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American Wrench Makers 1830 - 1930 Second Edition by Kenneth L. Cope
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| NZ$ 84.00 each |
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| Published by: Astragal Press |
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In response to popular demand, Ken Cope has fully and completely revised his original groundbreaking book on the wrench, one of the most mechanically intriguing of all tools. In this revision, the author covers an additional 20 years of wrench-making and adds almost 200 new entries to his identification and description of wrench makers. In addition, he has made additions to 60 of his existing entries. As before, each listing shows the maker's location, history, period of operation and known products, with profuse illustrations taken primarily from catalogs of the period. There is, once again, a Wrench Identification section that cross-references patent dates and trade names (frequently the only marking on a wrench) to the actual maker. As with Cope's previous pioneering works on American machinist's tool and their makers, this volume provides an extremely comprehensive and valuable historical directory to this fascinating tool and its
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Noritake Fancyware, A to Z
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| NZ$ 150.00 each |
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| Author: David Spain |
| Published by: Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
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This clearly written, thought-provoking, and often witty text takes the reader on a grand tour of the ceramic fancywares produced by Noritake. Included are bowls, boxes, figurines, lamps, plaques, teasets, vases and other delicate porcelains. Over 1,000 stunning color images display these eye-catching objects to their best advantage. While concentrating on the wares produced between 1921 and 1941, fancywares from as early as 1908 and as recently as the 1980s are also portrayed.
This book is so well organized, even the novice will be using it with confidence within minutes. Included as well are clear images of the many Noritake backstamps, a bibliography, an index, and current market values in the captions.
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"Warman's" Little Golden Books
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| Author: Steve Santi |
| Published by: F&W Publications Inc |
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Written by the country's leading "Little Golden Books" expert, Warman's "Little Golden Books" represents these childhood treasurers in the format collectors are accustomed to: bright, colourful, nostalgic and indispensable! Collectors will be able to easily identify and assess classics like "The Poky Little Puppy" and modern issues with this book, arranged alphabetically and by book number. Inside this guide, collectors will find: secondary market price listings, plus details about how to determine value and condition of a book; more than 2,000 illustrations, giving collectors a colourful reference to use in assessing collections; and, tips on how to determine value and condition of a book. From vintage "Little Golden", to hip "Little Golden Activity" books, this guide has the information collectors need to grow their collection.
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