enrich the soul, to enliven the senses, to expand our horizons... and others are simply mad. This wonderful celebration of the oddest books...
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2022 Winter Olympics Volume 6: 2022 BeijingA book for people of all age illustrated by Alice Daena author artist-illustrator, This book is about the 2022 Olympics. This book is designed for people who like sports and world events. Alice Daena exhibiting globally.Author: Alice DaenaPublisher: BlurbPublished: 11/10/2022Pages: 130Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize:...
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Savage Model 1895, 1899, and 99 Rifles: Vol. 2: Engraved and Special-Feature ModelsAuthor of the definitive A Collector's Guide to the Savage 99 Rifle and Its Predecessors, the Model 1895 and 1899, David Royal now presents the beautiful and elaborately engraved variants of the 99. Although widely perceived as utilitarian, Savage's Models 1895, 1899, and 99...
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Coin Collecting: Learn How to Collect Rare and Valuable Coins (The Official Guide to Coin Collecting and Stamp Collecting)Are you looking to get into the so-called hobby of kings? There were times in history when collecting coins was reserved only for the highest echelons of society. Thankfully, we live in times in which anyone with an interest and a willingness to learn...
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The Remarkable Hammer: Artistic, Historic and Curious Hammers Through the AgesThe beauty of hand tools is often overlooked. This book is a celebration of hammers, the workhorse of tools. It traces our oldest tool, from its prehistoric origins to the twentieth century. As civilizations grew more complex, so too did the need for specialized...
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My Life and ToysOriginal book of photographs and text by the noted director/writer/producer Brian Levant, presenting his extraordinary collection of animated feature and comic toys, including hundreds of iconic characters represented in figures, banks, games, lunchboxes, puppets, comics, windups, vehicles and items at the bottom of cereal...
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Poet of the Body: New York's Walt WhitmanPublished in conjunction with an eponymous Grolier Club exhibition, this catalogue presents the story of Walt Whitman's coming of age as a poet through a unique assemblage of rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts, many never before seen, from the Whitman Collection of Susan Jaffe...
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The Idéal Shotgun: and ManufranceThe goal of this book is to bring to light a gun that has remained almost unknown for years. A gun that even their owners can appreciate in all its full value.There is not much information about the Idéal shotguns and Manufacture Française d'Armes...
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Haunted PlacesIn old hospitals or along the ocean shore, this title will show readers that anywhere they walk could have a haunted story to tell. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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100 Wonderful Mandalas Coloring Book: Mandala Coloring Book With Over 100 Designs For Relaxation, Stress Relief And MindfulnessDiscover a beautiful way to relax and exercise your creative side! These great coloring pages will unleash your creativity, help you start your day on a creative note, and relieve stress built up during the day. Let your own artist discover the healing power...
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Carving Kitchen ToolsCarving Kitchen Tools is the beginning of your woodworking journey and is a practical guide to creating your own beautiful utensils. From the all-important wooden spoon to butter knives, salad servers and spatulas, Moa Brännström Ott shows you how to create kitchen implements that...
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Watches: A Complete History of the Technical and Decorative Development of the WatchA long-awaited reprint of an important illustrated reference work on the general history of the watch from 1500 to 1980. When Watches was first published in 1965 it quickly gained for itself a reputation as the foremost general history of the subject and, following...
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Sniping Rifles in World War IWhile Germany and Austria-Hungary were well-equipped with sniping rifles in 1914, their Allied opponents were not. This highly illustrated volume tells the inside story of the rifles carried by snipers of all the major powers during World War I. Although military sharpshooting had existed...
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Alabama Driver's Practice Tests: 700+ Questions, All-Inclusive Driver's Ed Handbook to Quickly achieve your Driver's License or Learner's Permit (CheaWant to Ace your Alabama DMV Driver's License Exam, even if you've never Driven before? Are you afraid of failing your driver's license test? Or have you failed the test before and still aren't sure what the right answers are? Do you want to...
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European Stamp Issues: Images of Triumph, Deceit and DespairToday, European nations still use stamps to commemorate aspects of a nation's culture, history and achievements. During the Second World War, however, stamps were considered far more important in conveying political and ideological messages about their country's change in fortunes - whether it was...
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