The Modern Boot and Shoemaker

The Modern Boot and Shoemaker complete set, in three volumes,

Volumes I, II and IV 

published by Gresham Publishing Company first published 1917 in London

“A Complete Guide to Design and Manufacture, Hand and Machine Repairing, Shopfitting and Stocking, Retailing: Book-Keeping and Management”

Hardback volumes in original green cloth covers which have signs of age. Gold lettering with some fading on spines. volumes I, II and IV

They cover all aspects of the shoemaking industry from pattern making, clicking, closing, finishing, retail, bookkeeping, grading, dyeing, tanning. A very comprehensive and interesting collection for the lover of all things boot and shoe

Fully illustrated with line drawings and photographic plates. Each edition has the coats of arms of the Worshipful Companies of Cordwainers, Leathersellers, Curriers and Skinners