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The ultimate visual guide for collectors of World War II German tropical uniforms! Using actual items from top Afrikakorps collections – tunics, headgear, insignia, documents, field gear – as well as many World War II era photographs, this book covers it all in beautiful color. From mint issue items, to rare…
Kategorier: Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
This book is the first in depth published work in over twenty years on Third Reich Political Leaders uniforms and their regalia. Some of the finest items in the collecting community – uniforms, insignia, headgear, flags, banners and other items – have been assembled in this large format, all-color book.…
North,
south, east, west, above, below, and within … no matter where in the world we may
be, we are all the center of our universe as we perceive it. And it is the
elemental forces of these seven directions that combine for your use when divining,
meditating, and storytelling with this revised edition of The…
This is the first comprehensive collector’s identification and value guide to My Little Pony®. These popular toys were made by Hasbro® from 1981 to 1991 and are attracting the interest of collectors around the world. The 300+ color photographs clearly identify over 600 My Little Ponies, some of which are…
Kategorier: Konst
Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise folding and cutting. With precise information on the whys behind 3-D paper sculpting and its methods, plus hundreds of stunning photos of his works, acclaimed…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
This beautifully illustrated book reviews the extraordinary evolution of Japan’s military institutions at a period of enormous transformation. Conversely, as this book shows with many fine color plates, Japanese art deeply influenced emergent impressionist Western artists. The uniforms, equipment and ships are shown…
Collecting Picture and Photo Frames introduces the reader to the history of frames and an across-the-board sampling of framing styles from the early 1800s through the 1940s. Beautifully illustrated in over 400 color photographs, this book is the first of its kind to show such variety and magnitude of both wall frames…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
With the 50th Anniversary of the battle of Stalingrad approaching, we present Paul Carell’s first eastern front work in over twenty-five years on this legendary battle, considered by many to be the turning point of the Second World War. His previous works Hitler Moves East and Scorched Earth are considered the…
This wonderful new resource, featuring more than 525 color photos of over 1,500 dolls, traces the history of commercially made miniature and dollhouse-size dolls – families, household help, community professionals, nationally costumed, and storybook characters. Dolls made of wood, cloth, china, parian, all-bisque,…
This new work explores in detailed color the complex subject of Allgemeine and Waffen-SS uniforms, insignia, and accoutrements. Hundreds of authentic items are extensively photographed in close-up to enable the reader to examine and study.
Kategorier: Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc.
The first two volumes of this definitive history of German armor are now available in English! Known for its emphasis on detail, the Spielberger series shows in factory, test and combat photographs, and detailed line drawings, all production models, prototypes and modifications of specific armor and military vehicles.…
Is our universe intelligently designed? What are the possibilities of healing, transformation, and service? What is the Law of One? After 19 years of research into the channeling phenomenon that involved communications with members of the Confederation of Planets in the Service of the One Infinite Creator, a group…
It’s all here! Pictured and listed in this massive volume, now in its fourth edition, are fifty-four years’ worth of toys produced between Matchbox’s founding in 1947, and 2001, including their popular diecast vehicles, playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera. The international scope of…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
A large number of people in the United States had their first airplane ride in a Ford Tri-Motor during the 1920s and 1930s, a plane that remains to this day a fine example of engineering, planning and production. It was the application of a modified assembly line production by the world\s largest automobile…
From simple upgrades that improve the appearance and value of your home, to incredible makeovers that transform your garage into the greatest fantasy, this book has it all. The garage is often the predominate feature of the home, and its appearance directly effects curb appeal and the value of your investment. Explore…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
This volume in the series presents the Wehrmacht’s heavy tank destroyers: Ferdinand, Jagdpanther and Jagdtiger with previously unpublished photos and action reports.
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
These groundbreaking volumes present, for the first time, a comprehensive view of the World War II German Army’s most elite formation: “Großdeutschland”. Exceptional detail of rare uniforms and unique insignia are woven with Großdeutschland’s history and development from an independent motorized regiment in 1939 to a…
There are those who believe in the magic of the Soul. Now there is a tool to access that magic and hear the whispers of your inner spirit. Let the photocollaged images with their blue, green, and orange colors set a dreamlike tone of magical faraway places that you imagined as a child. Through using 78 cards based on…
During the early twentieth century, Vietnam was a cosmopolitan country, influenced not only by its Chinese and Khmer neighbors, but also by the French and other Europeans. This fascinating book is among the first in English to document the output of Vietnamese craftspeople and manufacturers from this period. Lacquer…
An essential part of the well dressed woman is her handbag. Here over 300 exquisite color photographs of handbags from the world’s top fashion designers are brought together to vie for the attention of collectors, designers, and fashion gurus. See details of construction, designer logos, impeccable stitching,…
When today’s Barbie doll® collector puts together an outfit for the world’s most fashionable doll, they soon find out that the bulk of the value lies in the shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, and other important accessories. This reference guide is decked out with more than 1,700 images of accessories for Barbie, Skipper®,…
Snow babies appeal not only to Christmas enthusiasts, but to collectors of dolls, figurines, and miniatures. Principally manufactured in Germany in the early part of this century, these tiny grouted figures decorated cakes in England and mantel pieces in the United States. Today they are avidly sought by collectors,…
Barrie Skelcher explains the nature of uranium-colored glass, or Vaseline glass, and attributes makers to many of the examples he presents. Over 400 items shown in the color photographs are from British, American, and European glasshouses, of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries. The manufacturers are…
Kategorier: Konst
Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a life-like animal. With 150 full-color…
Kategorier: Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc.
For King and Country is the first in a series of in-depth studies which will cover the uniforms, equipment, insignia, weapons, vehicles, and personal items of the British and Commonwealth soldier of World War II. This initial volume covers the British Airborne soldier of the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions, and the 1st…
A detailed history of the development of fishing reel technology and fascinating stories of the notable manufacturers who produced them are related here. Fly casting, bait casting, spinning, and spin casting reels produced in America and Europe during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are shown in over 180 fine…
For any ceramic artist who has ever dreamed of making cuerda seca (literally ”dry line”) tile, this practical and comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of the process, from formulating the right clay body to final installation. Studio layout, equipment, tools, materials, design methods, and printing…
The units of the Waffen-SS were some of the most successful and influential combat formations produced by any country in this century. Their abilities and accomplishments, in both defense and offense, remain legendary. Finally, the commanders of these elite units are examined here in detail. In this book, the second of…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
The Battle Of the Bulge, in December 1944, was Hitler and the Wehrmacht’s last great battle of World War II in the West. After losing the war for the beaches and hedgerows of Normandy, and barely escaping with huge losses from the Falaise pocket, the German Army fell back to just West of the Rhine and the German…
A tradition of creating beautiful Scandinavian art glass began in the 1930s and continues today. The well known companies Orrefors, Kosta, iittala, Nuutajarvi Notsjo, Holmegaard, Riihimaen Lasi, and other less famous firms, have been on the creative edge of glass design for over three quarters of century.
This…
Kategorier: Konst
Collectors will cherish this full-color exploration of the tobacco tin. Over 1000 tobacco tins are illustrated in full color, revealing the designer’s and the lithographer’s art. The tobacco industry in America was at the forefront of modern advertising and among the first to try to instill brand…
This highly visual book explores the seldom-told story of how glamour, fashion, design, and styling became the main focus of automotive marketing from the postwar 1940s through the 1970s. With the expansion of the American suburbs after WWII, women suddenly needed cars of their own. By adopting the fashion industry’s…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Presented here for the first time is the complete history of the German combat divers in World War II. The author discusses military diving, the development of technical equipment, the establishment and organization of the German combat diver units, and their use in sabotage operations. Also, the completely unknown…
Today interest in lighters has burgeoned, and the vast majority of new lighter collectors are avidly seeking Zippo lighters. This makes the market for Zippo lighters stronger today than ever before. Zippo-mania is not only sweeping the United States, but the world as well.
This book is a must for all collectors and…
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In this new and revised second edition of the powerful alchemy of the soul, The Mary-El Tarot, revisit 78 magnificent Tarot cards, including 4 new and enchanting paintings and updated guidebook, Landscapes of the Abyss. With fresh keyword symbolism and traditional oil paintings in the classic style, enjoy a journey…
This lavishly photographed and authoritative book presents the secret history of Soviet subminiature spy cameras during the Cold War. It is a history that could only have been written by the veteran KGB technical intelligence officers who created and used the cameras in secret operations. With 400 photographs, the book…
This 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 important and specific contribution that Germany made to the…
The Smurfs, those blue creatures that so captivated the hearts and minds of children and adults alike, have been around since 1958. They were born in Brussels and came to the American market in 1979. From their mushroom houses in the medieval forest, they made their way into millions of homes the world wide through…
The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers to beginners and advanced crafters alike a one-stop resource! This is the guide you’ll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy’s amazingly effective instruction, tips, inspiration, and in-depth…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
This four volume set by Thomas M. Johnson, a leading collector and authoritative researcher, has been compiled to serve as a useful and authoritative reference on the daggers of Nazi Germany, and have been designed to aid not only the beginning collector, but also the seasoned advanced collector and specialist. These…