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A concise, detailed history of Rolex—one of the most coveted brands in the world With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and some interesting complications, Rolex has been...

A richly illustrated and accessible study of Southwestern Native American jewelry design history, aesthetic, and techniques.  Southwestern Indian jewelry inspires admiration and creativity through its beauty, mastery, and meaning. Delve into this fascinating and creative...

The first comprehensive, exclusive study of Navajo concha belts, this extraordinary reference work is poised to be by far the most in-depth authority on the subject. Although most books about Southwestern Indian jewelry do include...

The only comprehensive guide for collectors of retired Lladró porcelain figurines, and a must-have for porcelain collectors and antique experts. Since its founding in the early 1950s, the Spanish porcelain firm Lladró has attracted a large...

As interest in Russia increases, increased value and attention are focused on its history-rich ethnic dolls, and this is the only comprehensive resource available. For those who collect, deal in, or appraise dolls from the...

The charm of this remarkable book is overwhelming, in which antique boxes and tea caddies—along with the people who inspired, made, and used them—dance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic,...

The invention of the telegraph, telephone, and broadcast signals gave kids in mid-20th-century America a new way to play. Speak into a device, push a button, turn a knob, and you were instantly communicating with...

Back in print, expanded, and revised, the second edition of Navajo Pictorial Weaving is devoted to all categories of antique Navajo pictorial weaving. The second edition includes 92 new images of weavings discovered in the...

A visually rich and historically accurate gathering of 250 years of American antique needlework and sewing tools. Featuring exquisite examples from museums and private collections, including many rare items, this treasure trove explains and illustrates...

The long-awaited, definitive book for lovers of the low-end. Willie G. Moseley, Senior Writer for Vintage Guitar Magazine, profiles more than 100 historic and unique electric bass models from such makers as Alembic, Danelectro, Fender,...

Made as toy savings banks, souvenirs, or advertising premiums, cast-iron safe banks are found in a variety of sizes, colors, and finishes and were produced from approximately 1870 until World War II.  Due to their...

Volume 2 of SNES Omnibus is a fun and informative look at ALL the original Super Nintendo games released in the US starting with the letters N-Z. More than 375 games are featured, including such...