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Collectors have been fascinated with the world of coffee long before the "coffee craze". This colorful, expansive book explores over a thousand coffee related antiques through more than 500 color photographs. From grinders to coffee cans, posters to coffee makers,...
$49.95
A fascinating and insightful look into the art glass of the 1950s, this revised second edition spans the range of 1950s art glass from common collectibles to those of museum quality, displaying the diversity and creativity of style, color, and...
$37.50
In response to popular demand for this classic reference, this enlarged and renewed edition will be even more valued by historians and collectors. Long considered the "bible" by silverplate collectors, it has continued to be the most comprehensive reference in...
$14.95
Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes. [AuthorName]David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][NumIllustration]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][SubTitle]Messerschmitt Me 29[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]
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Enchanting lady figurine planters were promoted heavily by florists and five-and-dime stores, becoming a gift-giver's favorite during the 1950s and '60s. These lovely ladies were produced mainly in Japan, targeted for the U.S. market, and most commonly adorned with colorful...
$59.95
Dynamic and beautiful Art Deco ceramics blazing with eye-catching, bold--even confrontational--hand-painted designs on innovative vessel forms, produced by some of the most influential potteries in Britain during the 1920s and 1930s, are featured here in over 400 color photographs. Spectacular...
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Lists and values for all known M&M*r dispensers, toppers, tins, and other items, plus related ads and displays from the USA and around the world. NASCAR M&M's items, French pocket surprises, examples of earlier collectibles, and more are all included...
$14.95
This book is an excellent course in a legendary art form; for less than its price, a reasonable model of a ship in a bottle can be made. Five projects of graduated difficulty are explained clearly step-by-step through drawings, black...
$49.99
Japanese export ceramics, including Imari, Satsuma, Fukagawa, Sumida, and Banko wares, are showcased in hundreds of variations created by skilled decorators. Imari, Satsuma and Other Japanese Export Ceramics highlights the fascinating history of Japan’s ceramics in the West, from the...
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With vivid detail and many exclusive photographs, Wayne Mutza chronicles the Convair’s F-102 Delta Dagger’s unsteady course through history, from its inception to present-day survivors. Presented for the first time are the fascinating details surrounding the F-102 in the air...
$14.95
Menhaden steamers were double framed, heavily built offshore fishing boats in use during much of the 20th century. As the name implies, they were used to catch menhaden, a member of the herring family used for bait, oil, and fertilizer....
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From its use of the American bald eagle in the 1860s to Elsie*r the Cow in 1939, The Borden Company has promoted its array of dairy products--including milk, cheese, eggs, coffee, the all-time favorite ice cream, and even dog food--with...
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The story behind the story of American country music goes back to Appalachian roots and the people who sang for local audiences and early radios in the early 20th century. No matter what you call the songs now--country, folk, traditional,...
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From the finest collections of bone china to contemporary and practical everyday dishes and kitchenware, the willow pattern has graced dining tables and adorned ceramic wares for more than 200 years. First introduced during the early 19th century in England,...
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Out of attics and barns, out from under the dust of a century, out of collections far and wide come these spectacular survivors of the phonograph's early years. In 1996, the authors began writing a history of recorded sound. After...
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Design, construction, and presentation of the three-dimensional architectural model from conceptual drawings. Whether you intend to add flair to your office presentation or charm to your model train set, this book will give you professional insight into designing and producing...
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Here is a new, larger edition of a classic reference. From its origins on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the seventeenth century, this charming and practical style of house has been transplanted and modified to accommodate varying life styles from as...
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Think it's just an old paint can? Look again, it's the latest collectible! Paint cans advertised themselves for a hundred years, and early cans are works of art. From tin pails with bail handles to cone-top cans, screw-top cans, and...
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In over 725 color photographs, this comprehensive new volume illustrates the colorful and diverse dinnerware produced over a sixty year period by Universal Potteries, Inc. of Cambridge, Ohio, and its predecessor companies. Starting in 1900 with the Cambridge Art Pottery,...
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This book provides a sweeping study of the clothing of the 1930s. Garments of all kinds, from the intimate to the most formal, the flamboyant to the practical, for women, men and children, are displayed and discussed in detail. Accessories...
$12.95
Ever since 1897, when the first "Delicious and Refreshing" glasses of Coca-Cola were poured, Coca-Cola trays have become magnificent pieces of advertising art. The evolution of American popular culture is found in their images. From ribbons-and-lace girls of the late...
$69.99
This new, extensively researched volume is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment during America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Included are insignia, headgear, camouflage uniforms, experimental items, modified items, flak armor, boots,...
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Halloween, an American holiday and tradition, is a night of magic, romance, and fun. The simple items that have been used over the years for Halloween decoration or entertainment have become coveted and collectible nostalgia, and a wonderful assortment is...
$69.95
This new comprehensive look at the evolution of the American flight jacket from World War I to Desert Storm addresses not only the types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and adornment applied to the jackets. The most colorful...