This vintage book contains a detailed guide to leather working. Profusely illustrated and written in simple, plain language, this volume is highly recommended for those with little previous experience. Although old, "Leather Work" contains a wealth of information that will be useful to the modern reader. Contents include: "Kinds of Leather and Their Treatment," "Design," "Tracing and Design," "Pyrography," "Carving and Incising," "Engraving," "Modeling and Embossing," "Stamping and Tooling," "Cut Work," "Applique," "Inlay and Mosaic," "Coloring and Gilding," "Illustrations," and "Patterns."...