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The peoples of Central Asia are revered for creating spectacular textiles. This book of examples from the Neville Kingston Collection features many previously unpublished pieces.

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(Hardback)

Cherry Hill is arguably the world's greatest model engineer, and the word ' models' hardly does justice to what she produces. For the past several decades Cherry has created scaled-down, yet elaborate and working versions of traction engines. Here, the fruits of her career are displayed in all their glory for your inspiration and enjoyment.

(Hardback)

For the first time, a lavishly illustrated book shows how traditional handmade rugs and carpets have become vehicles for contemporary trends and used in interior design and home decoration.

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This beautifully illustrated book celebrates some of the best-loved dolls' houses from the V&A Museum of Childhood. Published to accompany a new exhibition, Dolls' Houses presents specially commissioned photography detaling the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these homes in miniature scale.

(Hardback)

Research into oriental carpets in general and Chinese carpets in particular. Simply a must for anyone who loves textiles, horses or the history of Chinas military, sports or culture. Text in English and Chinese.

(Hardback)

A thoroughly updated and deluxe edition of the first monograph of its kind to explore 120 years of automotive-inspired timepieces.

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This book explores the development of British webbing equipment starting with the 1958-pattern equipment right up to modern-day modular concepts. Contents include:

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From the beginning of the twentieth century, United States military individual load-carrying equipments were fabricated mainly of cotton duck and cotton webbing. Throughout the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War, cotton-based load-carrying equipments served the infantryman with little change in their design and construction.

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ERMAs corporate history from 1920 to 1997, and a detailed illustrated guide to the rifle and shotgun models produced at the factory

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An exhaustive guide to the handgun models produced at the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik

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The must-have reference on the submachine guns produced at the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik

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(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A comprehensive guide to collecting, maintaining, appreciating, and using contemporary folding pocketknives safely, carefully, and legally.

(Hardback)

A celebration of the Omega Seamaster watch s seventieth anniversary with exclusive photographs that truly bring the legendary timepiece to life.

(Hardback, New edition)

As well as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured, with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for fakes; illustrated throughout with fabulous colour photographs to make identification easier.

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A survey of America s preeminent maker of fine silver and its legacy of exceptional design and innovation in the decorative arts.

(Paperback, Pocket edition)

A revised edition of the classic pocket guide to hallmarks.

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(Paperback)

The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword

(Hardback)

A beautiful and lavishly illustrated (with over 150 pieces of lacquerware, some from private collections rarely seen), new study of lacquerware from Southeast Asia. Includes both utilitarian and sacred items. New essays by two of the world's preeminent authorities on lacquerware.

(Hardback)

Examines the "strangest and most beautiful books ever created in a highly illustrated tour through an eccentric 'library' of literary curiosities and wonders"--

(Hardback)

This invaluable, practical book is written by a watch repairer with over twenty years' experience. It is aimed principally at the novice mechanical watch repairer, although those with more experience will also find it most useful.