Ken Roberts Publishing, 1982 & 1983. Signed large illustrated hardcover set of Wooden Planes in 19th Century America, Volume I and Volume II. The author has signed and inscribed the title pages of each volume. Volume I is a second edition, second printing, and Volume II is a first edition, first printing.

This set also includes a small lot of xeroxed research articles and price lists by the publisher.

The rise and decline of the wooden plane industry in America is discussed in detail at the factory where water power driven machinery was first utilized in this industry. Methods of making planes by hand and machinery are described in detail.

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. Dust jackets are in poor condition being completely torn at the spine and removed from the books. The books are in good condition with somewhat loose bindings, solid covers and crisp pages. Pencil markings inside the front covers. Spotting to the top of the page block.