Titles starting with C from Crunruh Books

Antique Publications, a division of The Glass Press, 1999 This volume actually consists of two C. F. Monroe catalog reprints: <p><b><I>1902 - 03 Wave Crest Gems, Wedding & Holiday Novelties </b></i>and <b><I><br> Rich Cut Glass</b></i><p> The <b>Wave Crest</b> catalog is a wonderful guide to its wares. Its 88 pages are fully indexed and coded to reflect trimming and available grades of finish. Covered are 72 types of items ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1993 **NEW** During the American Civil War, General Nathan Bedford Forrest stated that in order to win a battle, "you had to get there the firstest with the mostest". Today in military parlance the "C" designation means only one thing-getting there first with the most! Cargo aircraft are the backbone of today's military operations. From Operation Vittles to Operation Desert Storm, without the "C" planes the battles would have been... more information

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This volume compiles year 2004 auction results from auction houses around the world, including Christie’s (worldwide), Sotheby’s (worldwide), China Guardian, Bonhams & Butterfield, among others. Divided into 7 sections: Chinese ceramics, jade carving, bronze, sculpture, Chinese furniture, Tibetan Arts, Works of art, and Chinese snuff bottle, this volume is a practical reference for collectors and dealers alike.. Soft Cover. New. 6.5 x 9.25 in, 500 Pages. ... more information

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2006 This volume compiles year 2005 auction results from auction houses around the world, including Christie’s (worldwide), Sotheby’s (worldwide), China Guardian, Bonhams & Butterfield, among others. Divided into 7 sections: Chinese ceramics, jade carving, bronze, sculpture, Chinese furniture, Tibetan Arts, Works of art, and Chinese snuff bottle, this volume is a practical reference for collectors and dealers alike.. Soft Cover. New. 6.5 x 9.25 in, 500 Pages. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2004 **NEW** The rustic (yet surprisingly sophisticated) design elements presented here make this an inspiring resource for cabin owners who desire more than "cookie-cutter" dcor ideas for their lakeside or mountain home. Hundreds of vintage decorating ideas are pictured within fifteen chapters that reflect a once ordinary cabin as a timeless and relaxing showplace with personality and style. Chapters feature dishes, pottery, glassware, camp blankets... more information

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Astragal Press, 2002 Author IJzebrand Schuitema owns one of the largest slide rule collections in the world. In the course of his collecting, he came upon rules that were unknown to him and that excited his curiosity. This book is a compilation of the articles he wrote about these wonderful slide rules, each one made for a specific and unique use, and about the men who designed and manufactured them. There is the slide rule that computes road curvature, one that calculates for sewerage applications, one tha... more information

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Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Arlington Book Co., 1993 <i>Calendar Clocks</i> shows just how rollers and pointers move at the appointed hour in flawless fashion after 100 or more years. How this minor miracle is accomplished daily is explained in clinical detail using ample photographs and drawings of cases, movements, wheels, rollers, hands, dials, labels and how to do it instructions. These detailed drawings can be used for intricate repairs and the fabrication and placement of missing par... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2001 **NEW** Casual clothing, swimwear in particular, is strongly associated with the California lifestyle, and the design and manufacture of casual clothing has long been the foundation of California's garment industry. This book explores that industry as it developed in California from the 1930s through the 1970s, with emphasis on clothing and textile designs suffused with the sunshine spirit. Included are fashions from major swimwear companies such as Catal... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Publishing, Limited, 2002 **NEW** The drama and beauty of historic homes in California are studied and displayed here in a deeply researched text and over 350 stunning color and over 50 black and white photographs. Southern California's Spanish Revival monuments are pictured here-such as Hearst Castle at San Simeon, the Adamson House in Malibu, Casa del Herrero in Montecito. You will enjoy Rancho Revival landmarks like the Lummis House on Pasadena's arroyo, and Will Ro... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** High fashion clothing designers from California produced stunning wardrobes for Hollywood stars that were trend-setting styles in the mid-20th century. Adrian, Irene, Helen Rose, Jean Louis, and William Travilla trained in the costume departments of the movie studios before they opened their own salons. Others, such as James Galanos, Rudi Gernreich, and Adolf Schuman (who founded the Lilli Ann company) chose to work their fashion magic in Californ... more information

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Santa Ana, California, U.S.A.: Hillcrest Pr, 1985 California Orange Box Labels</i>The definitive history of the production and use of California orange crate labels. Lavishly illustrated with 400 color illustrations, this book also gives information about the artists that designed the labels, a chapter on the lithographic printing process and a history of the companies that produced the labels. It is fully indexed.. Hardcover. New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1995 **NEW** From the 1930s to the 1960s numerous potteries in Southern California turned out some of the finest figural pottery ever made in America. For decades these beautiful wares lingered in obscurity, but now they have rocketed to the forefront of collectibility. They are illustrated here with over 800 color photographs covering more than 75 companies. Among them are companies such as Brayton Laguna, Kay Finch and Hedi Scoop. Lesser known companies like... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2003 **NEW** For centuries handcrafted tile has been a predominant decorative surface in tropical climes from Middle East through the Gulf of Mexico to California. California tile makers excelled in their craft during the first half of the twentieth century, producing richly patterned designs for building facades, interiors, garden ornamentation, furniture, and even serving pieces. "Old California" art tile is rich in tradition and innovation. Over 1... more information

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Santa Ana, California, U.S.A.: Hillcrest Press, Inc., 2003 ** BRAND NEW **. Hardcover. New/New. ... more information

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Santa Ana, California, U.S.A.: Hillcrest Press, Inc., 2003 ** BRAND NEW **. Hardcover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1999 **NEW** . Hardcover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** For the nearly all of their first fifty years of existence, Camel Cigarettes sat at the top of the marketplace. But a shift in consumer tastes toward filter cigarettes, begining in the late 1950s, led to a slow erosion of Camel's market share. To stem this loss, R.J. Reynolds began one of the most clever and effective campaigns in advertising history. On its 75th anniversary in 1988 a suave, new character appeared in the Camel Advertising: Joe Cam... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1996 **NEW** Year after year Coca-Cola and Camel Cigarettes are at the top of the annual list of the most internationally recognized commercial names. This fact is a testimony to the great care that R.J. Reynolds, the man and the company, has paid to advertising from the very beginning. From the introduction of Camel Cigarettes in 1913 to the incarnation of Joe Camel in 1988, the advertisers have shown a genius for capturing the public's attention and establis... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997 **NEW** The 17th Aero Squadron flew Sopwith Camels under British command along the Western Front during the summer of 1918. This definitive work on the 17th Aero Squadron in World War I is drawn from a wide range of official and personal sources, including original squadron records (found in an attic!), numerous interviews, letters written home, and half a dozen diaries - including one kept by a German pilot flying in opposition. . Hard Cover. New/New. ... more information

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Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2003 **NEW** Here is a wonderful introduction to the historic and ever-popular cameo used in jewelry and decorative objects. Learn about old and finely detailed ivory, lava, stone, and shell cameos, as well as more recent cameos crafted from molded plastics, glass, metal, and other materials. The authors share the rich variety of jeweled expression that has inspired artists since the days of Alexander the Great, and provide values and tips for today's collecto... more information

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