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Original piece of American woodworking history: The Boice-Crane Company Catalog "E", effective February 1, 1932.This comprehensive 52-page catalog features Boice-Crane's legendary lineup of heavy-duty "Bench Machines," famously marketed under the Great Depression-era slogan, "Build It With a Boice and Save."
Indispensable reference piece for vintage machinery restorers, tool historians, and ephemera collectors alike.
Product Details & Featured Machinery:* Manufacturer: Boice-Crane Co. (Toledo, Ohio)* Publication: Catalog "E" (Circa 1931/1932)* Page Count: 52 pages of highly detailed illustrations, specifications, and setups.* Featured Equipment: In-depth coverage of early Boice-Crane Band Saws, Jig/Scroll Saws, Wood Lathes, Bench Drill Presses, Jointers, Mortisers, and specialized production attachments.
* Overall in Good condition. Pages are clean, the binding staples are secure, and the paper remains crisp. Front cover with very faint sign of vertical crease. Centerfold page has become loose from staples. Back cover shows some "soiling" and paper toning.
* Complete & Intact: Features the highly coveted, original order form still fully attached at the back—a rarity for catalogs of this age.
* Flaws to Note: There is a small, penny-sized label on the front cover that has been historically blackened out with ink (visible in photos).
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