About this title: Fascinating story of early American woodworking, told by a master craftsman, enthusiastically describes and clearly illustrates a wide array of axes, saws, planes, hammers, and other implements used by frontiersmen. Delicate tools such as calipers, bevels, and lathes employed by cabinet- and furniture-makers are portrayed as well. Over 200 ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Barre Publishing, Barre, Mass.
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780517524053ISBN:0517524058
Description: Alex W. Bealer. Near Fine. No Jacket. Photographs by Dr. John O. Ellis. If you have ever wondered, "What in the world was that tool used for? ", then this book may help. This is a brown cloth hard back book on early tools and their uses. The condition is Near Fine, no jacket. First Edition, pressumed first printing. The book is very clean and very bright. The pages are white, bright and also unmarked. No names. Great illustrations. 212 pages including index. read more
Edition: Third Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bonanza, New York
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780517323694ISBN:0517323699
Description: Ex-Library. 8vo. Ex libris. 212 pages, b/w illustrations and photos, index; brown coated boards. Very good, pocket, library stamps, discard stamp back endpaper; dust jacket in clear plastic taped to inside cover, very good, label spine. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bonanza Books / Crown Publishers, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780517323694ISBN:0517323699
Description: Ellis, John O (photographer); Illustrated By the Author. Near Fine in Very Good jacket. HB w/DJ, 212pp; 0.75 x 6.25 x 9.25 inches [NF+/VG-; hint of shelfwear to bottom edge of brown leatherette-covered boards & spine; gilt lettering on spine is bright; DJ is only mildly scuffed but has three small-to-medium edge chips] read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bonanza Books
Date Published: 1980
Description: NEAR FINE in FINE jacket. 1980 hardcover. Book as new except prior owner's embossment on first page and slightly sticky spot where sticker was removed. Dust jacket has very minimal edgewear, essentially like new. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Cloth Hardback
Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780517323694ISBN:0517323699
Description: As New/Near Fine. 0517323699 212pp including bibliography and index Pver 2500 drawings and photographs Dust jacket spine is lightly sunned with a tiny tear at top of spine of jacket. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780517323694ISBN:0517323699
Description: Alex W. Bealer. Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st thus, reprint of original 1976 edition. 212 pp., illus. Essentially as issued. Dust jacket shows some surface wear. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780517323694ISBN:0517323699
Description: Alex W. Bealer. Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st thus, reprint of original 1976 edition. 212 pp., illus. Essentially as issued. Dust jacket shows (2) approx. 1" closed tears along top and bottom front edges. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barre Pub., Barre, MA
Date Published: 1976
Description: Fine: No flaws; burgundy cloth, gilt spine lettering., Near fine. Jacket has minor edgewear with a very small edge tear rear cover. An admirable study of the craftsmanship of the colonial and early american workers with emphasis on the tools that they developed. Photos, drawings. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780517323694ISBN:0517323699
Description: Good in Good dust jacket. 0517323699. Ex library discard hard cover with Dustjacket. Flaps free; Very clean and tight with minimal library indications. DJ Spine sticker.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 212 pages. read more
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