Titles starting with L from ICR Books

soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Over 190 illustrations from original L.G. Wright Glass Company catalogs display thousands of glassware sold by this New Martinsville, West Virginia, marketing company from c. 1937 to 1999. Among their wide-ranging wares are Early American Pattern Glass goblets, animal covered dishes, Opalescent, Carnival, Cased, Custard, Moon & Star, and Art glass, pressed patterns, and novelties. They were made by many of the best American glass companies, such as Beaumont, Cambridge, Fen... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The most ingenious and ephemeral of textiles, lace ispresented as the poetry of fashion. Here is a fascinating glimpse into this extraordinary art form and its role in our culture presented with over 225 pictures, including dramatic original photographs as well as historical illustrations, to portray various types of lace and lace garments from different periods. This is a delightful journey through the history of a celebrated ornament of fashion. An outstanding resource for f... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2'' x 11''. Exquisitely painted, small, round, papier-mch' and lacquer boxes are sought after today for their beauty and the high level of craftsmanship they demonstrate. For the many admirers of these boxes, and students of the European cultural society in which they were made (in the early part of the nineteenth century), Detley Richter has written this careful account of the artistic, manufacturing, and commercial climates which were combined in the production of lacquered boxes. His wel... more information

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soft cover. 9'' x 6'' . A new and quickly popularized field of collectibles is lady head vases which were manufactured in the 1950's to the middle 1960's and sold by florists. the vases for the most part were made of semi-porcelain and the vast majority were produced in Japan, but occasionally one marked USA can be found. This book has over 300 charming lady head vases illustrated in color. Collecting tips and a price guide are also included. Over 300 vases illustrated ... more information

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soft cover. 9" x 6. These glamorous, ceramic, cutesy figural vases got their start in florist shops during the 1950s and again in the middle 1960s. Today they are wildly popular among collectors, and this is a wonderful pocket guide. The 300 vases, illustrated in color, include dimensions and current values in the captions. Manufacturers include Napco, Royal Copley, Royal Sealy, Shawnee, and many others. 300+ vases ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This new book contains not only a history of the legendary Lafayette Flying Corps, but also detailed biographies of the 269 volunteer American airmen and gunners of France's Service Aeronautique who flew in sixty-six pursuit and twenty-seven bomber/observation squadrons over the Western Front - also included are the thirty-eight pilots of the Escadrille Lafayette. It is an accurate and absorbing account of the lives and combat experiences of the men who later formed the nucleu... more information

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soft cover. 6" x 9. When science and post-war lighting designers married, the modern housewife of the '50s suddenly had an incredible array of weird and wild fixtures to choose from. New materials and production techniques developed during World War II, and a new attitude following it, collided to create the lamps we hate to love. But love them you will! Revisit lamp patterns like amoeba, starburst, atomic, and, of course, the indomitable lava lamps. Page through great figural TV lamps and a generous ... more information

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soft cover. 6" x 9. When science and post-war lighting designers married, the modern housewife of the 1950s suddenly had an incredible array of weird and wild fixtures to choose from. New materials and production techniques developed during World War II, and a new attitude following it, collided to create the lamps we hate to love. Revisit lamp patterns like amoeba, starburst, atomic, and, of course, the indomitable lava lamp. Page through great figural TV lamps and a generous sampling of floor lamps ... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Ever-changing Las Vegas, Nevada, a capital of casino gambling and showgirl entertainment, contains an astonishing array of neon signs. They light up the night sky in endless displays of color and motion. With 235 brilliant color images and engaging text, this book leads readers on a tour of Las Vegas neon. Familiar signs from the days when Frank Sinatra, Liberace, and Elvis strode the stage are displayed alongside more modern signs of incredible brilliance and complexity. Neon... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Last Hope is the story of the often heroic by governments to provide their aerial warriors with the tools to evade capture when forced down in enemy controlled territory, as told by the most visible and visually stunning artifact of this effort, the Blood Chit. Illustrated with the most comprehensive collection of color photographs of Blood Chits and related evasion aids ever assembled, it provides readers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the beauty and variety of these... more information

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hardcover. 6" x 9. The Last Knight of Flanders is the story of the Flemish volunteers of Germany's famed Waffen-SS, told by those who were there. The book centers around Remy Schrijnen, the only Flemish volunteer to win the heralded bravery award, the Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross. The book presents the varying viewpoints of the war as told through the eyes of Schrijnen and those who surrounded him. From enlisted men to officers - those who were there tell it like it was. Since 1830, Belgium has be... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This book is the first detailed and comprehensive account of the Kharkov counteroffensive, the operations of the SS divisions and the supporting actions of Armeeabteilung Fretter-Pico and 1. Panzerarmee, and is supported by over 210 photographs and maps. By the end of January of 1943, Hitler's armies had been dealt a series of defeats by the Russians, beginning with the disaster at Stalingrad. Successive Soviet offensives had destroyed the German 6. Armee and annihilated the a... more information

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hardcover. 8 1/2" x 11. Finally, over 50 years after her last flight with Pan American Airways, the complete story of the famed, Boeing-built, B-314 flying Clipper ship has been written. Author M.D. Klas, historian and writer of Pan Am's early flying boat era during the 1930s and 1940s, has put together historical accounts of America's greatest - and the world's largest - commercial airplane of the 1930s and early 1940s. It covers the multiple reasons for the plane's conception, stages of construction... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The Berkey and Gay furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan, became one of the leading nineteenth century furniture manufacturers in America. Furniture in the Gothic Revival and Eastlake styles by Berkey and Gay became well known for their high quality, and two Neo Grec chamber suites by Berkey and Gay won recognition of high merit at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Over 300 photographs of Berkey and Gay furniture from company catalogs are presented with value ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Flow Blue and other transfer print decorated wares produced from 1880 to 1925 by the potters of England's famous Staffordshire pottery district are illustrated in over 740 color images and line drawings, along with the pottery body shapes and the manufacturers' marks found on these highly sought antiques. A thorough text discusses methods of manufacture, provides histories of some of the major Staffordshire pottery firms (including W. H. Grindley & Co., Johnson Brothers, a... more information

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hard cover. 11" x 8 1/2. In the world of costume jewelry, the name Lea Stein Paris is recognized as the most notable and innovative designer of plastic jewelry of the 20th century. Her use of sculptured laminated celluloid in many novel combinations of textures, colors, and designs resulted in her whimsical and colorful world of original animals, people, and geometric delights. Here you will find bracelets, pins, necklaces, combs, picture frames, boxes, buttons, and accessories in many shapes that amu... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The art of pyrography -- burning designs into wood and many other materials -- can add a special touch to any project, including wooden trunks and jewelry, wildlife carvings, leather pictures, and paper collages. In this book, Al Chapman will explain the different tools and mediums that can be used, and will show you in detail how to use them for different effects. You will learn several methods of transferring a pattern onto your piece of wood or leather, how to give depth to... more information

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soft cover. 6" x 9. For the 15% of the population who usually are left out of stitching instruction manuals, this book is a wish-come-true. Sally Cowan, a left-handed professional dressmaker, writes sympathetically for left-handed sewers. Forty varieties of straight, back, caught, blanket, buttonhole, chain, knotted, cross, couching, satin and laid filling stitches all are illustrated by 96 clear drawings of progressive steps. 96 drawings ... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. With such a large variety and vast number of styles, patterns, series, and themes to choose from, Lefton China is fast becoming one of the most desirable, sought-after collectibles on the secondary market today. This authoritative volume spans the history of the company founded by George Z. Lefton in the late 1930s. More than 900 photos document his many creations, from figurines to fine china teapots, ashtrays, and planters. The extensive photos catalog the many animal and fi... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Lefton China has fast become one of the most desirable, sought after collectibles on the secondary market today. With a vast number of styles, series, and patterns to choose from, this authoritative volume includes new information on the history of the George Zoltan Lefton Company. It is a complete guide with descriptions, identifying markings, and current pricing, along with an expanded list of patterns not found in any other book on Lefton China. More than 690 photos documen... more information

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