Roger K. Smith, 1990. Large illustrated hardcover.

From the Foreword: "It is hoped that this volume will enable collectors, students of history and technology, library, museum, and historical society personnel and others to acquire a greater appreciation for these artifacts, their inventors and manufacturers, and provide a better understanding of the development of plane manufacturing in the United States subsequent to 1827."

This book comes from the collection of Edward Lebetkin, my father, and the proprietor of the antique tool store above Roy Underhill's Woodwright’s School in downtown Pittsboro, NC, which recently closed after a 14 year run. I am selling many more books from my dad's shelves that he used to research his inventory. If you are a serious woodworker, check out my store for more wonderful titles like this one.

Good condition. Solid copy with clean pages & some shelf wear. Light stains to the top of the page block near the right corner. Isolated area of scratches to the top right corner of the front cover.