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1.
Signs, Streets, and Storefronts - A history of Architecture and Graphics Along America's Commercial Corridors.
Treu, Martin.
[Building as Envelope].
Signs, Streets, and Storefronts - A history of Architecture and Graphics Along America's Commercial Corridors.
Treu, Martin.
Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins Univ Press, 2012. First edition. Small quarto, pp 384, indexed. 39 Color photographs of store front facades and streets. b/w photographs throughout the volume. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. New in New DJ. "'Signs, Streets, and Storefronts' addresses more than 200 years of signs and place-marking along America's commercial corridors. From small-town squares to Broadway, State Street, and Wilshire Boulevard, Martin Treu follows design developments into the present and explores issues of historic preservation. Treu considers common architecture and its place-defining business signs as well as influential high-style design examples by taste-making leaders. Combining advertising and architectural history, the book presents a full picture of the commercial landscape, including design adaptations made for motorists and the migration from Main Street to suburbia... Several forces are at work: technological advances, design imagination and the media, corporate propaganda, customer needs, and municipal mandates... A must-read for city planners, town councils, architects, sign designers, concerned citizens, and anyone who cares about the appearance and vitality of America's commercial streets, this heavily illustrated book is equally appealing to armchair historians, small-town enthusiasts, and lovers of Americana." (18378) $65.00
2.
Regles de Cinq Ordres d'Architecture de Vignolle.
(The Five Orders of Architecture).
Vignola, Giacomo Barozzi (translated by Pierre Le Muet).
[Architectural History].
Regles de Cinq Ordres d'Architecture de Vignolle. (The Five Orders of Architecture).
Vignola, Giacomo Barozzi (translated by Pierre Le Muet).
Paris: Chez Melchior Tavernier, 1632. First edition. 12 mo ( 4" x 6") pp 101. 50 engraved plates in b/w including 10 additional door elevations. Text in French. Inscribed lightly on the title page and frontis piece (possibly by previous contemporaneous owner - Rolant Robines) Original Vellum. Good, some soiling; Pages Very Good. This edition of Vignola's "Five Orders of Architecture" was translated by Pierre Le Muet and published by Melchior Tavernier, a French engraver and book seller. Le Muet was well known as an architect, engineer, builder, and writer. In 1631-1632, Le Muet published this French translation of Vignola's "Regola delle cinque ordini d'architectura," from a four-language Dutch edition of 1619. Le Muet's version includes ten previously unpublished designs for doors, as well as Vignola's system for constructing columns in the 5 classical orders derived from Roman precedents. This particular volume is in remarkable condition - the drawings still clear and sharp. An extremely scarce and invaluable text. (18370) $950.00
3.
Building Details - Stone, Metal, Wood - Upper Stories and Cornice - The Gorham Building - McKim Mead and White Architects - Drawing No. 45.
Frank M. Snyder, Architect.
[Architectural Monograph].
Building Details - Stone, Metal, Wood - Upper Stories and Cornice - The Gorham Building - McKim Mead and White Architects - Drawing No. 45.
Frank M. Snyder, Architect.
New York: Frank M. Snyder, 1909. Original edition. Double matted architectural drawing - 14 1/2" x 20"; 20" x 27" total dimensions. Matted Drawing on Paper. Drawing in Very Good+ Condition, Matting Near Fine.
Frank Snyder (1867-1939) was a graduate of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and worked at McKim, Mead & White and John Russell Pope. He is known for the quality of his architectural drawings and buildings details, many of which are now a part of Cornell's collection. (18366) $60.00
4.
Building Details - Marble, Metal Work - Building of the Knickerbocker Trust Company, McKim Mead and White Architects - Drawing No. 88.
Frank M. Snyder, Architect.
[Architectural Monograph].
Building Details - Marble, Metal Work - Building of the Knickerbocker Trust Company, McKim Mead and White Architects - Drawing No. 88.
Frank M. Snyder, Architect.
New York: Frank M. Snyder, nd ca 1910. Original edition. Double matted architectural drawing - 14 1/2" x 20"; 20" x 27" total dimensions. Matted Drawing on Paper. Drawing in Very Good+ Condition, Mattes Near Fine.
Frank Snyder (1867-1939) was a graduate of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and worked at McKim, Mead & White and John Russell Pope. He is known for the quality of his architectural drawings and buildings details, many of which are now a part of Cornell's collection. (18367) $60.00
5.
Machines for Selling (Storefronts, Display Cases, Furnishings, Hardware, and other retail design elements.)
[Modernism].
Machines for Selling (Storefronts, Display Cases, Furnishings, Hardware, and other retail design elements.)
The Kawneer Company.
Niles, MI: Kawneer Co., 1946. First edition. Large oblong folio, 18" x 24". Thumb index of 15 chapters with b/w architectural drawing for each frontispiece. Some Color Illustrations; B/W Architectural renderings, plans, sections, and details on each page. Original Morocco Portfolio w/embossed lettering. Near Fine. A show case of Kawneer's Mid-Century Modern storefront and store designs by architects Ketchum, Gina & Sharp. Kawneer had invited this firm to remodel stores on the main street of Niles, Michigan with striking glass and metal elements. Signage, display cases, and clear glass store fronts were just some features incorporated into the designs. Chapter headings include Drug; Jewelry; Apparel; Shoes; Restaurants; Theaters; Flowers; and more. This is an exceptionally scarce publication and an invaluable resource. (18357) $1200.00
6.
Pencil Points Data Sheets (in 4 volumes).
Graf, Don.
[Building Trades].
Pencil Points Data Sheets (in 4 volumes).
Graf, Don.
New York: Pencil Points, n.d. (ca 1930's). Original edition. 12 mo (5" x 7") 4 volumes. Thoroughly illustrated with b/w plans, elevations, sections, & details. Ring Binding Notebooks in Hard Case. Very Good.
A collection of this series of notebooks on subjects of interest to the professional builder and architect. The data sheets are not numbered, but broad subjects include A. Building Materials, B. Structural Design, C. Mathematics, D. Planning, E. Mechanical, F. Construction Details, and G. Draftsmanship. There are multiple divisions within in each notebook section. A wealth of information in these small volumes. (18363) $120.00
7.
The Small House Primer.
Bonta, Edwin.
[American].
The Small House Primer.
Bonta, Edwin.
Boston, MA: Little Brown & Co., 1925. Octavo, pp 105. b/w line drawings throughout. b/w photograph facing title page. Decorated Cloth on Boards, green w/gilt lettering. Very Good+.
A beautifully illustrated book about the design of small homes, discussing such topics as massing (silhouette), floor plans, proportions, detailing, both exterior and interior, ornamention, and finishes. Very uncommon, especially in such nice condition. (18345) $45.00
8.
Home Builder's Plan Book, A Collection of Architectural Designs for Small Houses Submitted in Competition by Architects and Architectural Draftsmen in Connection with the 1921 OWN YOUR HOME EXPOSITION, New York and Chicago.
The Architectural Forum and The Builders' Journal.
[
Pattern Book].
Home Builder's Plan Book, A Collection of Architectural Designs for Small Houses Submitted in Competition by Architects and Architectural Draftsmen in Connection with the 1921 OWN YOUR HOME EXPOSITION,
New York and Chicago.
The Architectural Forum and The Builders' Journal.
New York: Building Plan Holding Corporation, 1921. First edition. Small quarto (8" x 11"). pp 84. Illustrated with sepia toned architectural perspectives, thumb nail floor plans, building sections and site plans. Boards w/brown cloth spine and tipped-in illustration. Very Good
. A very scarce volume of architect design homes in New York state and the Mid-Atlantic regions. In addition to the lovely illustrations and floor plans, there are detailed descriptions of the building methods and finishes. (18347) $100.00
9.
Timmeren handleiding vorr bouwconstructeurs
(Timmeren Manual for Construction Contractors).
ight Company, G.M., 1926. Third Printing. Oblong quarto, pp 47. b/w floor plans,
I.J. Van Der Veen.
[Building].
Timmeren handleiding vorr bouwconstructeurs (Timmeren Manual for Construction Contractors).
I.J. Van Der Veen.
Haarlem, Netherlands: De Technische Uitgeverij H. Stam, 1947. First edition. Octavo, pp 385. 349 numbered construction drawings, details, and diagrams in b/w throughout. Text in Dutch. Paper on Boards w/cloth spine & Dust Jacket. Good Condition w/Good DJ. This volume depicts wood joints, interior doors, window and door frames, floors and beam layers, framing, roofing, stairs, and interior trim. (18344) $75.00
10.
A Practical Treatise on The Steel Square and its Application to Everyday Use (Vols. 1 & 2, two volume set).
Hodgson, Fred T.
[Tools].
A Practical Treatise on The Steel Square and its Application to Everyday Use
(Vols. 1 & 2, two volume set).
Hodgson, Fred T.
Chicago: Frederick Drake Company, 1903/4. Revised Edition. 12 mo (4 3/4 X 7 1/4), pp. 242, 230 plus a "50 House Plan Supplement" at the end of each volume, with floor plans and elevations. Illustrated with hundreds on in-text line drawings. Original Green Cloth with Embossed Design & Lettering. Very Good+. A very early and scarce Hodgson title, one which shows the full functionality of the framing square. This is an expanded version of the 1890's editions. (18375) $65.00
11.
Shark River Hills - "The New Asbury Park Suburb"
Morrisey & Walker.
[Real Estate].
Shark River Hills - "The New Asbury Park Suburb"
Morrisey & Walker.
Newark, NJ: Geiger Bros., nd ca1924. Original edition. Fan shaped (8" x 10") trade advertisement the sale of tracts at an early New Jersey "Park Suburb" on the shore. Front illustrated with a family beach scene, the back, highlighting the costs, advantages, and opportunities of living in Shark Hill. Illustrated Paper on Cardboard. Very Good. (18359) $65.00
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12.
The Effects of Arts, Trades, and Professions, and of civic states and habits of living, on health and longevity: with suggestions for the removal of many of the agents which produce disease, and shorten the duration of life.
Thackrah, Charles Turner.
[Trades, Misc.].
The Effects of Arts, Trades, and Professions, and of civic states and habits of living, on health and longevity: with suggestions for the removal of many of the agents which produce disease, and shorten the duration of life.
Thackrah, Charles Turner.
Philadelphia: Journal of Health, 1831. First American edition. 24 Mo, pp. 202, indexed. Full Leather. Very Good, covers scuffed, back endpapers torn, final page advertisement torn and missing a few words, occasional light foxing and lignt stains. Gilt lettering on spine scuffed but readable.
This pioneering study of occupational medicine immediately attracted wide attention. It helped to stimulate legislation to improve the lot of workers endangered by the unregulated conditions of the burgeoning Industrial Revolution. 'House Painters are almost constantly subjected to the deleterious agent (oxide of lead)...The effects are most immediately felt during the process of "flatting," or finishing the dead colours with turpentine. The exhalation produces first dizziness, and afterwards, in many individuals, vomiting. ...Their (painters) maladies are evidently the result of an impression of the nervous system, through the medium of the membranes of the nostrils and the air-tube.'
No other first editions are on the market. This is a nice, solid, attractive copy of a very scarce book.
(8592) $750.00
13.
Little Pictures Of A Big Industry.
Vermont Marble Company.
[Stone].
Little Pictures Of A Big Industry.
Vermont Marble Company.
Proctor, VT: Vermont Marble Co., 1929. First edition. 24 mo (4 1/2" x 6") pp 27. b/w photographs on each page. Stock Wraps, brown w/illustration & cut-out. Near Fine.
A history of this iconic Vermont marble company, its development, quarrying methods, marble mills, plant locations, monument shops, and works. Beautifully photographed. A one of a kind publication. (18281) $60.00
14.
English Precedent For Modern Brickwork - Plates and Measured Drawings of English Tudor and Georgian Brickwork, with a few recent versions by American Architects in the spirit of the old work.
The Architectural Forum, New York (Editors).
[English].
English Precedent For Modern Brickwork - Plates and Measured Drawings of English Tudor and Georgian Brickwork, with a few recent versions by American Architects in the spirit of the old work.
The Architectural Forum, New York (Editors).
Chicago, IL: The American Face Brick Association, 1924. First edition. Quarto, pp 99. b/w photographs, elevations & details of English residential architecture. Beautiful color frontispiece. Personal copy of registered architect, Carl Raymond Traver, with his architectural stamp on the corner of the front free end paper. (2nd copy is signed and dated by Raymond Wheeler of Rochester, NY in 1925) Cardboard Covers w/tipped-in Illustration. Very Good+.
Tudor, Georgian, and American styles in residential architecture are depicted with beautiful black & white photographs and crisp architectural drawings. A wonderful book for designers, historians and builders - showing some of the best examples of brick facades on one book. Very hard to find! (18206) $95.00
15.
Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series Volume Three: The Store.
National Terra Cotta Society.
[Terra Cotta].
Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series Volume Three: The Store.
National Terra Cotta Society.
New York: National Terra Cotta Society, 1915. Third edition. Folio, pp 35. b/w photographs on each page. Decorated Wraps. Very Good.
A scarce and valuable volume in this series showing retail storefronts in Philadelphia, Chicago and across the U.S. Very well photographed, with some beautiful facades. (18300) $110.00
16.
Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series
National Terra Cotta Society.
Architectural Terra Cotta Brochure Series Volume One The School.
National Terra Cotta Society.
New York: National Terra Cotta Society, 1915. Second edition. Folio, pp 35. b/w photographs and architectural drawings on each page. Decorated Wraps. Very good condition.
A handsome volume in this series, featuring 30 plates showing school and university buildings across America. The photographs and drawings include exterior elevations and close-ups of the facades. An invaluable resource, especially for institutional architects and builders. (18301)
$110.00
17.
The Slate Roof Bible, Everything You Need To Know About the World's Finest Roof (Third edition, signed by the author.)
Jenkins, Joseph C.
[Slate].
The Slate Roof Bible, Everything You Need To Know About the World's Finest Roof (third edition, signed by the author!)
Jenkins, Joseph C.
White River Junction, VT: Joseph Jenkins, Inc., 2016. Third edition. Quarto, pp iv, 374, indexed. Hundreds of illustrations, including color photographs, b/w construction details, and tables. Decorated Boards w/Dust Jacket. New with New DJ. This is a 21 chapter, indexed and referenced book which includes detailed step-by-step repair instructions plus sources for slate roofing tools, equipment, materials and new and used slate. There is new information on international slates from Europe, Asia and elsewhere. Practical and informative, it is the bible of its industry. (17731) $50.00
18.
How To Have The Home You Want: A Guide To Security, Comfort, Economy.
United States Gypsum Company.
[Building Materials].
How To Have The Home You Want: A Guide To Security, Comfort, Economy.
United States Gypsum Company.
Chicago. IL: United States Gypsum Co., 1939. Original edition. Quarto, pp 116. b/w photographs, illustrations and construction details throughout. Color Pictorial Wraps, brown. Very Good+. Together with house plans, individual room lay-outs, and site plan analysis, this attractive trade piece discusses pertinent subjects including fire safe construction, weather proofing, foundation design, structural framing, and building materials for sheathing and siding. An extremely helpful book for contractors and architects alike! (16826) $45.00
19.
Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen (Third Edition).
Ramsey, Charles George and Sleeper, Harold Reeve.
[Architecture].
Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen (Third Edition).
Ramsey, Charles George and Sleeper, Harold Reeve.
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1946. Third edition, Ninth Printing. Quarto, pp. 344, indexed with hundreds of plates. Trade Cloth over Boards. Very Good, Former owner's signature and notes to FFEP, light scuffing and edgewear, corners bumped, binding aged.
The ultimate in standard references, a "must" for any architect. It remains indispensable for architects and builders/tradesmen who work in more traditional, older built environments. (18380) $55.00
20.
Audels Carpenters and Builders Guides (1-4).
Audel, Theodore; & Graham, Frank D.; Emery, Thomas J.
[Carpentry].
Audels Carpenters and Builders Guides (1-4).
Audel, Theodore & Graham, Frank D.; Emery, Thomas J.
New York: Theodore Audel & Co., 1923/63. Later printing. 12 mo,
pp. ca 400 per volume. Illustrated with wood engravings. Contains several tables and data. Decorated Cloth on Boards. Very Good+. A standard for every tradesman and apprentice in his day. We always have several sets of this wonderful, standard item in our inventory, starting with the earliest editions. Please contact us if you are looking for one specific edition or even one of the four volumes of a certain edition.
(18302) $75.00
21.
Audels Carpenters and Builders Guides (1-4).
Audel, Theodore; & Graham, Frank D.; Emery, Thomas J.
[Masonry].
Audels Masons and Builders Guides (4 volumes, complete).
Audel, Theodore & Graham, Frank D.; Emery, Thomas J.
New York: Theodore Audel & Co., 1924/1945. Reprint. 12 mo (4 1/2 X 6 1/2), pp ca. 400 per volume, iIlustrated with wood engravings. Contains several tables and data. Black leatherette. Very Good, one volume "as is". A standard for every tradesman and apprentice in his day. We always have several sets of this wonderful, standard item in our inventory, starting with the earliest editions. Please contact us if you are looking for one specific edition or even one of the four volumes of a certain edition. this wonderful set is in great condition with the exception of a tear to the ffep and to page 50 and 51 of volume and a torn page at the last page (p 1077) of volume 4. (10487) $70.00
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Metal Store Fronts, Entrances, and Doors
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Highlight Your Plans with Skylights of Original Solid Corrugated Wire Glass Catalog No. 16A-1954.
Pennsylvania Wire Glass Company.
[Windows].
Highlight Your Plans with Skylights of Original Solid Corrugated Wire Glass Catalog No. 16A-1954.
Pennsylvania Wire Glass Company.
Philadelphia, PA: Pennsylvania Wire Glass Co., 1954. Original edition. Quarto, pp 11. b/w photographs and constructions details on each page. Colored Wraps, red. Good. A detailed catalog of corrugated wire glass skylights used in industrial and commercial buildings. Examples depicted include the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in Toledo, OH and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA) in NYC. The drawings show steel, concrete, wood, and gypsum curb applications. (18350) $40.00
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Pittsburgh Doorways A.I.A. File No. 16-N-1960.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
Pittsburgh Doorways A.I.A. File No. 16-N-1960.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., 1960. Original edition. Quarto, pp 23. b/w photographs, door frame details, and elevations on each page. 4-hole punched stapled wraps. Very Good+.
An extensive catalog of Herculite (glass) plate glass doors, including hardware, handles, applications, and installation details. Examples depicted include a Chandler Shoe Company storefront and the ALCOA office building in NYC. A scarce trade publication in excellent condition. (18351) $50.00
24.
Tuf-Flex tempered polished plate glass doors,
A.I.A. File No. 16-N-1960.
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company.
[Glass].
Tuf-Flex tempered polished plate glass doors, A.I.A. File No. 16-N-1960.
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company.
Toledo, OH: Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co., 1960. Original edition. Quarto, pp 11. b/w photographs, door frame details, and thumb nail elevations on each page. 4-hole punched stapled wraps, turquoise. Very Good+. Modern plate glass entrance doors with sidelights, transoms, fittings, hardware, and suggested designs. (18352) $40.00
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Kawneer Aluminum Entrances, A.I.A. File No. 16-E.
Kawneer Architectural Metal Products.
[Metal].
Kawneer Aluminum Entrances A.I.A. File No. 16-E.
Kawneer Architectural Metal Products.
Niles, MI: Kawneer Company, 1960. Original edition. Quarto, pp 23. b/w photographs, frame, hardware and accessory details on each page. 4 hole punch wraps, turquoise. Near Fine.
Automatic, wide stile, panel and panic doors are included along with storefront type entrance doors in this catalog. Nicely delineated drawings, close-up photographs of special features, and technical data are all included. (18353) $50.00
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Amarlite aluminum entrances - standard entrances, hardware, specifications, frame selection, etc. A.I.A. File No. 16-E.
Amarlite.
[Metal].
Amarlite aluminum entrances - standard entrances, hardware, specifications, frame selection, etc. A.I.A. File No. 16-E.
Amarlite.
Amarlite aluminum entrances - standard entrances, hardware, specifications, frame selection, etc. A.I.A. File No. 16-E.
Chicago, IL: American Art Metals Company, 1960. Original edition. Quarto, pp 23. b/w photographs, door, hardware. and accessory details. 4 hole punch wraps, turquoise. Very Good+. This publication features aluminum and glass entrance doors with all their special features including weatherstripping, door pulls, push bars, hinges, closers, pivots, and more. Also included are panel doors, medium stile doors, and wide stile doors. A scarce catalog in very nice condition. (18354) $45.00
27.
3 Aluminum door trade pamphlets - ca 1960.
VAMPCO; Himco; H&J.
3 Aluminum door trade pamphlets - ca 1960
VAMPCO; Himco; H&J.
Plainville, MI; Hampden, CT; Richmond, VA: VAMPCO; Himco; H&J, 1959. Original edition. Quarto, pp 8; pp 7; pp 4. b/w photographs, door elevations, and details on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
Aluminum entrance doors, store fronts, frames, hardware, and accessories, are featured in this nice group of trade publications from ca 1960. (18355) $45.00
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Brasco Correlated Architectural Metal Products, Entrances, Store Fronts, Brasco Wall, Tube Set -
No. 60 A.I.A. File Nos. 16E,26, 17-A.
Brasco Architectural Metal Products.
[Metal].
Brasco Correlated Architectural Metal Products, Entrances, Store Fronts, Brasco Wall, Tube Set - No. 60 A.I.A. File Nos. 16E,26, 17-A.
Brasco Architectural Metal Products.
Harvey, IL: Brasco Manufacturing Co., nd ca 1960. Original edition. Quarto, pp 16. b/w elevations, sections, and details on each page. Decorated Wraps, turquoise. Very Good +.
Integrated metal & glass walls, store fronts, entrances, hardware, and installation details are included in this uncommon trade publication. The drawings and diagrams are very clearly delineated. (18356) $40.00
29.
2 Metal door trade pamphlets (bronze, aluminum, steel, stainless steel) - ca 1960.
Ellison Bronze Company, Flour City Metal Doors.
[Metal].
2 Metal door trade pamphlets (bronze, aluminum, steel, stainless steel) - ca 1960.
Ellison Bronze Company, Flour City Metal Doors.
Jamestown, NY & Minneapolis, MN: Ellison Bronze Co., The Flour City Ornamental Iron Co., 1959. Original edition. Quarto, pp 11 each. b/w photographs, elevations & door details. Color Pictorial Wraps (4 hole punch) . Very Good+.
Two excellent 1960's trade catalogs for metal doors with a photo gallery of entrance ways. Examples include the Yale University Art Gallery by Louis Kahn, Lake Shore Drive Apartments by Mies Van Der Rohe, and the Architect's Building on Park Avenue in NYC. (18364) $55.00
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American Sash & Door, Manufacturers Fixtures, Mantels, etc. (Catalog) No. 502.
American Sash & Door.
[Millwork].
American Sash & Door, Manufacturers Fixtures, Mantels, etc. (Catalog) No. 502.
American Sash & Door.
Kansas City, MO: American Sash & Door, nd. ca 1915. Original edition. Oblong Folio, (11" x 14") pp 462, indexed. Color & b/w perspectives, elevations and details on each page. Cloth on Boards Portfolio, w/metal clasps. Fair w/some tearing along binding edges & hinges. This extensive catalog includes wood doors, transoms, windows, stair parts, mantels, porch parts, railings, moldings, brackets, cabinetry, and much more. Thoroughly illustrated with 2 and 3 dimensional drawings.
(18361) $250.00
31.
Truscon Steel/Auminum Windows and Hollow Metal Doors.
Truscon Steel Company.
[Windows].
Truscon Steel/Auminum Windows and Hollow Metal Doors.
Truscon Steel Company.
Youngstown, OH: Republic Steel Corp., 1958. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 71. b/w photographs & construction details throughout. Color Wraps, gold. Very good. Well delineated window installation details in wood frame, brick, and masonry construction, as well as clear renderings of the window types, hardware and accessories, makes this an invaluable trades piece. (18245) $50.00
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3 Paint Trade Pamplets ~ 1) Keystona Flat Finish - "Nature's Harmony" - 2) Alabastine Water Color For Walls - 3) Color Magic with Nu-Enamel.
various sources.
[Paint].
3 Paint Trade Pamplets ~ 1) Keystona Flat Finish - "Nature's Harmony" - 2) Alabastine Water Color For Walls - 3) Color Magic with Nu-Enamel.
various sources.
NY, MI: Keystone Co, Alabstine Co, Nu-Enamel Corp., ca 1920's. Original edition. 3 Art Deco era paint brochures - 1) Keystona - with 16 bright and pastel flat finish paint chips. 2) Alabastine - with 20 interior flat finish paint chips. 3) Nu-Enamel - with 20 colors in a color chart for use in home and/or automobiles. Trade Brochures, Color Pictorial. Very Good. These trade brochures have a good selection of paint chips and charts, as well as colorful renderings depicting design schemes for their use. Some specification data is included also. (18292) $65.00
33.
Insulux Glass Block - Offers Light, Insulation and Low Maintenance for Industrial Buildings.
Owens-Illinois Insulux Glass Company.
[Glass].
Insulux Glass Block - Offers Light, Insulation and Low Maintenance for Industrial Buildings.
Owens-Illinois Insulux Glass Company.
Toledo, OH: Owens-Illinois Glass Co., 1938. First edition. Quarto, pp 31. b/w photographs, and drawings on each page. Staple-bound Wraps, b/w. Very Good. This scarce trade catalog includes many examples of glass block applications for industrial plants, commercial buildings, warehouses, and other structures. In addition to the exterior and interior photographs, there are typical installation details for masonry and concrete walls. (18373) $75.00
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Sweet's Indexed Catalogue of Building Construction 1906 (1995 Facsimile Reprint).
Architectural Record Company.
[Building].
Sweet's Indexed Catalogue of Building Construction 1906 (1995 Facsimile Reprint).
Architectural Record Company.
New York: Architectural Record Co., 1906/1995. Facsimile Reprint. Quarto, pp. 760, richly illustrated w/ b/w drawings and photographs. Tan Cloth over Boards. Near Fine, with very light soiling and shelfwear, corners bumped/rubbed, . Very nice copy of a book that contains an amazing amount of trade literature in one volume. A wonderful and important snapshot of building products in 1906.
(15652) $75.00
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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) $65.00
35B.
Iroquois-Morgan Woodwork: Dealers' Catalog Number 102, 1940.
Iroquois-Millwork Corporation.
[Millwork].
Iroquois-Morgan Woodwork: Dealers' Catalog Number 102, 1940.
Iroquois-Millwork Corporation.
Albany, NY: Iroquois Door Corp., 1942. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 166. b/w detailed renderings, exterior elevations, construction details and interior perspectives. Trade paperback w/illustrated covers. Good. A very extensive catalog with illustrations of entrances, exterior and interior doors, frames, window units, blinds and shutters, mouldings and trim, porch materials, stair parts, and kitchen cabinetry. One of the best millwork catalogs we've seen! (17769) $65.00
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International Correspondence School Publications
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36.
ICS #14 -Carpentry, Joinery, Stair, Geometrical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Estimating and Calculating Quantities, Specifications.
ICS Staff.
[Carpentry].
ICS #14 -Carpentry, Joinery, Stair, Geometrical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Estimating and Calculating Quantities, Specifications.
ICS Staff.
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1904. First edition. Octavo, pp. v. approx. 450 w/many drawings & illustrations throughout. Half-Leather. Very Good+. As with all of the ICS trades-related titles, good solid professional text, well illustrated and aimed at the tradesman of the early twentieth century. Most apprentices learned their trades from these texts. This is an uncommon title, in uncommonly excellent condition.
(10013) $95.00
37.
ICS #A-3 - Architecture and Building Construction: History of Architecture, Architectural Design, Specifications, Building Superintendence, Contracts and Permits. #
ICS Staff.
[Building Trades].
ICS #A-3 - Architecture and Building Construction: History of Architecture, Architectural Design, Specifications, Building Superintendence, Contracts and Permits.
ICS Staff.
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1896-1900. First edition. Octavo. pp vii, about 500. Numerous b/w photos, diagrams and engravings. Half-Leather. Very Good, back strip worn. As with all the international textbook technical series for building tradesmen, solid, trustworthy, and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. This volumes includes an overview of Western Architectural history, design theory, and more. An invaluable reference book and very scarce. (14457) $80.00
38.
ICS #177 International Library of Technology: Fireproofing of Buildings, Stair Building, Ornamental Metal Work, Builder's Hardware, Roofing, Sheet-Metal Work, Mill Design.
ICS Staff.
[Building].
ICS #177 International Library of Technology: Fireproofing of Buildings, Stair Building, Ornamental Metal Work, Builder's Hardware, Roofing, Sheet-Metal Work, Mill Design.
ICS Staff.
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1909. Later printing. Octavo, pp. approx. 600, richly illustrated w/ b/w drawings and engravings, fold-out plans and b/w photographs. Half-Leather. Good. Unusually nice copy: As with all of the ICS trades-related titles, good solid professional text, well illustrated and aimed at the tradesman of the early twentieth century. Most apprentices learned their trades from these texts. Historic photographs and renderings of period ornamental metalwork. (16049) $75.00
39.
ICS #8 - Carpet, Wallpaper, Bookcovers, Linoleum, and Architectural Design.
ICS Staff.
[Interiors].
ICS #8 - Carpet, Wallpaper, Bookcovers, Linoleum, and Architectural Design.
ICS Staff.
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1905. First edition. Octavo, pp v, 100. illustrated with engravings and some beautiful color plates. Includes chapters on color harmony, American Vignola, and plant analysis (actually the design and ornamentation aspects of plant depiction in design features). Half-Leather. Very Good, small tear on corner of back strip.
As with all the International Textbook Technical series for Tradesmen, solid, trustworthy and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. One of the most uncommon and sought after of all titles in the series. The illustrations in carpet and wallpaper design are beautiful.
(16337) $55.00
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40.
The Architectural Forum,
September 1939, Vol. 71 - No. Three
Myers, Howard (Editor).
  [Architecture].
The Architectural Forum, September 1939, Vol. 71 - No. Three.
Myers, Howard (Editor).
New York: Time, Inc., 1939. First edition. Quarto, pp 84. b/w photographs, architectural drawings, and trade advertisements on each page. Spiral Bound Stiff Wraps, green. Very Good. A photographic portfolio of residential additions, and remodeled houses; a second portfolio of California Houses in the San Francisco area; and an article on urban revitalization in Philadelphia are included in this scarce volume of "The Architectural Forum" from 1939. (18376) $75.00
41.
The Architectural Forum, October 1935, Vol. 63 - No. Four (The Small House; 101 Houses).
Myers, Howard (Editor).
  [Architecture].
The Architectural Forum, October 1935, Vol. 63 - No. Four (The Small House; 101 Houses).
Myers, Howard (Editor).
New York: Time, Inc., 1935. First edition. Quarto, ca pp 200. b/w photographs, architectural drawings, site plans, and trade advertisements on each page. Spiral Bound Stiff Wraps, black. Very Good.
A scarce volume of this professional journal with many examples of house designs, building specifications, and product information, (18379) $75.00
42.
The Architectural Forum,
Modern Houses in America, July 1939, Volume 71 - No. One.
Myers, Howard (Editor).
  [Architecture].
The Architectural Forum, Modern Houses in America, July 1939, Volume 71 - No. One.
Myers, Howard (Editor).
New York: Time, Inc., 1939. First edition. Quarto, pp 75. b/w photographs, architectural drawings, and trade advertisements on each page. Spiral Bound Stiff Wraps, orange. Good, w/small tear and cut out in front cover, Pages Very Good.
This is a scarce and invaluable volume of "Architectural Forum" featuring two distinct portfolios of home designs. The first group (of 15 designs) includes modern, mostly Bauhaus inspired, architect designed houses across the country. Designers include Gropius for his famous house in Lincoln, Massachusetts; Clarence Mayhew, for a modern adaptation of a bungalow in California; and Philip Maher, for his modern interpretation of a Bauhaus styled home in Illinois. The second portfolio is of the house designs in "Town of Tomorrow" from the 1939 World Fair. 0ver a dozen house designs are included with photographs, plans descriptions, and polls of their popularity at the fair. In addition, the journal includes the award winning design by Eliel and Eero Saarinen for the Smithsonian Art Gallery, originally intended to be located across from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall. This design was rejected by a conservative commission. Much later, the Hirshhorn Gallery, designed by Gordon Bunshaft, and I.M. Pei's addition to the National Gallery were built. (18374) $75.00
43.
Shoppell's Modern Houses, No. 53 - 55.
Shoppell, R. W.
[Pattern Book].
Shoppell's Modern Houses, No. 53 - 55.
Shoppell, R. W.
New York: The Co-Operative Building Plan Assoc., 1897. First edition. Folio 11 1/2" x 14 1/2". Approx. 100 pages with b/w photographs, illustrations and floor plans. Trade advertisements throughout. From the Peoria Public Library. Decorated Boards, ivory w/brown corners & spine. Good w/some wear & tearing along edges. A large collection of Victorian and turn of the century homes, profusely illustrated with historic photographs and trade advertisements for building products.
(18275) $125.00
44.
Shoppell's Modern Houses, No. 50.
Shoppell, R. W.
[Pattern Book].
Shoppell's Modern Houses, No. 50.
Shoppell, R. W.
New York: The Co-Operative Building Plan Assoc., 1896. First edition. Folio 11 1/2" x 14 1/2". Approx. 100 pages with b/w photographs, illustrations and floor plans. Trade advertisements throughout. From the Peoria Public Library. Decorated Boards, ivory w/brown corners & spine. Good w/some wear & tearing along edges. A large collection of Victorian and turn of the century homes, profusely illustrated with historic photographs and trade advertisements for building products.
(18280) $125.00
45.
Home Style Trends.
National Plan Service, Inc.
[Pattern]
Home Style Trends.
National Plan Service, Inc.
Chicago, IL: National Plan Service, Inc., 1953. First edition. Quarto, pp 32. Color perspective renderings, two toned floor plans, and renderings on each page. Also interior renderings of individual rooms. Color Pictorial Wraps, black/yello. Very Good+. An attractive plan book depicting post WWII ranch style, "Colonials", split-level, and other contempory style suburban homes. Design features include open living/dining areas, 2 car garages, and other ways to plan for family growth. (18349) $65.00
46.
Small Homes of Today (Key Homes through Curtis Dealers).
Curtis Companies.
[Pattern Book].
Small Homes of Today (Key Homes through Curtis Dealers).
Curtis Companies.
Clinton, IO: Curtis Co., Inc. , 1933. Original edition. Quarto (9" x 12"), Introduction pp 4 + Plates - numbered 1 - 46. b/w architectural illustrations, floor plans, site plans, and trade advertisements on each page. Full page trade advertisements for manufacturers (American Radiator, Clinton Lock Company, General Electric, etc.) on the verso sides of the plates as well as advertising for Curtis Companies' wood work products. Card Stock Portfolio, blue w/single glossy sheets. Portfolio in Good Condition w/tears along edges, Pages Very Good. From the introduction - "From the pages of this portfolio it is possible to select a suitable house design and the most important materials and equipment which make that house a home." The portfolio is oriented to the builder of "modest" homes. Additional manufacturers featured include American Glass Company, E.I. Dupont, and the American Brass Company. The plates are in beautiful condition with lovely architectural renderings and clearly delineated plans. A very uncommon set. (18360) $160.00
47.
The Architectural Forum in Two Parts: Part One - Architectural Design, Part Two - Engineering and Business; January, February, and March, 1928 (bound in one volume).
Hooper, Parker M. (A.I.A. Editor).
[Architectural History].
The Architectural Forum in Two Parts: Part One - Architectural Design, Part Two - Engineering and Business; January, February, and March, 1928 (bound in one volume).
Hooper, Parker M. (A.I.A. Editor).
New York: Time, Inc.
Jan., Feb. & Mar. 1928. Original edition. Large quarto, January - pp 224. February - pp 214. March - pp 252. Illustrated on every page with b/w photographs, architectural drawings and renderings, and trade advertisements in color and b/w. Donated by the former publisher of the Architectural Record, Paul B. Beatty (1980's) Also it is a copy from the Old House Journal Reference Library. Cloth over Boards, green. Very Good, binding slightly loose. This is a special publication of The Architectural Forum journal for 3 consecutive months. Part One of January focuses on building designs such as the New York Furniture Exchange, the Sherry-Netherlands Hotel in NYC, insurance buildings, churches, and other structures. Part Two of January has articles on structural steel, insulation, building codes and other issues of professional practice. Part One of February has a portfolio of exterior and interior ornamentation (with photographic plates of examples from NYC and California). Part Two of February has an article about foundation engineering in Cleveland's Union Station, enclosures for heating units, and building codes. Part One of March includes an extensive portfolio of school buildings with photographic plates and floor plans. Part Two of March includes articles on lighting and mechanical systems. This one volume bound set is exceedingly uncommon. Invaluable for historians and preservationists! (17515) $95.00
48.
Remodelling and Adapting the Small House.
Eberlein, Harold D. and Donald G. Tarpley.
 [Restoration].
Remodelling and Adapting the Small House.
Eberlein, Harold D. and Donald G. Tarpley.
Philadelphia and London: Lippincott, 1933. First edition, second impression. Quarto, pp 163, b/w photos and floor plans. Cloth over Boards, Dust Jacket. Very Good+ VG DJ, w/clear plastic cover.
Vintage remodeling book, part of Lippincott's homemaker series. Includes suggestions and materials for a variety of houses and outbuildings from different periods. Many of these "proposals" amount to what has become known as "remuddling" of old houses. (16929) $40.00
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49.
Cabinet Work, Furniture & Fittings.
Wells, Percy A.; Hooper, John.
[Millwork].
Modern Cabinet Work, Furniture & Fittings.
Wells, Percy A.; Hooper, John.
London: B.T. Batsford. Ltd., 1918. Second edition. Quarto, pp 384, indexed. 1,000+ b/w photographs, construction drawings and details throughout. Given to George Payne Cabinetmaker by J. Alexander Moor., signed and dated 1920. Cloth over Boards, tan w/embossed lettering. Good+.
A complete guide to cabinet making with a glossary of tools and materials, chapters on workshop practice, building tables, chairs, beds, paneling, moldings, and more. (17107) $60.00
50.
Spanish Farm Houses and Minor Public Buildings.
Soule, Winsor & Ralph A. Cram (Introduction).
  [International].
Spanish Farm Houses and Minor Public Buildings.
Soule, Winsor & Ralph A. Cram (Introduction).
New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., 1924. First edition. Quarto, pp 98. Profusely illustrated with 400 photographs & some architectural drawings by W. Soule. Cloth over Boards, brown w/Dust Jacket. Pristine Condition, Fine Dust Jacket. This exceptional book is in four parts: Farm Houses, City Houses, Public Buildings, and Details. The authors studied the simpler forms of rural and indigenous architecture in Granada, Malaga, Sevilla, Gerona, and areas outside of the "cosmopolitan" zones of Madrid and Barcelona. (18296) $85.00
51.
Conserving Buildings A Guide to Techniques and Materials.
Weaver, Martin E.
 [Conservation].
Conserving Buildings A Guide to Techniques and Materials.
Weaver, Martin E
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993. First edition. Quarto, pp. 270, indexed, illustrated with numerous b/w photos and drawings. This copy is from the library of the Old House Journal. Cloth over Boards with Dust Jacket and Acrylic Cover. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ.
Widely considered the best book on the subject by the best practitioner. An essential manual of conservation techniques. An "ideal resource for anyone involved in the maintenance, restoration, or rehabilitation of historic buildings. The book combines practical information on the characteristics, composition, and deterioration of building materials with detailed coverage of state-of-the-art conservation methods, fully updated in this edition with current developments in research and practice. Includes: Systematic treatment of all major building materials--stone, ceramics, masonry, cement-based materials, metal, glass, synthetic resins, and polymers, Valuable instruction on the restoration and renewal of foundations and footings, slate roofing systems, materials, and other structural details, Easy-to-follow procedures for conducting structural building surveys, Over 150 photographs and line drawings, plus case studies from Columbia University's acclaimed Center for Preservation Research. (11768) $75.00
52.
Plastering Skills.
Van der Branden, Felicien; Thomas Hartsell.
 [Masonry].
Plastering Skills.
Van der Branden, Felicien; Thomas Hartsell.
Chicago: American Technical Society, 1984. First edition. Octavo. pp 543. indexed. illustrated with b/w technical drawings and photographs. Original Wraps. Very Good.
A very good treatment on the subject, well illustrated and thorough. Belongs in every professional tradesman's library! (17743) $40.00
53.
1995 Paint Questions Answered A Reference Encyclopedia Answering Knotty Problems that are met by the Painter, Decorator and Paint Manufacturer in their Daily Work.
Painter's Magazine.
[Paint].
1995 Paint Questions Answered A Reference Encyclopedia Answering Knotty Problems that are met by the Painter, Decorator and Paint Manufacturer in their Daily Work.
Painter's Magazine.
New York: The Painter's Magazine, 1908. First edition. octavo. pp 630. illustrated with diagrams. indexed. original green cloth. Very Good. Very practical manual, hands-on, for the tradesman, professional. Chock full of traditional techniques, trade secrets and "lessons learned." A wealth of information on 600+ pages. Scarce. (10352) $65.00
54.
739 Paint Questions Answered A Reference Encyclopedia Answering Knotty Problems that Confront the Painter, Decorator and Paint Manufacturer in their Everyday Work.
Painter's Magazine.
[Paint].
739 Paint Questions Answered A Reference Encyclopedia Answering Knotty Problems that Confront the Painter, Decorator and Paint Manufacturer in their Everyday Work.
Painter's Magazine.
New York: The Painter's Magazine, 1904. Second edition. Small quarto, pp 378. Indexed, illustrated with diagrams. Advertising section in rear. Form letter dated December, 1895 from Morgan, Puhl & Morris, making reference to a Mason-friendly uniform and Lodge supply provider. Decorated Green Cloth Over Boards. Very Good; & 1 Good, some small tears along edges & corners of binding.
Very practical, hands-on, for the tradesman, professional. Chock full of traditional techniques, trade secrets and "lessons learned." A wealth of information on 600+ pages. A nice copy that has seen heavy use. Scarce in the original edition. (18157) $65.00
55.
One Thousand More Paint Questions Answered, A Sequel to "739 Paint Questions Answered" A Reference Encyclopedia Answering Knotty Problems that are met by the Painter, Decorator and Paint Manufacturer in their Daily Work.
Painter's Magazine.
[Paint].
One Thousand More Paint Questions Answered, A Sequel to "739 Paint Questions Answered" A Reference Encyclopedia Answering Knotty Problems that are met by the Painter, Decorator and Paint Manufacturer in their Daily Work.
Painter's Magazine.
New York: The Painter's Magazine, 1908. First edition. Small quarto, pp 630. Indexed, illustrated with diagrams. Pencil notes on inside rear cover. Green Cloth over Boards. Very Good. Very practical, hands-on, for the tradesman, professional. Chock full of traditional techniques, trade secrets and "lessons learned." A wealth of information on 600+ pages. Scarce (18158) $65.00
56.
Preserving the Recent Past and Preserving the Recent Past 2
(two volumes).
Deborah and Rebecca A. Shiffer.
  [Restoration].
Preserving the Recent Past and Preserving the Recent Past 2 (two volumes).
Deborah and Rebecca A. Shiffer.
Washington, D.C.: Historic Preservation Education Foundation, 1995/2000. Quarto, approx. 600 pages. Illustrated with b/w photographs. 2 Black 3-ring Binders. Very Good+. The proceedings from the famous National Park Service preservation conference by two noted experts held in Philadelphia in 2000; with laid in CRM Vol. 16 #6 issue.This is an important publication from the conference, which made many professionals realize the need to shift our interpretation of what was worthy of "conservation." Quite scarce. (18365) $50.00
57.
Adventure of Design: Gavina.
 [Furniture].
Adventure of Design: Gavina.
Vercelloni, Virgilio.
New York: Rizzoli, 1987. First edition. Quarto, pp. 220, profusely illustrated with color and b/w photographs. Original Cloth on Boards, black with illustrated Dust Jacket & acrylic cover. As New in Fine DJ. Gavina's company was founded in 1960 and it began its first production in collaboration with Marcel Breuer for his Bauhaus designs. Other design collaborations included Carlo Scarpi, Man Ray and Andy Warhol. A beautifully produced volume and not too common. (3992) $40.00
58.
Gems of American Architecture.
Greer, William Royal.
  Gems of American Architecture.
Greer, William Royal.
St. Paul, Minnesota: Brown & Bigelow, 1935. 12 mo. pp 28. richly illustrated. Decorated Wraps, blue. Good.
Appears to be a sort of "pseudo" trade catalog of American Outhouses, that indigenous form of American vernacular Architecture. A wonderful farce, beautifully illustrated, this may from be a small run for a client, as it has printed on the back panes "Hoping this finds you sitting pretty"
(10617) $12.00
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