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Art Media Resources, 2005 Although Kim Hong-do is a well known painter of the Joseon era, many people only know his genre paintings. Contrary to general opinion, Kim mastered all types of painting as well as calligraphy, Chinese and Korean poetry, and music. This book contains five years’ worth of research material, introduces fifty new items, and retranslates existing material. As a result we are able to shed new light on Kim Hong-do, a man who dearly loved his friends and drinking; who was honest, wa... more information

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Antique Publications Kemple Glass, 1945-1970 tells the story of the John E Kemple Glass Works, while illustrating its wide variety of products including tableware, decorative plates, novelties, animal dishes, figurines, and free-hand wares. The Works operated for 25 years, first in East Palestine, Ohio, and later at Kenova, West Virginia. Their motto was "Authentic Antique Reproductions," as they produced fine quality milk glass and colored glassware in the original molds from McKee, George Duncan... more information

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Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2002 The last of Neal O’Connor’s series covering the air awards and pilots of Imperial Germany. The eight German states appear first in alphabetical order: thus we find the Duchy of Brunswick leading off the discussion; the Grand Duchy of Hesse; the Principality of Hohenzollern; the Principalities of Lippe and Schaumburg-Lippe; the Grand Duchies of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz; and the Principality of Waldeck; and finally, the three Free Hanse Cities of Bremen, H... more information

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Schiffer Publishing, Ltd, 1996 The evolution of corkscrew design is clearly presented in extensive text and displayed in over 500 photographs - over 450 in color - and 1000 U.S. patents dating from 1851 to 1994. The book is arranged chronologically to show the development of designs. Historic overviews at the beginning of each chapter relate certain cultural events that affected the popularity of corkscrews and the need for new designs. Here is a progression of corkscrews from common to unique, in nmaterial... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 The evolution of corkscrew design is clearly presented in extensive text and displayed in over 500 photographs - over 450 in beautiful color - and 1000 U.S. patent drawings dating from 1851 to 1994. Brother Timothy Diener, the former winemaker at the Christian Brothers celler in Napa, California has written the Foreword. The book is arranged chronologically to show the development of designs. Here is a progression of corkscrews from common to unique, in ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2001 **NEW** Elvis Presley wears another crown besides the King of Rock 'N' Roll--he also is the King of Collectibility. Nearly a quarter century after his death, items bearing Elvis's name and likeness are in hot demand. In this comprehensive book, renowned Elvis expert Sean O'Neal chronicles the Elvis phenomenon in more than 600 color photographs. Commercially produced memorabilia, novelties, magazines, promotional pieces, and mov... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2000 **NEW** What better memento from a sojourn to France than a sweet piece of French fai**ence from the town of Quimper? Produced for over 300 years by several different factories in the region of Quimper, this popular ware is rich in Celtic charm and lavishly decorated with colors, scenes, and patterns that reflect the area's heritage. With over 320 color photos, this handy, pocket-sized guide is great for travel and presents a wonderful potpourri of wa... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1998 **NEW** The colorful and charming decorations on French Quimper pottery (pronounced Kem-pair) have made it a popular ware for over 300 years. Brightly clad men and women, many in the traditional clothing of Brittany, and other designs, reflect the Celtic heritage of Breton culture: its rolling green countryside, grazing animals, and small fishing villages. Over the years, a tremendous amount has been exported to North America and England. Quimper faience ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2003 **NEW** Celebrated artist and writer Rose O'Neill created the Kewpie in 1909, fashioning a roly-poly elf with a fat child's body, small wings, and a turnip-top head. Beloved by children and adults alike since then, the charming Kewpie image quickly spread to dolls, tableware, lamps, candlesticks, inkwells, clocks, jewelry and trinket boxes, hatpins, salt and pepper shakers, picture frames, and many other items all highly collectible to... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** In 1934 Alcoa introduced a revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items designed by American pioneer industrial designer Lurelle Guild. Called Kensington Ware, these relatively expensive, slick, machine-age objects were in an unmistakenly Art Deco style with cast brass accents. They represent an important American contribution to modern design and decorative arts. The Kensington plant ceased production around 1970, and coll... more information

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Arlington Book Company, 2000 This booklet was originally produced by the Waltham Watch Co. to provide watchmakers with a brief explanation of certain improvements in the mechandical construction of Waltham Watch Movements. It's not brief; it offers much information in its 95 pages. Click on the above image of the Table of Contents to see full contents.. Paperback. New. ... more information

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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Shambhala Pubns, 1995 This book introduces 55 examples of Japanese lacquerwork from the 15th to 18th centuries, the richest period in the development of the medium. The Ehrenkranz Collection, assembled over a quarter of a century with an eye of a painter and a true connoisseur, includes document and scroll boxes, mirror boxes, inkstone boxes, incense containers, and a set for the incense ceremony.. Hardcover. New. ... more information

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Newark Museum, 1983 A descriptive catalog of Japanese lacquer box collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz. The essays discuss how Japanese lacquer boxes are made, their materials, techniques, and evolution throughout the periods.. Paperback. New. ... more information

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Newark Museum, 1983 A descriptive catalog of Japanese lacquer box collection of Elaine Ehrenkranz. The essays discuss how Japanese lacquer boxes are made, their materials, techniques, and evolution throughout the periods.. Hardcover. New. ... more information

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Manchester, Vermont, U.S.A.: Hudson Hills Pr, 2000 ** BRAND NEW **. Hardcover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2003 **NEW** The dream book of kitchens covers kitchens of every style and color. Visit hundreds of designer kitchens with professional photographers John and Cassidy Olson. More than 300 inspired images of real-life kitchens provide you with the tools you need to begin transforming your kitchen into your dream. Each chapter highlights a particular design scheme and gives you many ideas on how to conceive of your own dream kitchen. Color schemes, design layout... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** French Aeroplanes Before the Great War is a catalog of the aeroplanes of the nearly 700 French builders who worked before the onset of World War I. Most of these aeroplanes flew - some did not - some were never even finished - but all of them reflect the extraordinary vitality and sense of optimism that powered the aeronautical world before the future of the aeroplane began to become clearer in wartime. If the Wrights had not flown in 1903, one of... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1995 Musical boxes have been made by master artisans since the 1700s, playing classical music, hymns, operatic arias and popular tunes by means of discs or cylinders. The industry started in Europe, flourishing in Switzerland, Germany, and Great Britain, finally crossing the Atlantic to America, before ending in the early 20th century. this book is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the history of music, mechanical music, and musical technology,... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004 The era of the self-playing or automatic piano embraced the first three decades of the 20th century. Piano-playing cabinets were followed by the pneumatic player-piano, soon to be known the world over by the name of the leading American make - Pianola. There were many other makes, of course, with names like Kastonome, Triumph, Pistonola, Claviola, Autoplayer and Apollo. Invented almost simultaneously in Germany and America, player pianos became the most s... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd The art of tracking time has been evidenced for over 300 years in the Black Forest area of Germany. Cuckoo and singing bird clocks, early glass bell, trumpeter, Jockele, animation, and picture frame clocks all have in the Black Forest area by skilled clockmakers who have transformed the function of time into a true form of art through their clocks. Rick Ortenburger's important new study traces the development of this fascinating Black Forest clock industry... more information

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