Search Results: Country Living from Lavender Path Antiques and Books

New York: Sterling Publishing. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0806996749 . Softcover, 160 pages in very good condition, light wear to cover edges, a small notation written on a few illustrations. 1st edition, 1st printing. Rediscovered plans for 19th century farmhouses, cottages, landscapes, barns, carriage houses & outbuildings. Build your own dream house inspired by these marvelous designs from a bygone era. Humble farmers' cabins, summer getaway cottages, sturdy barns, other outbuildings, elegant carriage houses and nearly 100 more types of designs . Interesting historical tidbits added in. Hundreds of illustrations from actual 19th century building plans feature architects' blueprints, builders' plans, drawings of original structures, and photos of still standing examples.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York, New York: Crescent Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0517065975 . Large hardcover, 140 pages in fine condition. Dustjacket very good, some wear on edges of jacket, a few small repaired tears on edges of jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Gift inscription written in book. 68 authentic Amish recipes. Over 125 full color illustrations. Recipes adapted for the modern kitchen. Many photographs that give a graphic insight into the everyday Amish lifestyle.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Atglen, PA.: Schiffer Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. Hardcover. 0764323865 . Hardcover, 253+ pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket. This book will inspire anyone who hopes to build or furnish a post and beam home of their own. 30 homes are shown with imagery of the exteriors and interiors. Floor plans will serve as your tour guide.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Chicago: Contemporary Books. Very Good. 1989. First Edition (?). Hardcover. 0809242818 . Dustjacket has light wear. ; More than 400 glorious detailed, step by step sketches will teach you the technique of drawing . ; B&W Illustrations; 11 X 8.60 X 1.10 inches; 260 pages .

New York: Potter. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover. 0517568136 . Hardcover, 202 pages in near fine condition, personal inscription written on free endpaper. Near fine dustjacket, faint rubbing to jacket. Later printing. Hearty recipes from Amish and Mennonite kitchens. More than 200 recipes that were handed down orally from one generation to the next and are recorded here for the first time. With dozens of photos of the Amish and Memonites at work and in repose, is an extraordinary look at a nearly vanished way of life.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Woodstock, Vermont: Countryman Press. Very Good+. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0881505218 . Faint wear to cover edges; 1st edition, 1st printing. The highest quality foods, no matter how obscure the location. Farmstands to restaurants. ; B&W Photographs; 8.98 X 6.38 X 0.89 inches; 356 pages .

New York: Random House. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0394570340 . Hardcover, 317 pages in very good condition with very good dustjacket. 1st edition. Ron Powers, the Pulitizer Prize winning author writes of 2 towns, Kent, Connecticut and Cairo, Illinois in a cautionary tale of how their survival and way of life is threatened without proper community development.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Toronto: HarperFlamingo Canada. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0002557290 . Light wear to dustjacket, personal gift inscription written in book, ; 1st edition, 1st printing. Memoir of life living in a 19th century farmhouse in the southern Ontario countryside ; 8.50 X 5.80 X 0.60 inches; 170 pages .

Madrigal Publishing. Fine with no dust jacket. 1994. Softcover. 1880618036 . Softcover, 133 pages in fine condition, faint rubbing to covers. Illustrated. 20 classic projects with complete plans and instructions. Over 325 illustrations.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Garden Way Publishing. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1986. Softcover. 0882664778 . Softcover, 168 pages in near fine condition, faint rubbing to covers. Revised edition 8th printing. Healthy low-salt, low-fat recipes. There is no0 mistaking that mouth-watering aroma, rich with herbs and spices. A combination how-to manual and cookbook. this new addition contains new poultry and fish chapters. All recipes from previous edition have been rewritten to reflect lower fat and salt content. Over 175 recipes and instructions for 32 types of sausage, fresh and cured.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

Westport, Connecticut: Twin Lakes Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition. Hardcover. 1935212524 . Hardcover, 358 pages in fine condition with fine dustjacket, 1st edition, 1st printing. Signed by the author with a personal inscription on the tittle page. Follow an equine novice as she leads her equally naive family in an eightee month effort to breathe life back into a once great horse farm in rural New England. She learns it all the hard way. In this thoughtfully detailed memoir charting the re-creation of Weatogue Stables, you will meet the variety of extraordinary horse people required to build and manitain the operation, the author's enthusiastic children who grew to love the smell of a barn, as well as her much more reluctant husband.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author .

New York: Galahad Books, 1972. Large hardcover, 219 pages in very good+ condition, previous owner's name written in book. Good dustjacket some light rubbing and wear to jacket, some tape repair. . A complete guide to survival in the country. An all-inclusive farming source book especially for the unskilled and ignorant city-dweller. All the advice you will need to live in the country, from getting fine acreage, clearing brush, drawing maple syrup, raising bees, milking cows, he guides you step by step towards total pastoral independence. . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Rodale. Fine with no dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Softcover. 1579548490 . Softcover, 356 pages in fine condition. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Step back in time with vintage illustrations, old-time ads, and fascinating facts about your favorite items from both past and present, like how Hersey's Kisses got their name, how Srabble was born, the identity of the original Dairy Queen, and the Doctor behind Dr. Pepper. Dozens of "secret formulas" for your favorite products. Recipes for the scrumptious candies and confections you remember. How to make your own soap, candles, potpouri, maple syrup, beer and much more.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

New York: Hearthside Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. 0820800694 . Hardcover, 224 pages in fine condition with very good dustjacket, jacket has light wear and rubbing on edges. Illustrated, 68 plates in color and black and white, more than 100 drawings. Hundreds of lovely articles, magnificently illustrated and with lucid, easily-read- and -followed instructions. Using nature's bounty to create wonderful creative gifts for giving.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Freedom, Ca.: The Crossing Press. Near Fine. 1992. First Edition (?). Softcover. 9780895945525 . Previous owner's name written in book ; Soft cover with fold-over flaps. Illustrated. A unique solitary life in the woods of northern Idaho, full of description of simple discoveries and the beauty of nature. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 129 pages .

Portland Maine: Falmouth Publishing House. Fine with no dust jacket. 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Large hardcover, gilt illustration on cover, in fine condition, no dustjacket. Previous owner's name written in book. 1st edition. Faint shelf-rubbing to covers . By famous illustrator Charles D. Hubbard. Hand lettering and numerous illustrations by author. A unique picture of an Old New England Village. Filled with fond memories of rural living.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall .

London: Pavilion Books. Near Fine. 1992. First Edition (?). Hardcover. 185145800x . Faint rubbing to covers; Illustrated endpapers, color and black and white illustrations and photos. A collection of pictures and essays on picnics. ; Pavilion Companion; color and black and white illustrations and photo; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 64 pages .

Nashville, Tennessee: Rutledge Hill Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 1558531750 . Large hardcover, 286 pages in fine condition with very good dustjacket, some rubbing and shelf wear to jacket. Previous owner's name written in book. From decorating and gardening to cooking and entertaining, innkeepers are today's experts in creating romance. . tThe decorating ideas shown in over 300 lavish photographs will inspire you. Along with the ideas are easy directions, templates, and patterns to help you create the most romantic home ever. There are stencils to duplicate, garden plots to replicate, a room-planning guide with miniature furniture, and recipes for creating a more romantic table. This is the ultimate romantic decorating book from housekeepers who create fantasies for a living.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

New York: W W Norton & Co Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393030393 . Light rubbing to dustjacket and cover edges. Previous owner's name written in book. ; 1st American edition, 1st printing. An enchanting account of her life living on a farm and Wales and her travels collecting stories for her popular BBC radio program. ; B&W Illustrations; 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.0 inches; 1 pages .

London: Robert Hale & Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover, 173 pages in very good condition, with very good dustjacket. Later printing, 1973. Illustrated with 9 blk and white plates. Covers many country matters, some small, some more important, but nearly all concerning Sussex. From the fruit of all the years she lived in Suxxex, quite an insider look.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .