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Tools & Trades Books

Books from 1800 - Present

Books about using tools, making tools, early technology and processes, furniture, construction, traditional trades, tool catalogs, tool references and more

Working Materials

Books about working with wood, stone, iron & soft metals.

Also early 20th C. periodicals about trades

We Buy Book Collections

We Buy Book Collections

We buy book collections related to tools, traditional trades, early technology, woodworking, architecture, or tool catalogs,.

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Upcoming Shows & Events

Antique Tool Show at The Landing School, Arundel, Maine

Antique Tool Show at The Landing School, Arundel, Maine

EAIA Annual Conference in VT

EAIA Annual Conference in VT

Plan now to join the Early American Industries Assn. (EAIA) at the 2026 Annual Conference in Burlington VT, May 27-30. Days are filled with the Shelburne Museum, other museum tours, antique tool trading, historical presentations and evening special social events, If you love early tools and trades, living history and meeting other history buffs, this event will be the highlight of your year. See EAIA Conference

Fine Woodworking Open House

Fine Woodworking Open House

Fine Woodworking Open House May 1-2, 9-5, at the CT Valley School of Woodworking, 249 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT.  Learn about woodworking classes, see demonstrations, shop for antique and new tools and books. Fine Woodworking open house

 

 

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Do You Have Books to Sell?

If you have books related to tools, traditional trades, early technology, woodworking, architecture, or tool catalogs, I would be happy to hear from you.

Please feel free to send:

  • A few photos of the books (shelf photos are fine)

  • Your location

  • Any details about the collection

Use the contact form on the page and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I look forward to seeing what you have.

Jane Butler
ToolsAndTradesBooks.com


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