American Levels & Their Makers, by Don Rosebrook. 297 Pages. Clothbound. In this work on the level makers of New England, the first volume of a planned series covering all American level makers, author Don Rosebrook, the premier researcher and collector of American-made levels, has produced a book that substantially expands the range of knowledge of tool collectors, not only about levels, but also about a large number of previously undocumented New England manufacturers. Rosebrook has masterfully combined the results of years of research in New England libraries and archives with his personal knowledge of manufactured levels gleaned from years of collecting and study of the great American collections to produce a work that is informative, very readable, useful as a reference work and beautiful to behold. Superb color and black & white photographs by kindred spirit level collector Dennis Fisher contribute significantly to the overall appeal of the work. As a principal New England maker, the Stanley Rule & Level Company is prominently featured in more than 30 pages, which contain much previously unpublished information. All of the other great New England makers, such as L.L. Davis, Stratton Brothers, the early Boston makers and many, many more are thoroughly covered together with illustrations from early catalogs, photographs & advertising. Without question, this book stands without peer as the best tool book of the new millennium. Highly recommended. $65.00 (BK-0326)