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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…
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This book, originally published just after World War I, is the definitive reference to United States Naval aviators in World War I. Also included: a history of naval aviation operations…
This facsimile reprint of the actual 350th Fighter Group war book appears here in a new quality edition. The 350th Fighter Group flew against the Luftwaffe during the Moroccan, Tunisian…
This book is the actual cruise book of CAG 86 which was originally published just after World War II. This quality, large format volume contains biographies of all VF, VBF…
This full-color facsimile reprint of the actual JOLLY ROGERS war book appears here in a new quality edition. (The following is from the original dust jacket). No group of fliers…
This two volume set originally appeared in 1919 in limited quantities original copies are now highly sought collectibles. Both volumes of New England Aviators are now available in new quality…
This facsimile reprint covers the variety of flying clothing and equipment manufactured by Spalding during the 1920s and 1930s, including flying suits, leather jackets, helmets, face masks, oxygen helmets, gloves…
A facsimile edition of the Elgin A. Simonds Company’s furniture catalog provides an extensive resource of the furniture styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Ranging from traditional to Art Deco…
A facsimile reproduction of the Sears Modern Homes catalog. Over a hundred home kits were offered by Sears Roebuck in the early 1900s, either as simple kits with only the…
Clothing design from 1924 to 1931 was revolutionary and has been the epitome of haute couture ever since. The hand printed color fashion illustrations recreated here are little masterpieces, often…
The exclusive French periodical Gazette du Bon Ton was published in Paris to showcase the latest women’s fashions. A selection of the original pochoir print illustrations made for this magazine…
The January 1942 \“Dienstalterliste\” lists the hundreds of officers in the SS from full Colonel to General. Detailing their post at that time during the war, this wartime publication, available…
This new book covers the military career of one of Chinas most influential leaders, with nearly all of the photos published here for the first time in the West.
An invaluable guide to identification and pricing of antique gas and electric lighting fixtures. Early twentieth century chandeliers and other hanging lamps, table lamps, desk lamps, shades, and accessories are…
This rare catalog of residential designs is an invaluable guide for architectural historians, preservationists, and anyone attempting to restore a Victorian-era home. With over 250 house plans, the book offers…
A wealth of Art Nouveau graphics and original artwork, presented in both print and digital forms. A valuable resource for graphic atists and craftspeople.
Centuries of flower arrangement wisdom are boiled down into exquisite calligraphic representations in this excellent art book. Each image presents a perfect arrangement, an individual pot or container, and traditional…
Victorian architecture, quaint streets, and beautiful beaches have made Cape May, New Jersey, a top tourist attraction for over a century. Forty full-color postcards capture the charm and essence of…
Forty colorful postcards detail the architectural Art Deco splendor of Miami Beach. Keep it as a souvenir book, detach and mail them, or show them off in any standard 5…
Any person capable of using a saw, rasp, screwdriver, and chisel can set about to create beautiful furnishings and useful accessories for the home. Illustrations and basic instructions for tables…
Images in this book were drawn from Heraldic Designs and Engravings for the workshop, Studio and Library, published in 1913 by J.M. Bergling, and from American Bookplates by Charles Dexter…
Exquisite hand-colored photographs taken in Savannah, Georgia, between 1900 and 1930 are preserved in a lovely souvenir book, or perforated for removal. At 5 x 7 inches, they fit standard…
This beautiful, three-dimensional dollhouse is easy to assemble. Children and adults alike will enjoy the rich architectural ornamentation of this classic, Victorian cottage. Create your own color scheme for both…
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Founded in Philadelphia in 1831 by Matthias Baldwin, the Baldwin Locomotive Works became the premier manufacturer of 2-8-2 Mikado locomotives, along with many unique designs built in small numbers for…
A beautiful and popular art pottery by Roseville, the Rozane Line was conceived in 1904 to reproduce, in art pottery, fine oil paintings of soft and natural tints of nature…
Facsimile reprint of the original flight handbook for the F9F-6 and -6P.
The Pilots Information File (PIF) was the standard reference for any general information required of USAAF pilots and flight engineers. The PIF covered items of a general nature that a…
A facsimile reprint of the original NATOPS flight manual for the F-4J.
A facsimile reprint of the pilot’s handbook for the F4U-5, -5N, -5NL, and -5P.
Facsimile reprint of the orignial flight handbook for the F-86D and TF-86D.
Number 6 in the Luftwaffe Profile Series describes the design and use of the Flettner Fl 282.
Schiffer
The new Festool Domino DF 500 Joining System simplifies the difficult, slow process of joining. Consisting of the Domino joiner and Domino tenons, it uses a revolutionary cutting method, simple…
Schiffer Publishing
Edited by Louis Shepheard Moat –Facsimile title page.
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Sherwoods was one of the largest manufacturers of lighting devices in the early 20th century. Here are all forms of illumination devices then available for sale. Oil burning and electrically…
In 1940, the Baker Furniture Company of Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan published a rich catalog of their fine, hand-finished 18th century reproduction furniture. It was filled with examples of…
A facsimile of the detailed catalogue of the Phoenix Chair Company with hundreds of detailed illustrations of American wooden chairs. Ranging from golden oak to the Viennese-style bentwood, they show…
From the girl next door to sexy switch-blade sisters, the pin-up girls depicted in this collection of works by 15 of today’s best artists boldly display the full spectrum of…
Originally published in 1911 as the fourth edition of the Ye Planry Building Company Inc.‘s catalog of bungalow plans, this reproduction serves as an informative resource for today’s architects, homebuilders…
A reprint of the original 1886 catalog of bronzes from the House of Barbedienne, one of the foremost French foundries, is reproduced with original selling prices in French francs and…
Cut Etched and Plain 19251930. Collectors of pretty and popular Fostoria crystal are now able to learn the pattern names, sizes and factory inventory numbers for hundreds of Fostoria tableware…
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
This exact reprint of the 1939 product catalog from the Herman Miller Archives is an historic document showing hundreds of Art Deco and other classic modern furniture, all designed by…
Manfred Griehl
The Ju 52 is presented in its early bomber, and later its famous transport roles. Covered are its use on a variety of war fronts and in detailed, up-close photos…
A.Jennifer Lindbeck
This authoritative, numbered reference guide identifies and documents hundreds of patterns, cuts, stems, and etchings designed by the prolific Seneca Glass Company during its 92 years of production. It includes…
Ginny Parfitt
A treasury of textures, this book and its accompanying Mac and PC compatible CD will be an inspiration in adding the unique look of texture to the surface decoration of…
H Dolmetsch
Over 1200 dynamic, decorative designs, from every civilization on Earth for 2200 years, are displayed here and on CD. Architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, mosaics, textiles, bronze, lacquer, leather, manuscripts, glass…
Walter Zeichner
Each 96 page, hard cover book in the series is 10 ½ x 7 5/8 and contains color and black and white photos, drawings, charts, and catalog facsimiles. Each classic…
Wolfgang Drehsen
This book shares the valuable collection of the Schlumpf brothers, whose collection of 427 beautiful classic carsincluding 122 Bugatismade it Europes most exciting auto collection. Now known as the National…
