Dictionary of Leather Working Tools, by R.A. Salaman. 377 Pages. Softbound. Anyone who has stared blankly into a box of leather working tools without a clue as to the function of many of the specialized implements would be well advised to add a copy of this recently republished masterpiece to his or her library. Copiously illustrated with line drawings prepared especially for this work as well as period engravings from Nineteenth Century catalogs, this work addresses in detail more than 1100 individual leather-working tools and the specialized crafts in which they were used. An index of more than 25 pages allows for easy cross-referencing when looking for a specific tool in this work that is organized around the function of specific leather-working trades. Included are the bookbinder, shoemaker, glove maker, harness maker, hatmaker and saddler. Whether you are a collector of leather working tools, an antique dealer or someone with a general interest in hand tools, this book will be both entertaining and serve as a valuable and frequently consulted reference. $29.95 (BK-0022)