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The 1945 Sears Christmas Book The 1945 Sears Christmas Book

From dolls and toy trains to housewares, the much-anticipated arrival of the Sears gift catalog in American homes marked the start of the holiday season.

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Cult T-Shirts: Over 500 Rebel Tees From the 70s & 80s Cult T-Shirts: Over 500 Rebel Tees From the 70s & 80s

Seminal and subversive. Iconic and experimental. Radical and underground. This collection of over 500 vintage T-shirts has them all.

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Guide to Electro-Motive E & F Units Guide to Electro-Motive E & F Units (Trains) by Jeff Wilson

Get all the details behind the Electro-Motive E and F units that revolutionized the railroading industry during the steam-to-diesel transition era.

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Guide to North American Cabooses Guide to North American Cabooses by Carl Byron, Don Heimburger

Get the go-to source for history and operation of North American cabooses! Cabooses from more than 100 railroads are shown.

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How Steam Locomotives Work How Steam Locomotives Work by Brian Solomon

Unlock the secrets of steam locomotives with this comprehensive book covering how they work, including their design, evolution, and construction.

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Got Gas? A Pictorial Look at Central Pennsylvania Service Stations From the 20th Century by Jimmy Rosen Got Gas? A Pictorial Look at Central Pennsylvania Service Stations From the 20th Century by Jimmy Rosen

Got Gas? is a showcase of photographs of central Pennsylvania service stations from local collector Jimmy Rosen.

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The BIG BIG Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #52 The BIG BIG Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #52 by Robert Overstreet

This version of the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians is squarebound and has bigger print.

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The Artistry of J. W. Remy Steins The Artistry of J. W. Remy Steins by Lyn Ayers

Discover the rich history of the J. W. Remy firm. The included full-color image catalog showcases nearly six hundred pieces from the 1880s into the 1960s.

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The Remarkable Hammer: Artistic, Historic and Curious Hammers through the Ages The Remarkable Hammer: Artistic, Historic and Curious Hammers through the Ages by Roy G Ysla

This book is a celebration of hammers, the workhorse of tools. It traces our oldest tool, from its prehistoric origins to the twentieth century.

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Vintage Fashion: Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics Vintage Fashion: Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics by Emma Baxter-Wright, Karen Clarkson, Sarah Kennedy, Kate Mulvey

A visual journey through the fashion of the decades, this book enables the reader to identify key designers, shapes, textiles, stitching, and other details.

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Vintage Shoes: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics Vintage Shoes: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics by Caroline Cox

Recounts a century of shoe history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.

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Vintage Handbags: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics Vintage Handbags: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics by Marnie Fogg

Recounts a century of handbag history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.

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Vintage Knitwear: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics Vintage Knitwear: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics by Marnie Fogg

Recounts a century of knitwear history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces.

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Vintage Fashion: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics Vintage Fashion: Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics by Sarah Kennedy, Kate Mulvey, Karen Clarkson, Emma Baxter-Wright

Recounts a century of fashion history, accompanied by archived images, stunning fashion photography and specially commissioned photographs of rare pieces

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The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide to Lost Universes (Mighty Crusaders) The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide to Lost Universes (Mighty Crusaders) by Robert Overstreet, JC Vaughn, Scott Braden

The highly collectible world of lost universes gets a brand-new specially focused, full-color edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide.

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American Furniture Anatomy: A Guide to Forms and Features American Furniture Anatomy: A Guide to Forms and Features by Kerry Pierce

This comprehensive yet highly browsable reference offers concise definitions, clear line drawings, and photographs of the elements and features that make up American furniture of all types.

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The Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors, Every Model 1917-1996 The Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors, Every Model 1917-1996 by Robert N. Pripps, Andrew Morland

Here's your beautifully photographed one-stop source for everything you ever wanted to know about the immensely popular classic Ford tractors.

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Collectable Names and Designs in Women's Handbags Collectable Names and Designs in Women's Handbags by Tracy Martin

From the Victorian miser bag to 1950s Lucite and the op-art designs of the Sixties to bang up to date modern examples such as Lulu Guinness's iconic Lips clutch, Tracy recommends the most desirable for collector's of all budgets.

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Union Pacific's Big Boys Union Pacific's Big Boys: The Complete Story From History to Restoration (Softcover) by Trains Magazine

Get the complete story of the best-known and most-popular steam locomotives ever built, including the history all the way through to the much-anticipated restoration of No. 4014.

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Edison Blue Amberol Recordings 1912-1914 AND 1915-1929 2 BOOK SET: Edison Blue Amberol Recordings 1912-1914 AND 1915-1929 by Ronald Dethlefson (Record Cylinders)

Two books! A carefully researched guide to the Edison Blue Amberol Recordings along with descriptions of the recording process and equipment. Covers 1912-1929.

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The Compleat Talking Machine AND Look for the Dog Victor Talking Machines 2 BOOK SET: The Compleat Talking Machine AND Look for the Dog: Victor Talking Machines

Compleat Talking Machine - definitive reference for phonograph repair/restoration AND Look for the Dog - most used book on the phonograph collector's bookshelf!

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Build Your Own Farm Tools Build Your Own Farm Tools by Josh Volk

Josh Volk, author of the best-selling Compact Farms, offers small-scale farmers an in-depth guide to building customized equipment that will save time and money and introduce much-needed efficiencies to their operations.

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Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2022 Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2022

Price your antiques with the most up-to-date price information based on actual sales and market data, reviewed for accuracy by experts.

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They Called It Jet Ranger: The Birth and Infancy of the Bell Model 206A Helicopter They Called It "Jet Ranger" The Birth and Infancy of the Bell Model 206A Helicopter by: Fred H. Maupin

The story of the conception, development and life of one of the world's pioneering jet-powered helicopters, by a man who was "on the ground" along every step of the way

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Union Pacific's Big Boys Union Pacific's Big Boys: The Complete Story From History to Restoration (Hardcover) by Trains Magazine

Get the complete story of the best-known and most-popular steam locomotives ever built, including the history all the way through to the much-anticipated restoration of No. 4014.

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Wilderness Axe Skills and Campcraft Wilderness Axe Skills and Campcraft by: Paul Kirtley

An easily understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living.

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Plastic & Vinyl Lunch Boxes & Thermoses Vintage Plastic Lunch Boxes & Thermos Price Guide by: Larry Aikens

Once again, our friend Mr. Aikins is eager to be our tour guide through the colorful landscapes of childrens' lunch boxes. As the companion to "Metal ...

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Film Cameras - Collecting Glass Collecting Glass by: Kent Hall

From a six-pound passport camera to the world's smallest SLR, you'll find a curious collection of cameras, with the photos to prove that film still lives.

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Miller's Collectibles & Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022 Miller's Collectibles & Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2021-2022: The Indispensable Guide to What It's Really Worth by: Judith Miller

The up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. 4,000+ objects in full color, with detailed description and price range. Shows you how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another piece.

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Overstreet Grading Guide to Comics The Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics, 6th Ed by Robert M Overstreet

The Overstreet Grading Guide provides you with all the basics about grading comics by fully explaining and copiously illustrating the 10-point grading scale.

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