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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...
- ¥12,332 JPY
- ¥12,332 JPY
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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...
- ¥2,720 JPY
- ¥2,720 JPY
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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...
- ¥8,199 JPY
- ¥8,199 JPY
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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...
- ¥5,463 JPY
- ¥5,463 JPY
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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...
- ¥7,118 JPY
- ¥7,118 JPY
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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...
- ¥4,645 JPY
- ¥4,645 JPY
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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...
- ¥2,729 JPY
- ¥2,729 JPY
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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...
- ¥4,631 JPY
- ¥4,631 JPY
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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...
- ¥3,537 JPY
- ¥3,537 JPY
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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...
- ¥4,259 JPY
- ¥4,259 JPY
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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...
- ¥9,907 JPY
- ¥9,907 JPY
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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...
- ¥9,907 JPY
- ¥9,907 JPY
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Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic IllustrationsQuilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or...
- ¥5,572 JPY
- ¥5,572 JPY
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The Clockmakers Company - A History of the London Guild of Clockmakers Including Biographies of Famous MembersThis antiquarian volume contains a detailed history of the 'London Guild of Clockmakers', including biographies of famous members. Containing fascinating and insightful information on the guild, as well as offering descriptions and illustrations of their most notable achievements in clockmaking, this text will greatly...
- ¥8,158 JPY
- ¥8,158 JPY
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The Development of Grandfather Clock Cases and the Men That Made ThemThis vintage book comprises a concise treatise on the history and development of the grandfather clock, with information on some of the most notable designers of these wonderful instruments. Easy-to-digest and including detailed illustrations of noteworthy examples, this text constitutes a must-have for those...
- ¥8,158 JPY
- ¥8,158 JPY
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Rugs; Oriental And Occidental, Antique And Modern. A Handbook For Ready ReferenceMany of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Rosa Belle HoltPublisher: Loney PressPublished:...
- ¥9,032 JPY
- ¥9,032 JPY
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Arts and Crafts Tiles: Morris to VoyseyThe Arts and Crafts Movement was a reaction to the brutality of working life and the sterility of industrial design in Victorian Britain. Although Arts and Crafts was initially a mediaeval revival, the movement was always about the artist craftsman and the appropriate use...
- ¥5,854 JPY
- ¥5,854 JPY
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Book Binding for Bibliophiles - Being Notes on Some Technical Features of the Well Bound Book for the Aid of Connoisseurs - Together with a Sketch ofThis book was originally published in 1905. It will appeal to the collector and lover of books and those with an interest in the history of the craft. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely...
- ¥9,616 JPY
- ¥9,616 JPY
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Old Violins and Violin Lore - Famous Makers of Cremona and Brescia, and of England, France and Germany (with Biographical Dictionary); Famous Players;"Old Violins and Violin Lore" is an interesting account of the history of the violin, exploring its origins, notable makers and players, evolution, and much more. Concentrating on Europe, it primarily looks at the Cremona And Brescia, and those who made and played them...
- ¥9,032 JPY
- ¥9,032 JPY
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The Stamp Collector - A Guide to the World's Postage StampsAn unknown hobby but a few generations ago, stamp collecting is now arguably one of the world's most popular avocations. This fascinating text endeavours to state the merits of stamp collecting, as well as to impart the enthusiasm felt by the author for this...
- ¥9,323 JPY
- ¥9,323 JPY
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