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🛠️ Collecting Antique Tools / by Herbert P. Kean & Emil S. Pollak – A Comprehensive Guide for Tool Collectors - A richly illustrated and authoritative reference work for antique tool collectors and historians. Collecting Antique Tools, by Herbert P. Kean and Emil S. Pollak, explores the history, design, and craftsmanship of woodworking and metalworking tools from the 18th and 19th centuries. Covering drills, augers, planes, chisels, calipers, saws, hammers, vises, and more, the book offers over a hundred black-and-white photographs and detailed explanations. It includes guidance on identifying, restoring, and preserving tools, making it indispensable for both novice and expert collectors. Hardcover with illustrated red dust jacket | Later printing of the classic edition Condition: Very good – clean and well-preserved copy