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Hi, everything in the book comes from
his personal experience and that he
I acquired this 1st Edition book, would be willing to answer any
The Blacksmith’s Guide by J.E. questions the reader might have.
Sallows, dated 1907. It looks to be J.F. Sallows was the author of five
unused. I just discovered today a large works all having to do with black-
tissue type fold out in the back that smithing, welding or tempering. This
describes the blueprints to build a is the only book I could find where
proper furnace. Also, there are two color he was the sole author. The others
plates. I don’t think the tissue fold-out were written with others.
was ever opened up before I did today You are right to think this book is
… causing a small rip in the bottom rare. Only 2 editions were published
corner (darn). Otherwise, this book in 1907 and are held by only 4
looks to be in tight condition (nothing libraries worldwide. Seven editions of
floppy or loose). this book have been published
I cannot find it or anything like it between 1907 and 2010 in English
online. I did see that there is either a and are held by 41 libraries world-
museum or library up north wide. In the United States, I could
(Vermont?) that does have a copy in only locate 2 copies. One is held at
its archives. I will send photos in 2 the Library of Congress in
separate emails as the file is too big to Washington, DC. The other copy
send all at once. I could locate is held by the
Do you think it is rare or valuable? University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign. It is located in the
Thank you. stacks and is available for checkout.
M. Johnson Reprints of this book are widely
available from such vendors as
Amazon, Google Books, and Books-
Dear M. Johnson, a-Million. Prices vary according to
the binding. Paperbacks are usually
Thank you for submitting under $10, while hardcopies begin at
pictures of your book, The about $15-20. It is also available in
Blacksmith’s Guide, by J. F. Sallows. e-book format. A Classic reprint
The full title is The Blacksmith’s (2015) is available for about $45.
Guide, Valuable Instructions However, just because a book is
on Forging, Welding, Hardening, rare, doesn’t necessarily mean it is
Tempering, Casehardening, Annealing, particularly valuable. The audience
Coloring, Brazing, and General for a book on such an arcane and
Blacksmithing. Now, isn’t that a specialized subject such as black-
mouthful!?! The book was published smithing would be fairly small, I
by Technical Press in Brattleboro, would guess. You could possibly
Vermont in 1907. The author, advertise it in trade journals to find a
James Francis Sallows was born in buyer, or you could just treasure it
1865 and died circa 1929 for the rarity it is. I would estimate
at age 64. He was from a long line the value of this book at between
of blacksmiths. $100-$150.
The purpose of the book, as Thank for again for submitting
stated in the introduction, was to your interesting treasure!
offer aid and assistance to all black-
smiths, particularly to those young Best, Walker Haigh
blacksmiths who were just starting
out in the trade. He states that
Walker Haigh is an Honors Graduate and Certified Appraiser from the
Asheford Institute of Antiques, who holds degrees in both History and
Library Sciences from the University of North Carolina. She has
been in the antiques business for over 25 years, and is co-owner of
Parker & Haigh Estate Sales and Liquidations.
The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles and Asheford Institute of Antiques have
teamed up to provide our readers with professional appraisers to help you learn more
about and value your finds. Do you have questions about something you have
acquired? We welcome your questions and photos. Send your information to
editorial@journalofantiques.com or mail to Journal of Antiques & Collectibles, PO
Box 950, Sturbridge, MA 01566 attn: Appraisers Corner. To learn more about
becoming a “certified” antiques appraiser, visit www.asheford.com or contact the
Admissions Office toll free at 877-444-4508.
Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
48
Asheford Institute of Antiques
www.asheford.com
APPRAISERS CORNER A Commitment to Excellence Since 1966
Certified Appraisal Training
Hi, everything in the book comes from
his personal experience and that he
I acquired this 1st Edition book, would be willing to answer any
The Blacksmith’s Guide by J.E. questions the reader might have.
Sallows, dated 1907. It looks to be J.F. Sallows was the author of five
unused. I just discovered today a large works all having to do with black-
tissue type fold out in the back that smithing, welding or tempering. This
describes the blueprints to build a is the only book I could find where
proper furnace. Also, there are two color he was the sole author. The others
plates. I don’t think the tissue fold-out were written with others.
was ever opened up before I did today You are right to think this book is
… causing a small rip in the bottom rare. Only 2 editions were published
corner (darn). Otherwise, this book in 1907 and are held by only 4
looks to be in tight condition (nothing libraries worldwide. Seven editions of
floppy or loose). this book have been published
I cannot find it or anything like it between 1907 and 2010 in English
online. I did see that there is either a and are held by 41 libraries world-
museum or library up north wide. In the United States, I could
(Vermont?) that does have a copy in only locate 2 copies. One is held at
its archives. I will send photos in 2 the Library of Congress in
separate emails as the file is too big to Washington, DC. The other copy
send all at once. I could locate is held by the
Do you think it is rare or valuable? University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign. It is located in the
Thank you. stacks and is available for checkout.
M. Johnson Reprints of this book are widely
available from such vendors as
Amazon, Google Books, and Books-
Dear M. Johnson, a-Million. Prices vary according to
the binding. Paperbacks are usually
Thank you for submitting under $10, while hardcopies begin at
pictures of your book, The about $15-20. It is also available in
Blacksmith’s Guide, by J. F. Sallows. e-book format. A Classic reprint
The full title is The Blacksmith’s (2015) is available for about $45.
Guide, Valuable Instructions However, just because a book is
on Forging, Welding, Hardening, rare, doesn’t necessarily mean it is
Tempering, Casehardening, Annealing, particularly valuable. The audience
Coloring, Brazing, and General for a book on such an arcane and
Blacksmithing. Now, isn’t that a specialized subject such as black-
mouthful!?! The book was published smithing would be fairly small, I
by Technical Press in Brattleboro, would guess. You could possibly
Vermont in 1907. The author, advertise it in trade journals to find a
James Francis Sallows was born in buyer, or you could just treasure it
1865 and died circa 1929 for the rarity it is. I would estimate
at age 64. He was from a long line the value of this book at between
of blacksmiths. $100-$150.
The purpose of the book, as Thank for again for submitting
stated in the introduction, was to your interesting treasure!
offer aid and assistance to all black-
smiths, particularly to those young Best, Walker Haigh
blacksmiths who were just starting
out in the trade. He states that
Walker Haigh is an Honors Graduate and Certified Appraiser from the
Asheford Institute of Antiques, who holds degrees in both History and
Library Sciences from the University of North Carolina. She has
been in the antiques business for over 25 years, and is co-owner of
Parker & Haigh Estate Sales and Liquidations.
The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles and Asheford Institute of Antiques have
teamed up to provide our readers with professional appraisers to help you learn more
about and value your finds. Do you have questions about something you have
acquired? We welcome your questions and photos. Send your information to
editorial@journalofantiques.com or mail to Journal of Antiques & Collectibles, PO
Box 950, Sturbridge, MA 01566 attn: Appraisers Corner. To learn more about
becoming a “certified” antiques appraiser, visit www.asheford.com or contact the
Admissions Office toll free at 877-444-4508.
Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
48
