$34.95
A unique and exciting array of vintage compacts, vanity purses, and cosmetics is displayed in this new book featuring over 500 photographs. Figurals, novelties, whimsicals, vanity purses, enameled, jeweled, patters, plis, necessaires, makeup kits, beauty boxes, and compact jewelry constructed...
$29.95
Colorful and informative, this in-depth pictorial review and price guide includes over 850 color photographs of cookery pamphlets and advertising memorabilia from the 1860s to the 1950s. Through the use of these materials, food companies achieved brand name exposure while...
$35.00
Discover the roots of country music with Vintage Country—an illustrated journey through 100+ pioneering artists, styles, and essential recordings. Vintage Country is the first illustrated book to explore the rural and urban roots of country music, tracing its evolution from early recordings...
$29.95
An extravaganza for electric guitar lovers! This book features hundreds of American-made guitars and basses from the ‘40s to the ‘80s, including many rare brands and models. Read about the ups and downs of major companies like Fender and Gibson,...
$29.99
A comprehensive visual survey of currently available vintage eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s for anyone who has ever considered owning vintage eyewear. Well-known eyewear and spectacle expert Takano Fujii interviewed vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners and photographed their wares,...
$29.95
Bebop back a little, to post-war America, crinoline, and big flowers with one of the most widely published authors on vintage fashions. Predicting doubling values, she's advising that collectors get a jump-start now, snatching up those snug-bodiced, full-skirted dresses, sheath...
$29.95
Experience the iconic fashions of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s through 403 full-color photographs of fun, sophisticated, frivolous, and glamorous fashions on live models. Perfect for collectors of vintage clothing, clothing designers, and everyone who admires the fashions of the...
$29.95
Explore vintage cloth feed sacks with this helpful guide to these beautiful and collectible items, which are treasured for their fabulous patterns and for evoking memories of a simpler time. Feast your eyes on these fascinating fabrics! Cherished by America's farmers...
$39.95
A comprehensive guide to 40 years of collectible Swedish-made fishing reels. Swedish-made fishing reels are collected all over the globe and are among the most prized in the category. Names such as ABU, Arjon, River, Pebeco, W.D., Nordic, Rainbow, Radius,...
$75.00
This new book explores the history and development of early flying headgear throughout the pioneering nations in military and sport aviation, from the earliest exploits of the Wright Brothers, to the end of World War II. Drawn from aviation museums...
$49.99
The significant merit and historical importance of vintage folk art fishing lures and tackle have remained largely "undiscovered" by the folk art community. This book will change that. Over 700 striking color photos and fascinating text presents vintage folk art...
$45.00
Carefully transcribed from vintage table, dowry, and bed linens, this treasury of easy-to-use patterns allows today's stitchers to enrich their projects with original 1800s touches. Sharing the result of her years combing dusty attics, archives, brocantes, and antique shops for...
$59.95
Over 350 photos of superb vintage neon signs. During the middle of the 20th century, neon signs turned North America's roadside into a luminous wonderland. The most compelling signs were figural: imaginative, cartoon drawings in light. These unforgettable depictions of...
$39.99
Photographic chronicle of the history and evolution of New York subway signage, covering porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Foreword by renowned transit photographer and historian Douglas Grotjahn Vintage New York City Subway Signs:...
$29.95
The beautiful diversity of high quality vintage purses is presented here through a friendly and informative text and hundreds of clear color photographs. Chosen from among the leading private, dealer and museum collections, these primarily nineteenth and twentieth century purses...
$84.99
This comprehensive and detailed reference guide to Rolex sports model watches is an indispensable asset to watch collectors and dealers. The only work of its kind, it covers the history of the Submariner, Sea-Dweller, Explorer, GMT-Master, Turn-O-Graph, Milgauss, and Cosmograph...
$49.95
Fashion fanatics with a passion for the past will find a smorgasbord of wearable oldies in this new study by an expert in twentieth century fashion. Focusing on the great styles that emerged from the diverse eras between 1925 and...
$29.95
Barkcloth was the textile of choice for window treatments, upholstery, and other household textiles of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. This book explores barkcloth's enduring appeal in almost 300 full-color images, demonstrating its scintillating combination of pattern, texture, and color....
$34.99
Take a fanciful journey into the world of vintage camping trailers through the stories of their owners. Almost 400 photos offer a peek at the rare, the unique, the coveted, and the just plain adorable. Tag along to a vintage...
$49.95
Textiles are an important part of any interior, but one that is frequently overlooked in restorations. See how the author, Brian Coleman, uses vintage Victorian textiles to create a rich and inviting atmosphere. Period textiles on everything from Victorian footstools...
$30.00
Full of charm and romance, wedding cake toppers are a delightful new collectible whose popularity is increasing rapidly. This expansive survey of toppers dating from the late nineteenth century to the 1990s presents over 575 color photos showing an incredible...
$39.95
Heirloom household linens embody decades of culture and tradition to bring elegance and comfort into the home. From common domestic doilies to European tablecloths exquisitely adorned with hand embroidery and lace, Vintage White Linens helps explain why collectors passionately seek...
$19.99
More ghosts, hauntings, and history of Virginia's Historic Triangle in this second edition. Go deeper into ghostly history of Virginia as you tour Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown in the Historic Triangle. Visit haunted Jamestown Island, where Captain John Smith and...
$34.99
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United Nations Human Rights Declaration, these 91 art quilts explore its 30 principles, reflecting themes that help us rethink human rights, and the devastating impacts of intolerance and bigotry. A powerful way to celebrate...