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Books on Collecting Tools
NEW Jonathan Green-Plumb, EARLY EUROPEAN DECORATED TOOLS Ref: COLL-T-002

This publication is a survey of European hand tools, from various woodworking and other trades, dating from the 16th century to the 19th century. The tools that are illustrated and analysed were either made decoratively or received surface decoration, often incorporating ancient symbols, dates and owners initials. Although all the tools featured were made to be primarily functional, the focus of the book is on the aesthetic qualities that transform such tools into examples of genuine folk art. Planes, braces, axes, compasses, saws and chisels, etc, are featured, including many that have not been previously recorded or published. The tools presented, via photographs, drawings and paintings have been sourced from various national museums across Europe and from private collections too. 


Price: £30.00
NEW Jonathan Green-Plumb, EARLY EUROPEAN DECORATED TOOLS

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Greta Arwidsson & Gosta Berg, THE MASTERMYR FIND: A VIKING AGE TOOL CHEST FROM GOTLAND  Ref: COLL-T-001

Greta Arwidsson and Gosta Berg authored this book about a chest which was found in Mastrmyr on the island of Gotland Sweden in 1936. More the 200 objects were found in and around the chest. Most of the items were tools that were used by blacksmiths and carpenters.  


Price: £15.00
Greta Arwidsson & Gosta Berg, THE MASTERMYR FIND: A VIKING AGE TOOL CHEST FROM GOTLAND 

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Herbert P Kean, RESTORING ANTIQUE TOOLS Ref: CHT1102

The book that unlocks the secrets that professional’s restores have been using for years. The book covers explains the essentials restoration techniques. Covers, boring, edge tools planes, metal & wood, measuring tools saws and other miscellaneous tools. 


Price: £20.00
Herbert P Kean, RESTORING ANTIQUE TOOLS

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Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK FOR RULES AND OTHER STANLEY TOOLS 2007-2008 Ref: CHT9211

The complete guide to Stanley tool values with type information that can help identify many of the more valuable types. The information is up-to-date and reflects the current trends in collecting. A three-category pricing system gives a range of values that reflects the importance of condition when pricing Stanley tools--all in a small book that fits in your pocket and will be there when you need it. Hundreds of actual photos. Many models shown in full-color. Dozens of the more important types described with the features for quick on-the-spot identification. Realistic three-price system establishes actual value range based on condition.  


Price: £12.00
Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK FOR RULES AND OTHER STANLEY TOOLS 2007-2008

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Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK 2006. A Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide For Stanley Planes Ref: CHT0352

The complete guide to Stanley planes with values given in US $s. There is type information that can help identify many of the more valuable planes. The information is up-to-date (2006) and reflects the current trends in collecting. A three-category pricing system gives a range of values that reflects the importance of condition when pricing Stanley planes--all in a small book that fits in your pocket and will be there when you need it. Most models illustrated with actual plane photos and many showing the early-type planes. Dozens of the more important types are described for quick on-the-spot identification. Information is based on recent sales and 30 years of experience in the antique tool world. The author runs the prestigious Fine Tool Journal and also controls the Brown Tool Auctions in the USA. 


Price: £12.00
Clarence Blanchard, THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK 2006. A Comprehensive Pocket Price Guide For Stanley Planes

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Clarence Blanchard, WARMAN'S TOOLS FIELD GUIDE Ref: CHT0354

An American pocket guide to every kind of tool from braces to wrenches including English and European tools where each example has its condition stated as well as price in $s. There are some 2000 listings of tools and the guide is profusely illustrated with colour photographs to help with on-the-spot appraisals. The publisher produces a variety of guides on various topics all under the name 'Warman's', and the name is therefore not specific to tools. 


Price: £12.00
Clarence Blanchard, WARMAN'S TOOLS FIELD GUIDE

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Harrison, RECORD PLANES AND OTHER TOOLS Ref: CHT9138

A thoroughly researched account of the history of Record planes from the founding of the original company C & J Hampton in 1898 through the acquisition of the Preston List in the early 1930s to the position of Record Tools in 1998. Accompanying this is a reprint of the complete February 1938 No. 15 Catalogue, now considered the most representative and the peak of the pre-Second World War production. Dates for introduction of each plane after 1938 and various adaptations are all listed in great detail. The author has had full cooperation and approval of the firm in his researches. Illustrations of planes and parts appear throughout the text. Appropriate patent documents are included, also a guide to recent prices realized. 


Price: £19.95
Harrison, RECORD PLANES AND OTHER TOOLS

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Kean, A PRICE GUIDE TO ANTIQUE TOOLS. 3rd edition Ref: CHT9205

This US guide to tools gives a picture of each tool and is an easy guide to value in $s. Illustrations of approximately 1000 different woodworking tools. There are a total of some 12000 prices taken from auctions. There is a new section on internet auctions with an explanation of how they work. Chapters on tools as antiques, wood identification, condition and buying. Over 400 American wooden planemakers are covered.  


Price: £12.95
Kean, A PRICE GUIDE TO ANTIQUE TOOLS. 3rd edition

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Sandor Nagyszalanczy, TOOLS. Rare and Ingenious Ref: CHT0186

This the second of the author's books on the best of tools showing superb photographs and is a celebration of the world's most amazing tools. Some 375 examples in colour and many drawings displaying the few hundred tools that are the cream from the top collections in the world including the major UK ones. They range from calipers mimicking dancing ballerinas to an elaborately carved breast drill in the shape of violin as well as superb examples of every conceivable type of plane. A wealth of historical detail and technical information is included. 


Price: £29.99
Sandor Nagyszalanczy, TOOLS. Rare and Ingenious

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Peretz, L'OUTIL et le COMPAGNON: The Tools and the Craftsman. Ref: CHT0092

A magnificent collection of old French tools, beautifully photographed and printed in colour. Thorough treatment of planes: carved, musical instrument makers', coachmakers', dated ones and planes carved in the shape of shoes, a reclining woman and various fishes and animals. Measuring tools, squares, compasses and plumb bob levels. A variety of anvils and hammers, ceremonial tools and instruments. Axes, hatchets and adzes for many trades, tool boxes, saws and braces. Many of the tools are decorated and dated. 


Price: £59.00
Peretz, L'OUTIL et le COMPAGNON: The Tools and the Craftsman.

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Jane and Mark Rees, TOOLS: A Guide For Collectors. 2nd edition Ref: CHT0074

New material on the metal plane and American tools with an additional 16 pages of text. All price guides updated and all text reviewed. The first guide of its kind to be published on British tools. All types of tools listed fewer than 80 categories. Advice on the why and how of collecting, buying and selling, cleaning, and presentation. Materials used in the making of tools, makers and trademarks, patents and registered designs. Above all, a wealth of fine illustrations, backed up by prices realized at auction and from other sources. An exercise in pricing is shown in the tables the authors give for pricing wooden planes. Collecting tips appear throughout. Hitherto unpublished information is given here. Something for every one from the wooden plane collector to those fancying piano adjusters' tools. 


Price: £15.95
Jane and Mark Rees, TOOLS: A Guide For Collectors. 2nd edition

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R. A. Salaman, DICTIONARY OF LEATHER-WORKING TOOLS, 1700 - 1950 Ref: CHT9016

Over 1100 tools are illustrated and discussed under various trades: bookbinder, furrier, the maker of boots and shoes, clogs, driving belts, gloves, handbags and purses, harness and saddles, hats, ball maker, coach trimmer, felt maker, pump-washer maker, last and boot tree, parchment and vellum, taxidermist, loriner and whip maker. There are chapters on manufacturers (tanner's and currier's tools) and on decoration.

Paperback 377 pages 


Price: £35.50
R. A. Salaman, DICTIONARY OF LEATHER-WORKING TOOLS, 1700 - 1950

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R. A. Salaman, DICTIONARY OF WOODWORKING TOOLS c. 1700-1970 and Tools of Allied Trades Ref: CHT9013

This is the 2nd edition, revised by Philip Walker, of what has become recognised as the definitive reference work on handtools used in the woodworking trades. Every known tool is described. Over 450 town and country workshops were visited in the compiling of this record. The purpose of each tool is explained and many of the original methods and sayings of tradesmen are also recorded. 


Price: £37.50
R. A. Salaman, DICTIONARY OF WOODWORKING TOOLS c. 1700-1970 and Tools of Allied Trades

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