Boot & Shoe Maker 1936 vintage 4 vols. FA

Georgeous full set of 1930s books on the art and craft of
cobblering,with masses of pictures, diagrams,illustrations etc.
including photos of vintage machinery etc. Very detailed and thorough,
covers just about all aspects of tradtional boot and shoe making work
in huge detail. I imagine you could with a little practical
application set up as a cobbler with the use of this set!
Some subjects covered:- History of footwear / Anatomy of the foot /
Tanning / Leather dressings / Measurements and lasts / Pattern cutting
/ Servive & military footwear / Rubber footwear / Advertising /
Clicking / Bottoming / Handsewn boots / Upper making etc.

Edited by Ernest Bordoli,many other contributors. All have their d/ws
there is some damp staining to the covers,however not too
intrusive.Overall in good solid condition with no splits ,loose pages
etc.

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