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In Excellent Lightly Used condition, For this amazing Antique Tool Catalog! See all pictures to fully appreciate Condition!”
The L.S. Starrett Co. Catalog No. 23, published in 1924,showcasing their world-renowned precision tools.
Company:The L.S. Starrett Co. (Athol, Mass., U.S.A.)
Publication:Catalog No. 23
Year:1924
Format:Hardback
Cover:Beautifully Embossed with Gold Gilt lettering and design.
Content:Extensively Illustrated – a comprehensive visual and descriptive record of Starrett's precision tools available in 1924.
Significance:An "Amazing reference for the dedicated Tool Collector!"
Condition:Excellent Vintage Condition (EXC).
This isn't just a catalog; it's a historical document and a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century industrial printing. Inside, you'll find detailed illustrations and descriptions of the precision tools – micrometers, calipers, gauges, levels, and much more – that made Starrett a legendary name in American manufacturing. The embossed gold gilt cover adds a touch of elegance and speaks to the quality Starrett represented.
For a catalog approaching a century in age, its condition is truly remarkable. The binding is typically solid, pages clean (though may show some age-appropriate toning), and the gold gilt on the cover remains bright and largely intact. It shows only minor signs of age and careful handling expected for such a vintage piece.
Original MSRP for such catalogs in 1924 is not the primary indicator of its current worth. As a rare, beautifully preserved, and highly sought-after collector's item and historical reference, its value is determined by the antique and collectables market. Similar well-preserved, early Starrett catalogs, especially in hardback with gilt, can command prices ranging from$75 - $200+, and sometimes significantly more depending on specific rarity and sale interest.
An indispensable addition for any serious Starrett tool collector, machinist historian, or aficionado of vintage American manufacturing!
