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Guns and Gunmaking Tools of Southern Appalachia: The Story of the Kentucky Rifle by John,Rice Irwin 9780916838812
RRP: £13.99£8.77The Kentucky rifle has become a famous part of the history of American development, and here is the story of its own development. The people of the isolated mountain valleys of Appalachia tell how they make and use the Kentucky and related firearms and... -
Practical Watch Repairing by Donald de Carle 9781602393578
RRP: £10.99£10.16Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602393578Author Donald de CarleFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Sterling JuvenilePublisher Sterling JuvenileWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 229mm *... -
The Medallic Art of Mary Gillick by Phillip Attwood
RRP: £25.00£23.08Mary Gillick, nee Tutin (1881-1965), is probably best remembered for the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that appeared on UK coins from the beginning of her reign until decimalisation in 1971. This book focuses on her career as a sculptor and medallist -... -
Rolex Highlights by James Herbert 9780764346842
RRP: £27.99£18.02No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury watches of enormous prestige and the highest quality. Since the Genevan manufacturer's founding by Hans Wilsdorf in 1908, these precious... -
1100 Marks on Foreign Pottery and Porcelain by Editors 9780895380579
RRP: £9.99£6.15The most common marks found on antique ceramics, 1600s to 1900s, hand-drawn and with identification and dates used. These are the marks that appear in today's market under ordinary conditions. Includes America before 1890, Austria, Belgium, Bohemia,... -
Early German Stoneware by Robert Attard
RRP: £54.99£35.61This book is a concise history of German stoneware, illustrated with 200 vivid photos, spanning from c.1300 to 1700 AD. German stoneware, high fired, nearly waterproof before light salt glazing, and extremely durable, has been described as "the most... -
Kitschmasland!: Christmas Decor from the 1950s to the 1970s by Travis Smith
RRP: £27.99£18.02Welcome to Kitschmasland in a fun and nostalgic look at our infatuation with Christmas holiday decor from the 1950s and through the 1970s. This beautiful revised book covers the gamut of decorations - some whimsical, some beautiful - and a treasure... -
Manju: Netsuke from the Collection of the Ashmolean Museum by Joyce Seaman 9781854442796
RRP: £35.00£24.03Manju netsuke have never been the subject of a book on netsuke. Many books ignore them completely and it is hoped that this catalogue will throw light on the differences between the manju and other better-known types of netsuke. Dr. Barnett was one of a... -
The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History by Edward Brooke-Hitching
RRP: £35.00£23.05Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781797207308Author Edward Brooke-HitchingFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Chronicle BooksPublisher Chronicle BooksWeight(grams) 975gDimensions(mm) 249mm... -
Jewelry and Metalwork in the Arts and Crafts Tradition by Elyse Zorn Karlin 9780764318986
RRP: £63.99£41.70This book provides the best study of Art and Crafts style jewelry and metalwork to date. Devised late in the 19th century as a reaction to industrialized manufacturing, the Arts and Crafts movement stressed naturalistic materials, designs and techniques... -
Creating Costumes for Devised Theatre by Kyla Kazuschyk
RRP: £38.99£35.58Provides concrete strategies for designing for devised productions that haven't yet been collected in one resource.Offers lessons learned from multiple experiences and perspectives through interviews with working practitioners.Gives step by step... -
Dandy Guide to Dating Vintage Menswear: WWI through the 1960s by Sue Nightingale 9780764338908
RRP: £45.99£32.30Vintage clothing is a part of our style history, is an acceptable way to individualize the way we dress, and is an increasingly popular way to "go green." This reference book is an easy-to-use compilation of information for dating menswear garments using... -
Goldscheider: A Catalogue of Selected Models by Ora Pinhas 9780903685962
RRP: £45.00£40.49Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780903685962Author Ora PinhasFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Richard DennisPublisher Richard DennisWeight(grams) 1380gDimensions(mm) 316mm * 234mm *... -
World Paperweights: Millefiori and Lampwork by Robert G. Hall
RRP: £36.99£23.98Lampworked and millifiori paperweights have become recognized as little works of art, because their intricate designs challenge the most accomplished glassblowers to be inventive and in full control of molten colored glass. Successful pieces are... -
Collectively Speaking: My Passionate Pursuit of Miniatures by Kaye Browning 9781543902563
RRP: £30.00£18.69Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781543902563Author Kaye BrowningFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint BookBabyPublisher BookBabyWeight(grams) 353gDimensions(mm) 215mm * 215mm * 7mm -
Extraordinary British Transferware: 1780-1840 by Rosemary Halliday
RRP: £54.99£36.21This book brings to the attention of the collecting public nearly 300 transferware items from 1780-1840, including examples of dinner ware, toilet and medical ware, and pieces for food preparation and storage. The exceptional pieces cataloged are... -
Threads of Power: Lace from the Textilmuseum St. Gallen by Emma Cormack
RRP: £50.00£43.18A New York Times best art book of 2022Traces the history of lace in fashion from its sixteenth-century origins to the present Threads of Power: Lace from the Textilmuseum St. Gallen offers a look at one of the world's finest collections of historical... -
Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles: Ming to Ching by Paul Haig 9780764325380
RRP: £72.99£47.99Chinese textiles go back thousands of years. The Silk Road was named for the extensive trade in these fine materials. Due to China's size and history of successive wealthy dynasties, a vast amount of textile art is available for study today. Great tombs... -
Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money by Ken Potter
RRP: £18.99£13.36Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593328606Author Ken PotterFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc -
A Century of American Toys and Games: The Story of Pressman Toy by Jim Pressman
RRP: £45.00£29.25"A wonderful trip down memory lane, and a remarkable story of perseverance... The pictures are priceless!" -Richard E. Grey, former chairman and CEO of Tyco "This book chronicles the 'ins' and 'outs' of the everchanging toy industry better than... -
Garden of Lace: Carine Gilson by Karen van Godtsenhoven 9789401464703
RRP: £50.00£34.68"... pieces are beautifully crafted" - Net-a-porter.com Birds of paradise, exotic flowers, the Garden of Eden, Gustav Klimt, Art Nouveau and Les Ballets Russes are sources of inspiration for the fantastic and exclusive oeuvre of Belgian lingerie and... -
The Spirit of Chaumet by Gabrielle de Montmorin 9780500025475
RRP: £65.00£44.55A dazzling immersion into the universe of Chaumet, the Parisian High Jewellery Maison. The Spirit of Chaumet offers an unparalleled journey into the world of the exclusive Parisian High Jewellery Maison, showcasing its key creations, stylistic... -
How To Fix Your Own Clock by Richard Hansen
RRP: £7.95£6.58Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984394098Author Richard HansenFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Goofy Rooster PublishingPublisher Goofy Rooster PublishingWeight(grams)... -
Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth by Linda Heinrich
RRP: £45.99£35.35Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dyeing, and weaving and finishing linen cloth. 233 color photos and 156 black and white photos and drawings... -
Pinball Compendium: 1982 to Present by Michael Shalhoub 9780764341076
RRP: £54.99£41.09Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific... -
License Plates of the United States: A Pictorial History 1903 to the Present by James K Fox 9781635619058
£25.44Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635619058Author James K FoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams) 463g -
Hidden Valuables: Early-Period Meissen Porcelains from Swiss Private Collections by Sarah-Katharina Andres-Acevedo
RRP: £78.00£52.61Switzerland is well-known for its host of remarkable collections of 18th century European porcelain. Exemplary representatives include renowned collectors such as Dr Albert Kocher and Dr Marcel Nyffeler. A number of these magnificent collections... -
Swiss Wristwatches: Chronology of Worldwide Success by Gisbert L. Brunner 9780887403019
RRP: £63.99£41.70An overview of the history of the Swiss wristwatch design in the 20th century. This book portrays the variety of forms and potential styling of cases, dials, and hands via pictures form the trade catalogs of such firms as Omega, Longines, Tavannes-Cyma,... -
Hammond Synchronous Clocks Maintenance and Repair by Craig Shields 9780984671809
RRP: £24.06£21.00Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984671809Author Craig ShieldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Clock PressPublisher Clock PressWeight(grams) 263g -
Plastic Handbags: Sculpture to Wear by Kate E. Dooner
RRP: £22.99£15.05Imagine taking a pink plastic handbag to go shopping! The handbags that originated in the 1950s are recurring as popular collectibles today. Over 300 handbags in this newly revised 2nd edition are displayed in color photographs to reveal the beauty of... -
Collector's Guide to Playing Cards by Mark Pickvet 9780764344824
RRP: £31.99£20.40For novices and longtime card collectors alike, here are two books in one: a thorough price guide featuring common to extremely rare items, and a well-researched history of playing cards and games. A wealth of mythology, literature, and history is found... -
Gold Boxes: Masterpieces from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection by Heike Zech 9781851778409
RRP: £10.00£9.91This book is a precious small volume on precious small boxes. Most of them were used to hold snuff, powdered tobacco, and were meant to be looked and admired from a close-up. These miniature masterpieces were a key accessory for every stylish man and... -
World's First Turbo-Jet Fighter: Me 262 Vol I by Heinrich Hecht
RRP: £9.99£6.41The world's first operational jet fighter in its variety of types.About the AuthorHeinrich Hecht (www.heinrichhecht.de) has ranked among the world's most renowned sailing photographers for more than twenty years. He uses a 17 x 6 panoramic camera with a... -
From Daguerre to Digital: 150 Years of Classic Cameras by John Wade 9780764340260
RRP: £54.99£37.01Over 500 crisp color photos display the wide range of cameras produced from the earliest days of photography to the rise of the digital age. The informative text provides a history of cameras, organized into chapters by various camera types, including... -
Webley Solid Frame Revolvers: Models RIC, MP, and No. 5 by Joel Black 9780764335532
RRP: £90.99£58.97With over 1400 images and thorough text, this book provides new research on the Webley RIC, MP, and No. 5 revolvers, revealing examples never before seen in print. Includes new information on Webleys purchased by police agencies prior to the RIC models... -
BingBears and Toys by Ken Yenke
RRP: £36.99£23.98Meet the lovable teddy bears and toys produced by the famous Gebru**der Bing toy company. This engaging text is illustrated with 372 enchanting color photographs. Once among the world's premier toy companies, Bing manufactured teddy bears of many sizes... -
Walkingsticks by Ulrich Klever
RRP: £27.99£18.62This is a comprehensive look at decorative walking sticks, including their use, history, and craftsmanship. Stoeber explores the rise and fall of the cane industry. A chapter on materials familiarizes the reader with the wide range of canes available... -
The Watlington Hoard: Coinage, Kings and the Viking Great Army in Oxfordshire, AD875-880 by Dr John Naylor
RRP: £49.00£48.89The Watlington Hoard was discovered in southern Oxfordshire in 2015 by a metal-detectorist, and acquired by the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford in 2017. A nationally-important find of coinage and metalwork, and the first major Viking-Age hoard from the county,... -
Japanese Porcelain 1800-1950 by Nancy Schiffer
RRP: £54.99£37.01Hundreds of beautiful color pictures and recently-discovered, important information give this new study of 19th and 20th century Japanese porcelain a most refreshing approach. Visual comparisons of the major styles can be made even by the beginning... -
It's A Man's World: Men's Adventure Magazines, The Postwar Pulps by Adam Parfray 9781627310116
RRP: £32.99£22.22Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627310116Author Adam ParfrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Feral House,U.S.Publisher Feral House,U.S.Weight(grams) 1187g