Patented American Planes for Wood, Leather and the Allied Trades, 3-Volume Set

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A valuable reference for tool collectors or anyone interested in the history of tools, this three-volume set compiles all U.S. patent application drawings related to hand planes over a 140-year span.

• These books can help identify an unmarked antique plane by documenting design features specific to the manufacturer
• Patents are listed chronologically, but are also indexed by factors such as location, patentee and plane type to help narrow the search
• Three volumes cover patents from 1795 to 1934
• Includes detailed drawings for more than 1300 patents
• All three are softcover, 8 1/2" × 11"
• Publisher’s list price for the 3 volumes is $78.00 US.

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