Printed in 1948, Catalog No. 34 represents the post-WWII golden era of American manufacturing. Beyond standard tool listings for hand planes, braces, and "Yankee" drivers, this reference book includes factory/laboratory photos and detailed reference tables for carpenters, builders, and tradesmen.
Item Details & Specifications
Brand: Stanley Tools ("The Tool Box of the World")
Item Type: Vintage Tool Catalog / Reference Book
Catalog Number / Edition: Catalog No. 34 (1948 Edition)
Markings / Origin: Printed in U.S.A.
Key Content: Features Stanley hand planes (No. 10, 100, 110, etc.), "Yankee" spiral ratchet screwdrivers and vises, laboratory testing photos, and trade reference charts (paint estimation, roofing calculations, material requirements).
Page Count: 192+ pages
Condition & Quality Notes
Overall: Complete original vintage condition with authentic shop/workbench age.
Cover & Spine: Outer covers display edge wear, minor creasing, surface scuffing, and water/oil marks. Spine shows light staples rusting/bleeding typical for age.
Interior Pages: Pages are clean, legible, and fully intact. Mild foxing/staining near the staples on inside covers, but images and text remain fully readable throughout.