“The Practical Boot and Shoe Repairer - Modern Methods and Materials”

by D. Laurence-Lord

In two volumes

1948 (First and only edition)

Published by The Library Press ltd London

Hardback volumes in original blue cloth binding with gold lettering, fancy blue tinted top edge paper, fully illustrated.

Ex-library volumes.

Covers in good condition, sun faded spines

Paper in good condition, vol.2 with scribble on final page

Good condition

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Very rare text taking in depth treatment the subject of leather and repairs, giving both hand-sewn and machine methods.

Particularly enlightening to the shoemaker on the importance of understanding different types of bottom leather to be worked with and how to best handle them, addressing variations in types of tanning according to countries (England, France, USA). Describing best methods of mellowing leather, guidance on resoling, upper patching and finishing.

Also includes a rare description on the repair of turn-shoes.

Highly recommended