Red Wing Stoneware Encyclopedia


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Dan DePasquale and Larry Peterson provide a history of the Red Wing companies and identify the many unique stoneware items produced by them. Photographs include hundreds of items, many of which have never been seen in any book. For example, blue/white kitchen ware, churns, advertising pieces, and the Big Boy jugs. Additionally there are special sections of salt glaze water coolers, pitchers, and double stamp pieces. Particular emphasis has been given to unique items that have been found at the annual Red Wing Convention in Red Wing, Minnesota. Red Wing Stoneware Encyclopedia is a special book that will serve as an indispensable guide for identification and dating information. Both beginning and experienced collectors will find this book a valuable resource and a must-have addition to their library. 2010 values.




Collector's Encyclopedia of Salt Glaze Stoneware


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This well-researched work features the appealing and popular blue and white plus green and cream, brown, and mixed colors. Nearly 700 full-color photos represent well-known companies such as Brush-McCoy, Uhl, and Red Wing.




The Collector's Encyclopedia of Russel Wright


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This informative book features furniture, housewares, lamps, wood, metal works, fabrics, and more. There are hundreds of photos, vintage catalogs and advertisements, and current values for all items.




Roseville Pottery


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-Exciting new series from Warman's -- the champion of collectibles references -Rich earthy colors allow Roseville pieces to match almost any decorating pallet -Routinely featured at high-profile collectibles auctions This vibrant companion guide for collectors on the go is as informative as it is portable. Readers will find current prices and detailed descriptions to help them make savvy collecting decisions. Built on the success of the larger Warman's Roseville Pottery reference, this book: -Covers the intriguing evolution of Roseville, from humble beginnings to internationally recognized collectible category -Features authoritative pricing and 1,100 superb color photos useful in identifying and assessing collections, and wish list items -Teaches collectors how to spot Roseville fakes and forgeries in the marketplace, and avoid costly purchase errors Perfectly portable and priced right, Roseville Pottery, is the best companion collectors can have.







The Encyclopedia Americana


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Antique & Vintage Clothing


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This guide includes valuable information on clothing construction techniques, and care and restoration. Well over 100 color photos and dozens of antique photographs aid in identification.




A Visual Dictionary of Architecture


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The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style. Combining text and drawing, each term is given a minimum double-page spread on large format trim size, so that the term can be comprehensively explored, graphically showing relations between concepts and sub-terms A comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text. This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to this classic reference work It is sure to be by the side of and used by any serious architect or designer, students of architecture, interior designers, and those in construction.




The Encyclopedia Americana


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Collector's Guide to Wallace Nutting Pictures


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Collector's Guide to Wallace Nutting Pictures contains the most complete and current Wallace Nutting price guide, featuring not only the rare, expensive prints, but also the many common popular images. Hundreds of photos aid in identification and special chapters are devoted to grading and rating prints, recognizing authentic Nutting signatures, collecting other memorabilia, as well as identifying fakes. 8.5 X 11. 2001 values.