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Chicago, Illinois: The Bradford Exchange, 1980. cover has rubs and creasing at spine. text and binding very good. The official guide to all editions traded on the world's largest eschange. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Gerald Hoos. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Chicago: Eugene Dietzgen Co., 1931. Green covers with raised titles in red and green on front cover. Raised Dietzgen logo on back cover. Detachable samples of drafting papers inside front cover. 520 pages with excellent illustrations and descriptions of Dietzgen products from drafting tools to surveying transits to tape measures. The cover has generalized wear and surface soiling. Handwriting on front end paper. Text pages are in very good condition. Cover is only fair condition. The price list is missing from the pocket attached to the back cover. A very nice reference source for vintage Dietzgen products.. Fourteenth Edition. Hard Cover. See Description/No Dust Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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NY: Cresent Books, 1982. small wear on dust jacket. gift inscription handwritten inside cover. 63 pages with color illustrations photographs. foreword by george fenn. "from the early 10 horsepower model to the silver spur, this boook traces the development of the fabled marque, the informative text and superb collection of photographs giving a rare insight into a company whose name is synonymous with excellence.". Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. more information

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williamsburg, Virginia: Craft House, 1971. Illustrated catalog of colonial furniture with prices. good reference source.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co., 1963. teal cover with gold lettering. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. more information

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New York: Eimer & Amend, 1936. Excellent resource for identifying antique laboratory/medical equipment. Crisp and clear etching type illustrations, description and prices for 100's of devices. The black cloth covers have points of color loss and a subtle water stain on the bottom page margins, otherwise very good condition. There is a prior owner's signature on the FEP. Huge book 895 pages.. Hard Cover. Good/None Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Chicago 11, Illinois: Fine Hardwoods Association, 1955. 188 page staple bound booklet. Publication date is not shown but judging from lack of zip code in the publisher's address and pictures of furniture in the book I believe it is from the late 1950's or early 60's. Some rubbing on the covers. Contains descriptions and pictures, b&w and color, of different woods and how to identify by grain, color, texture etc. Includes a chart with comparative physical properties of some popular species...specific gravity, weight, strength, stiffness, hardness, shock resisting ability, bending strength and shrinkage.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Japan: Graphic-Sha, 1988. Yellow covers with dust jacket, The jacket has pictures of folders. There is a small tear at the top of the dust jacket. Page 98 has had pictures clipped from it, otherwise the book is in fine condition. "A collection of approx. 500 creator's postcards collected by the graphic designer Takahsia Kamijyo. Included is a blively display of seasonal and general occasions postcards such as invitations to exhibitions....". First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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NY: Gramercy Publishing Company, 1951. 143 pages. Illustrations throughout. Dust jacket has shelf wear on edges. "..whether you collect flowers, fruit or butterfly types, portraits of figures, political, historic or sports subjects, unifrom buttons, or salesman's samplels, you can find information here...". Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Concord, California: Nitty Gritty Productions, 1973. The book measures 5" high and about 8 1/2" long. 183 pages. Dedications have facsimile signatures of both authors. Page 1 includes: "..the recipes are easy and anyone can do them as long as they can read and follow directions. If you are just learning to read, get someon to help with ther reading part...". First Edition. Paper Back. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by barrett, Patiricia and Young Artists. more information

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WellFleet Press, 1994. Over 500 illustrations, including 160 in full color. 352 pages. Owner's name written inside front cover. minor wear on edges of dust jacket.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Paducah, KY, U.S.A.: Collector Books, 1994. Sixth edition. Short inscription on title page is signed by the author. Prior owners name written inside front cover.. Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Very Good/Non Issued. more information

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Paducah, Kentucky: Collectors Books, 1974. large soft cover book with plastic spiral binding. stated second edition. shelf rubbing on the covers and the spine is cocked.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1965. Spiral bound. 154 pages. Descriptions, and hand drawn illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1966. Spiral bound. 162 pages. Descriptions, prices plus hand drawn illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1970. Spiral bound . First printing. 132 pages. Handdrawn illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1960. Fifth printing. Spiral bound. 128 pages. Descriptions plus illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion t. Hartung, 1969. Spiral bound, 75 pages. Descriptions and prices. No illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion t. Hartung, 1968. Spiral Bound. 140 pages. Handdrawn illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1963. Third printing. Spiral bound. 147 pages. Descriptions and illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1967. spiral bound. 68 pages. Descriptions and prices. No illustrations. Small amount of wear on the covers.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Atlas Folio - over 23" - 25" tall. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion T. Hartung, 1965. First printing. Spiral bound. 131 pages. Descriptions plus illustrations. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Privately Printed. more information

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Emporia, Kansas: Marion t. Hartung, 1965. Spiral bound. 56 pages. Descriptions and prices. No illustrations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Atlas Folio - over 23" - 25" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1991. Definitive information source tracing the development of Arts & Crafts carpets into the early years of the 20th century. Superbly illustrated with over 200 pictures. The book is free of handwritten names and other markings. . First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Old Tappan, NJ, U.S.A.: Macmillan Publishing Company, Incorporated, 1978. A Handbook for the American Buyer. 160 pages. Photograph illustrations. "the first book to tell you about oriental carpets currently on the American market....identify and evaluate oriental rugs.....useful testing techniques for assessing the true value, durability, construction, and age category of any rug you are considering...". Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Richard M. LeNoir. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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NY: Harry N Abrams, 1968. 188 pages plus bibliography and index. Blue cloth covers with gold seashells. Mild soiling on dust jacket's white background. 203 illustrations including 82 hand-tipped plates in full color.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by H. Landshoff. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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NY: Jacobson & Co, 1929. Green cloth covers with raised black titles and decoration. Covers have some stains and shelf wear, otherwise, very good condition. 254 plates illustrating, describing and pricing architectural decoration.. Hard Cover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Wilmington, Delaware: Opportunity Center, Inc, 1963. Spiral bound. 36 pages. Modest amount of wear on the cover.. Third Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson, 1988. 192 pages. Excellent condition. "The story of what has been variously called dress jewelry, costume jewelry, fun jewelry or fashion jewelry is told here in illustrations from the lavish pages of VOGUE. Jane Mulvagh's comprehensive and informative text covers every fad and fashion--from dress clips to salvage jewelry, from gilt chain bracelets to poppets and from the paste of the 1910s to the plastic of the 1960s....Now that costume jewelry has become as collectable as precious jewelry, this pioneering book will be the indispensable guide to an enthralling subject.". First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 1979. Large oblong book. "A visual exploration of two centuries of American architecture.the 80 included in the book were chosen for both their historical significance and their graphic impact. ...the reader is exposed to the variety of drawing techniques employed by the acrchitects of different syles." 173 pages. Mild amount foxing on end pages.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Book Sales, 1989. 224 pages. Minimal wear.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Tokyo: Japan Travel Bureau, 1954. 214 pages. the cover has a chip at the top of the spine and points of discoloration on edges. gold lettering on front and spine. dark green cloth cover. copyright in japan and printed in japan stamped in purple ink on copyright page. illustrated throughout. binding and text are in very good condition. Hard Cover. See Description/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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NY: Simon & Schuster, 1996. 224 pages. Beautiful book. From roycroft to stickley great examples of arts and crafts furniture and furnishings.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Los Angeles: Gemological Institute of America, 1950. 340 page pocket sized book packed with jeweler reference information with illustrations. Color pictures of gem stones on end pages. . Fourth Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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New York: Crown Publishers Inc, 1981. complete number line so assume first edition. 400 photographs 35 patterns 46 charted designs 24 color plates.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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London: Octopus Books, 1983. History of the BMW with color illustrations of vintage cars throughout. Slight bending of top and bottom edges of dust jacket. Free of names or other handwriting. Nice copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Florence, Kentucky, U.S.A.: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, 1977. With a Study of Lancaster County Clock Cases by John J. Snyder, Jr. 224 pages. The binding is a little cocked otherwise the book and jacket are in fine condition. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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racine, Wisconsin: Western Publishing Co., 1980. red covers with gold titles have some surface wear. 256 pages with illustrations and prices.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co., 1963. Red covers. "including a brief history of american coinage early american coins and tokens early mint issues regular mint issues private, state and territorial gold silver and gold commemorative issues proffs...". Hard Cover. Very Good. more information

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