New York: Scribner, Welford and Armstrong, 1878. First American edition. Hardcover. (NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING THROUGH AMAZON, ALIBRIS, B&N) Two volumes, first American editions. Dark chocolate cloth decorated in gilt and black and lettered in gilt. 529 and 569 pp. with list of patents, general index and index of names of.....
Schiffer Pub, 1985. Softcover. Oversized softcover, 119 pp. with index. Illustrated throughout with color and black and white photos and reproductions. As new.
Collector Books, 1998. First edition. Hardcover. First edition. Hardcover. As new condition. Color and black and white pictures, reproductions. 231 pages. Index and bibliography. Lavishly illustrated guide to celluloid collectibles made during the "golden age" of such objects, 1885-1915. The book includes the history of celluloid, patents, artists, decorations and.....
Wallace-homestead Book Co, 1-05. First edition. Paperback. First edition. Paperback. Near fine condition. 271 pages. Index. Black and white pictures scattered throughout.
Des Moines: Wallace Homestead, 1976. First edition. softcover. First edition. Oversized in illustrated softcovers. 92 pp. with index. Illustrated with 693 examples of transportation postcards from the early part of the 20th century. Includes sections on automobiles, aviation, bicycles, fire equipment, ships, motor cycles, ships, trains, wrecks, etc. With price.....
Aurora, CO, U.S.A.: Write Way Publishing, 2001. First edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE with no personalization or inscription. The third book in this series featuring Thomas Perdue, doctor, collector of antique music boxes and sleuth. A graceful and charming series. A fine, fresh copy in fine.....
Schiffer Publishing, 1997. Second edition. Softcover. Second edition with revised price guide. Softcover. New condition. Color pictures throughout. 173 pages. Bibliography.
Seabrook, NH: The House of White Birches, Inc., 1982. First edition. Softcover. First Edition. Softcover in illustrated covers. 102 pp. 1985 Price Guide Supplement laid in. Doll Markings Index. Illustrated with black and white and color photographs. Provides identifying information and marks with price guide based on dealers' resale values.....
Grand Rapids, MI and Jamestown, NY: Keller Brass and Weber-Knapp, (1947). Softcover. Oversized in red stiff wrappers lettered in gilt. No date there is a "Received" stamp on the title page with date of 1947. 37 pp. Illustrated throughout with photographs exterior decorartive hardware pieces, lid supports, cabinet hinges, catches.....
Collector Books, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. First edition. Hardcover. Fine, unused copy. Color and black and white photographs. 277 pages. Index and bibliography. Comprehensive guide to celluloid collectibles beginning circa 1870 and continuing over the next century. in addition to a history of celluloid, sections include fashion items from corset.....
New York: Crown Publishers, 1966. Second Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover. 246 pps with index, illustrations. A biography of the infamous artist and marketeer in glass, repleat with images of his greatest works. Near fine, tight copy in near fine, price clipped dust jacket with slight bumping to the corners. Inscription to.....
NY: Crown, 1974. Later. Cloth. Oversized cloth/hardcovers; 246 pps. with index, bibliography; profusely illustrated. Illustrated biography of Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the founder of Tiffany & Co. and head of the firm which became known as the premier producer of stained glass windows, mosaics and those famous lamps. Later.....
New York: Lalance & Grsojean, 1922. Hardcover. Hardcover in grey cloth. 224 pp. with index. Illustrated throughout with examples of products, prelimianry plates with views of the original factory at Woodhaven, New York in 1860 and another image of the large factory as it appeared in 1922. Hundred of enamel.....
Schiffer Publishing, 2000. Second edition. Hardcover. Oblong oversized hardcover, fine in fine dust jacket. 240 pp. with index, bibliography, source list. The second and revised and expanded edition. With over 450 color and vintage photographs bearing detailed captions, plus accessories, 70 designer biographies and company histories. A detailed look at.....
New York: Scribners, 1901. First edition. Hardcover. (NO EXPEDITED SHIPPING THROUGH AMAZON, ALIBRIS, B&N). First edition. Thick quarto sized volume in maroon cloth lettered in white and decorated in black. 352 pp. with index. With 293 half-tone illustrations and 12 artotypes. Magnficent volume that surveysthe funriture of colonial America, with.....
Cumberland, MD: Hobby House Press, 1984. Paperback. Softcover in bright, illustrated covers. 112 pp. Illustrated with full color and b&w photographs. Includes detailed information and photographs of these German dolls and their history. Price guide laid in. Fine, bright, crisp example.
Antique Trader Books, 2000. Paperback. Oversized in color illustrated softcovers. 346 pp. with bibliography. Illustrated in black and white and with 111 pp. at rear of full color photos of hundreds of games. Over 9000 listings of American boxed, board and simulation games from the 19th century to the present.....
Collector Books, 2000. Hardcover. As new in glossy illustrated hardcovers. Issued without dust jacket. 199 pp. with value guide. Illustrated with hundreds of color photos. Compele guide to American, German and English teddy bears. The Teddy bear is one of the world's mosty loved and cgerished toys, dating from its.....
Exton, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1984. Paperback. Softcover in glossy, illustrated covers. 168 pp. Illustrated with full color photographs. A colorful, photographic collection of christmas ornaments and decorations with a short description on each. Fine, crisp, bright example.
New York: Dover Publications, 1980. First edition. Paperback. First Edition. Softcover in illustrated covers. 79 pp. 60 b&w photographs, 32 full color photographs. Bibliography. A thoroughally researched handbook to the fascinating history of the famous antique with pictures from the exhibits at the Strong Museum. Fine, bright, crisp example.
Hobby House Pr Inc, 1985. Paperback. Color illustrated softcovers. 72 pp. Illustrated with photographs, patterns. 23 designes to create 4 full-sized patterns plus variations. Generally fine, lightly toned.
Schiffer, 2003. Soft Cover. AS NEW, UNUSD COPY. Glossy color illustrated softcovers; 160 pps. with bibliography. Illustrated with over 500 color photographs.
A.s. Barnes, 1978. First edition. Hardcover. First edition. Hardcover. Fine (ownership signature front free endpaper) in near fine dust jacket slightly rubbed. . Black and white pictures. 183 pages. Index and bibliography. Aimed at the coin collector who is also a sports enthusiast, a guide book that describes and illustrated.....
Macmillan, 1976. First American edition. Book. Oversized hardcover. 127 pp.Profusely illusytrated with color photographs and black and white drawings. A guide to needlepoint enthusiasts that covers a wide range of previously untapped design sources from the Stons and Bronze Ages through the arts of ancient Greece, Byzantium, Celts, Aztects, Indians.....
London: Hurst and Blackett, 1865. First edition. Hardcover. Two volumes, first editions. Thcik 8vo. in royal blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt and white. xxxv+ 504 pp. with 96 illustrations and xvii+643 pp. with index. and 154 illustrations. A bright set, expert repair to the front hinge of Vol.....
