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August 2016
This month colleagues have brought by exceptional new material and we've scoured the auction houses to bring you these publications.
We hope you find something below that catches your interest.
In addition, we will have booths at the following two events in August and September!
On Friday and Saturday, August 20th & 21st, we will be at the Papermania Show in Hartford, CT. Here's a link to their website with a discount coupon for admission. We'll have broadsides, maps, trade catalogs and uncommon ephemeral items from the building trades and much more!
Also, the IPTW 20th anniversary event will be in Virginia, September 9th - 11th. This year's event will be held on the grounds of Clermont Farm, a 360-acre research and training site in history, historic preservation, and agriculture, owned by the Department of Historic Resources of the Commonwealth of Virginia. We'll have publications about windows, building technology, restoration and other subjects pertaining to historic preservation.
It's going to be a very exciting event; read more about it here:
http://ptn.org/events/iptw-2016-20-years-under-our-belt
Happy browsing!
Steve
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New Arrivals
Metals & Building Materials
Building Trades & Trades Catalogs
Modern Art and Design
Plan Books and Architecture
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1.
A New Number For A New Medium Photomurals.
K
aufmann & Fabry Company.
  [Photography].
A New Number For A New Medium Photomurals.
Kaufmann & Fabry Company.
AIA File No. 28-J. Chicago, IL: Edward Stern & Co., 1939. Original edition. Quarto, Fold-out pamphlet with pp 8. b/w photographs of architectural exteriors and interiors. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. An interesting look at photographic murals used at the New York World Fair Eastman Kodak building, residential interiors, a country club, a tea room and other unusual applications. Some very creative and striking images of 1930's design and decor. (17792) $45.00
2.
Photographic Album of Concrete Masonry Unit homes & garages (ca 1915.)
Roger F. Wiley.
(self-published.)
 [Concrete & Cement].
Photographic Album of Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) homes, garages, & walls. Unknown publisher, nd ca 1915.
Roger F. Wiley.
(self-published.)
First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 8. 8 Original b/w photographic prints bonded onto fabric. Leather portfolio with brass clasps. Binding Good Condition, Photographs in Very Good Condition. A unique group of concrete masonry unit structures, attractively photographed and bound together in a leather album. Very nice close-up details of fencing, walls, a small garage building, and patterns. (17793) $110.00
3.
Aluminium and its Alloys in Building - An Introductory Survey.
The Aluminium Development Association.
 [Metal].
Aluminium and Its Alloys in Building - An Introductory Survey.
The Aluminium Development Association.
London: The Aluminium Development Assoc., June 1954. Original edition. Quarto, pp 76. Architectural photography in b/w on every page. Decorated Stock Wraps, brown/white. Very Good+. A publication focused on the architectural applications for aluminium for various building types - industrial, office, medical, residential, retail, performance spaces, and more. Beautiful black & white photographs of facades, roof tops, railings, ornamental screens, and other architectural features, primarily in England. An exceptional and one of a kind publication! (17787) $115.00
4.
Steel Horizons, Volume Two, Number Two.
 [Metal].
Steel Horizons, Volume Two, Number Two.
Allegheny Ludlum Steel.
Pittsburgh, PA: Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., 1940. First edition. Folio, 11" x 14", pp 22. Color and b/w photographs and illustrations on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue/orange/white. Near Fine. A wonderful compendium of articles about applications for steel in the mid-century. Stainless steel tiles in kitchens and bathrooms, commercial signage and billboards, sheet steel panels, and roofing. There are also articles on industrial and household applications, as well as ample trade advertisements. A one of kind publication in exceptional condition! (17739) $45.00
5.
Alcoa Architectural Stocks; standard warehouse items.
Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA.)
  [Metal].
Alcoa Architectural Stocks; standard warehouse items, installation details, specifications AIA
File No. 15-J.
Aluminum Company of America. (ALCOA.)
Pittsburgh, PA: ALCOA, 1954. Original edition. Oblong quarto, pp 94. b/w photographs and drawings of stock items, charts, and specifications. Decorated Black Vinyl w/orange & silver. Good. The technical data and listings for roofing accessories, thresholds, window sills, railings, structural shapes, trim pieces, moldings, rods, wires, bars, and fasteners. An indispensable manual for builders and architects. A very scarce title! (17789) $65.00
6.
Great Glass in American Architecture.
 [Glass].
Great Glass in American Architecture, Decorative Windows and Doors Before 1920.
Wilson, H. Weber.
New York: E.P. Dutton, 1986. First edition. Quarto, pp 122. Beautifully illustrated with 80+ color plates and b/w drawings on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps, crimson. Near Fine.
A "comprehensive survey" of the use of decorative glass in buildings from 1840 to 1920. Also described are glass working techniques and innovations, as well as the business aspects of manufacturing colored glass. Superb images bring the various styles from Art Nouveau to Neo-Classical to Arts & Crafts to life! (17801) $25.00
7.
25 Glass Samples in a Solid Wood Case.
Mississippi Glass Company.
  [Glass].
25 Glass Samples in a Solid Wood Case.
Mississippi Glass Company.
St. Louis, MO: Mississippi Glass Co., nd ca 1958. Original edition. 5" x 10" x 5 1/2" Case. Glass samples - 4" x 5" or larger. Solid Wood Case w/metal lock. Glass in Very Good+ Condition, Wood Case - Good. A collection of 25 patterned, textured, corrugated and colored glass samples from the late 1950's in a very nice wood case. These had many uses including industrial, residential and commercial buildings. Very scarce and in exceptional condition. (17794) $350.00
8.
12 Examples of the Use of Pittsburgh Structural Mirrors in Home Decoration.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
  [Glass].
12 Examples of the Use of Pittsburgh Structural Mirrors in Home Decoration.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., 1939. Original edition. Small quarto, pp 5 pages, leporello. b/w photographs of residential interiors. Pictorial Wraps, b/w. Very Good+. From mirrored fire places, to dressing rooms, and living spaces, this 1930's trades piece illustrates the beauty of modern interiors. A very nice look at early contemporary home design. (17737) $40.00
9.
How to give your home Glamour with Glass.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
  [Glass].
How to give your home Glamour with Glass.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., 1950. Quarto, pp 23. Striking 1950's style color illustrations on every page. Order card and marketing letter to "homemaker" laid-in, signed by Richard W. Dittiner, Manager of Sales. Color Pictorial Wraps, orange/grey. Near Fine. A trade piece epitomizing 1950's "Moderne" design , from the open living spaces with picture windows (designed by Marcel Breuer) to the structural glass fireplace surrounds to plate glass table tops. All this is colorfully depicted in the golds, oranges and greens of this decade's palette. For the designer seeking to create the look of the Fifties this is a "must have!"
(17802) $50.00
10.
Glass in Architecture and Decoration.
McGrath, Raymond and A.C. Frost.
 [Glass].
Glass in Architecture and Decoration, With a Section on the Nature and Properties of Glass.
McGrath, Raymond and A. C. Frost.
London : The Architectural Press, 1937. First edition. Folio, xi + pp 664. 371 B/W photographic plates and 91 Figures/Diagrams; Cloth over Boards, green w/small gilt emblem. Pages, Clean and Bright, very small library stamp in bottom right corners; Binding Good, some fading and small tears. A mammoth volume on glass in modern architecture and interior design. Topics include: the making of glass, architectural applications, decorative uses, and material properties. Appendices for the use of glass in buildings, cleaning, repairs, and associated costs. (17735) $75.00
11.
Johnson's Artistic Wood Finishes.
  [Wood].
Johnson's Artistic Wood Finishes.
S.C. Johnson & Son.
Racine, WI: S.C. Johnson & Son, nd ca 1925. Original edition. Small quarto, 4 1/2" x 10" Folder with 29 wood samples, 5 enamel finishes, and 1 linoleum varnish on 1" x 2 1/2" chips. (total 35) Cloth over Boards, Navy w/gold design & lettering. Very Good. An excellent collection of 35 wood samples with various finishes including varnishes, stains, dyes, enamels, and faux linoleums. Specifications, preparation and finish instructions are included. These samples are in very good condition! (17740) $225.00
12.
1941 Armstrong Pattern Book, Supplement.
  [Flooring].
1941 Armstrong Pattern Book Supplement.
Armstrong Cork Company, Floor Division.
Lancaster, PA: Armstrong Cork Co., 1941. Quarto, pp 44. Color reproductions of linoleum floor & rug patterns on each page. Color interior rendering on frontispiece. Green Stock Wraps w/gilt lettering. Near Fine. Gorgeous mid-century designs for linoleum floors and rugs! This volume is in pristine condition, an exceptional find for the designer or builder interested in creating the "Moderne" look. (17758) $70.00
13.
Page's Guide For Drawing The Acanthus And Every Description Of Ornamental Foliage.
James Page, Ornamental Draftsman and Designer.
  [Ornamentation].
Page's Guide For Drawing The Acanthus And Every Description Of Ornamental Foliage Illustrated with Upwards of Two Hundred Wood-cuts and Fifty-three Etchings on Copper, Descriptive of the Various Characters Alluded To.
James Page, Ornamental Draftsman and Designer.
London: Bernard Quaritch, 1886. Original Edition. Octavo, pp 244. Several color plates and beautifully illustrated b/w frontispiece and 250+ drawings throughout. Red Leather w/gilt design & lettering. Very Good. An essential manual for drawing decorative designs for architecture, cabinetry and other applications. (17790) $250.00
14.
How to Landscape the Home Grounds.
The Storrs & Harrison Company.
  [Landscape Architecture].
How to Landscape the Home Grounds It's not a home until it's planted.
The Storrs & Harrison Company.
Paineville, OH: The Storrs & Harrison Co., nd ca 1910. Octavo, pp 48. Color photograph on title page. b/w photographs and lovely duo toned (olive & b/w) renderings on every page. Color Pictorial Cardboard Covers, yellow/green/grey. Very Good. An exceptional guide to creating well designed residential gardens and landscapes. Ponds, rock gardens, plantings, walkways, and other details are shown with respect to the overall site plans. Actual planting charts with site plans are shown and sold within, for front yards, service areas, driveways, outdoor "living rooms," and green boundaries. There is also a practical list of vines and ground covers, as well as other useful advice on roses, flower beds and gardening. A one of a kind publication beautifully illustrated. This part of Ohio was once known as "the nursery capitol of the world," and this company was the first of many companies established there. (17759) $65.00
15.
"Put a little Sunshine in your home."
Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company.
 [Paint].
"Put a little Sunshine in your home" - Sunshine Finishes Sunshine Feature No. 3.
Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company.
Chicago, IL: Heath & Milligan Mfg Co., 1905. Original edition. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" fold-out Trade Card of colorful doll house design w/stamp & 1905 postmark. Color Pictorial Trade Card. Very Good.
A delightful trade card depicting bright finishes for home interiors, showing the exterior and the interior of the house. (17779) $70.00
16.
 [Glass].
Keeping Store Today.
Libbey Owens Ford.
Toledo, OH: Libby Owens Ford, 1939. First edition. 3 1/4" x 6 1/4" Pamphlet - Folds out to 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" Color renderings of Art Deco facades. Fold-out Pamphlet, blue/yellow. Very Good. Printed for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco Bay this colorful trade piece depicts Art Deco storefronts, a service station, cinema, and drug store. The LOF glass products, vitrolite, vitrolux and plate glass are showcased. (17780) $45.00
17.
"It's Fun to Do Over Color" & Color Schemes. (to coordinate with each housewife's hair color!)
 [Interiors].
Clara Dudley Says.. "It's Fun to Do Over with Color" & Color Schemes are easy when you start with an Alexander Smith Floor-Plan Rug or Carpet
(2 trade pieces).
Alexander Smith & Sons.
Yonkers, NY: Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Co.. 16mo, pp 28. Color illustrations on each page. pp 6, b/w & color. 2 trade pamphlets, color. Very Good+. Two small trade pieces, one which recommends home decor based on the housewives' hair color. Blonde? Then choose a gold rug! Silver hair, then jewel tones are for you. Complete with an order sheet to fill in carpet, drapery, furniture, and of course, hair color! (17781) $50.00
18.
Vitro Enamel Products, Hotel and Restaurant Equipment.
Vitro Enamel Products.
 [Trades, Misc.].
Vitro Enamel Products, Hotel and Restaurant Equipment, Chrome Furniture, Stools, Counters, Tables, Ranges - Catalog No. 14.
Vitro Enamel Products.
St. Louis, MO: Vitro Enamel Products, 1938. Original edition. Quarto, pp 36. b/w illustrations on each page. Price List, laid-in. Stock Covers, light grey. Good, with some scuff marks & stains.
An extensive selection of ranges, steam tables, counters, seats, tables, booths, and other miscellaneous equipment for hotels and restaurants. Nicely illustrated and very uncommon. (17784) $90.00
19.
Rumsford Fireplaces and How They are Made.
  [Fireplaces].
RUMFORD FIREPLACES And How They Are Made.
Gillespie, Curtis G.
New York: William T. Comstock, 1906. First edition. Octavo, pp 199, richly illustrated with line drawings, halftones, engravings. Hard Cover of original red cloth featuring engraving tipped in. Very Good. The only early title on the subject, very scarce. Pays homage to Count Rumford, but goes well beyond to technical considerations in late nineteenth century. Equally interesting are the ten pages of advertisements, i.e. a mini fireplace trade catalog, featuring dampers, ventilating grates, high-end mantels, etc. A hard-to-find piece. (17785) $80.00
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Metals & Building Materials
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20.
Hope's Leadwork for the Garden Catalog No. 200, April 1931.
Henry Hope & Sons.
  [Metal].
Hope's Leadwork for the Garden Catalog No. 200, April 1931.
New York: Henry Hope & Sons, Inc., 1931. First edition. Quarto, pp. 38. Richly illustrated with sepia toned photographic plates. Publisher's Grey Wraps, w/tipped-in photograph, stapled and attached by cord. Very Good. A beautiful trade catalog showing examples of fine lead work items for the garden, including statues, fountains, cisterns, wall sundials, and flower boxes. This publication is remarkable for the beautiful integration of ornamental design, architecture, and landscaping shown. There is some stunning statuary (a crocodile) and lovely jardinierres and sun dials. (17738) $150.00
21.
Alcoa Architectural Stocks, 1958; standard warehouse items.
ALCOA Aluminum.
 [Metal].
Alcoa Architectural Stocks, 1958; standard warehouse items, installation details, specifications, AIA File No. 15-1.
ALCOA Aluminum.
Pittsburgh, PA: ALCOA Company of America, 1958. Revised. Oblong quarto, pp 110. b/w photographs, and detailed drawings on each page. Pebbled black/orange/silver vinyl cover over plastic comb. Very Good+, Pages clean and bright. An extensive and beautifully produced catalog of Alcoa aluminum stock pieces, with installation details and outstanding photographs of architectural applications. Uses shown include handsome aluminum copings and stair railing systems in modern styles. An uncommon publication in nice condition! (17756) $65.00
22.
Aluminum Extrusions in Architecture.
Kaiser Aluminum.
 [Metal]. Aluminum Extrusions in Architecture.
Kaiser Aluminum.
Oakland, CA: Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Sales, Inc., 1968. First edition. Quarto, pp 152. 4 pages of color photographs. b/w photographs and construction details throughout on virtually every page. Tables, charts and specifications. Cloth over Boards, black w/gilt design & lettering. Very Good+, Pages Near Fine. In addition to being a trade catalog, this publication describes the advantages and properties of aluminum extrusions in architectural design, its surface finishes and colors, and then goes on to list the many types of structural and architectural members. Uses included storefronts, windows, doors, curtain walls, panels, screens ,canopies, partitions, ceilings, and much more. This volume contains many wonderful examples of 1960's modern architecture. (17757) $130.00
23.
National Design Specification for Wood Construction, Structural Lumber, Glued Laminated Timber, Timber Pilings, Fastenings.
National Forest Products Association.
[Wood].
National Design Specification for Wood Construction, Structural Lumber, Glued Laminated Timber, Timber Pilings, Fastenings.
National Forest Products Association.
Washington, DC: National Forest Products Assoc, 1982. Revised. Quarto, pp 81. b/w details and structural diagrams throughout. Original Red Wraps, 3-Hole Punched. Near Fine.
The Recommended Practice guide for timber construction in 1982. A helpful reference for researching 1980's design and construction practices. (17767) $25.00
24.
The Hornbrook-Price Co. Galvanized Sheets and Sheet Metal Products, Department A.
The Hornbrook-Price Company.
 [Metal].
The Hornbrook-Price Co. Galvanized Sheets and Sheet Metal Products, Department A.
The Hornbrook-Price Company.
Indianopolis, IN: The Hornbrook-Price Co., nd ca 1920. Original edition. 4" x 8" pp 24. b/w illustrations of metal parts on each page. Light Grey Stock Covers. Very Good. Galvanized, Painted and Black Sheets, Metal Roofing and Siding, Metal Shingles and Plates are shown with detailed drawings in this illustrated catalog. (17773) $55.00
25.
Standard Architectural Specifications for ALCOA Aluminum AIA file No. 15J 1945.
Aluminum Company of America. (ALCOA)
[Metal].
Standard Architectural Specifications for ALCOA Aluminum AIA file No. 15J 1945.
Aluminum Company of America. (ALCOA)
Pittsburgh, PA: ALCOA, 1945. Original edition. Quarto, pp 18. Green Stock Wraps. Good-.
Specifications for finishes, surface preparations, cleaning, product applications, and guides for aluminum alloys. (17778) $25.00
26.
ALCOA Structural Handbook.
Aluminum Company of America. (ALCOA)
 [Metal].
ALCOA Structural Handbook.
Aluminum Company of America. (ALCOA)
Pittsburgh, PA: ALCOA, 1950. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 213. Tables of structural members on each page with cross-sections. Navy Wraps, Spiral Bound. Good, some small tears in back strip. This handbook includes data on wrought aluminum alloys, castings, and plate metal. Physical properties, manufacture, fabrication, design and selection are included in this volume. A practical guide for engineers and builders. (17788) $65.00
27.
A Manual of Concrete Masonry Construction Concrete for Permanence.
Portland Cement Association.
 [Masonry].
A Manual of Concrete Masonry Construction Concrete for Permanence.
Portland Cement Association.
Chicago, IL: Portland Cement Assoc., 1924. Original edition. Quarto, pp 31. b/w construction drawings, details and photographs on each page. Pictorial Wraps. Good+. This trade piece focuses on building methods as well as the characteristics of concrete masonry units and construction. The examples include wall sections, roof details, and fireplace drawings. A practical and informative publication! (17803) $65.00
28.
Glass For Every Industry.
Hires Turner Glass Company.
 [Glass].
Glass For Every Industry.
Hires Turner Glass Company.
Delhi, India: Franklin Printing Co., 2016/1919. Reprint. Small quarto, pp 170. b/w photographs, construction details, tables and charts, on every page. Color Decorated Boards w/Dust Jacket. New in New DJ.
A detailed and extensive early catalog for a myriad of glass products from "lighthouse quality" glass to safety glass, commercial building windows, automobiles, plate glass mirrors, curved glass, x-ray glass, wire glass, and more. There are many historic photographs of commercial buildings, conservatories, hotels, residences, and other uses. This is a very good resource for preservationists, historians, builders, or architects. (17812) $50.00
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Building Trades & Trades Catalogs
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29.
Lupton Casements of Steel - Catalogue C-217.
David Lupton's Sons Co.
  [Windows].
Lupton Casements of Steel - Catalogue C-217.
David Lupton's Sons Company.
Philadelphia, PA: David Lupton's Sons Co., 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp. 20. Illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Staplebound Wraps with color label pasted down. Very Good; shelfwear, corners bumped, pages stamped with prev. owner's name, small spots on some pages, else clean and bright. Another beautiful trade catalog from Philadelphia steel window and door manufacturer Lupton, with numerous b/w drawings and photos. Includes full- and half-size sections, specifications, hardware, screens, and installation details. A scarce and very attractive catalog with technical details as well as marketing material. (17813) $60.00
30.
National Builder Construction Details.
Pomeroy, Jim T. (Assoc. Editor).
  [Building].
National Builder Construction Details.
Pomeroy, Jim T. (Assoc. Editor).
Chicago, IL: Tradepress Publishing Corp., 1920. First edition. Quarto, pp 72. 72 plates of b/w residential construction details. Tan Boards w/brown cloth back strip. Good with some wear on corners, spine split. A wonderful addition to any builder or architect's library, this book has many window, porch, roof, wall, door, millwork, partition, and other construction drawings. It even has 10 pages of barn details! A very hard to find volume, especially in this first edition. (17810) $90.00
31.
The Home Painting Manual.
Decorative and Advertising Departments of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
  [Paint].
The Home Painting Manual.
Decorative and Advertising Departments of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
Cleveland, OH: The Sherwin-Willliams Co., 1923. Octavo, pp 168. Beautifully illustrated wiht 22 color illustrations of home exteriors and interiors. b/w photographs and drawings throughout. Tipped-in household guide in rear cover. Color Pictorial Wraps, brown w/green cloth back strip. A handy and attractive early twentieth century home owner's guide to residential finishes. Topics include surface preparation, tools, estimating, color harmony, and how to apply finishes on various surfaces. Still practical today, with useful color charts and recommendations. (17760) $150.00
32.
Hartmann-Sanders Co. Price List and Catalogue No. 40, 1909, Sole Manufacturers of Koll's Patent Lock Joint Columns.
Hartmann-Sanders Company.
 [Wood].
Hartmann-Sanders Co. Price List and Catalogue No. 40, 1909, Sole Manufacturers of Koll's Patent Lock Joint Columns.
Hartmann-Sanders Company.
Chicago, IL: Hartmann-Sanders Co., 1909. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 48, b/w images of column types and details throughout. Decorated Stock Covers, olive. Very Good+, a small stain in the page margins. This is an exceedingly scarce catalog of white pine columns, constructed in vertical locking segments, with hollow interiors, and composition capitals. These designs re-create modern and neo-classical styles with prefabricated wood elements. The company still operates and manufactures these columns in Alabama, with the same design invented by the original owner and creator, Mr. Henry Koll. (17761) $80.00
33.
Build Better For Less Money With Celotex Building Products Catalog.
Celotex Building Products.
 [Building Trades].
Build Better For Less Money With Celotex Building Products Catalog.
Celotex Building Products.
Chicago. IL: Celotex Building Products, 1940. First edition. 8 1/2" x 11", pp 28. Color and b/w perspective renderings and drawings on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Near Fine. Topics include: what Celotex is, insulating houses, dry rot and termite proofing, finish boards, mouldings and ornaments, sheathing, roofing shingles, tiles, and more. Celotex products were subject to thousands of personal injury lawsuits related to the asbestos content in its fibers. This catalog shows the range of uses these products had in homes and by implication how exposure might have occurred throughout the exterior and interior of houses. (17762) $70.00
34.
The Delphos Manufacturing Company, General Catalog No. 6.
The Delphos Manufacturing Company.
 [Roofing].
The Delphos Manufacturing Company, General Catalog No. 6.
The Delphos Manufacturing Company.
Delphos, OH: Delphos Mftg. Co., nd ca 1910. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 144. b/w illustrations of galvanized metal roofing items throughout. Pictorial Covers, light grey. Good, interiors clean & bright. Corrugated sheet metal and siding, ridges, flashing, pressed brick siding, mottled sheet metal plates, gutters, and other roofing accessories are shown in the early twentieth century trade catalog. This company began in 1898 and sadly went bankrupt in 1990 after almost 100 years. The manufacture of roofing products began in the early 1900's and expanded into agricultural and industrial products. An uncommon publication with historical significance. (17763) $90.00
35.
The Red Book: A Catalog of Building Materials Manufactured and Sold by United States Gypsum Company Reprinted from Sweet's Catalog File 1939.
United States Gypsum Company.
[Plastering].
The Red Book: A Catalog of Building Materials Manufactured and Sold by United States Gypsum Company Reprinted from Sweet's Catalog File 1939.
United States Gypsum Company.
Chicago: United States Gypsum Company, 1939. Revised. Quarto, pp. ca 72, illustrated with b/w photographs and construction details. (From The Old House Journal Library. Red Wraps w/red cloth back strip. Very Good. Rare (17764) $25.00
36.
Bilt-Well Exterior Doors, AIA File 19-E-12.
Bilt Well Wood Work.
 [Doors].
Bilt-Well Exterior Doors AIA File 19-E-12.
Bilt Well Wood Work.
Dubuque, IA: Carr, Ryder & Adams Co., 1948. Original Edition. Quarto, pp 32. b/w illustrations of door types on every page. One page of manufacturer's details. Color Pictorial Wraps, light blue. Good+, minor staining on back cover. A nice collection of residential entrance doors, manufactured from pine wood. A helpful resource for builders and contractors bringing back the post WWII designs. (17765) $50.00
37.
Stairwork Manual and Catalog of Morgan Stair Parts, A.I.A. File 19E.
Morgan Woodwork.
 [Millwork].
Stairwork Manual and Catalog of Morgan Stair Parts A.I.A. File 19E.
Morgan Woodwork.
Oshkosh, WI: Morgan Company, 1947. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 32. Duo-toned and b/w drawings on each page. Perspective renderings of stairways, detailed drawings of stair parts, plans and elevations of various designs, and specifcations. Color Pictorial Wraps, pale yellow. Very Good, some light pencil calculations on back cover. Early post-war trade trade piece, influential in the American building boom. Attractively illustrated with plans, designs, and drawings of stair parts. This company began in 1855 by the two original Morgan brothers and evolved during the WWII era into making products for the U.S. Army. After being acquired by another firm, it finally closed its doors in 2009. (17766) $45.00
38.
Iroquois-Morgan Woodwork: Dealers' Catalog Number 101, 1940.
Iroquois-Millwork Corporation.
[Millwork].
Iroquois-Morgan Woodwork: Dealers' Catalog Number 101, 1940.
Iroquois-Millwork Corporation.
Albany, NY: Iroquois Millwork Corp., 1940. First printing. Quarto, pp. 168. b/w detailed renderings, exterior elevations, construction details and interior perspectives. Trade paperback w/illustrated covers. Very Good+ and 1 Good. Illustrations of entries, doors, sashes, mouldings, columns, railings, stairs, fireplaces and cabinetry. This has an extensive collection of architectural millwork items, wonderful for contractors, architects and home owners (17768) $85.00
We also have Catalog Number 102, also from 1940 (17769) described on our website!
39.
Stock and Special Millwork, Catalog R-9.
A. Roberson & Sons Inc.
[Millwork].
Stock and Special Millwork, Catalog R-9.
A. Roberson & Sons Inc.
Binghamton, NY: Roberson, June 1, 1937. Original edition. Quarto, pp 73. Illustrated with b/w drawings of millwork and wood parts. Black Stock File w/metal clasps. Good.
Entrance doors, side lights, interior doors, windows, shutters, wood frames, stair parts, and porch elements are just some of the millwork products featured in this 1937 catalog. (I
ncidentally, the Roberson family commissioned Richard Neutra to design an addition to their Museum and Science center.) (17770) $55.00
40.
New Reuten Tru-Wall Wood Casement Windows, AIA 16-L.
Reutin.
[Windows].
New Reuten Tru-Wall Wood Casement Windows, AIA 16-L.
Reutin.
Closter, NJ: Fred Reutin Inc., 1965. Revised. Quarto, p 8. b/w detailed drawings and window type elevations on each page. Pictorial Wraps, 3 Hole Punched, white/khaki. Good.
Double glazed construction for casement window units is shown with very clear photographs and detailed drawings, as well as specifications. Very useful details for residential wood construction. (17771) $20.00
41.
How to Build For Less Money.
Certain-teed Roofing.
 [Roofing].
How to Build For Less Money.
Certain-teed Roofing.
York, PA: General Roofing Manufacturing Co., nd ca 1910. Original edition. 12 mo, pp 30. b/w photographs, and trade advertisements, and copies of testimonial letters from 1909 and 1910. Pictorial wraps, grey/red. Very good. A fascinating and historic trade piece depicting examples of felt roofing manufactured during this time, from rags. Photographs of women sorting rags, men manually shredding the fabric, and then the fabric mechanically beaten into pulp, and then rolled into sheets. This company had "huge" plants in Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania. (17775) $60.00
42.
Prepared Paints for Household Use, Sample Card.
C.Y. Schelly & Brothers.
 [Paint].
Prepared Paints for Household Use, Sample Card.
C.Y. Schelly & Brothers.
Allentown, PA: C.Y. Schelly & Bro., 1892. Original edition. 3 1/2" x 6" fold-out card. Folds out to 6" x 7". Color charts with 20 paint chips arranged in a chevron pattern. Trade card b/w with paint chips. Good. A very nice selection of historic paint colors for exterior and interior applications. (17782) $65.00
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Twin Twinkles Featuring Reardon's Water Paints, Vol. III,
James A. Reardon (Editor.)
[Paint].
Twin Twinkles Featuring Reardon's Water Paints, Vol. III,
James A. Reardon (Editor.)
St. Louis, June 17, 1927, No. 1. St. Louis, MO: The Reardon Co., June 1929. First edition. 8 1/2" x 14" broadside, printed on both sides with 1 black, white, and orange cartoon. Broadside. Very Good, small chips along edges. A series of sayings, limericks, riddles, and jokes, ending with some advertisements for Reardon's paint products which included cement paint, plastex, and bondex. There is a space order coupon on the back side of the sheet, after all the funny sayings, such as "The Alaskans pay cold cash in winter time." (17799) $50.00
44.
Hood Rubber Company - 16 Tile Samples - Boxed.
Hood Rubber Company.
 [Flooring].
Hood Rubber Company - 16 Tile Samples - Boxed.
Hood Rubber Company.
Watertown, MA: B.F. Goodrich Co., nd ca 1960. Original edition. 4" x 8" x 2" Cardboard box w/16 2 x 2 asphalt floor tiles. Cardboard Box, black. Very Good. (17795) $85.00
Blount Pine Craft, Horizontal Sliding Wood Window Units with Removable Sash.
Pine Craft Uni-Vent Windows.
 [Windows].
Blount Pine Craft, Horizontal Sliding Wood Window Units with Removable Sash.
Pine Craft Uni-Vent Windows.
Lacona, NY: The Blount Lumber Co., nd ca 1962. Original edition. Quarto, pp 7. Illustrated with window type elevations and details. Stock Wraps, white/green. Very Good+. Wood glider sash units, casement windows, jalousie windows, picture units, and sliding windows are shown in this trade publication for Pinecraft. (17798) $35.00
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46.
La Révolution Surréaliste - No. 12 - Cinquieme année - 5 Décembre 1929.
André Breton.
[Modern Art].
La Révolution Surréaliste - No. 12 - Cinquieme année - 5 Décembre 1929 (No. 12 of a 12 volume set). André Breton.
Paris: José Corti, December 1029. First edition. Quarto, pp 79. b/w artwork and photographs throughout. Original Wraps, b/w w/acryllic cover. Very Good.
Part of a set of 12 journals published between 1924 and 1029, this exceedingly uncommon volume of essays and articles on surrealistic art contains André Breton's Second Manifesto, and the script of "Un Chien Andalou" with Luis Buñuel's preface. It also has images by Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Arp, and René Magritte. (17796) $225.00
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Vagabunden - 15 Zeichnungen von Hans Tombrock.
  [Modern Art].
Vagabunden - 15 Zeichnungen von Hans Tombrock.
Hans Tombrock.
Stuttgart: Vagabunden, 1928. First edition. A portfolio of 15 - 7" x 9 1/2" b/w original lithographs in a decorated folio. Decorated folio w/15 prints. Very Good. Hans Trombock, who's father was a boiler maker, was a brother among 16 siblings. He trained briefly as a painter, worked in mines, traveled to America, joined riots and revolutions, was imprisoned, and then became a vagabond artist in Germany. He made his living selling drawings of prostitutes, tramps, and fellow vagabonds. This is his first major work - a telling record of life just before Tombrock was forced to leave Germany to escape facism. (17797) $275.00
48.
Peace Symbols.
Zonia Baber.
  [Architecture].
Peace Symbols.
Zonia Baber.
Chicago, IL: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 1948. First edition. Small quarto, pp 96. Black and white photographs on each page. Decorated Stock Wraps. Cover is in Good- Condition, Pages are Very Good, clean & bright.
Zonia Baber was an early leader of the world peace movement and for improved race relations in Chicago. She began as a teacher and retired as an Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Chicago in 1922. This booklet depicts memorials of peace and friendship all over the world and across America - from the Altar of Peace in the Roman Senate to William Penn's Peace Treaty Elm to the Chefoo Arch in China and many other beautiful symbols, structures, statuary, and monuments - this serves as an historic photographic album for so many people's endeavors. (17804) $175.00
49.
Art Deco.
Victor Arwas.
 [Art Deco].
Art Deco.
Victor Arwas.
New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1980. First edition. Folio, pp 315. Illustrated on every page with color and b/w photographs. Endpapers decorated with Raool Duffy design. Black Cloth over Boards w/embossed design & Dust Jacket. Near Fine in NF DJ.
An astonishingly comprehensive and in-depth look at Art Deco design in all its forms - furniture, metal work, enamels, paintings, sculpture, graphics, glass, bookbinding, and more. There is also a chapter on the 1925 Exposition in Paris (Expostion des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels) from which the title, Art Deco was derived. This is a fascinating and sumptious volume, beautifully produced and illustrated. (17817) $55.00
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Report of the Joint Board upon the Improvement of Charles River From the Waltham Line to the Cahrles River Bridge.
Metropolitan Park Commission.
  [Urban Studies].
Report of the Joint Board upon the Improvement of Charles River From the Waltham Line to the Cahrles River Bridge.
Metropolitan Park Commission.
Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Print Co., April 1894. First edition. Octavo, pp 51, 15 plates & 3 fold-out maps (15"x 46" ) map the Charles River Basin from the Waltham line to the Boston Harbor. b/w photographs of Alster Basin in Germany, Thames River in London, Beacon Street along the Charles River, and marshes upriver. Black Cloth over Boards w/gilt lettering & embossed design on back. Very Good. A fascinating report investigating the sanitary and traffic conditions of the Charles River at that time and proposed improvements. These included the construction of a dam. Comparisons were made between Boston and several European cities. A scarce publication in very nice condition. (17820) $95.00
51.
A Portfolio of Ecclesiastical Designs.
Franklin X. McCormick (Editor & Publisher.)
 [Architecture].
A Portfolio of Ecclesiastical Designs.
Franklin X. McCormick (Editor & Publisher.)
Greenwich, CT: Franklin X. McCormick, 1954. Second edition. Folio 130 existing Roman Catholic cathedrals presented with photographs, floor plans and descriptions. Leatherette Portfolio, burgundy. Binding in Good Condition, Pages Very Good.
This portfolio depicts churches all across America from Salem, Massachusetts to Dearborn, Michigan and Portland, Oregon, built in the early 1950's. They were each individually designed by architects in a variety of styles - Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance, Modern, and Contemporary. The photographs include details of the furniture and fittings. An outstanding collection, and very scarce! (17814) $150.00
52.
Piccole Chiese (Small Churches.)
Arch. Gaetano Vinaccia.
  [International].
Piccole Chiese (Small Churches.)
Arch. Gaetano Vinaccia.
Torino, Italy: Società Italiana Di Edizioni Artistiche, 1923. First edition. Small quarto, pp 36 booklet and 50 lovely architectural plates with b/w perspective drawings and floor plans on each page. Text in Italian, decoration in Art Deco style. Decorated Portfolio, Tan Boards w/brown cloth back strip. Binding in Fair Condition, Pages in Good+ Condition. One of the most unusual collection of small Italian village churches we've seen. Each page has a duo-tone architectural rendering (buff/black) with floor plan below. Beautifully rendered, a wonderful volume for architects and historians! (17818) $125.00
53.
Small Country Houses of To-day (Volumes I, II, & III).
Lawrence Weaver (Editor).
 [English].
Small Country Houses of To-day
(Volumes I, II, & III).
Lawrence Weaver (Editor).
London: The Offices of Country Life, 1910, 1922, 1925. First, Second. Large quarto, Vol. I - pp 225, Vol. II - pp 222, Vol. III - pp 206. Each volume is illustrated with architectural photographs on every page. Green Cloth over Boards. Good+.
These stunning volumes illustrate English country home exteriors and interiors with beautiful black & white photographs. The descriptions expand upon the history, the lay-outs, furnishings, furniture, landscape design, and much more. For those interested in English architecture and history, this is a treasure trove - an incomparable set; and scare in this condition! (17816) $275.00
54.
This is Scholz Design.
Scholz Homes.
[Pattern Book].
This is Scholz Design.
Scholz Homes.
Toledo, OH: Scholz Homes, Inc., 1964. Original edition. Small quarto, oblong, pp 20. b/w photographs, perspective renderings and floor plans on each page. Pictorial Wraps. Good, small tear in back cover corner, pages clean & bright.
A collection of 1960's ranch style homes of brick and wood. Very nicely delineated drawings and plans! (17736) $55.00
55.
Houses of Stucco.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company.
[Pattern Book].
Houses of Stucco.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company.
New York: The Atlas Portland Cement Company, 1926. First printing. quarto (8 1/2" x 11"). pp 44. illustrated with b/w floor plans and photographs. Pamphlet. Good-.
An uncommon title, showing many examples of existing non-stucco homes which have been "improved" by a stucco veneer; an interesting application, especially in the Southwest. (17742) $85.00
56.
Suggested Designs for Small Firesafe Concrete Homes.
Portland Cement Association.
 [Concrete & Cement].
Suggested Designs for Small Firesafe Concrete Homes.
Portland Cement Association.
Chicago, IL: Portland Cement Assoc., nd ca 1946. Original edition. Quarto, pp 16. b/w photographs, floor plans, construction details and isometric drawings of building methods. Pictorial Wraps, b/w. Good.
Both a guide on concrete construction and a set of plans for post war residential designs, this booklet depicts clever schemes and practical building methods. (17772) $60.00
57.
Modern American Home.
C.L. Bowes.
 [Pattern Book].
Modern American Home.
C.L. Bowes.
Hinsdale, IL: Mann & Hunter Lumber Co., 1926. Original edition. Quarto, pp 144. Color renderings of house exteriors, b/w floor plans and photographs of small and moderately sized homes. Color Pictorial Wraps, red w/black cloth back strip. Binding in Fair Condition, Pages - Good. The styles in this plan book include Colonial, "English," "Spanish," "Mission," and other popular designs. Many of the photographs show the completed homes in attractive landscaped settings and gardens. A very nice and uncommon publication. (17777) $75.00
58.
Frigidaire Electric Ranges for 1939.
Frigidaire.
 [Kitchens].
Frigidaire Electric Ranges for 1939.
Frigidaire.
Dayton, OH: General Motors Sales Co., 1939. Original edition. Quarto, pp 15. Color and b/w illustrations on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good. A colorful trade piece about electric appliances for prospective home owners. Attractive renderings of kitchen ranges from the 1930's. (17783) $60.00
59.
The Pantry: its history and modern uses.
Pond, Catherine Seiberling.
 [Interiors].
The Pantry: its history and modern uses.
Pond, Catherine Seiberling.
Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007. First edition. Square octavo, pp. 96. wonderfully ilustrated, researched and documented. Grey Cloth over Boards w/Dust Jacket. New in New DJ. A jewel of a book, on an obvious but original and understudied topic - beautifully photographed and organized. Early American, farmhouse, Victorian, and Modern pantries are some of the styles that are explored. (9954) $18.00
60.
Garlinghouse Budget Homes.
Lieurance, I.G., Designer.
 [Pattern Books].
Lieurance, I.G., Designer. Garlinghouse Budget Homes.
Topeka, KS: The L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1950. Fifth Edition. Quarto, pp 64. b/w photographs and floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, yellow/white/blue. Good+.
A collection of small post WWII homes from one of the largest house plan companies at the time. (1250 designs!) Cottages, bungalows, and small ranch houses are among the styles depicted in this uncommon period publication. (17786) $50.00
61.
Ranch Type for modern living.
Weyerhaeuser 4-Square Home Building Service.
[Pattern Books].
Ranch Type for modern living; Weyerhaeuser 4-Square Home Building Service. Weyerhaeuser 4-Square Home Building Service.
St. Paul, MN: Weyerhaeuser Sales Co., 1950. Original edition. 1) 8 1/2" x 11" pamphlet pp 4.b/w rendering & plan 2) 3 1/2" x 6" pamphlet, np 50. b/w illustrations and floor plans. 3) Manila envelop, stamped, postmarked & addressed. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue & manila envelop. Very Good+. A fold-out trades piece for a ranch style home, and a booklet of numerous small house designs in this popular post WWII style. Very handsomely produced and assembled. (17791) $50.00
62.
The American Home (3 issues) & Building Age (1 issue) (1929-1934)
Doubleday Doran & Company.
 The American Home (3 issues) - September 1931, April 12932, September 1934 and Building Age - October, 1929. Doubleday Doran & Company Inc., 1929, 1931, 1932, 1934. Quarto, pp 152, pp 67, pp 66, pp 77. Profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, trade advertisements, and color images. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good. These journals cover a variety of timely topics. This issue of "Building Age' is entirely devoted to apartments - planning, desigh, structural framing, color schemes, and other issues. The issues of "The American Home" include articles on home design, remodeling, history, gardening, and much more. The 1934 issue features a portfolio of 14 small house plans, beautifully photographed. This is a very nice group of journals and quite uncommon! (17809) $75.00
62.
A Place to Hang Your Heart, An Architect's Portfolio of Superb Small Homes.
Paul H. (Editor.)
  [Pattern Book].
A Place to Hang Your Heart, An Architect's Portfolio of Superb Small Homes.
Bolton, Paul H. (Editor.).
Washington, D.C.: Home Builders' Research Institure Inc., 1946. First edition. Quarto, np, pp 75. two toned floor plans and renderings. Either in green and white or blue and white. Decorated Stock Covers, white/green w/green plastic comb. Pages in Very Good Condition, Binding is in poor condition.
A myriad of styles fills this post WWII plan book - small cottages, capes, ramblers, contemporary designs, and other popular styles. A scarce and attractively produced volume - one of a kind! (17811) $65.00
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