The Art of Leather
by
Alan D.W Humphries

My thanks go to
My good friend Richard Prince who gave me the idea for this project.
Andrew Parr and all the boys at J & FJ Baker & Co. who co-operated so enthusiastically, and at times with such irreverent good humour, together their help in verifying facts about things I am relatively ignorant hence any mistakes are mine and mine alone.
The National Leather Museum of Walsall
Atelier De Groot of Harlingen.
And all those Special friends who have encouraged me and kept me on track throughout.
Finally to Rob Hancock of Apple Store, Exeter who has been patience personified.
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