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From Alpenbrau to Zima, this ultimate collectors book on beer signs features more than 450 color photos of early wood and cardboard signs, animated, hanging, and wall-mounted signs, electric lanterns, and clocks--all in alphabetical order according to brand of beer. Includes information on dates, sizes, values, manufacturers, and manufacturing techniques. A treat for aficionados of breweriana and advertising alike!

Both novices and seasoned treasure-hunters will appreciate this reference to California's Pacific Clay Products pottery company's many lines and products, which include its best known Hostess Ware tableware, kitchenwares, serving pieces, coffee services, and tea sets, as well as other lines such as

Color photographs display popular Majolica ceramic pitchers, platters, plates, leaf plates, syrups, cigarette holders, ashtrays, humidors, and other forms. Characteristic glazes are presented in their historic context.

New Orleans is haunted. Its rich culture and stormy history make the city a haven for supernatural activity. Based on a six-year scientific study, this book separates facts from folklore and local legends, taking the reader on a fascinating trip through more than 25 different haunted properties.

For those seeking inspiration from these striking, tribal rug designs and those who want to own them, this is the perfect guide. Packed with 235 big, striking color photos, and simply presented as a guide for both would-be buyers and for rug owners seeking the story behind their precious finds. Both antique and modern rugs can be found along with some indication of what these generally cost in a retail situation.

Over 400 stunning color photos, with company history, original catalog pages and advertisements, retail and current values, and an index will help you rediscover the fine fashion jewelry and accessory lines from Sarah Coventry. Included are bracelets, pierced and clip earrings, pins, pendants, necklaces, rings, belts, original packaging and much more.

Travis, an expert on Haviland china, portrays the progress of this china in form and decoration from the formative years in the 1840s-1880s and on into the 20th century, which brought many changes to the Haviland companies. About 570 color photographs show the progression of patterns and style.

Out of the authors' latest explorations, this gorgeous new book has come to life---illustrating entirely different talking machines from those in their previous books. Follow the progress of the acoustic talking machine from its crude beginnings in the 1870s to its most splendid and sophisticated heights in the early 20th century. An unparalleled archive of rare, fascinating, and previously undocumented objects has been assembled. The story behind the beautiful, bright machinery is told through clear and insightful descriptions, and many previously unpublished facts are revealed.