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Here is the long-awaited book on levels, from the leading expert on one of tool collecting's most important and fastest growing areas. The author's meticulous research covers over 80 companies and individuals that made and/or sold levels in New England, starting with the earliest known level maker in 1743 and proceeding through the mid-twentieth century. For each maker, Dr. Rosebrook provides historical background and a full discussion of the maker's product lines, accompanied by hundreds of photographs of sample levels (many in color) and, where possible, an indication of the level's rarity. Also included are:
Here is the long-awaited book on levels, from the leading expert on one of tool collecting's most important and fastest growing areas. The author's meticulous research covers over 80 companies and individuals that made and/or sold levels in New England, starting with the earliest known level maker in 1743 and proceeding through the mid-twentieth century. For each maker, Dr. Rosebrook provides historical background and a full discussion of the maker's product lines, accompanied by hundreds of photographs of sample levels (many in color) and, where possible, an indication of the level's rarity. Also included are:
-an extensive section on the Stanley Rule & Level Co.
-a full discussion of the product lines of such Boston area makers as Watts and Harmon.
-the development of the Stratton Bros. line through Stratton Level Co. and Goodell-Pratt.
-the identification of several mystery level makers, including the Patent Level Co. and G.A. Bushnell.
-type studies for Davis, Stratton, and Stanley levels.
-a discussion of the steps and costs involved in level making.
-a never-before-published L.L. Davis catalog, circa 1870.
-many broadsides, instruction sheets, and other advertisements.
-examples of old labels from actual levels.
The levels photographed for this volume come from collections all over the United States, and include several interesting and beautiful craftsman-made pieces. The only book of its kind, American Levels and Their Makers fills a large void in the world of tool identification and is an absolute must for the tool collector, the student of industrial technology, or anyone with even a passing interest in such infinitely fascinating and beautiful tools. 297 pages. 81/2" x 11". Approximately 600 illustrations; 84 in color. Hard cover. $65.00.
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