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A concise history pictorial of Richard Vogt's well known asymmetrical flying machine. Includes many never before published photographs and schematics.[AuthorName]David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][NumIllustration]over 140 black and white photographs, drawings[/NumIllustration][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 140 black and white photographs, drawings[/ColorPattern]
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Enter more than 250 of the most beautiful guestrooms in the world, and dream up wonderful ideas for your own sleeping quarters. Herein lie all manner of inspiration for every sort of bedroom, from lofty hideaways under slanting eaves, to...
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A detailed look at the aircraft proposed by Gotha to replace the Horten Ho 229, which had already been selected for series production by the RLM. Includes a comparison of the two aircraft, as well as firsthand interviews with those...
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The Fi 103 V-1 was the world's first practical cruise missile. The manned V-1s, the Fi 103R - known as the "Reichenburg" - were developed as a measure to continue the use of the V-1s after the Allies destroyed the...
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German Meissen porcelain figures made during the Kaendler Period are considered the best era in the Meissen factory’s history. They are organized here by their subjects, depicting Street Traders, Court Life, Military and Hunting scenes, Italian Comedy, Children, Mythology, Artisans,...
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This book explores porcelain wares produced by the Reinhold Schlegelmilch Porcelain Factory [marked R. S. Prussia], of Suhl, Germany, and sold to America from 1888 through 1900. The wonderfully molded and decorated plates and platters, tea sets, pitchers, clocks, and...
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A rich visual history of over 300 years of American and European coffee-grinding devices Even before its current zenith of popularity, coffee has been a favorite beverage worldwide for centuries. To prepare coffee beans for use, human ingenuity has created...
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This stunningly photographed book is dedicated to helping porcelain connoisseurs from the novice to the advanced learn how to identify, affordably collect, and decorate with hand-painted Limoges porcelain. Whether the name Limoges brings to mind a region in France, the...
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Take a look through the lens of acclaimed photographer Steve Bonge, who has traveled worldwide for years to capture the best of modern tattoo art. On the other side you’ll meet an incredible assembly of personalities—men and women, young and...
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The notable and innovative costume jewelry designs and creations of Lea Stein Paris. In the world of costume jewelry, the name Lea Stein Paris® is recognized as the most notable and innovative designer of plastic jewelry of the 20th century. Her...
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Neither a particular style nor the product of one company, crackle glass has become one of the popular fields of twentieth century glass collecting. Crackling, a finish caused by dipping the hot piece of glass into cooling water, is the...
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After completing a tour of duty (thirty-five missions) in B-17s, Bert Stiles transferred to a fighter squadron. Just four months later he was killed in action on an escort mission to Hanover, Germany, on November 26, 1944. Stiles' book was...
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Baroness Kunigunde von Richthofen originally published Mein Kriegstagebuch (My War Diary) in 1937, at a time when tales of heroes of the First World War inspired the youth of a country being prepared for a second war. Mother of Eagles...
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The names Raoul Lufbery, Doug Campbell, Reed Chambers, Ham Coolidge, and the greatest American fighter ace of World War I, Eddie Rickenbacker, are those most closely associated with Uncle Sam's "Hat in the Ring" squadron, the 94th Aero Squadron, U.S....
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Finally, a much-needed expansive photo reference guide to this popular manufacturer of fine bone china from Longton in the renowned Staffordshire potting district in England. A grand assortment of the prolific Shelley Pottery’s products is illustrated, including works by their...
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The early terra cotta, garden wares, tiles, Franciscan line, and Catalina artware produced by the prolific Gladding, McBean and Company from the late 1800s to 1942 are covered and beautifully displayed in this fascinating book. The Franciscan pottery table and...
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In his newest book, silver expert Richard Osterberg guides readers on a colorful, yet practical tour of fine antique silver. The book’s first part deals with silver flatware made circa 1875-1885, with a broad representation of patterns and forms. Next,...
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This is the most comprehensive guide on collecting fire-related antiques available today. Showcased is a breathtaking collection of functional items, including helmets, parade trumpets, badges, grenades, alarm boxes, and lanterns; and presentation items, such as trophies and awards. Here, too,...
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Fine glassware was hand produced at the Pairpoint Corporation in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by skilled glass blowers, cutters, and engravers for more than five decades and reached a level of unmatched elegance between 1918 and 1938. This is their story,...
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Beginning in the Civil War, the U.S. Army sought to find an effective system to distinguish troops from different units. In the closing days of World War I, it finally arrived at a practical and desirable solution with the adoption...
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“The eyes have it,” in this colorful selection of outrageously whimsical eyeglass stylings from the fabulous 1950s and hip 1960s! Whether dotted with rhinestones, molded into “cat’s-eyes,” or built up into tiara-like proportions, eyeglass frames with “specs appeal” are among...
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This is the first book dedicated to ceramics exported to Europe by the venerable Noritake firm, established in Tokyo in 1876. Over 580 vibrant color photographs display the porcelain tablewares, tea, chocolate, and coffee sets, dressing table sets, and vases...
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From among the world-renowned treasures at the Winterthur Museum, the author selected 400 outstanding examples of American furniture from the Queen Anne and Chippendale periods, representing the era when the cabinetmakers of New England, New York, Philadelphia, and the South...
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The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described and illustrated in this book, first published in 1978. Today’s printing technology makes this book even more stunning, presenting beautiful photos of 491 pieces. The...