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The Imperial German Armies in Field Grey Seen Through Period Photographs, 1907-1918, Vol. 3 |
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These books present in detail the field-grey uniforms, helmets, weapons, and equipment used before and during the First World War. The origin and the many formations in existence at the outbreak of the war, and newly raised will be outlined, followed by...
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"We Wage War by Night”: An Operational and Photographic History of No.622 Squadron RAF Bomber Command |
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622 Squadron was just one of many Bomber Squadrons whose airmen carried out nightly missions, putting their lives “on the line” for King and Country during WWII. This account is relayed through the memoirs, diaries and letters of the men and women who...
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A Legacy in Tramp Art |
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Author: Clifford A. Wallach
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In over 600 color photos, this book presents historical images and introduces newly discovered artists of tramp art, complete with their known biographies. Made from society's discards, primarily wooden cigar boxes and wooden crates, tramp art is the...
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Alternative American Ceramics, 1870-1955: The Other American Art Pottery |
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Author: Ken Forster
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This is a comprehensive study of American art/studio pottery, dinnerware, and other functional wares (including china painting and ceramic decoration and design) produced without a primary profit-making motivation. Researched over a period of six years,...
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An Encyclopedia of German Tradenames and Trademarks 1900-1945: Firearms, Optics, Edged Weapons |
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Author: W. Darrin Weaver, MPA
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This comprehensive and easy to use reference covers the prominent brand names and proprietary markings that appear on German small arms, optics and edged weapons between 1900-1945 and is aimed at the World War II German militaria, cutlery, and small arms...
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Art Glass Today |
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Over 60 contemporary, international glass artists who transform molten glass into works of art. Learn about their blown, cast, kiln-formed, lampwork, cold work, fusing, laminating, carving, sand blasting, acid etching, and cutting techniques, shared in...
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Art Jewelry Today 3 |
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Enjoy this overview of the wearable artwork created by more than one hundred of today’s top art jewelers. The artists provide discussions of their work along with examples of their creativity. Hundreds of vibrant color photographs display one-of-a-kind...
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Biographies in American Ceramic Art: 1870-1970 |
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Author: Ken Forster
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This comprehensive directory contains more than 2,000 biographical entries for individuals involved in American ceramic art from 1870 to 1970. It includes art/studio potters, pottery owners and managers, decorators, designers, sculptors, china painters,...
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Bridle Rosettes: Two Centuries of Equine Adornment |
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Author: E. Helene Sage
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Bridle rosettes–functional objects that stabilized the bridle headstall, beautifully decorated and often imbued with family, political, or social symbols–are “roadmaps of America,” spanning the last 200 years and reminding us of the major contribution of...
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Carving Animals: Bunnies and Chipmunks |
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Author: Rosalyn Daisey
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Having taught carving classes for more than 30 years, Rosalyn Daisey brings the same step-by-step format that she uses in her classes to the written page for the sixth time. The subject is carving and painting small animals. There are 2 rabbit and 2...
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Ceramics Today |
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Author: Jeffrey B. Snyder, editor
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Meet over 120 innovative ceramic artists through 495 striking color photos of original work from around the globe. From small objects for use and ornamentation to large-scale sculptures, see earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain finished in a variety of...
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Champagne Collectibles |
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Author: Donald A. Bull, Joseph C. Paradi
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Well-known corkscrew collectors and authors, Don Bull and Joe Paradi, uncork the excitement flowing from an array of champagne memorabilia. This detailed book has more than 1260 photographs depicting over 1800 items from around the world, and offers a...
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Chester County Out & About |
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Author: Antelo Devereux
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Take a photographic journey around picturesque Chester County, Pennsylvania – a place famous for its history and beauty. Over 220 colorful images offer glimpses of the county's life and spirit today, as well as reminders of its colorful past. From...
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Contemporary Art on the Northwest Coast: Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth, Makah |
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Artists affiliated with southern tribes of the Northwest Coast of America are pushing the boundaries of previously accepted concepts of native art. The work of contemporary Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth, and Makah artists are created in huge public...
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Custer's Best : The Story of Company M, 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn |
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This is the story of George Custer’s best cavalry company at the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn – Company M. With a tragically-flawed, but extremely brave Company Commander and a no-nonsense First Sergeant, Company M maintained a disciplined...
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Dornier Do X: The Story of Claude Dornier's Legendary Flying Boat |
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Author: Volker A. Behr
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Though only three were produced in late-1920s/early-1930s Germany, the Dornier Do X was the largest flying boat of its time and flew passengers on international flights in extreme comfort during the pre-World War II years. Powered by twelve engines, the...
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Eagles and Anchors: The Belts and Belt Plates of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, 1780-1941 |
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Author: Peter Tuite
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Since the beginning of the Republic, officers of our armed services have worn patriotic symbols on their uniforms. For naval officers these symbols were the eagle and anchor and these have been incorporated in their belt plate designs since the...
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Feldgrau 1915-16: The War and Peace Time Uniforms of the German Army - The Official Regulations of 1915-1916 |
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Author: Charles Woolley
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From 1907-15 the uniforms of the German Army went through dramatic changes when Prussian blue was transformed into the new ‘feldgrau’, or field gray. The next change came in 1915 with the introduction of the new field gray wartime and peacetime uniforms....
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Fiber Art Today |
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Author: Carol K. Russell
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A thoughtful survey of fiber sculpture and wall art portrayed in 335 vibrant images and insightful text. Explore the work of three generations of fine artists who have opened their minds and spirits to the boundless range of expressive possibilities in...
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Field Grey Uniforms of the Imperial German Army, 1907-1918 |
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Author: Michael Baldwin & Malcolm Fisher
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This book is the culmination of many years' work from two authors who have "lived and breathed" the subject for the past forty years: one, a military antiques dealer of international standing; the other, an extremely knowledgeable collector of German...
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Fighting Seventeen: A Photographic History of VF-17 in World War II |
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Author: Lee Cook
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This is the true story in photographs, of the famous U.S. Navy Fighting Squadron Seventeen. Flying the new Chance Vought F4U Corsair they broke combat records in the Pacific and were instrumental in proving this powerful new fighter to the Navy in World...
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Flash from the Bowery: Classic American Tattoos, 1900-1950 |
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Author: Cliff White
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Between these pages are images of the original acetate rubbings from Charlie Wagner's turn of the 20th century tattoo shop, The Black Eye Barbershop, in the Bowery at Chatham Square in New York. This is the only known art that has survived from this...
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Flying Equipment of the Italian Air Force in World War II: Flight Suits • Flight Helmets • Goggles • Parachutes • Life Vests • Oxygen Masks • Boots • Gloves |
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This book is a highly detailed look at World War II era Italian flight gear. Much of the information appears here for the first time in English. Covering flight suits, flight helmets, goggles, parachutes, life vests, oxygen masks, boots, gloves, and...
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Folk Art Murals of the Rufus Porter School: New England Landscapes 1825-1845 |
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Author: Linda Carter Lefko, Jane E. Radcliffe
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Here is the long awaited update of research on the Rufus Porter Landscape Mural School, greatly expanding the knowledge and understanding of this uniquely American folk art field of the 1820s to 1840s. The text provides detailed documentation never seen...
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German Army Shoulder Straps and Boards 1933-1945 |
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Author: Thomas J. Suter, & David A. Suter
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One of the distinguishing features of the World War II German Army uniform is the use of shoulder straps and boards to denote rank, branch of service, and in some cases the assigned unit right down to the company. This heavily illustrated book covers...
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German Assault Troops of World War I |
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This book covers the organization, tactics, weapons, equipment, orders of battle, and uniforms of official and unofficial units, from early raiding parties to formal assault battalions. Rare photos depict badges and insignia not previously known, while...
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Harry Bertoia Monoprints |
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Author: Nancy N. Schiffer
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American sculptor, designer, print artist Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) made thousands of monoprints on rice paper to record his shape ideas. Many ultimately became the basis of sculptures during his forty-year career. Here over 1500 of his fascinating...
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Hooked Rugs of The Deep South |
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The tradition of rug hooking is alive and kicking in the Heart of Dixie. Through 844 images, meet the people behind these hooked rugs of art, including a Hollywood great that gave it all up to hook rugs in Georgia. Be incarcerated with Mississippi...
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Imperial Japanese Army Flying Schools 1912-1945 |
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Author: Don Marsh, Peter Starkings
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The book details the history of Imperial Japanese Army Flying Schools from 1912 to 1945, covering not only the formation of the schools, but also evolution of the training aircraft and the training of pilots, other aircrew, and ground crew maintenance...
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In a Strange Land: The American Occupation of Germany 1918-1923 |
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America’s involvement in WWI marked its first major entry into European politics. The final cost of that involvement required the U.S. to supply a force to occupy part of the German Rhineland after the war. The force provided was first known as Third...
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Ironwork Today 3: Inside and Out |
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Over 450 vivid color photos provide a sweeping overview of the amazing range of iron artwork being created by 82 of today’s artist-blacksmiths. These works in metal are found in public spaces, offices, and homes. They vary in size from small, everyday...
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Japanese Admirals 1926-1945 |
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Author: Richard Fuller
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Over 1400 serving Japanese Admirals (Flag Officers) from 1926-45 reign are included in this work. The book concentrates on the service histories of those officers active during the 1936-45 period of Japanese expansion and military actions in Manchuria,...
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Japanese Generals 1926-1945 |
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A unique and extensive record of 1,771 Imperial Japanese Army Generals involved in the Manchuria, China and the Pacific Wars during the period 1926 to 1945. This includes those involved with both the military and bureaucratic aspects of running an army....
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Japanese War Art and Uniforms 1853-1930 |
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Author: Rene Chartrand
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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...
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Mosaic Art Today |
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The artwork of over 50 contemporary mosaic artists reveals the diversity of materials used and forms created in this ever-growing field. From small pieces of glass, stone, pebbles, ceramics, found objects, and other materials known as tesserae, these...
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Our Might Always: The 355th Fighter Group in World War II |
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Author: James William Marshall
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Our Might Always: The 355th Fighter Group in World War II is an exhaustive history in day-by-day combat diary format with over 800 rare images of the 355th including fifty color profiles of P-47s and P-51s. The 355th was third in combined German aircraft...
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Perspectives on the Provincetown Art Colony |
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The most comprehensive review of the Provincetown Art Colony to date, this two-volume set is complete with conversations with many artists, including Robert Motherwell, Jack Tworkov, Red Grooms, Raphael Soyer, and Chaim Gross, and nearly 300 images of...
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Pillin Pottery |
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Author: Jerry Kline & Mike Nickel
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Described by many as Picasso-esque, Polia Pillin's works of art have gained tremendous attention in the art pottery market in recent years. With hundreds of Pillin's pieces captured in more than 700 color photos, this is a comprehensive catalog of her...
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Printmakers Today |
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Inspiring color photos review the art of today's printmakers, from massive installation pieces to small and surprising three-dimensional works. The techniques range from classical to the experimental, including woodcuts, lithographs, screenprints,...
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Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist |
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Author: Charnell Havens and Vera Marie Badertscher
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Finally, here is the first complete biography of the important Navajo painter, Quincy Tahoma (1917-1956). More than 260 beautiful full color images of his paintings complement the dramatic story told of his life and career as one of the best artists of...
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Rare and Unusual Black Forest Clocks |
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Author: Justin J. Miller
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The creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship represented by the clocks from Germany's Black Forest region are well covered in this definitive guide. English-speaking horologists receive comprehensive information and insights that have heretofore been...
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Santa Barbara Ceramic Design: Art Pottery from America's Riviera |
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Author: Terry Gerratana
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With pottery production migrating to Asia in the latter part of the twentieth century, Santa Barbara Ceramic Design (SBCD) was something of an anomaly–a homegrown studio producing unique decorative and functional ceramic art. This is the story of SBCD...
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the American Expeditionary Forces 1918-1919 |
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This book is the first publication that documents and displays copies of the drawings, paintings and samples submitted of every officially authorized shoulder sleeve insignia approved in 1918-1919 by General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces,...
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Song of the Broad-Axe |
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Produced in a numbered limited edition of 350, this is a full-sized facsimile of Wharton Esherick's prototype of Walt Whitman's "Song of the Broad-Axe." Each page is as produced by the artist, with hand lettering and illumination. Esherick illustrated...
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Sport and the Third Reich: History, Uniforms, Insignia, and Awards |
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A mass movement, propaganda, and physical and psychological terror were the components that Hitler believed to be necessary to gain control over a people and a nation; the Nazis used sport as a means to those ends. This two-volume set represents the...
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Thai & Southeast Asian Painting: 18th through 20th Century |
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Author: James E. Bogle
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Of all the world's great religions, where art is used to reflect the happenings, teaching, and values of various beliefs, none is believed to have been more prolific than Buddhism. With 137 vibrant color images and explanatory text, this book takes you...
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The 147th Aero Squadron in World War I: A Training and Combat History of the “Who Said Rats” Squadron |
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Author: Jack Ballard, and James John Parks
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This book is the first complete history of the American Air Service's 147th Aero Squadron in World War I and provides, at last, an understanding of the role of this least known unit of the 1st Pursuit Group. This detailed account tells how various...
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The 25th Bomb Group (Rcn) in World War II |
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Author: Norman Malayney
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The USAAF entered WWII lacking technical expertize in photo recon. A program to establish an independent organization within the 8th AF equipped with Mosquito aircraft reached fruition with the formation of the 25th BG in August 1944 at Watton, England....
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The 5th Fighter Command in World War II: Vol.1: Pearl Harbor to the Reduction of Rabaul |
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Author: William Wolf
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Since end of WWII the major role played by the 5th Fighter Command in winning the war in the Pacific has been almost totally neglected. Wolf puts the air campaigns into strategic and tactical context, then breaks down every daily air battle into Fighter...
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The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane: The U.S. Navy’s First Airplane 1911-1916 |
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Author: Bob Woodling, Taras Chayka
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This is the first book to detail the design and service history of the U.S. Navy’s first airplane, and presents the formative years of naval aviation between 1911-1916. The Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, made history as the first airplane to serve with the U.S....
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The Imperial German Armies in Field Grey Seen Through Period Photographs, 1907-1918, Vol. 2 |
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Author: Johan Somers
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These books presents in detail the field-grey uniforms, helmets, weapons, and equipment used before and during the First World War. The origin and the many formations in existence at the outbreak of the war, and newly raised will be outlined, followed by...
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The Imperial German Eagles in World War I: Their Postcards and Pictures - Vol.3 |
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Author: Lance J. Bronnenkant, Ph.D.
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Where the preceding two books of this pioneer series focused on the World War I German aviators featured on Sanke postcards, this final volume examines additional postcard presentations of First World War German airmen as published by Liersch, NPG,...
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The Ring Bit: History, Form, & Function |
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A definitive reference on the ring bit, considered by some as one of the most humane and effective bits for a horse bridle. From as far back as the fourteenth century cavalry units of European, Middle Eastern, and Asian empires through the Spanish...
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The World of Wade Figurines & Miniatures II |
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Author: Ian Warner, and Mike Posgay
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This new resource is ideal for new and experienced Wade figurine collectors. Building on the success and scope of The World of Wade Figurines and Miniatures, this revised and expanded collector's guide features hundreds of new and old figurines....
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Those They Left Behind: World War II Photographs of German Soldiers with their Wives, Families, and Sweethearts - Kriegsmarine, Heer, Luftwaffe, NSDAP, SS, Polizei, SA, HJ |
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Author: Frank Holford, Branislav Radovic
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A book of Third Reich marriage photographs, but much more. This work includes over 200 largely previously unseen images of men in uniform, from all the services, with their wives, families and loved ones. Each photograph is captioned with a full...
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Tiffany Studios' Techniques: Inspiration for Today's Artists |
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Author: Edith Crouch
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This brilliantly assembled book explores the creative media that master designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) and his Tiffany Studios in New York pioneered, coupled with related masterpieces that contemporary artists have made. Nine chapters present...
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Uniforms of the East German Military: 1949-1990 |
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Author: Klaus-Ulrich Keubke and Manfred Kunz
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This book is the most complete study in English on East German (DDR) military and police service, parade and combat uniforms. With over 1,000 images – hundreds in full color – the uniforms, headgear, and insignia of all military service branches as well...
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Weapons of Warriors |
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Author: Vic Diehl & Hermann Hampe with Helmut Föll & Gözde Yasar
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Weapons of Warriors is a photographic study containing many of the most renowned, prestigious, and historical Arabic and Turkish swords from the 12th through the 19th century. Every sword is professionally photographed at the studio, in the highest...
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Wharton Esherick and the Birth of the American Modern |
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Author: Paul Eisenhauer, & Lynne Farrington, Editors
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An exploration of Wharton Esherick's artistic evolution during the early decades of the twentieth century. Based on the exhibition in the Kamin and Kroiz Galleries of the University of Pennsylvania, this work expands upon the exhibition's themes with...
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Wharton Esherick's Illuminated & Illustrated Song of the Broad-Axe By Walt Whitman |
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In 1922, Wharton Esherick showed a copy Rhymes of Early Jungle Folk, which he had illustrated with woodcut prints, to Harold Mason, owner of the Centaur Bookshop in Philadelphia. Impressed by what he saw, Mason asked Esherick to illustrate Walt Whitman's...
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Wine Antiques and Collectibles |
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Author: Donald A. Bull, and Joseph C. Paradi
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Over 2100 vibrant photos and lively text present an exciting array of wine memorabilia. Following a look at wine and health, with a toast to readers and a look at Bacchanalia, the book takes a four part journey from the vineyard to the wine cellar. Part...
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Winter Uniforms of the German Army and Luftwaffe in World War II |
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Author: Vincent Slegers
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This is the first thorough and in-depth study to cover all aspects of the winter uniforms issued to and used by the ground-based troops of the German Army and Air Force during World War II. This book offers a definite overview, covering all uniform...
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Women For Victory: American Servicewomen in World War II History and Uniforms Series, Vol. I |
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Author: Katy Endruschat Goebel
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The Women for Victory series provides a thorough and authoritative reference for American servicewomen's history and uniforms of WWII, and is designed for scholars of women's or military history, veterans, collectors, re-enactors and others interested...
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Wood Art Today 2 |
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Author: Jeffrey B. Snyder, editor
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This survey of current trends in international woodworking explores the artists' inspirations and techniques. Veteran wood artists and newcomers are featured in hundreds of striking color photos. Includes carvers, turners, and sculptors of free standing...
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Yankee Air Pirates: U.S. Air Force Uniforms and Memorabilia of the Vietnam War: Vol. 1: Command & Control • Tactical Control • Forward Air Control • Rescue • Electronic Warfare • Air Police/Security Police |
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Author: Olivier Bizet, and Francois Millard
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Yankee Air Pirates is a highly detailed look at United States Air Force uniforms and equipment as used during the Vietnam War. This comprehensive book – the first of a multi-volume set – presents hundreds of Air Force named items in over 900 full color...
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Zeppelin: The Story of the Zeppelin Airships |
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Author: Hans G. Knäusel
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On July 2, 1900, Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin made the first ascent in an airship of his own design. The flight was initially viewed with skepticism, however public opinion changed after the destruction of his fourth airship at Echterdingen. Zeppelin received...
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