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$9 USDThe Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing, Kinney 1950
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The Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing by Ralph Parsons Kinney. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons assumed first edition 1950. Hard cover 240 page book includes easy to follow, step by step directions for repairing, refinishing and maintaining all types of furniture new and antique. Spine is tight like it was never used. Book in very fine condition with clean crisp pages. Dust jacket has some edge wear.
$7 USDWilton Yearbook 1977
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Wilton 1977 Yearbook, Cake Decorating the American Art of Celebration. 192 page softcover trade book loaded with hundreds of ideas and complete how to decorate section. A must for the cake decorator. Great condition with just some minor wear to cover with one corner bent.
$12 USDBetty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining
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Betty Crocker's Guide to Easy Entertaining, first edition, second printing 1959, 176 pages. Wire bound hard cover, 6" x 8" cook book in almost new condition. Illustrated by Peter Spier. This classic cookbook focuses on how to have guests and enjoy them by providing not only fantastic recipes but tips on how to a variety of different types of parties and get-togethers.
$5 USDCollector's Compass 20th Century Glass
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Collector's Compass book, 20th Century Glass. Soft cover book , 144 pages. By Martingale and Company, 2000. Currently out of print. Spine is tight and book is in very good condition. Tiniest bit of staining along bottom edge of back cover. The Collector's Compass "TM" series reflects the contributions of a panel of experts who share the secrets they've learned in a lifetime of collecting. Each book's compact size and friendly design makes it a useful field guide and perfect for home reference. ...
$10 USDThe Art of Tray Painting, Maria Murray 1954
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The Art of Tray Painting by Maria D. Murray, published by Bramhall House, copyright 1954. Hard cloth covered, 173 page book with dust jacket and mylar cover. Miss Murray covers in simple step-by-step directions all the techniques and materials currently (1954) used in tray painting. Book is illustrated. Dust jacket has edge wear and bottom corners have shelf wear. Pages are clean.
$7 USDEncyclopedia of Collectibles Radios to Signs
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The Encyclopedia of Collectibles published in 1980 from Time Life Books covering the areas of collecting from Radios to Signs. Book is 160 pages with Illustrated hardboards. Filled with photos and discussions about the various areas of collecting. Previous owner's name in ink on inside cover. Pages are clean and crisp. Small bump bottom edge with tiny spot wear bottom corner spine. Areas of collecting covered in this volume are: Radios, Railroadiana, Redware, Rock & Roll Memorabilia, Rogers ...
$4 USDFlower Arranging By Number
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Flower Arranging by Number by Peggy Boehm and Shizu Matsuda. Published by Gramercy Publishing, 1961. Blue cloth hardbound 124 page book how-to book. Black and white illustrations throughout describing the art of arranging flowers. No dust jacket. Small gummy spot on cover from sticker. Inside cover has foil label stating The Mark of Approval. Pages are clean and crisp and binding tight.
$7 USDEncyclopedia of Collectibles Lalique to Marbles
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The Encyclopedia of Collectibles published in 1979 from Time Life Books covering the areas of collecting from Lalique to Marbles. Book is 160 pages with Illustrated hardboards. Filled with photos and discussions about the various areas of collecting. Previous owner's name in ink on inside cover. Pages are clean and crisp. Back cover has minor scuffing and small spot edge wear on bottom. Areas of collecting covered in this volume are: Lalique, Lamps, Lightning Rod Ornaments, Lindbergh Memorabilia ...
$7 USDEncyclopedia of Collectibles Telephones to Trivets
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The Encyclopedia of Collectibles published in 1980 from Time Life Books covering the areas of collecting from Telephones to Trivets. Book is 160 pages with Illustrated hardboards. Filled with photos and discussions about the various areas of collecting. Previous owner's name in ink on inside cover. Pages are clean and crisp. Minor soiling cover and tiny spot wear bottom corner. Areas of collecting covered in this volume are: Telephones, Theatrical Memorabilia, Tiffany, Tinware, Toasters, Tools, ...
$7 USDEncyclopedia of Collectibles Buttons to Chess Sets
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The Encyclopedia of Collectibles published in 1978 from Time Life Books covering the areas of collecting from Buttons to Chess Sets. Book is 160 pages with Illustrated hardboards. Filled with photos and discussions about the various areas of collecting. Bookplate on inside cover. Pages are clean and crisp. Cover has minor soiling and bump on bottom edge. Areas of collecting covered in this volume are: Buttons, Cameras, Candleholders, Canes, Carnival Glass, Carousel Animals, Cars, Cartoon & ...
$4 USDFlea Market Trader, 11th Edition
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Flea Market Trader 11th edition from Collector Books. 416 page paperback book from April 1997. Containing over 10,000 listings with current values, this handy book is ideal to carry along on shopping trips. Hundreds of photos make identifications easier for the convenience of the flea market enthusiast. This price guide provides information on the latest market trends. Organized into categories and comes equipped with a handy index and a directory of advisors. 5.5 x 8.5 In like new condition.
$7 USDEncyclopedia of Collectibles Advertising to Baskets
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The Encyclopedia of Collectibles published in 1978 from Time Life Books covering the areas of collecting from Advertising Giveaways to Baskets. Book is 160 pages with Illustrated hardboards. Filled with photos and discussions about the various areas of collecting. Bookplate on inside cover. Pages are clean and crisp. Cover has tiny area of wear on bottom spine and bump on bottom edge. Areas of collecting covered in this volume are: Advertising Giveaways, American Eagles, Animation Film Art, ...
$4 USDFavorite Recipes Quaker Oat Bran
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Quaker Oat Bran recipe cook book by Favorite Recipes. 1989 soft cover cookbook is loaded with color photographs. 96 page spiral cook book is a sensational collection of recipes that show you a variety of ways to incorporate Quaker Oat Bran hot cereal into your diet. Each recipe maximizes the oat bran content and uses low-fat ingredients. Measures 5.25 inches by 8 inches. In excellent condition with no dog ears or smudging.
$8 USDHow to Decorate For and With Antiques
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How to Decorate For and With Antiques by Ethel Hall Bjerkoe. Published by Avenel Books 1959. Hardbound 254 page book with dust jacket illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings. Includes information an antique shopper needs on what to look for in a particular style or period plus practical, imaginative suggestions for owners of antique furniture on how to give their pieces the effective, appropriate setting they deserve. It surveys the four American decorating periods of ...
$4 USDHammond's Guide to Nature Hobbies 1953
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Hammond's Guide to Nature Hobbies by E.L. Jordan, Ph.D Rutgers University, copyright 1953. Large 9 3/8" x 12" softcover 64 page book covering every imaginable nature hobby from plants to fishing and hunting. Also photography, birds, aquariums, collecting shells and rock and minerals. Loaded with plenty of black and white illustrations. A very nice vintage book from 1953 in excellent condition. Spine is tight, cover has some minor soiling, but pages are nice and clean.
$9 USDIndian Arts and Crafts
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Indian Arts and Crafts by Marjorie Miller. Out of print book is a complete how to guide to Southwestern Indian handicrafts. Copyright 1972, presumed first edition. Published by Galahad Books this 118 page hardbound book with over 40 illustrations and diagrams will assist you in learning the fascinating history of Indian arts and crafts. Also you can make your own authentic handiwork. Learn how to identify genuine articles and how to make your own handiwork such as how to work with silver, ...
$6 USDLeaves, Basic Science Education Series 1959
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Leaves from the Basic Science Education Series by Bertha Morris Parker. California State Series, published by California State Department of Education 1959. Illustrated paper cover 36 page textbook. Many lithograph pictures. 6 1/4" x 8 1/2" book. Almost new condition. Ink stamped on inside cover, Property of San Juan Unified School District.
$5 USDLaura Scudder's Color Moods for Party Foods
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Laura Scudder's Color Moods for Party Foods styled by Virginia Stanton published in 1962. Soft cover recipe book of 14 pages. Contains super party food recipes with ideas to decorate too! Book has stapled spine that shows only the most minor wear. Pages are clean and crisp. Back cover bottom has very minor bending at corner.
$6 USDLittle Blue Book No 855 How to Write Letters for All Occasions
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Little Blue Book no. 855, How to Write Letters for All Occasions by Lloyd E. Smith. Published by Haldeman - Julius Company copyright 1925. Soft cover book of 64 pages with stapled binding. Explains how to write business letters, friendly letters, social letters and even love letters. Booklet measures 3 3/8" x 5". Slight browning on cover along spine. Inside pages clean. Overall condition is fantastic.
$9 USDMickey Spillane, Bloody Sunrise 1st Printing
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Mickey Spillane, Bloody Sunrise, first printing paperback September 1965. A Signet book complete and unabridged. Soft cover 157 page classic Spillane book. In Bloody Sunrise, Tiger gets mixed up with the Iron Curtain world, fights and flourishes his way through intrigue, murder and mayhem and almost meets his master in Sonia, as undressed and underhanded a girl as Spillane ever invented. Have to add to any Mickey Spillane collection. Paperback book is in excellent condition with only some minor ...
$12 USDOld Glass European & American 1935
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Old Glass European and American by N. Hudson Moore published by Tudor Publishing Company 1935 printing. A scholarly guide to the art of glass-making with over 265 full page photo illustrations. 394 page book with blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and gilt illustration on cover. Former library book. Cover is worn with fraying and split near spine. Pages are clean and binding is intact.
$16 USDFreezing & Canning Cookbook, Farm Journal 1964
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Freezing and Canning Cookbook by the food editors of Farm Journal, published in 1964. Many generations of farm cooks have trusted Farm Journal cooking and canning tips and used their recipes. This hard cloth covered cookbook comes with dust jacket and is 350 pages including index. Published by Doubleday and Company it includes many full color photographs. Dust jacket is slightly tattered near top edge otherwise in very good condition with nice clean pages.
$4 USDPillsbury Classic Barbecue and Fixin's
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Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks no. 125 in their series. This one is Barbecue and Fixin's. Paperback 94 page cookbook chock full of recipes for the grill and backyard get together. Includes menus and recipes for Firecracker Feast for 25, Block Party Barbecue for 10 to 12 and Patio Party for 4 to 6.
$50 USDPictorial History of American Ships, Sports and Presidents 3 Vol Set
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Three volume, first edition set of Pictorial History by the husband and wife team of John and Alice Durant. Set includes Pictorial History of American Sports first edition 1952, Pictorial History of American Ships first edition 1953 and Pictorial History of American Presidents first edition 1955. These oversize coffee table books range in size from 280 to 320 pages. Each is loaded with photos, illustrations, cartoons and more depicting the American history of each topic. Cloth covered boards are ...
$6 USDThe Furniture Doctor
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The Furniture Doctor by George Grotz author of From Gunk to Glow. Copyright 1962 published by Doubleday. 286 page hardbound book full of practical information about the care, repair and refinishing of furniture. Learn how to recognize the style, the wood and the worth. Super book for anyone wanting to not only learn how to refinish that piece in the attic but also to identify what period it is from. Book is in very fine condition. Dust jacket has light soiling and edge wear.
$9 USDThe Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese Cookbook
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This Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese Cookbook published by Kraft, Inc. Originally brought in 1981 this is the ninth printing from August 1985. 191 page, metal spiral bound cook book with illustrated hard board covers. Full of excellent recipes using cream cheese. Pages are clean and crisp. Overall condition is fine.
$5 USDThe Story of One Hundred Symphonic Favorites
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The Story of One Hundred Symphonic Favorites by Paul Grabbe published by Grosset and Dunlap, 1940. Blue cloth hard bound cover with gold gilt lettering. Book is a small 3 1/2" by 5". Binding is tight. End papers have yellowed but pages are clean and crisp. Bookplate on inside cover. Cover has some wear and fraying on bottom edge.
$9 USDThe White House Chef Cookbook, Kennedy Years
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The White House Chef Cookbook by Rene Verdon, Chef in the Kennedy White House. Published by Doubleday and Company 1967. Contains over 500 recipes and menus. White hardcover 287 page cook book. No dust jacket. Contains several full color plates. Spine is tight and pages are very clean. Just minor soiling to cover.
$5 USDThe Casserole Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute
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The Casserole Cookbook, 1956 published by the Culinary Arts Institute. Number 102 in series. Softcover 68 page cook book contains 175 main dish and dessert casseroles. In fine condition with tight spine and little to wear to cover.
$15 USDThe Book of Collectible Tin Containers by Pettit 1968
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The Book of Collectible Tin Containers with Price Guide by Ernest L. Pettit is a collectible itself as this is the 2nd printing from 1968. Distributed by Crown Publishers, Inc. New York, NY. Plastic spiral bound with 14 full color plates loaded with old tin containers. Book is not paginated but has 29 stiff pages. Included are pictures of foreign tins, tobacco tins, coffee tins, household tins, tea tins, gun powder tins, toiletry tins and much more. Cover has a little minor scuffing otherwise ...
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