Author: STANLEY, PHILLIP; STANLEY, PHILLIP
Title: Boxwood & Ivory, Stanley Traditional Rules, 1855-1975
Description: Stanley Publishing Co, 1984. First Edition. ISBN: 0961329106. Like new hardcover. Dust jacket is very good with several repaired tears and chips. Green cloth with gold lettering on front board and spine. 208 illustrations black and white and studies of all traditional rules made by Stanley, over 130 years, includes a 7 page Bibliography. The bible on Stanley rules. Includes information on scarcity and value, details the rule manufacturing process and information re: metals and woods used, graduations, constructions, years of production. Includes the principal competitors of Stanley in the late eighteen hundreds, and evaluates specialized patented rule modifications. Please see our other books on antiques and tools. ; Cloth Hardcover; B&W illustrations; 9.25" x 12.25; 188 pages. As New in Very Good dust jacket .

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