Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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Antique toys and banks continue to fascinate people worldwide. Here are cherished old toys shown, described, dated and evaluated for today's market. Made of tin, cast iron and composition, they include wind-ups, boats, trains, trucks, horse-drawn styles and bell toys....

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Since 1790, bicycle designs have been improved and become popular. This comprehensive book introduces bicycle history, design changes, newsletters and dealers for today's enthusiast. Hundreds of bicycles are shown in advertising, catalogs, postcards and collectibles.[AuthorName][/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]230 color, 300 b/w ad cuts...

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More examples of home, office, workshop and special use lubricating oils packaged in small containers of metal, glass and plastics that were since the early 20th century are found here. See 1282 examples in color photos with their identifying name,...

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Child-size vehicles have been made as toys since the advent of a horseless carriage. Filled with images, descriptions, dimensions, and original values of toy vehicles, this book will delight adults who remember and children who dream. Original catalog pages from...

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Filled with images, descriptions, dimensions, and original values of child-size toy vehicles, Original catalog pages give specific information today's enthusiasts want. 300 color photos show great old styles and recent styles. A wonderful reference and wish list.[AuthorName][/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]300 color and 320...

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Home, office, workshop and special use lubricating oils have been packaged in small containers of metal, glass and plastics since the early 20th century. Today, old examples can be found at flea markets and garage sales for the enthusiast to...

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Early 20th century manufactured furniture in the Arts & Crafts style is popular again today. The famous Americn firms L. & J. G. Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft and others manufactured bold oak styles that featured simplicity of design and decoration. Architect...

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Today, attitudes about costume jewelry include respect and enjoyment from the growing number of collectors who search for pieces made by important designers from the sixties, seventies, and eighties. Today's teenagers are wearing vintage Hippie and Mod jewelry. Prices are...

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Old tools to build a civilization are presented in 1485 line drawings in alphabetical order, with detailed descriptions and actual auction prices. Adzes, anvils, augers, ... vices and wrenches appear clearly for good recognition throughout this book. The popularity of...

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Over 150 lines of solid-colored dinnerware were produced in the United States from 1930 to 2000. This book focuses on the most popular lines from four major and five minor companies. Homer Laughlin's Fiesta; Taylor, Smith and Taylor; Knowles's Lu-Ray;...

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Lanterns shown here were designed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to light primarily homes, barns, railroad sidings, and maritime locations. The images shown were compiled from patent drawings from 1871 and 1872 as well as sales catalogs...

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Cartoon and promotional characters are featured on drinking glasses decorated with their colorful images. Made since the mid-1930s, they reflect popular culture and entertainment as they derive from movie and television characters. Identification is by abbreviations of series names and...

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The most common marks that appear on antique American ceramics in today's markets are presented in alphabetical order. Pottery factories from the 1840s to 1930s and beyond are included. Each hand-drawn mark shown with the factory name, address and date...

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The most common marks that appear on antique American ceramics in today's markets are presented in alphabetical order. Pottery factories from the 1840s to 1930s and beyond are included. Each hand-drawn mark shown with the factory name, address and date...

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The most common marks found on antique ceramics, 1600s to 1900s, hand-drawn and with identification and dates used. These are the marks that appear in today's market under ordinary conditions. Includes America before 1890, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia, China, England, France,...

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The most common marks found on antique ceramics, 1600s to 1900s, hand-drawn and with identification and dates used. These are the marks that appear in today's market under ordinary conditions. Includes America before 1890, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia, China, England, France,...

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Hanging, wall and standing lamps for domestic, store and outdoor use, from the 1920s and 1930s are featured. Long descriptions from period catalogs have pattern numbers and dimensions. Classic and Art Deco styles are included.[AuthorName][/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]24 color photos & 786 b/w...