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""The Stamps of the German Empire"" is a book written by Bertram William Henry Poole in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the postage stamps of the German Empire, covering the period from the founding of the empire in 1871 to the outbreak...

""A Short History of Coins and Currency: In Two Parts"" is a historical account of the development of coins and currency throughout the ages. Written by John Lubbock and first published in 1902, this book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of...

Wampum: A Paper Presented To The Numismatic And Antiquarian Society Of Philadelphia (1878) is a historical book written by Ashbel Woodward. The book explores the history and significance of wampum, which was a traditional currency used by Native American tribes in the Northeastern United...

""Chinese Bronzes From The Buckingham Collection"" is a book written by Charles Kelley that focuses on the collection of Chinese bronze artifacts owned by the Buckingham family. The book provides a detailed description of the various types of Chinese bronzes, their history, and their...

A Bibliography of Bookplates by H. W. Fincham is a comprehensive reference book that provides an extensive list of published works on bookplates. The book is divided into two parts: the first part includes a general introduction to bookplates, their history, and their use,...

Sarcophagus of an Ancient Civilization is a book by George Livingston Robinson that delves into the history and culture of an ancient civilization. The book explores the discovery of a sarcophagus and the artifacts within it, which provide insight into the beliefs, practices, and...

""A Historical Reference List Of The Revenue Stamps Of The United States: Including The Private Die Proprietary Stamps (1899)"" is a comprehensive guide to the revenue stamps of the United States, written by George L. Toppan. The book provides a detailed list of all...

In Greco-Roman Egypt, recipes for magical undertaking, called magical formularies, commonly existed for love potions, curses, attempts to best business rivals--many of the same challenges that modern people might face. In The Greco-Egyptian Magical Formularies: Libraries, Books, and Individual Recipes, volume editors Christopher Faraone...

The Mirror of the Graces, or The English Lady�������s Costume is a guidebook written by A Lady of Distinction in 1830. The book contains detailed instructions for English women on how to dress elegantly, simply, and economically while still following the latest fashion trends....

The Book of Diamonds: Their Curious Lore, Properties, Tests and Synthetic Manufacture 1940 is a comprehensive guide to diamonds written by J. Willard Hershey. The book covers a range of topics related to diamonds, including their history, properties, and uses. Hershey also provides detailed...

""Know Your Heirlooms"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Thomas H. Ormsbee that delves into the world of heirlooms. The book provides readers with a detailed understanding of the history, value, and significance of heirlooms. It covers various categories of heirlooms, including jewelry, furniture,...

The Netsuke Handbook of Ueda Reikichi is a comprehensive guide to the art of netsuke carving, written by the renowned Japanese netsuke artist, Ueda Reikichi. Netsuke are small, intricately carved sculptures that were traditionally used as toggles to fasten pouches or containers to the...

Austrian Stamps and Their Background 1850-1937 is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Austrian postage stamps during the period from 1850 to 1937. The book is written by Marian Carne Zinsmeister, an expert on the subject, and is considered a definitive...

"The Practical Gold-Worker" is a comprehensive handbook designed for goldsmiths and jewellers, containing information on alloying, melting, reducing, colouring, collecting, refining, and much more. Clearly written and beginner-friendly, this volume is ideal for students and apprentices. Contents include: "Gold; Its History and Sources of...

Classification And Description Of Indian Stone Artifacts is a comprehensive book written by Etienne Bernardeau Renaud. The book is focused on the classification and description of stone artifacts found in India. It covers a wide range of topics related to the study of Indian...

The Story of Bing and Grondahl Christmas Plates is a comprehensive guide to the history of the famous Danish porcelain company's annual Christmas plate series. Written by Pat Owen, the book covers the origins of the tradition, which began in 1895, and follows the...

""How To Restore The Model A Ford"" by Clymer, Floyd is a comprehensive guide to restoring the classic Model A Ford automobile. The book covers everything from the history of the Model A to the tools and materials needed for restoration. It includes detailed...

""Early American Copper, Tin, and Brass"" by Henry J. Kauffman is a comprehensive guide to the history and production of copper, tin, and brass objects in early America. The book covers the period from the 17th to the 19th century, and includes information on...

""Master French Gunsmiths' Designs Of The Mid-Seventeenth Century"" is a book written by Stephen V. Grancsay that explores the designs and techniques used by French gunsmiths during the mid-seventeenth century. The book features detailed illustrations and descriptions of various firearms and their components, including...

The Watch and Clockmakers' Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the art of watch and clockmaking, written by Frederick James Britten and first published in 1881. The book covers all aspects of the craft, from the tools and materials needed to the techniques used...

The Tiffany and Company Blue Book is a historical catalog originally published in 1893 by the famous American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer, Tiffany and Company. The book features a comprehensive collection of the company's finest jewelry, watches, silverware, and other luxury goods available...

A Handbook of Precious Stones, written by Meyer D. Rothschild and originally published in 1901, is a comprehensive guide to the world of gemstones. The book covers a wide range of topics related to precious stones, including their history, formation, physical and chemical properties,...

Gemcraft: How To Cut And Polish Gemstones is a comprehensive guidebook that teaches readers the art of cutting and polishing gemstones. Written by Lelande Quick, a renowned gemstone cutter and instructor, this book covers everything from choosing the right tools and equipment to cutting...

The Handbook Of The Coins Of Great Britain And Ireland In The British Museum is a comprehensive guide to the coins of Great Britain and Ireland. Written by Herbert A. Grueber, a renowned numismatist, the book covers the history of coinage in the region...

Private Gold Coinage of California, 1849-1855: Its History and Its Issues is a book written by Edgar Holmes Adams and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive guide to the private gold coinage that was issued in California during the years of the...

Hawaiian Numerals: A Compilation Of Unofficial Data Relating To The Type-Set Stamps Of The Kingdom Of Hawaii is a book written by Henry J. Crocker and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive collection of unofficial data relating to the type-set stamps of...

This companion volume to Literary Snippets: Colophons Across Space and Time (Gorgias Press, 2023) gives examples of colophons from the Ancient Near East up to the pre-modern world, from different traditions - Akkadian, Hebrew, Arabic, Syriac, and Persian. Colophons typically provide their readers with...

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"Burning Passion - Fu Baoshi's Art and Life " takes readers on a profound journey into the inner world of one of China's most exceptional artists and scholars, Fu Baoshi. His artistic achievements have profoundly impacted modern Chinese landscape painting, serving as a guiding...

The 1888 "Celebrated American Indian Chiefs (N2)" tobacco card collection produced by Allen and Ginter, is another beautiful representation of the lithographic artwork of that time. Chiefs from many indigenous North American tribes are featured in this set. All proceeds from the sale of...

Years of research resulted in 300+ full color pages featuring hundreds of illustrations and detailed explanations. A truly comprehensive presentation of information on work horse harness, this will be useful to practicing teamsters, students, harness makers and anyone who loves horses and mules in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Lydia tells her side of her marriage to the notorious petty criminal, Henry Tufts (1748 - 1831). She bore him six children and raised 5 of them at a time when women could not own property, vote, or have much to say about circumstances...

Communion Tokens Of The Established Church Of Scotland: Sixteenth, Seventeenth And Eighteenth Centuries is a book written by Alexander J. S. Brook that provides a comprehensive account of the communion tokens used by the Church of Scotland during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries....

A Short History of Coins and Currency: In Two Parts is a historical book written by John Lubbock in 1902. The book is divided into two parts, the first part discusses the history of coins and currency from ancient times to the present day....

This generously illustrated book records the story of Russia's bells--the thousands of awe inspiring instruments that gave voice to the visual splendors of Russian Orthodoxy and to the political aspirations of the tsars. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest...

With its long and turbulent past, Scotland is a country filled with history. But sometimes the land can offer up fascinating details about life in bygone ages, for someone with the skill and the patience to find them.Alan Baxter has been behind some of...

From Screen to Shelf: The Essential Guide to Prop Collecting for BeginnersAre you captivated by the magic of movies and TV shows? Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece of your favourite film or show, to hold in your hands the very items...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: Albert Brace PattouISBN-10: 1447443675ISBN-13: 9781447443674Publisher: Holyoake PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/18/2012Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d

""Mineralogical Studies In Guatemalan Jade"" is a book authored by William Frederick Foshag and published as part of the Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, Volume 135, Number 5. The book is dedicated to the study of Guatemalan jade, which is a precious stone that has been...

If you read the first "NUCKED! 2 - More Misadventures with the IDORA PARK EXPERIENCE NINJAS", then you know you are in for a wild ride as you join the Ameys and their Knucklehead Ninja, "Nuck" on more hilarious misadventures hunting down Idora Park...

Originally published in the late 19th century, 'Clark's Illustrated Treatise' is a definitive guide to the construction, maintenance, and use of firearms. The book is lavishly illustrated with detailed diagrams and photographs, and includes a comprehensive catalog of guns and related products sold by...

A scholarly work on the history and archaeology of ancient pottery, covering the pottery of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other civilizations. The book includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of many different types of pottery, and discusses the social and cultural context in which...

The book titled ""Pennsylvania Descriptive List Of Obsolete State Bank Notes, 1782-1866"" authored by D.C. Wismer is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed description of the obsolete state bank notes of Pennsylvania. The book covers a period of over 80 years, from 1782...

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Draws on religious art from four continents to investigate the materiality of the sacred. Burning incense has been a widespread religious practice throughout history and remains so today. The censer and its fragrant, wafting smoke are a basic material exchange between humans and gods...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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