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Victorian Staffordshire Figures, 1835-1875

$79.95

This beautiful and informative volume continues where the authors' two-volume set, Victorian Staffordshire Figures, 1835-1875**, ended, expanding on these works. Over 1,100 mid-nineteenth century British historical ceramic figures are shown here in over 860 beautiful color photographs organized and numbered...

Beer Advertising

$29.95

The finer points of beer advertising appear here through over 500 color photographs of the many sharp or pointed objects associated with beer. Here are beer promoting knives, letter openers, ice picks, scrapers, tongs, forks, cigar and box cutters, scissors,...

Beads on Bags: 1880s to 2000

$49.95

The antique beaded bag is a most exquisite and sought-after vintage collectible. Over 600 detailed color photographs display hundreds of mostly European (French, Italian, Austrian, and Czechoslovakian) handbags, many never before published, including Miser, American Indian, embroidered, drawstring, framed, scenic,...

Planes of the Presidents

$19.95

This book covers United States presidential aircraft including Boeing Clippers, DC-6s, C-54s, Constellations, 707s and 747s, as well as a variety of Air Force and Marine Corps support aircraft.[AuthorName]By Bill Holder[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 130 b/w and color photos, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]An Illustrated History...

Fine Fashion Jewelry from Sarah Coventry®

$29.95

In the 1960s and '70s, the fabulously versatile jewelry and fashion accessories from Sarah Coventry, Inc. were known as the "Finished Look of Fashion." These "simply chic" pieces were sold through in-home fashion shows, worn by stars and models, and...

Paperweights

$69.95

This book is an essential reference for all paperweight collectors. Hundreds of lovely paperweights, dating from 1870 to 1945, and unique items from Bohemia, Silesia, Thuringia, the Bavarian Forest, the "Solling" mountains, and other German areas are beautifully displayed. Pieces...

PEZ® Collectibles

$19.95

PEZ made it OK to play with your food, and now those imaginative, colorful candy dispensers are sought after by collectors worldwide. After PEZ candy and dispensers were brought to the United States in 1952, more than 250 different types...

California Couture

$49.95

High fashion clothing designers from California produced stunning wardrobes for Hollywood stars that were trend-setting styles in the mid-20th century. Adrian, Irene, Helen Rose, Jean Louis, and William Travilla trained in the costume departments of the movie studios before they...

The Kaiser's Army In Color

$49.95

During the period 1890-1910 the German Army of Kaiser Wilhelm II was ablaze in color, particularly the Garde and Cavalry regiments. In this superb new volume the author brings to the student of uniforms, as well as the art and...

Kilim Rugs

$24.95

For those seeking inspiration from these striking, tribal rug designs and those who want to own them, this is the perfect guide. It's packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buyers...

Fashion Footwear: 1800-1970

$19.95

Footwear can most certainly be magical. With this delightful new book as a guide, we can explore many styles of footwear over two centuries and how they are made. Over 500 color photographs display fantastic footwear. An interview with contemporary...

German Paratroops

$69.95

The uniforms and equipment of the elite German Fallschirmjäger is the subject of this detailed, illustrated study. Authentic items—smocks, dress tunics, boots, insignia, helmets, visor caps, gloves, knee pads and more—are shown in superb color photos, in both multiple full-view,...

The Kaiser’s Army In Color

$49.95

From 1890–1910 the German Army of Kaiser Wilhelm II was ablaze in color, particularly the Garde and Cavalry regiments. In this volume the author brings to the student of uniforms, as well as the art and military historian, the true...

SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Weidinger

$24.95

Holder of the Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves and Swords, Otto Weidinger was the last commander of SS-Regiment “Der Führer.” Among the best field officers of the Waffen-SS, he graduated from SS officer school and served throughout the war. This fully...

Ghostly Beacons

$14.99

A hundred years after their deaths, meet keepers who still keep the lights burning. Meet their spurned lovers, who moan and wail; wronged wives, who play pianos; bereaved mothers, who still search for their children; and devoted housewives, who still...

A Pocket Guide to Flow Blue

$19.95

Here is the first concise handbook guide to the dining services and house wares with the distinctive Flow Blue transfer decoration. This handy reference work provides basic definitions of Flow Blue decoration and the wares on which it appeared throughout...

Costume Jewelers

$39.95

Personal glimpses of that elite core of artists responsible for establishing the costume jewelry industry in the United States. Hundreds of color photographs of their creations illustrate the expertise in jewelry design and manufacture of such masters as Chanel, Dior,...

Washday Collectibles

$29.95

The story of laundry day, seen though the colorful ephemera of the past! Using over 560 color photos, this engaging book illustrates a host of laundry products--from soaps, starches, and dyes to detergents, bleaches, and softeners--as well as the colorful...

The Patti Playpal™ Family

$29.95

Patti Playpal*t life-sized companion dolls were an enormous hit in the 1960s. These gorgeous dolls could actually wear the clothing of the children they belonged to! Patti Playpal dolls are in demand on today's collectors' market, although surprisingly little information...

1006 Salt & Pepper Shakers

$29.95

Here is a field of salt and pepper shaker collecting all its own--advertising. A fascinating and diverse group of companies kept their logo within arm's reach at kitchen and dinner tables nationwide by customizing salt and pepper sets. In their...

The Unauthorized Handbook and Price Guide to Star Trek ™Toys by Playmates™

$29.95

Playmates™ Toys produced Star Trek™ toys--action figures, accessories, and starships--in great abundance, beginning in 1992, and this book chronicles them all. Most of the Star Trek toys Playmates produced are displayed in over 510 photographs with descriptions and accessories, making...

More Snoopy® Collectibles

$29.95

That happy-go-lucky cartoon dog is back--in a bigger and better edition of an already great collector's guide. Boy's best friend Snoopy*r is collected by people around the world. From his joyous dance to his brave conflict with the Red Baron,...

The Fashionable Fan

$49.95

Fans--they are mysterious and magical, and have been elevated to an art form by the great artists and decorators. They can be viewed as a tangible extension of femininity, style, and elegance. This book tells the fascinating tale of the...

Glass Art

$79.95

The worldwide Studio Glass Movement has stimulated a fresh look at the ancient material by sparking dramatic developments in its use as a vehicle for making contemporary sculpture. In the last 20 years, an incredibly diverse group of important artists...

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