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The Art Nouveau StyleThe Art Nouveau Style 
by Roberta Waddell
579 rare photographs of works in jewelry, metalwork, glass, ceramics, textiles, architecture, and furniture by 175 artists — Mucha, Seguy, Lalique, Tiffany, many others.


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Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942 
by Hamley & Co.
Rare catalog showcases goods of premier manufacturer: saddles, hats, boots, chaps, spurs, more. Price, color, size, etc. Indispensable for collectors, artists in need of Western art. 650 illustrations.


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Moseman’s Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing Goods: An Unabridged Republication of the Fifth EditionMoseman’s Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing Goods: An Unabridged Republication of the Fifth Edition 
by C. M. Moseman
Riding crops, saddles, carriage lamps, etc. Over 2,000 royalty-free illustrations from rare 19th-century catalog.

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Antique Playing Cards: A Pictorial HistoryAntique Playing Cards: A Pictorial History 
by Henry René D’Allemagne
Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th–20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more.


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Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895 
by Montgomery Ward & Co.
Tea gowns, yards of flannel and pillowcase lace, stereoscopes, the New Improved Singer Sewing Machine, milk skimmers, straight-edged razors, spittoons — some 25,000 items in all, most illustrated.

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The Posters of Jules Chéret: 46 Full-Color Plates and an Illustrated Catalogue Raisonné, Second, Revised and Enlarged EditionThe Posters of Jules Chéret: 46 Full-Color Plates and an Illustrated Catalogue Raisonné, Second, Revised and Enlarged Edition 
by Lucy Broido
Definitive list of works accompanied by reproductions of over 300 black-and-white illustrations. Descriptions include — where known — dimensions, date, printer, colors, size of edition, more.

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American Art Deco: An Illustrated SurveyAmerican Art Deco: An Illustrated Survey
by R. L. Leonard, C. A. Glassgold
Over 200 black-and-white photographs and incisive commentary on one of the most popular decorative styles of the 20th century, including remarks by Lewis Mumford, Frank Lloyd Wright, Norman Bel Geddes, and Edward Steichen.


Our Price $19.95


Antique Playing Cards: A Pictorial HistoryAntique Playing Cards: A Pictorial History
by Henry René D’Allemagne
Over 900 elaborate, decorative images from rare playing cards, 14th–20th centuries: Bacchus, death, dancing dogs, hunting scenes, royal coats of arms, players cheating, much more.



Our Price $16.95


The Art Deco StyleThe Art Deco Style
by Theodore Menten
These 468 examples from L'Art International d'Aujourd'hui capture geometric, prismatic Art Deco of the 20s and 30s. Gardens, dwellings, interiors, furniture, fabrics, stained glass, sculpture, jewelry, much more. Over 400 photographs.


Our Price $17.95


The Art Nouveau StyleThe Art Nouveau Style
by Roberta Waddell
579 rare photographs of works in jewelry, metalwork, glass, ceramics, textiles, architecture, and furniture by 175 artists — Mucha, Seguy, Lalique, Tiffany, many others.



Our Price $21.95


Bloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 CatalogBloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 Catalog
by Bloomingdale Brothers
Famed merchants' extremely rare catalog depicting about 1,700 products: clothing, housewares, firearms, dry goods, jewelry, more. Invaluable for dating, identifying vintage items. Also, royalty-free graphics for artists, designers. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.



Our Price $16.95


British Literary Manuscripts, Series I: From 800 to 1800British Literary Manuscripts, Series I: From 800 to 1800
by Verlyn Klinkenborg, Francis A. Davis
1000 years of British literary culture as seen through autograph hand. Chaucer, Ralegh, Milton, Newton, Blake, Burns: 129 autographs by 111 authors reproduced from originals in Morgan Library. Transcriptions, commentary.



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Children’s Fashions of the Past in PhotographsChildren’s Fashions of the Past in Photographs
by Alison Mager
Capture a glimpse of yesteryear with these 165 studio photos of American and European children from the 1860s to the 1920s.



Our Price $12.95


Classic Baseball CardsClassic Baseball Cards
by Bert Randolph Sugar
98 classic cards on heavy stock, full color, perforated for detaching. Ruth, Cobb, Durocher, DiMaggio, H. Wagner, others. Rare originals cost thousands.



Our Price $5.95


Collectible Toys and Games of the Twenties and Thirties: from Sears, Roebuck and Co.Collectible Toys and Games of the Twenties and Thirties: from Sears, Roebuck and Co.
by James Spero
This wonderful book — an absolute must for collectors — shows a gigantic selection of over 1,000 child-pleasers exactly as they appeared and were described in Sears catalogs from 1921 to 1939: space guns, wind-up toys, trains, bicycles, sleds, more.


Our Price $12.95
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Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942
by Hamley & Co.
Rare catalog showcases goods of premier manufacturer: saddles, hats, boots, chaps, spurs, more. Price, color, size, etc. Indispensable for collectors, artists in need of Western art. 650 illustrations.



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Early American Decorating Techniques: Step-by-Step Directions for Painting and StencilingEarly American Decorating Techniques: Step-by-Step Directions for Painting and Stenciling
by Mariette Paine Slayton
Comprehensive guide includes 27 authentic, ready-to-use, full-size patterns for restoring and decorating trays, tinware, boxes, rockers, chairs, walls, and more. Complete instructions.



Our Price $14.95


Early American Stencils on Walls and FurnitureEarly American Stencils on Walls and Furniture
by Janet Waring
In the first quarter of the 19th century, stenciling was an important decorative art in America, most notably in New England. This book offers thorough coverage of stenciling, 19th century folk art, more. 166 plates.


Our Price $17.95
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Hall of Fame Baseball CardsHall of Fame Baseball Cards
by Bert Randolph Sugar
92 authentic cards on heavy stock, full color, perforated for detaching. Hornsby, Stengel, Gehrig, Williams, Koufax, Clemente, etc. No duplication of cards with Sugar's Classic Baseball Cards.



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The Illustrator and the Book in England from 1790 to 1914The Illustrator and the Book in England from 1790 to 1914
by Gordon N. Ray
Combines essays, bibliographical descriptions, and 295 illustrations to chronicle a golden era in the art of the illustrated book. Artists range from Blake, Turner, Rowlandson, and Morris to Caldecott, Greenaway, Beardsley, and Rackham.


Our Price $29.95


Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895
by Montgomery Ward & Co.
Tea gowns, yards of flannel and pillowcase lace, stereoscopes, the New Improved Singer Sewing Machine, milk skimmers, straight-edged razors, spittoons — some 25,000 items in all, most illustrated.


Our Price $32.95


Moseman’s Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing Goods: An Unabridged Republication of the Fifth EditionMoseman’s Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing Goods: An Unabridged Republication of the Fifth Edition
by C. M. Moseman
Riding crops, saddles, carriage lamps, etc. Over 2,000 royalty-free illustrations from rare 19th-century catalog.


Our Price $19.95


National League Baseball Card ClassicsNational League Baseball Card Classics
by Bert Randolph Sugar
83 Big Leaguers from 1909-69, on facsimile baseball cards. Hubbell, Dean, Spahn, Brock, many others; also advertising, info. No duplications.



Our Price $4.95


The Posters of Jules Chéret: 46 Full-Color Plates and an Illustrated Catalogue Raisonné, Second, Revised and Enlarged EditionThe Posters of Jules Chéret: 46 Full-Color Plates and an Illustrated Catalogue Raisonné, Second, Revised and Enlarged Edition
by Lucy Broido
Definitive list of works accompanied by reproductions of over 300 black-and-white illustrations. Descriptions include — where known — dimensions, date, printer, colors, size of edition, more.


Our Price $22.95
On Sale! $9.18



Roycroft Decorative Accessories in Copper and Leather: The 1919 CatalogRoycroft Decorative Accessories in Copper and Leather: The 1919 Catalog
by Elbert Hubbard
Reprint of rare catalog advertises hand-hammered bowls, vases, bookends, and other articles of copper and bronze; beautifully tooled and carved leather handbags, billfolds, and desk sets, leather-bound books, and other items. 260 black-and-white photographs.


Our Price $12.95


Sears, Roebuck Home Builder’s Catalog: The Complete Illustrated 1910 EditionSears, Roebuck Home Builder’s Catalog: The Complete Illustrated 1910 Edition
by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Reprint of rare original catalog includes huge illustrated selection of building materials, fixtures and trimmings, complete with descriptions, specifications, and prices. Hundreds of black-and-white illustrations.


Our Price $16.95


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