THE BUILDER'S GUIDE with original tool box and Tools

Book Description

Boston: Perkins & Marvin, 1839 83pp., 66 full page illustrations of various orders of architecture and other elements of the art designed for the use of builders, particularly of carpenters and joiners. The book fits perfectly into a hinged pocket in the lid of the trunk-size tool box. Many of the original planes and moulding tools are present. Asher Benjamin (1773-1845) wrote a number of books to guide 19th century craftsmen in the method and style of building. A builder, or craftsman, could also be the architect. Asher Benjamin educated three generations of architects through his writings. He adapted European architecture to American use; he used wood instead of the more expensive stone, in order to fit New England styles and budges. A very desirable work.

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