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Advanced Western Saddle Making, Volume 1 by Robin Yates: paperback, 76 pp. Covers different styles, gullet and cantle lacing, different rigging and more. Add to Cart	$21.50	$3.25
All the Pretty Saddles by Nick Pernokas: paperback, 68 pp. Handy reference tool for buyers of new and used saddles written by a professional saddle maker. Now you know what to look for! Lots of sound advice. Add to Cart	$18.00	$3.00
Art of the Boot by Tyler Beard, photographs by Jim Arndt: soft cover, 160 pp. Elegant presentation throughout. Intense focus on the boot makers’ craft. Lots of great background notes on the different boot makers included. Add to Cart	$24.95	$4.00
Art of the Western Saddle, The by Bill Reynolds: hard cover, 160 pp. Highlights the work of great traditional and contemporary saddle makers. Many fine examples of silver and gold overlay. Over 300 photos. Add to Cart	$52.00	$8.00
Basics of Saddle Fit, The by Pete Gorrell. A guide to understanding the relationship between the saddle tree and the horse’s back. For saddle makers and anyone who rides. Very practical. Add to Cart	$21.95	$3.00
Braiding Fine Leather: Techniques of the Australian Whipmakers by David W. Morgan \| For beginner/intermediate. Flat and round braiding–4, 6, 8 strand. 7 projects. Clear step-by-step instructions. 148 pp. Add to Cart	$19.95	$3.00
Braiding Rawhide Horse Tack by Robert L. Woolery: paperback, 124 pp. An instruction manual for the novice worker in rawhide. Unlike many other works, this book assumes no previous knowledge or experience. Add to Cart	$9.95	$3.00
Bridlework A Step-By-Step Guide by Robert Steinke. Soft cover, 270 pp. How to make almost everything for English riding as well as driving bridles: bridles, halters, reins, girth, accessories. Size charts. Add to Cart	$36.00	$4.00
Business of Saddlemaking, The by Pete Gorrell: paperback, 58 pp. Includes: pricing; retail vs. wholesale; figuring cost; market strategy; work sheets.. Add to Cart	$12.50	$2.75
Cowboy Bits and Spurs by Joice I. Overton: hard cover, 160 pp. This book successfully combines “Working Cowboy” knowledge with “Cowboy Collectibles,” describing the actual usage, background, and value of cowboy bits and spurs, along with many other accessories. Add to Cart	$39.95	$3.50
Cowboy Boot, The by David R. Stoecklein: hard cover, 170 pp. Color throughout. There’s a little history and a lot of great pictures. Great section on “Pee Wee” boots. Quite a few photos of pretty women wearing pretty boots. Very easy on the eye. Special section on “Working Boots of Today” and “Going to Town Boots.” Add to Cart	$35.00	$4.50
Cowboy Boots by Tyler Beard with photos by Jim Arndt: paperback, 320 pp. By the same duo that did the original Cowboy Boot Book and then Art of the Boot. This effort is every bit as good. A must for boot collectors & boot lovers. Note: This book measures 6” x 6”. 500 color photos. Add to Cart	$15.95	$3.50
Cowboy Collectibles & Western Memorabilia with Revised Price Guide by Robert W.D. Ball and Ed Vebell: soft cover, 157 pp. Color throughout. Find artifacts essential to life in the Old West. Cover rifles, pistols, saddles, clothing, boots, hats and gun rigs. A wonderful book that makes the era come alive! Add to Cart	$29.95	$3.00
Dictionary of Leatherworking Tools c. 1700-1950 and the Tools of the Allied Trades by R. A. Salaman: paperback, 350+ pp. Useful information for harness and saddlemakers, shoe and boot makers, hat and glove makers, book binders and more. The most complete leather-working tool reference available. Add to Cart	$37.50	$3.85
Encyclopedia of Knots and Fancy Rope Work by Raoul Graumont and John Hensel, 4th edition, hard cover, 689 pp. This is the reference for any and all knots that have ever been tied on land or sea. Splicing also discussed. Add to Cart	$39.95	$4.50

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Proleptic, Inc. specializing in providing information to manufacturers of leather products, leather working professionals, and retailers of equestrian products. Additionally, we carry manuals for a diverse assortment of commercial sewing machines (harness and saddle stitchers) such as Adler, Ferdco, Ferdinand, Campbell, Randall, Union Lock, Juki, Champion, Singer, Consew, and Landis. Available for purchase are leatherworking books, leatherworking tools, and thermal tools. We publish a monthly trade magazine, Shop Talk!, as well as the New Big Book, an annual buyer's guide.