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A Museum of Early American Tools
ISBN: 9780486425603 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This absorbing and profusely illustrated book describes in detail scores of early American tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Informally and expressively written, the text covers bulding tools and methods; farm and kitchen implements; and the tools of curriers, wheelwrights, coopers, blacksmiths, coachmakers, loggers, tanners, and many other craftsmen of the pre-industrial age. Scores of pen-and-ink sketches by the author accurately depict "special tools for every job," among them a hollowing gouge, hay fork, cornering chisel, apple butter paddle, boring auger, mortising...
This absorbing and profusely illustrated book describes in detail scores of early American tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. In...
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46,05 |
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American Ship Models and How to Build Them
ISBN: 9780486426129 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This classic guide to ship modeling is distinguished by its particular suitability for beginners. Both text and plans are especially geared toward the growing skills of novices, with projects presented in easy-to-learn techniques and arranged in order of difficulty, starting with relatively simple models and culminating in more complicated square-riggers. This classic guide to ship modeling is distinguished by its particular suitability for beginners. Both text and plans are especially geared toward ... |
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76,88 |
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The Tools That Built America
ISBN: 9780486437538 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Handsome in appearance, simple in construction, and remarkably efficient, early American tools were true marvels of ingenuity. In the hands of skilled workers, they were used to create everything from simple shelters, wagons, and fences to intricately carved chairs, fireplace mantels, and door moldings.
In this richly illustrated book, author and master craftsman Alex Bealer tells the fascinating story of early American woodworking, enthusiastically describing and clearly depicting a wide array of devices from axes wielded by frontiersmen to clear the land and build log cabins, to... Handsome in appearance, simple in construction, and remarkably efficient, early American tools were true marvels of ingenuity. In the hands of skilled...
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53,76 |
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Dragons, Witches, and Other Fantasy Creatures in Origami
ISBN: 9780486442129 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 173 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The "dark side" of paperfolding awaits origami enthusiasts in this collection of new and interesting projects. Scores of diagrams and folding instructions show how to fashion creatures drawn from the worlds of fantasy and make-believe -- from a troll (23 steps) to a high-flying witch on a broomstick (141 steps).
A useful list of symbols indicating basic folding techniques introduces 24 devilishly delightful models -- among them a bat, ghost, suit of armor, centaur, wizard, unicorn, satyr, sphinx, and a three-headed dragon. Offering hours of personal satisfaction and enjoyment, this unique... The "dark side" of paperfolding awaits origami enthusiasts in this collection of new and interesting projects. Scores of diagrams and folding instruct...
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42,20 |
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Jewish Holiday Origami
ISBN: 9780486450766 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Observe Purim with a handmade megillah or a hamentash. Create models of the four sons for Passover, and fashion a scroll for Simchat Torah. This clearly diagrammed manual provides simple directions for creating these and fifteeen other origami projects to help observe Jewish holidays, both festive and solemn.
Clearly detailed illustrations and captions explain all the steps for an entire year's worth of holiday projects--from Chanukah dreidels and a menorah with candles to Passover pyramids and an image of the Red Sea parting. Additional projects for weekly observances include sabbath... Observe Purim with a handmade megillah or a hamentash. Create models of the four sons for Passover, and fashion a scroll for Simchat Torah. This clear...
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49,91 |
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Furniture : A Concise History
ISBN: 9780500201725 / Angielski / Miękka / 1985 / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. In this illuminating history, text and illustrations combine to offer a view of furniture not as a succession of collectors' pieces, but as a statement about the society that created it. Edward Lucie-Smith offers insights into almost every period, from the prehistoric to the postmodern--from Neolithic tables to 1960s conversation pits, and from the ceremonial chairs of Egypt in the thirteenth century BC to the designs of John Makepeace.
In this illuminating history, text and illustrations combine to offer a view of furniture not as a succession of collectors' pieces, but as a statemen...
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107,71 |
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Henri Vever: French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century
ISBN: 9780500237847 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 1312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. This work charts the careers of both the humblest and most famous French Jewellers of the 19th century, including Fouquet, Boucheron, Falize, and Lalique. It contains photographs of specific pieces, the jewels being worn, design sketches, and prints from contemporary fashion magazines.
This work charts the careers of both the humblest and most famous French Jewellers of the 19th century, including Fouquet, Boucheron, Falize, and Lali...
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1132,23 |
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Caring for Your Cherished Possessions: The Experts' Guide to Cleaning, Preserving, and Protecting Your China, Silver,
ISBN: 9780517882269 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. An invaluable guide for everyone who owns fine and precious things and wants to know how to maintain their beauty and value. Whether it's art objects, furnishings, or textiles, this complete, practical book provides state-of-the-art and traditional techniques for effective preservation and restoration.
An invaluable guide for everyone who owns fine and precious things and wants to know how to maintain their beauty and value. Whether it's art objects,...
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57,80 |
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The World of the Book
ISBN: 9780522853780 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 247 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. A celebration of the book from the Middle Ages through the present day, this resource explores volumes ranging from the rare to the iconic, from significant historical and scientific titles to classic literature and modern graphic novels. Images taken from some of the world's most stunning books are included, including John James Audubon's "Birds of America" and William Caxton's groundbreaking "Myrrour of the Worlde." A comprehensive history of book production, design, and illustration in the Western world rounds out this stunning review.
A celebration of the book from the Middle Ages through the present day, this resource explores volumes ranging from the rare to the iconic, from signi...
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244,89 |
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Antique Jewelry: A Practical & Passionate Guide
ISBN: 9780595088980 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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49,91 |
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The Sports Address Book: A Collector's Guide to Free Autographs
ISBN: 9780595125654 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 680 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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134,68 |
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How to Collect Racing Autographs by Mail: A Proven System for the Racing Enthusiast
ISBN: 9780595309108 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. In "How to Collect Racing Autographs by Mail," Brian Ludlow provides racing fans with a single source for: Learning how to obtain autographs from current and former racing greats Gaining access to a compiled list of racing-related addresses Creating a request letter from the sample letters included in the guide Understanding racing terminology and the meaning of the flags used during a race Accessing lists of past champions, rookies of the year, race winners, birthdays, Hall of Fame inductees, and much more
Want to start your own collection of racing autographs? Well, look no further In... In "How to Collect Racing Autographs by Mail," Brian Ludlow provides racing fans with a single source for: Learning how to obtain autographs from curr...
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65,32 |
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Percussion Pistols and Revolvers: History, Performance and Practical Use
ISBN: 9780595357963 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. "In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of...
"In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the re...
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65,32 |
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The Collector's Dilemma: Where Do Collections End Up? What Happens to Collectors? Possibilities
ISBN: 9780595381845 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Collecting has become a national pastime, but what happens to collectors and their collections is a topic that is rarely discussed. If collectors are savvy, fate can be very kind; if not, they and their heirs will be disappointed. "The Collector's Dilemma" is for collectors who are undecided about the destination of their collection. Author and appraiser Jeanne Siegel discusses reasons to keep a collection intact and the procedures that new collectors should follow. She also offers expert advice on the following topics: Deals with selling options Compiling an inventory Auction advice... Collecting has become a national pastime, but what happens to collectors and their collections is a topic that is rarely discussed. If collectors a... |
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49,91 |
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National Bank Notes from Frederick, Md.: A Guide to the Currency and Bank Officers
ISBN: 9780595382897 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The hobby of collecting paper money is red hot. More and more people are becoming interested in this fascinating hobby combining banking, history, art, and even genealogy. Hobbyists have taken to collecting national bank notes as a fun way to stay connected to their hometown. "National Bank Notes from Frederick Md." provides the reader with a basic understanding of national bank notes, and explores in detail the currency and bank officers from Frederick, Maryland. This non-fiction highlights years of work by the author including dozens of interviews and hundreds of research hours. The...
The hobby of collecting paper money is red hot. More and more people are becoming interested in this fascinating hobby combining banking, history, art...
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46,05 |
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Estate Sale Riches: A Manual for Making Money at Estate Sales
ISBN: 9780595393008 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Why would hundreds of people get up at 5 am on a Saturday morning, drive 35 miles through a blizzard and wait for hours in front of a dilapidated old house-and be excited about being there? The answer is an estate sale-it is the thrill and excitement of going to an estate sale to search an old house for valuable antiques. And some estate sales are just packed with valuable antiques waiting to be discovered-old vases, old paintings, valuable coins, the list is endless. Estate sales are always fun and exciting to attend but more important estate sales can be very profitable. This book will show...
Why would hundreds of people get up at 5 am on a Saturday morning, drive 35 miles through a blizzard and wait for hours in front of a dilapidated old ...
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46,05 |
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The Antique Story Book: Finding the Real Value of Old Things
ISBN: 9780595424795 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 369 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. The most fun you'll ever have learning about antiques, from the man the "Philadelphia Daily News" has called "the godfather of Cape May County antiquing," can be found in "The Antique Story Book: Finding the Real Value of Old Things." From his columns, lectures, and classes on antiques, author Arthur Schwerdt, a certified appraiser and dealer for nearly a quarter of a century, shares some of his favorite stories-the ones that make antiques so fascinating to so many people.
In "Love and Sex-Victorian Style," Schwerdt tells how he learns about intimacy in that era and wonders what future... The most fun you'll ever have learning about antiques, from the man the "Philadelphia Daily News" has called "the godfather of Cape May County antiqui...
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96,15 |
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Tidioute: A Town With an Edge
ISBN: 9780595441976 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Nestled in a remote area of northwestern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tidioute became home to five cutlery manufacturers starting in the late-1800s. Although no longer in existence, these businesses produced some of the finest collectible knives and razors ever. "Tidioute: A Town With an Edge "relates the history and development of this unique stronghold of cutlery companies and how they competed with one another in the area known as the "Magic Circle" of cutlery firms. These manufacturers included the Tidioute Cutlery Co. (LTD), Union Razor/Union Cutlery, Baldwin Cutlery, Tidioute... Nestled in a remote area of northwestern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tidioute became home to five cutlery manufacturers starting in the late-18... |
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53,76 |
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Percussion Pistols and Revolvers: History, Performance and Practical Use
ISBN: 9780595672752 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. "In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of...
"In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the re...
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103,86 |
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Tidioute: A Town With an Edge
ISBN: 9780595685646 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Nestled in a remote area of northwestern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tidioute became home to five cutlery manufacturers starting in the late-1800s. Although no longer in existence, these businesses produced some of the finest collectible knives and razors ever. "Tidioute: A Town With an Edge "relates the history and development of this unique stronghold of cutlery companies and how they competed with one another in the area known as the "Magic Circle" of cutlery firms. These manufacturers included the Tidioute Cutlery Co. (LTD), Union Razor/Union Cutlery, Baldwin Cutlery, Tidioute... Nestled in a remote area of northwestern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tidioute became home to five cutlery manufacturers starting in the late-18... |
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92,30 |
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