Authors starting with D from Crunruh Books

Schiffer Publications, Ltd., 2006 New Hampshire is a state rich with history; some of it haunted. Explore the ghosts and their haunts in towns such as Alton, Dover, Franconia, Litchfield, Nashua, Portsmouth, and West Chesterfield that will leave your senses tingling with adventure. Get the shivers as you:·Visit spirits of yesteryear still lingering in the historical societies of Goffstown and Hampton, New Hampshire.·Join the ghosts of haunted restaurants and taverns in Concord, Laconia, Merri... more information

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Schiffer Publications, Ltd., 1999 First made in the Depression year of 1933, Hallicrafters radios were among the most ground-breaking short-wave radios. Based in Chicago for nearly fifty years, the company helped to establish the underground hobby of "ham" radio operating in America. Aiming for home users, Hallicrafters was committed to producing high-quality electronics at affordable prices. After developing a significant line of receivers and transmitters in the '30s. Hallicrafters became a ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** In the 1930s, the shortwave radio craze was just beginning to sweep the nation, and Hallicrafters radios began to boom from coast to coast and around the world! Until the 1980s, this Chicago-based firm aimed for the average consumer, and produced high quality radios on the cutting edge of technology, all reasonably priced. Today, collectors of electronics are fascinated by these pieces of radio history, most of which can be restored to their origi... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1992 **NEW** Upland Game Bird Carving displays all the talent and creativity of Rosalyn Daisey and makes it available to other carvers. In easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, the reader will be able to learn the methods of creating these fine and beautiful sculptures. Beginning with accurately detailed plans, the techniques of carving, texturing, painting and mounting are explained with exquisite photographs and drawings. The book incl... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1990 **NEW** In Shorebird Carving, Rosalyn Daisey shares her artistic insight and skill in a way that is at once instructive and beautiful. As with her previous works, Songbird Carving and Songbird Carving II, the reader will find step-by-step carving methods for creating these beautiful sculptures. Beginning with accurately detailed plans and drawings, the techniques of carving, texturing, painting, and mounting are explained with exquisite photographs and il... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 1988 **NEW** This is the second comprehensive wood carving manual by the successful team of Roz Daisey and Pat Kurman. Through a detailed yet concise series of carving and painting instructions, beautifully drawn illustrations and careful photography, novice as well as expert carvers are given all the information they need to complete realistic wood carvings of five different songbirds. The instructions for creating wooden replicas of the male and ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1994 **NEW** Baby birds are some of the cutest creatures on this earth!" So begins Rosalyn Daisey's latest adventure into fine carving. In this new book she leads the carver through the creating of the chicks of five birds: the Carolina Chickadee, the Eastern Bluebird, the Bobwhite Quail, the Killdeer, and the Wood Duckling. Each step in the process is illustrated with a clear color photograph and a concise explanation from the author about what the s... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 1986 **NEW** Songbird Carving is a unique book that can be appreciated on two levels: first, as a step-by-step set of instructions, with exquisite photographs and hand-drawn illustrations covering techniques of carving, texturing, painting and mounting of five songbird projects; second, as a work of art unto itself. The five songbird projects featured are the Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted titmouse, American Goldfinch, House Wren, and Catbird. To c... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** In the Saddle is the touching story of a memorable Civil War unit, and covers the first days of the war, the middle war with its exhausting battles, skirmishes and cavalry raids, and the end of the war with depleted ranks, death and surrender. The unit distinguished itself in battle from the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, to the pathos and drama of the Atlanta battles, and in harassing Sherman's blue hosts on his infamous march... more information

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North York, ON, Canada: Charlton Press, 2004 ** BRAND NEW **. Paperback. New. ... more information

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Dial Press, 1942 Black cloth cover with illustrations pasted on front and spine. No dust jacket. Spine faded , corners bumped, general soiling. Binding broken and book pulling away. Pages intact. . Cloth. Fair/None. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2002 **NEW** This delightful compendium of American pocket mirrors showcases more than 500 miniature treasures of early 20th century design. Small celluloid round, oval, and rectangular mirrors were designed as advertising premiums, giveaways, favors, mementoes of weddings and anniversaries, souvenirs from historic sites, and so on. Today they are greatly admired for their exquisitely designed graphics, charming Victorian language, and romanticized--indeed oft... more information

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2005 For over fory years, the name Virginia Atchley has been synonymous with the collecting of miniature Japanese arts in America. Her eclectic collection encompasses netsuke, inro, pipe cases and tobacco boxes in a wide range of styles, techniques and materials. Virginia Atchley has now decided to share her collection with other aficionados in this book. Detailed here are over 400 pieces, with signatures.. Hardcover. New. 9.25 x 11.75 in; 360 Pages. ... more information

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Schiffer Publications, Ltd. 1999 By studying primary source material, the authors have compiled the most authentic and readable record of the prolific Adams ceramic wares from England, including earthenware, bone china, jasper, stoneware, basalt, and Parian made over a 200 year period. Over 1250 color photographs illustrate the comprehensive text. Ceramics historians and collectors, archaeologists, antiques dealers, museum curators, and auctioneers everywhere will find this unique and complete study of the ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** 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 exploding bowling pins, crashing cars, baton twirling majorettes, and lassoing cowboys were the fodder for legend and lore. Neon designer Len Davidson has captured the magic with over 350 photos of superb vintage signs. He ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004 George Rickey's importance to the art world is belied by the lack of literature about one of the world's most accomplished kinetic sculptors. Rickey's fascinating sculptural oeuvre spans a fifty-three-year working period (1949-2002) and is incredibly diverse. This book is concerned exclusively with the early indoor sculptures from the first 25 years of Rickey's output. With over 380 color and black and white photos covering the artist'... more information

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London: Barry Davies Oriental Art, 2002 This beautiful volume illustrates Japanese lacquerwares and inro in the renowned collection of Mike and Hiroko Dean, ranging in date from the 14th to the 19th century. Nambokucho (1336-1392) constitutes a short period at the end of the Kamakura era. It was a time of internal disturbances and two rival branches of the Imperial family were vying for succession. The most powerful of the warlords, Ashikaga Takauji, occupied Kyoto, and had himself appointed shogun by Emper... more information

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London: Barry Davies Oriental Art, 2000 This volume illustrates Japanese inro and lacquer box from the legendary Jacques Carre Collection. Includes rare examples from the 17th century as well as works by renowned artists of the 18th and 19th centuries. Seals and signatures are illustrated in color where available.. Paperback. New. 8.5 x 11", 102 Pp. ... more information

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London: Barry Davies Oriental Art, 2002 This sumptuous catalogue illustrates netsuke and inro from the following collectors: Jacques Carre of Belgium, Dr. Strong of London, Dr. J.J. Hoerrmann of Stuttgart, and three others from Germany, Switzerland, and England, who have requested anonymity. Includes fine examples of 19th century Katabori netsuke and inro done by renowned artists. With a color glossary of signatures, and an introduction and descriptions by Joe Earle. Cloth. New/New. 9 x 12.8", 135 Pp. ... more information

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London: Barry Davies Oriental Art, 1997 Richly illustrated, this catalog features 139 pieces of Ko-Imari porcelains from the private collection of Dr. Oliver Impey, an eminent scholar on Japanese porcelain. Including various pieces from the collections of the Duchess of Portland and the Drayton House, these fine pieces date from the mid-17th to the 18th centuries. With only a few significant museum collections of this type, this catalog presents a wonderful opportunity for scholars and enthusiasts alike to ... more information

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