B68-651 SMOOTHING PLANE. Bailey Vertical Post. Very clean example of the design manufactured by Leonard Bailey in Boston in the 1860s before his association with Stanley. No. 3 size, 8" sole, 1-5/8" Moulson Bros. cutter. Early type without the banjo spring under the lever cap. Rosewood knob and tote have light wear, japanning 60%. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good+ 2000-4000