Offered here is a superb copy of Dr. Henry C. Mercer\'s groundbreaking book, Ancient Carpenters\' Tools: Illustrated and Explained, Together with the Implements of the Lumberman, Joiner and Cabinet-Maker in Use in the Eighteenth Century. Originally published in 1929, this copy is the 1960 third edition. Published by the Bucks County Historical Society in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Although missing the dustjacket, condition on this book is superb. It is clean, straight and free of writing or damage. Some minor corner bumps are its only apologies. This classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable sourcebook. 331 pages. New paperback reprints of this book sell for $20 or more, but this beautiful hardcover copy can be yours for less. Please see my other sales for more fantastic tool and early technology books, as well as a selection of fine and rare tools. I combine on shipping. Email with any questions. Good luck.