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Dictionary of Leather Working Tools c. 1700-1950 and the Tools of Allied Trades by R.A. Salaman In this marvelous book, Salaman describes and illustrates every tool used in the leather-working trades in Great Britain from about 1700 until the present time, and explains its purpose—all told, he covers over 1,100 different tools. As Dr. Daniel Preston comments in his preface to this reprint, “There is not now, nor has there ever been, such a complete compendium of arcane, irreplaceable, and wonderful leatherania in the English language.†Covered here are tools of the Bookbinder, Boat and Shoe Maker, Driving Belt Maker, Furrier, Glove Maker, Handbag and Purse Maker, Harness Maker and Saddler, Hat Maker; and, among the miscellaneous trades, the Ball Maker, Coach Trimmer, Felt Maker, Last and Boot Tree Maker, Parchment and Vellum Maker, Taxidermist, and more besides. There are chapters on leather manufacture and on tools for the decoration of leather. With its great wealth of information and impeccable scholarship, this book is invaluable to leatherworkers, tool collectors, and industrial researchers alike. Published in 1986 by Astragal Press. Includes 400 completely illustrated pages. It measures approx. 7" x 10". Soft cover. NEW CONDITION. A GREAT BOOK TO ADD TO YOUR REFERENCE LIBRARY! Terms: Payment accepted by check, money order, and Paypal. Lucky winner pays $5.00 for Priority Mail shipping within the United States and insurance is optional. Only $10.50 for shipping to Canada or $12.95 for Global Priority Mail shipping to the United Kingdom and Australia. Please ask me about the shipping costs for other countries, as I do ship worldwide! Please ask me any questions you have on this item prior to bidding. And don't forget to take a look at my other auction listings for more great tools and reference books. Thanks For Your Interest & Good Luck!!!
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