RECORD PLANES AND OTHER TOOLS. L. Harrison.
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 most representative & 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 co-operation 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 realised.
297 x 210 mm. 176 pages . Illustrated throughout with b&w line drawings and photographs. Pb.

EARLY PLANEMAKERS OF LONDON. Recent Discoveries in the Tallow Chandlers and the Joiners Companies. Don & Anne Wing
A fascinating search through historical records to bring to life plane making in early London (1680 - 1750). Chapters cover the search, the setting (dutch influence, guilds, apprentices, etc.), the Tallow Chandlers, The Joiners, other companies, features of early planes, etc. Included also is a Wall Chart showing the Chronology of Early London Planemakers, a Bar Chart of Planemakers Working Dates and a Foldout map of Plane making Centres in London.
277 x 210 mm. 86 pages. Illustrated throughout with b&w & colour illustrations. Pb

MEDIEVAL BUILDING TECHNIQUES
By combing through 1000s of medieval illuminated manuscripts, early printed works, sculptures and carvings, the author has assembled 100s of drawings that show the tools and techniques used by masons and builders of the Middle Ages. This is a unique work of reference for anyone interested in medieval history and architecture.
225 x 250 mm. 216 pages. more than 650 drawings. Pb.

THE STANLEY LITTLE BIG BOOK (Rules, Levels & Other Stanley Tools() 2007 - 2008
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. 120 x 95 mm. 290 pages. Illustrated throughout with b&w photographs. Pb .