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Camaro, Chilton’s Repair and Tune-Up Guide 1968-1972, first edition, ISBN: 0-8019-5617-x, hardcover, Chilton Book Co., 1973, 228 pages, profusely illustrated with black and white photos; hobbies: car restoration. This book helps you with repairs, specifications, and do-it-yourself maintenance, all models. Condition: very good/no dust jacket issued. Cover is rubbed and does not appear fresh. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked; rare Price:$25.00 |
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The Book of Samplers by Marguerite Fawdry and Deborah Brown, ISBN: 0-7188-2483-0, hardcover, Lutterworth Press, Guildford & London, 1980, 156 pages with 56 color illustrations, 105 monochrome illustrations, and 107 black and white illustrations, appendices: European & Other Samplers, sampler fabrics, cleaning methods, list of suppliers, bibliography, index of stitches, specialty: collections. This book is all about samplers: their history in England, Germany and America. The first sampler dates back to the 16th century. Later, British samplers came to America where they developed along their own lines. The book's chapters are by centuries, beginning with the earliest samplers before the seventeenth century. After each century chapter there is a" practical section" which encourages the readers to design their own samplers, based on the previous chapter's highlights. A visual vocabulary of motifs and alphabets is given for that purpose. Condition: near fine/near fine Price: $20.00 |
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Complete Guide to the Golf Courses of Scotland by Robert Kroeger, ISBN: 0-9618291-2-5, softcover, Heritage Communications, 1992, 258 pages, appendices, bibliography, index; hobbies: golf. Robert F. Kroeger has been an avid golfer for over 30 years. Dr. Koeger, a Cincinnati dentist, makes an annual pilgrimage to Scotland to hunt for hidden treasures – little known golfing gems out of over 400 Scottish courses. Features of the book include: history and tradition of Golf, details of over 430 of Scotland's courses, how to get on the really exclusive courses, how to arrange a game with Scottish club members, tips on how to play the courses, surviving Scottish hazards: bunkers, wind & gorse, how to save money on accommodations near the course, the top 25 courses of England and Wales, the top 25 courses of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Condition: as new/ no dust jacket Price: $10.00 |
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Helen's Copy & Use Quilting Patterns by Helen Squire, Dear Helen Series, Book 6, ISBN: 1-57432-790-9, softcover, American Quilter's Society, 2002, 143 pages of 275 designs, placement diagrams & reversed patterns in a variety of sizes.; hobbies: quilting. The quilting patterns are grouped into 9 categories. Chapters contain a mixture of continuous line patterns for sewing or longarm machines, sashing strips with borders, and everyone's favorites – hearts and tulips. Condition: as new/ no dust jacket Price: $12.00 |
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Racing Collectibles and Die-Cast Price Guide, Dr. James Beckett & Denny Parsons, editors, ISBN: 1-887432-91-4, soft cover, Beckett 2000, first printing, 496 pages; collections: racing " Prices of virtually every racing collectible produced from 1911 to 2000. The alphabetical checklist has been updated through early 2000 releases. Condition: as new/ no dust jacket Price: $8.00 |
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Tidings from the 18th Century by Beth Gilgun, softcover, Rebel Publishing Co, Inc, 1993, ISBN 1880655047, 277 pages; hobbies: sewing, reproductions. Beth Gilgun brings the mid to late 1700’s to life with her entertaining and informative "letters" to a friend on the frontier. Included are clear, concise instructions for constructing reproduction 18th century garments, from choosing fabric to finishing. Her chatty letters include news about current events and the latest goods available on the East Coast. Condition: good/no dust jacket some smudges on outer pages. Price: $20.00 |
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Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools, R. Bruce Hoadley, Taunton Press, 1990, ISBN 0942391047, hardcover, 223 pages with index, bibliography, glossary, appendices, and errata sheet. Here is provided in-depth systematic approaches to identifying over 180 wood species, an overview of the wood-identification process, a look at the basic anatomy of woody plants, softwoods and hardwoods, and sources of information and materials. The author holds a doctorate in wood technology from Yale University. Condition: fine/slight water stain on upper dust jacket and some wrinkles. Price: $15.00 |
