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soft cover. 6" x 9. In business under a variety of names since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England, has produced many forms of ceramic items. Wade is perhaps best known, however, for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as Whimsies. Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 370 color photos clearly showing ove... more information

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soft cover. 6" x 9. In business under a variety of names since the mid-nineteenth century, the George Wade pottery in Burslem, England has produced many forms of ceramic items but is perhaps best known for their delightful series of tiny porcelain animals known as WhimsiesR*. Highly collectible, the Whimsies have been joined over the years by many equally charming miniatures, some sold by the company directly and others distributed as premiums. With over 380 full color photographs, this revised and ex... more information

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soft cover. 9" x 6. One of England's foremost bird photographers presents here for the first time a study of wading and shore birds, with over a hundred full-color pictures. The pictures of these beautiful feathered creatures, favorites of birders and wood carvers alike will delight the eye while providing an important resource for naturalists, artists, carvers and taxidermists. Over 38 varieties of shore and wading birds are shown, most in several poses and from different perspectives. Along with the... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Covers all divisions of the SS panzer corps in over 500 photos and covers the formation and combat throughout WWII. ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The units of the Waffen-SS were some of the most successful and influental combat formations produced by any country in this century. Their abilities and accomplishments, in both defense and offense, remain legendary. Finally, the commanders of these elite units are examined here in detail. In this book, the first of a two volume set, forty-four biographies reveal the lives of the most senior Waffen-SS commanders. Details are provided for education, as well as pre-Third Reich ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The units of the Waffen-SS were some of the most successful and influential combat formations produced by any country in this century. Their abilities and accomplishments, in both defense and offense, remain legendary. Finally, the commanders of these elite units are examined here in detail. In this book, the second of a two volume set, sixty-one biographies reveal the lives of the most senior Waffen-SS commanders. Details are provided for education, as well as pre-Third Reich... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This is a comprehensive look at decorative walking sticks, including their use, history,and craftsmanship. Stoeber explores the rise and fall of the cane industry. A chapter on materials familiarizes the reader with the wide range of canes available. This cultural history will become a useful reference for antique dealers and collectors as well as the beginner. 285+ photos & illus. ... more information

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soft cover. 6'' x 9. Besides writing The Furniture Treasury, Wallace Nutting operated a large factory in the early decades of the 1900s, making high quality furniture reproductions. Many of these reproductions were very similar to the antiques pictures in The Furniture Treasury. This is his catalog. 382 photos & drawings ... more information

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hard cover. 11" x 8 1/2. 240 double-sided full color flip panels allow you to create unique combinations for interior dcor and provide useful information. Wallpaper and textile swatches illustrate tropical and exotic designs from palm trees to elephants to exotic birds. There are map motifs, animal prints, cork, and bamboo aplenty, acres of foliage, and exotic fauna too. This playbook doubles as a seriously useful tool for dedicated professional designers and do-it-yourself home decorators. The histor... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2'' x 11''. This definitive biography and catalog raisonne of Walter Launt Palmer discusses his personal and creative life in great detail. The personal history of this twentieth century painter has been derived from never before used primary sources. Information from Palmer's diaries, letters, and personal scrapbooks has been correlated with insight and enthusiasm to present a very human picture of the artist, who was a contemporary of John Singer Sargent and William Merrit Chase. A studen... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Covers the history and combat career of aircraft carriers and shipboard aircraft from their conception into the future. over 800 photos, drawings, maps ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. In this second installment in the Warfighters series, author/photographers Rich Llinares and Chuck Lloyd provide an in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps aviation organization and its specialized training unit the Marine Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). The squadron, located at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, trains both fixed and rotary wind aircrews in the "Six Functions of Marine Ari." Twice a year, the fines aviators in the Marine Cor... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Warfighters takes a first-hand look at how the U.S. Air Force creates its most elite, highly trained aircrews, and provides an inside look at the USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, one of the Air Force's most highly classified programs. There is a detailed look at the USAF Weapons and Tactic Center and the 57th Wing both residing at Nellis, "The Home of the Fighter Pilot". Over an entire six month course, the authors were given unprecedented access... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This facsimile reprint of the very rare 345th Bombardment Group (M) war book appears here in a new quality edition. The 345th Bombardment Group, the famed "Air Apaches," flew against the Japanese in heavily armed B-25s in hair-raising low level bombing and strafing attacks. over 570 b/w photographs, illustrations ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Warwick China Company has produced some of the most unique and exciting collectible objects found on the market today. For years, collectors have searched for their favorite pieces, and can now delight in this new guide written just for them. Filled with interesting facts and over 300 beautiful color photos of vases, tankard sets, dinnerware and more, this book gives insight into the operations and achievements at Warwick, located in Wheeling, West Virginia. Humorous stories a... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The story of laundry day, seen though the colorful ephemera of the past! Using over 560 color photos, this engaging book illustrates a host of laundry products--from soaps, starches, and dyes to detergents, bleaches, and softeners--as well as the colorful packaging and advertising used to sell them. Included are store displays, signs, posters, trade cards, postcards, calendars, tin containers, boxes, and more, many beautifully designed and decorated. Some ads date from eras wh... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. For the first time there is available a comprehensive, step-by-step instruction method through which an inspiring carver can progress under the guidance of one of America's great carving teachers, William Veasey. Eleven different waterfowl carvings-simple to complex: 3 flying miniatures, floating, standing, preening, antique swan. Most popular carving techniques; acrylic painting techniques; display decorative carvings; hunting decoys; how, when, where, why of competition; mar... more information

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hard cover. 9" x 12. A beautiful waterfowl source book for carvers, taxidermists, ornithologists, and waterfowl enthusiasts. Close-up photographs show detailed feather patterns, color, and species information. Full species descriptions accompany these beautiful and important illustrations. A comprehensive state-by-state guide for observing the waterfowl in natural habitats includes national and local wildlife refuges, zoos, and other preserves. 364 color plates/476 b/w photos ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. A comprehensive book from one of America's most successful carving teachers. Painting instructions for over 40 species of waterfowl, with various painting techniques are explained with the aid of step-by-step illustrations. Fine color photographs of the finished bird carvings and close-up details. 449 color plates/124 b/w photos ... more information

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hard cover. 11" x 8 1/2. Nothing matches the serenity and beauty of waterfront living. This book offers an insider's tour of more than sixty waterfront homes. You'll hear from twenty notable architects and designers from around the country as they describe their homes, inside and out. Featured are multimillion dollar castles, rustic cottages, cliffhangers, and all those homes in between, showcased here in 400 magnificent color photographs. The oldest home is from the early 1700s; the newest is not ye... more information

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