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Selected Titles for August 2017
Welcome to the August newsletter!
As a long standing member of the Preservation Trades Network (PTN), I will be the bookstore for this year's annual meeting, September 8th - 10th in Detroit.
http://ptn.org/iptw-2017
To refresh everyone's memory, Below is a shot of my booth, with daughter Kim, in Vermont, 2 years ago. It's always a great event.
And it wouldn't be late August without a report on the garden "harvest:" we've had a beautiful coolish summer with a good amount of rain.
I can hardly keep up with the tomatoes and basil. Here's one day's harvest!
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1.
Tomorrow's Small House - Models and Plans - Exhibition Dates: May 28- September 30 (1945).
Elizabeth B. Mock (Curator of Architecture, MOMA & Edito
   [Modernism].
Tomorrow's Small House - Models and Plans - Exhibition Dates: May 28- September 30 (1945).
Elizabeth B. Mock (Curator of Architecture, MOMA & Editor).
New York: Museum of Modern Art, nd 1945. Reprint from the Bulletin of The Museum of Modern Art, NY Vol. XII, No. 5. Octavo, pp 20. Color illustrated title page. 9 Modern house designs by iconic architects - b/w floor plans and photographs throughout. Photograph of site model on last page. Green Stock Wraps. Very Good. Very scarce exhibit catalog of house designs by architects such as Philip Johnson, Hugh Stubbins, and F.L. Wright - displayed in 1945 at MOMA. The designs highlighted the use of glass, wide roof overhangs, flat roofs, natural light, and open plans of modern residential homes. (18419) $55.00
2.
On The Older Forms of Terra-Cotta Roofing Tiles
(signed by the author).
Morse, Edward S. (Director Peabody Academy of Science).
 [Roofing].
On The Older Forms of Terra-Cotta Roofing Tiles (signed by the author).
Morse, Edward S. (Director Peabody Academy of Science).
Salem, MA: Essex Institute, 1892. First edition. Illustrated throughout with drawings in text, by the author. From the Bulletin of the Essex Institute, Vol. XXIV, 1892 New Cardboard Covers over original book. Good+. Edward S. Morse was a zoologist whose interests turned to architecture when he visited Japan in 1877. He authored Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings, collected ceramics, and was pivotal in starting the collections at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and what is now the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. This lovely book, illustrated with his drawings, covers the history of ceramic roofing tiles around the world - in Greece, Rome, China, Japan, Western Europe, and Mexico. A very scarce and invaluable book. (18386) $80.00
3.
Le Museé des Arts Decoratifs (The Museum of Decorative Arts) Portfolios of the Tuilleries, Palais des Louvre, and
Hotel de Ville de Paris.
L'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs.
Le Museé des Arts Decoratifs (The Museum of Decorative Arts) Portfolios of the Tuilleries, Palais des Louvre, and Hotel de Ville de Paris.
L'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs.
Paris: Armand Guerinet, nd ca 1910. Original edition. Boxed Portfolio, 13" x 16" x 3" 200+ b/w photographic plates. Cloth Covered Case of loose photographic plates.. Case in Good Condition, Sheets in Very Good Condition - clean & bright.
This set includes images from the Tuilleries, Palais des Louvre, and Hotel de Ville de Paris. There are 4 sets of approximately 50-60 plates each. Le Musée des Arts Decoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts), is a museum of the decorative arts and design located in a west wing of the Louvre. Founded in 1905 by members of the Union des Arts Decoratifs, it displays furniture, interior design, altar pieces, religious paintings, objets d'arts, tapestries, wallpaper, ceramics, glassware, and toys from the Middle Ages to the present. This is an exceptional scarce set in the US. (18426) $225.00
4.
Selected Architectural Details The Pencil Points Series -- 1944.
Reid, Kenneth (Editor).
 [Modernism].
Selected Architectural Details The Pencil Points Series -- 1944.
Reid, Kenneth (Editor).
New York: Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1945. First edition. Quarto, pp 43. b/w photographs and beautifully drafted architectural details on each page. Original Grey Stock Wraps. Very Good+, Pages Near Fine. A stunning collection of mid-century "Moderne" architectural design details including glass partitions, counters, store case work, built-in furniture, lighting, and more. Handsomely photographed and illustrated - this is an invaluable resource for builders, designers, and architects. (18405) $80.00
5.
Architectural Drawing Plates.
Elwood, Franklin George.
  [Architectural Drawing].
Architectural Drawing Plates.
Elwood, Franklin George.
Peoria: Manual Arts Press, 1940. Second revised. Small quarto, pp. 14 plus 21 plates of b/w architectural plans, elevations and details for a small wood frame cottage. Decorated Stock Wraps, brown. Very Good. These architectural drawings present a set of working drawings for a small cottage, with specific guidelines on frame construction, window details, foundations, cornices, roof framing and other essential elements. Very scarce, and practical. (18412) $75.00
6.
Asphalt Roofing - 2 Color Illustrations of Construction Workers - Trade Advertisements.
author not known.
 [Roofing].
Asphalt Roofing - 2 Color Illustrations of Construction Workers - Trade Advertisements.
author
not known.
Undetermined location of publication: publisher not known, nd ca 1897. Original edition. 12" x 15" & 5" x 5" Color illustrations of roofers working on home. 2 works on paper. Near Fine.
These turn of the century illustrations depict roofers applying rolls of what were probably asphalt roofing which began to be used in the 1880's. Two patented tools are also shown - a cap seamer and a roofing tong, with a patent date, 1897. In addition to the colorful depiction of the workers, there is a peering cat, impish boy, and mysterious lady - all inside. A scarce trade advertisement from this era! (18372) $100.00
7.
Mississippi Glass - 35 Cathedral Glass Samples
in a Cloth covered Case.
Mississippi Glass Company.
  [Glass].
Mississippi Glass - 35 Cathedral Glass Samples in a Cloth covered Case.
Mississippi Glass Company.
St. Louis, MO: Mississippi Glass Co., nd ca 1950. Original edition. Case 5" x 3" x 3 3/4" with 35 Colored & Textured Glass samples - 2" x 3" Each sample is labled with the Mfg's name, Specification number, and pattern/color name. Cloth covered case, brown. Glass Samples in Very Good+ Condition, Case - Good.
A collection of 35 colored and texturedglass samples in a very nice cloth covered case. This includes Cathedral glass, hammered glass, rippled glass, and smooth glass in a large variety of colors. Very scarce and in exceptional condition. (18396) $110.00
8.
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Samples (37) in a Cloth covered Case.
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company.
 [Glass].
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Samples (37) in a Cloth covered Case.
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company.
Kokomo, IN: Kokomo Opalescent Glass Co., nd ca 1940. Original edition. Case (6" x 5" x 3 1/2") with 37 Colored Glass samples - 2" x 4" Each sample is labled with the Mfg's name, Specification number, and color name. Cloth covered case, dark brown. Glass Samples in Very Good+ Condition, Case - Good. A collection of 35 colored glass samples in a very nice cloth covered case. The Kokomo Opalescent Glass Works was the oldest manufacturer of hand cast, rolled cathedral and opalescent glass in America, and the oldest manufacturer of opalescent glass in the world. In continuous operation since 1888, it was founded by Charles E. Henry, orignially from Paris, France. An important supplier to the American stained glass industry, including documented sales to Louis C. Tiffany, in 1889, KOG won a gold medal at the Paris World Exposition for their multi-colored window glass. Very scarce and in exceptional condition. They are in a Mississippi Glass Company case. (18397) $225.00
9.
Illustrated Catalogue of Hardware with (Discount Sheet laid-in).
Barker, Rose & Clinton Company.
  [Hardware].
Illustrated Catalogue of Hardware with (Discount Sheet laid-in).
Barker, Rose & Clinton Company.
Elmira, NY: Barker, Rose & Clinton Co., 1901. First edition. Large quarto, Alphabetical index xvii; Numerical index by hardware no. - xxxv; pp. 1210. indexed, illustrated on every page in b/w. Half-Leather over Cloth on Boards, burgundy w/gilt lettering & embossed design. Very Good.
Spectacular catalog, in a period binding. Some of the most beautiful casting work of the era. Includes door hardware, locks, lock sets, door bells, hinges, mortises, latches, bolts, and so much more. (18403) $550.00
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10.
The Inviting Home, A Suggestion Book of value to all who take pride in a Beautiful Home.
Home Service Department, Boston Varnish Company.
  [Paint].
The Inviting Home, A Suggestion Book of value to all who take pride in a Beautiful Home.
Home Service Department, Boston Varnish Company.
Boston, MA: Boston Varnish Co., 1921. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 16. Charming color illustrations of interior rooms on each page. Decorated Stock Wraps, w/pictorial design. Very Good. A guide book in using "Kyanize"enamels, varnishes, and stains in harmony with the furnishings and architectural elements of a home. Homeowners painting their floors and mantels are depicted in lovely thumbnail sketches on the corners of every page. (18418) $60.00
11.
The Decoration and Renovation of the Home With a chapter on "Period furniture and appropriate mural decoration."
Jennings, Arthur Seymour.
  [Paint].
The Decoration and Renovation of the Home With a chapter on "Period furniture and appropriate mural decoration."
Jennings, Arthur Seymour.
New York and London: William T. Comstock Company , 1923. Original edition. Large quarto, pp. 220, including index. 14 Coloured Plates, showing 89 harmonious color schemes for walls, and many illustrations within the text. Cloth over Boards, dark green w/embossed designs. Good with some small tears along edges.
Scarce book with beautiful illustrations. "A Practical Handbook for House Owners and Tenants, Architects, Decorators and Others..." Topics include: providing different color schemes for "rooms of all kinds"; house painting and decoration particularly in reference to the renovation of old houses; and methods of decoration such as scumbling, glazing, panel work, and wall paper decoration. A wonderful volume for designers, builders, and architects, as well as historians (18211) $200.00
12.
The National Builder - April 1915.
Fred T. Hodgson, Editor.
  [Building Trades].
The National Builder - April 1915.
Fred T. Hodgson, Editor.
Chicago: Porter-Hodgson, 1915. First edition. Small quarto, pp 168. Journal has b/w photographs, trade advertisements, and illustrations on virtually every page. With laid-in full size construction plan drawing of stucco house design by William Arthur Bennett (shown on the front cover) - one of the architects of Sears Homes. Pictorial Wraps, white/tan. Good.
In addition to W.A. Bennett's house design and drawings, this issue has articles on "A Popular Bungalow," "The Contractor and the Millwork." (18413) $50.00
13.
Structural Engineering Techniques for architects and engineers.
Progressive Architecture.
  [Structural Engineering].
Structural Engineering Techniques for architects and engineers.
Progressive Architecture.
New York: Reinhold Publishing Corporation, nd ca 1947. Original edition. Quarto, pp 112. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, structural details, and tables throughout. Spiral bound w/decorated stock covers. Very Good. An excellent group of articles on steel, concrete, and aluminum building construction techniques - also construction analyses and 10 pages of construction details. This volume has a trove of drawings and photographs depicting 1940's architecture and construction. (18406) $75.00
14.
Official Worcester Building, Zoning and Plumbing Ordinances.
Public Buildings Department, Worcester, MA.
  [Building Specifications].
Official Worcester Building, Zoning and Plumbing Ordinances.
Public Buildings Department, Worcester, MA.
Providence, RI: John F. Greene Co., Inc., 1928-29. First edition. 12 mo, pp 230, indexed. Detailed specifications and trade advertisements in b/w throughout the volume. Original Red Cloth over Boards. Good, some fading & rubbing along edges.
"Relating to Building Inspection and Restricting, Kind and Size of Buildings in Districts, Fire Protection, Plumbing Inspection, Supervision of Wires, Etc. and Estimator's Hand Book." Topics include Materials, Framing, Excavations, Foundations, Structures, Walls, Floors, Roofing, Chimneys, and more. (18385) $90.00
15.
Department of Public Safety Elevator and Escalator Regulations, ELV -2, 3/9/50.
Board of Elevator Regulations, Department of Public Safety Elevator, MA.
[Building specifications].
Department of Public Safety Elevator and Escalator Regulations, ELV -2, 3/9/50.
Board of Elevator Regulations, Department of Public Safety Elevator, MA.
Boston, MA: The Commonwealth of MA, 1950. Original edition. Quarto, pp 90. Includes a glossary of terms. Staple bound. Good.
A complete copy of the elevator and escalator building codes for 1950 including for cabs, shafts, machines, dumb waiters, and guide rails. (18404) $65.00
16.
2 Shingles Trade Catalogs - Flintkote Thikbut Shingles & Johns-Manville Permatone Asbestos Siding Shingles.
Flinkote Roofing, Johns-Manville Companies.
 [Building Materials].
2 Shingles Trade Catalogs - Flintkote Thikbut Shingles & Johns-Manville Permatone Asbestos Siding Shingles.
Flinkote Roofing, Johns-Manville Companies.
San Francisco, CA & NY: Flinkote Roofing, Johns-Manville Co., 1941. Original edition. Quarto, pp 6 & pp 4. Color charts of roofing shingles & b/w illustrations. Decorated Wraps, 2 hole punch. Very Good+.
A scarce set of trade publications of popular mid-century siding and roofing materials which unfortunately contained asbestos. (18401) $60.00
17.
Du Pont Products (Catalog).
E.I. du Pont de Nemours.
[
Paint].
Du Pont Products (Catalog).
E.I. du Pont de Nemours.
Wilmington, DE: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 1918. Third edition. Small octavo, Preface IV-VII. pp 236. b/w illustrations throughout of Du Pont products. Original Cloth on Boards, black w/gilt lettering & logo. Very Good+.
An extensive catalog of Du Pont's products including explosives, "Fabrikoik" - a synthetic leather substitute, rubber cloth, chemicals, paints and varnishes, finishing systems for industrial uses, and wood stains. An invaluable and very uncommon publication. (18389) $55.00
18.
Moore's Pure Linseed Oil House Paint.
Moore's House Paint.
 [Paint].
Moore's Pure Linseed Oil House Paint.
Moore's House Paint.
New York: Benjamin Moore & Co., 1937. Octavo, (8 1/2" x 3 1/2" - folds out to 8 1/2" x 20" ) 28 glossy paint color chips. Decorated Stock. Very Good+, paint chips - Near Fine.
A nice collections of paint shades for house exteriors, blinds, and trellis greens, as well as window trim. These paints contained Carbonate of Lead and Zinc Oxide. (18393) $65.00
19.
Sherwin-Williams Enameloid - Quick-drying Enamel
for walls, woodwork, furniture.
Sherwin-Williams Company.
 [Paint].
Sherwin-Williams Enameloid - Quick-drying Enamel for walls, woodwork, furniture.
Sherwin-Williams Company
Cleveland, OH: Sherwin-Williams Co., nd ca 1940. Original edition. Small octavo, folds out to 15" x 15". 36 color paint chips b/w photographs of interior rooms. Decorated Wraps, red. Very Good, Paint Chips, Near Fine.
A complete set of brightly colored enamel paint chips with mid-century hues such as "Sunny Yellow" - "Lettuce Green" - "Chinese Red" and "Colonial Buff." (18394) $50.00
20.
2 Sherwin-Williams Paint Trade Pamphlets 1) Sherwin-Williams House Paint - 2) The Sherwin-Williams Paint, Made To Paint Buildings With.
Sherwin-Williams Company.
  [Paint].
2 Sherwin-Williams Paint Trade Pamphlets 1) Sherwin-Williams House Paint - 2) The Sherwin-Williams Paint, Made To Paint Buildings With.
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company.
Cleveland, OH: The Sherwin-Williams Co., 1934, nd. Original edition. 1) Small octavo trade pamphlet folds out to 15" x 16" with close to 40 colored paint chips. Several thumbnail exterior color illustrations showing paint schemes 2) Small octavo trade pamphlet folds out to 8" x 18" - 34 colored paint chips for exterior and interior use. Trade Pamphlets, red. Very Good. 2 early sets of paint samples with a wide variety of hues and values. The first pamphlet describes the paints qualities such as washability and weather resistance, as well as how to do estimates. The 2nd group contains a combination of sulphate of lead, zinc, and oil, as well as turpentine. (18293) $60.00
21.
Seroco Quality Paints.
Sears, Roebuck & Company.
 [Paint].
Seroco Quality Paints.
Sears, Roebuck & Company.
Chicago: Sears, Roebuck & Co., n.d. (ca. 1915). Early Original Edition. Quarto, pp. 40 plus interior covers. Illustrated with numerous b/w in-text images, color covers and interiors. Features 4 pages of paint chips with approx. 140 colors. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.
A scarce and beautiful catalog, featuring the Seroco line of paints and associated painters and paper-hanging supplies. Includes paint chips that are still bright and clean. A real find! (13503) $160.00
22.
Building Supply News, Vol. 27, No. 7; Feb. 15, 1927.
Industrial Publications.
 [Building Trades].
Building Supply News, Vol. 27, No. 7; Feb. 15, 1927.
Industrial Publications.
Chicago, IL: Industrial Publications, Inc., 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp 402-467. b/w photographs, illustrations, & trade advertisements throughout. Decorated Wraps, light blue,. Very Good.
A popular weekly building trades journal with articles on remodeling work in the "Tri-City" area (LaSalle, Peru & Oglesby, IL) - a small house design in a combination of brick, stucco and wood frame - and efficient building supply yard layouts. A practical and uncommon publication! (18391) $40.00
23.
Hand Book on Mixing Concrete - Materials, proportioning, Methods of Mixing, Placing & Curing.
Construction Machinery Company.
  [Concrete & Cement].
Hand Book on Mixing Concrete - Materials, proportioning, Methods of Mixing,
Placing & Curing.
Construction Machinery Company.
Waterloo, IO: Construction Machinery Co., nd ca 1920. Original edition. Octavo, (4" x 9") pp 26. Pictorial Wraps, b/w. Very Good.
A catalog of mixing machines with wonderful illustrations of the machines themselves and of construction sites across the country, including a bridges across Iowa rivers, a Buick building in Tacoma, Washington; and road repair in Washington, D.C. Standard practices, estimating, and reinforcement are also discussed. (18392) $35.00
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24.
Otis Elevator Company.
  [Building Trades].
Better Elevator Service.
Otis Elevator Company.
New York: Otis Elevator Co., 1916. First edition. Small octavo, pp 30. b/w illustrations of Otis Company offices & elevator parts. 1 page color advertisement for Otis products. Stock Wraps, tan. Very Good+. A booklet showing the controller parts cabinets containing the emergency equipment, special elevator lubricants, and instructions for using these products. Also included is a chapter on operating the car switch, and caring for both AC & DC current electric elevators. (18384) $85.00
25.
Boston Metal Ceiling & Mfg. Co. - Catalogue B.
Boston Metal Ceiling & Manufacturing Company.
 [Building Trades].
Boston Metal Ceiling & Mfg. Co. - Catalogue B.
Boston Metal Ceiling & Manufacturing Company.
Boston, MA: Boston Metal Ceiling & Mfg. Co., nd ca 1920's. First edition. Square smalll octavo, pp 40. b/w illustrations on each page. Brown Stock Wraps w/string ties. Very Good+.
A substantial collection of ornate ceiling panels, wall plates, cornices, borders, friezes, mouldings, and some roofing tiles are depicted in this early 20th century trade catalog. Scarce and in quite nice condition.
(18387) $250.00
26.
Daylight in Your Home (Insulux Glass Block).
Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
 [Glass].
Daylight in Your Home (Insulux Glass Block).
Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
Toledo, OH: Owens-Illinois Glass Co., 1949. First edition. Quarto, pp 19. b/w photographs and detailed drawings on each page. Also photographs of glass block designs such as gluted, ribbed and curved. Staple bound Wraps, grey/brick. Very Good+.
A nice trade catalog showing the applications for glass block in stair wells, entranceways, living areas, kitchens, and other residential areas. (18388) $55.00
27.
Owens-Illinois Insulux Glass Block (Catalog.)
Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
 [Glass].
Owens-Illinois Insulux Glass Block (Catalog) A.I.A. File No. 10-F.
Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
Toledo, OH: Owens-Illinois Glass Co., 1945. First edition. Quarto, pp 23. b/w photographs and installation details on each page. Includes photographs & drawings of glass block unit types. Staplebound Wraps, red. Very Good.
Scarce trade catalog showing industrial, institutional and commercial uses for this popular mid-century glass material. Includes specifications as well as accessories such as wall ties and anchors. (18390) $65.00
28.
3 Aluminum Windows Catalogs - Ludman Auto-lok and Intermediate Projected Types - Miami All-Aluminum Awning Window - Window Master Aluminum Awning Windows.
Ludman, Miami & Window Master.
 [Windows].
3 Aluminum Windows Catalogs - Ludman Auto-lok and Intermediate Projected Types - Miami All-Aluminum Awning Window - Window Master Aluminum Awning Windows.
Ludman, Miami & Window Master.
Miami, FL: Ludman, Miami & Window Master, nd, ca 1950's. Original edition. Quarto, pp 27, 15, & 4. b/w photographs and window drawings on each page. Decorated Wraps, 4-hole punch. Very Good. According to John Leeke of Saving America's windows, 1950's awning windows are considered historic. This group of catalogs includes weatherstripping details, hardware, accessories, installation details, and photographs of buildings. A nice collection for preservationists and builders. (18395) $75.00
29.
Kawneer - The Light Sealair Aluminum or Bronze
Double-Hung Window.
The Kawneer Company.
 [Windows].
Kawneer - The Light Sealair Aluminum or Bronze Double-Hung Window.
The Kawneer Company.
Niles, MI: Kawneer Co., nd ca 1940's. Original edition. Quarto, pp 7. b/w drawings and photographs on each page. Order form laid-in. Decorated Wraps, blue. Good, w/split spine.
A very scarce mid-century trade publication depicting modern design applications of metal windows in homes. (18400) $45.00
30.
Industrial Rubber Products Catalog 52.
Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
 [Building Materials].
Industrial Rubber Products Catalog 52.
Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc.
Chicago, IL: Atlantic India Rubber Works, Inc., 1953/1941. Seventh Edition. Quarto, pp 152, indexed. b/w illustrations on each page. Quotation Request Forms in front pocket. Spiral Bound portfolio w/decorated stock cover. Good+.
An extensive trade catalog including sheet stock, bumpers, grommets, vacuum cups, weatherstrips, and many other rubber products. (18398) $85.00
31.
Zourite...The Modern Aluminum Facing Material.
Kawneer Architectural Products.
 [Metal].
Zourite...The Modern Aluminum Facing Material.
Kawneer Architectural Products.
Niles, MI: The Kawneer Co., 1951.
First edition. Quarto, pp 4. b/w photographs, cross-sections, and specifications. Decorated Wraps, 4 hole punched, blue. Very Good.
An interesting trade catalog depicting the applications of this material for industrial and commercial use in modern design.
(18399) $25.00
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33.
Cupples aluminum doors and entrances.
Cupples Door and Frame Corporation.
 [Metal].
Cupples aluminum doors and entrances.
Cupples Door and Frame Corporation.
Dowagiac, MI: Cupples Corp., 1960. Original edition. Quarto, pp 10. b/w photographs and details on each page. Decorated Wraps, 4 hole punch. Very Good.
This early 60's aluminum doors catalog features entrances for colleges, and stores in modern styles. Hardware and accessories are also included. (18402) $45.00
34.
WOODCO Wood Window Units - DeLuxe R-O-W Casement, Reversible Basement, Sliding A.I.A. File No. 19-E-1.
WOODCO Corporation.
 [Windows].
WOODCO Wood Window Units - DeLuxe R-O-W Casement, Reversible Basement, Sliding A.I.A. File No. 19-E-1.
WOODCO Window Corporation.
Jackonsville, FL: WOODCO Corp., 1953. First edition. Quarto, pp 32. b/w photographs, installation details, and renderings on each page. Pictorial Wraps, orange. Very Good+.
An extensive catalog of residential wood windows including awning, casement, sliding, and storm windows. Detailed construction drawings and window elevation types. (18411) $40.00
35.
Gregg Woodwork of Quality - Stock Millwork - Catalog 41.
Gregg & Son.
 [Millwork].
Gregg Woodwork of Quality - Stock Millwork - Catalog 41.
Gregg & Son.
Nashua, NH: Gregg & Son, 1941. Original edition. Quarto, pp 95, indexed. b/w illustrations, vertical & plan sections of New England style doorways and cabinetry. Also detailed specifications. The back cover reads, "Without Building there can be no National Defense." Heavy Stock Wraps, silver. Very Good.
A very nice and scarce trade catalog for a New England mill work company, with many illustrations depicting entrances, mantels, corner cabinets, kitchen cabinets, and windows in styles that were popular during WWII.
(18414) $60.00
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36.
Modern Homes, Their Design and Construction -
A Collection of Home Designs with Plans and Details, With Interior Views, Suggestions for Decorating and Furnishing, and Descriptions of Twelve Architectural Period Styles Suitable for Modern American Homes, Also Details of Building Construction with Notes on Materials and a Model House Specification.
(Contributed by Various Architects & Builders).
  [Pattern Book].
Modern Homes, Their Design & Construction - A Collection of Home Designs with Plans and Details With Interior Views, Suggestions for Decorating and Furnishing, & Descriptions of Twelve Architectural Period Styles Suitable for Modern American Homes, Also Details of Building Construction with Notes on Materials & a Model House Specification.
(Contributed by Various Architects & Builders).
New York: American Builder Publishing Corp., 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp 272. b/w photographs and floor plans on each page. Cloth over Boards, light green w/tipped-in illustration. Good w/worn & frayed edges, some stains, and torn hinges, Pages Very Good.
A very nice collection of small house designs in a variety of styles and construction materials. "New England Colonial" - "Tudor" - "Georgian" - "English" - "French Provincial" are some of the styles explored in this volume. In addition to photographs of the facade, there are photographs and drawings of details, interiors, and landscaping. An uncommon volume with a wealth of building and design information. (18425) $75.00
37.
Small Houses of the Late Georgian Period 1750-1820.
Ramsey, Stanley C. (ARIBA).
 [English].
Small Houses of the Late Georgian Period 1750-1820.
Ramsey, Stanley C. (ARIBA).
London: Technical Journals, Ltd., 1919. First edition, Second Impression. Quarto, pp. 19 (text) followed by 100 b/w photographic plates on glossy paper. Hard Cover, dark green, w/gilt border & lettering. Very Good, no DJ, small tears along hinges.
A major collection of exterior architectural elevations and details, doorways, porches, portico's, facades, as well as entire groups of row houses. The houses are located in London, Surrey, Yorkshire, and elsewhere in the English countryside. (18424) $80.00
38.
Architectural Record, May 1941, 50th Anniversary Year - Houses, Safety in the Home, Large-Scale Housing.
Thomas S. Holden (Editor).
 [Architecture].
Architectural Record, May 1941, 50th Anniversary Year - Houses, Safety in the Home, Large-Scale Housing.
Thomas S. Holden (Editor).
New York: F.W. Dodge Corp., 1941. First edition. Quarto, pp 144. Profusely illustrated w/b&w photographs, drawings and trade advertisements. Also a nice photographic portfolio of houses across the country with floor plans, details, exterior and interior views. Heavy Stock Wraps, green. Good. The portfolio of residential architecture includes houses by Alden Dow in Michigan, William Wurster in California, and C.B. Troedson in California.
(18410) $55.00
39.
Pencil Points - January, February, & March - 1929.
Whitehead, Russell F. (Editor).
 [Architectural History].
Pencil Points - January, February, & March - 1929.
Whitehead, Russell F. (Editor).
New York: The Pencil Points Press, Inc., 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp 66, 65-94 &129-192. b/w photographs, illustrations and trade advertisements plus some color renderings. Original Wraps, string ties. Very Good. The series was a bible for architects in the 20's and 30's and the predecessor for publications such as Progressive Architecture. Each issue features line drawings of unique architectural applications (interiors and exteriors). A subtle and sophisticated chapter in architectural history. (18415) $75.00
40.
Popular Small Homes, A Selection of Proven Small Home Values.
National Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
Popular Small Homes, A Selection of Proven Small Home Values.
National Plan Service.
Chicago, IL: National Plan Service, 1941. First edition. Quarto, pp. 40, richly illustrated w/ color, b/w drawings and plans. Color Pictorial Wraps, green. Good+, 1 corner front cover has small cut out.
A gorgeous mid-20th century pattern book, showing a small homes in a variety of styles available for the WWII era homeowner. (18416) $50.00
41.
Beautiful Homes.
Keith Corporation.
 [Pattern Book]
Beautiful Homes.
Keith Corporation.
Minneapolis, MN: Keith Corporation, 1925. First edition. Quarto, pp 278. b/w photographs and floor plans for each of 200 designs - 80 Two Story Homes, 40 One & one-half Story Homes and 80 Artistic Bungalows. Articles on casement windows, roofing, plastering, flooring and more. Decorated Stock Wraps, brown. Very good+.
Many of E.W. Stillwell's designs are included in this extensive collection of house plans. He designed many California bungalows, with deep eaves. He also modified other architects' plans. This is an excellent collection of California style cottages and bungalows, shown as they are sited in well landscaped gardens. A very scarce and valuable publication! (18420) $110.00
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Homes designed by Robert L. Stevenson Architect.
Stevenson, Robert L.
 [Pattern Book].
Homes designed by Robert L. Stevenson Architect.
Stevenson, Robert L.
Lawrence, MA: Robert L. Stevenson, 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp 203. Richly illustrated w/architectural drawings, floor plans, and photographs. Colored free end papers. Cloth Spine, paper on boards, blue w/small pictorial design & lettering. Very Good+.
Another historic pattern book from this local Boston architect who built many homes in towns in and around the city, including Swampscot, Brookline and West Roxbury. The drawings, lettering and photography are superb. Quite uncommon especially in this condition. (18421) $125.00
43.
Bungalows - Their Design, Construction and Furnishing,
with Suggestions Also for Camps, Summer Homes and Cottages of Similar Character.
Saylor Henry H.
 [Architecture].
Bungalows - Their Design, Construction and Furnishing, with Suggestions Also for Camps, Summer Homes and Cottages of Similar Character.
Saylor Henry H.
New York: McBride, Winston & Co., 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp 173. Illustrated profusely with b/w photographs and plans. Original Cloth over Boards, brown, w/embossed design & lettering. Good+.
A wonderful and scarce first edition of this volume describing the history and characteristics of the American bungalow from the Haynes houses to bungalow communities in Southern California to Mid-western and Eastern styles. There are separate chapters on the foundation systems, building materials, interior finishes, lighting, furnishing, and more. (18422) $130.00
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A Book of Plans, No. 63.
Chicago House Wrecking Company.
  [Pattern Book].
A Book of Plans, No. 63.
Chicago House Wrecking Company.
Chicago, IL: Chicago House Wrecking Co., 1913. Later Edition. Quarto, pp 94. b/w illustrations and floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Good condition, with tears along spine & edges.
In 1893, the Harris Brothers started business as The Chicago House-Wrecking Company. They became known as the Harris Brother in 1913. Each design is accompanied by detailed descriptions, dimensioned plans, and costs. (18417) $110.00
45.
Gordon-Van Tine Economy Homes.
Gordon-Van Tine Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Gordon-Van Tine Economy Homes.
Gordon-Van Tine Company.
Davenport, IA: Gordon-Van Tine Co., 1936. Original edition. Quarto, pp 34. b/w exterior perspectives & floor plans on each page, with laid in order form. Color Pictorial Wraps, red/white. Very Good.
This plan book includes designs for small homes of "English design", "Colonials" bungalows and other popular suburban styles. (18244) $65.00
6 Volumes of The Tuileries Brochures - English Architecture as Source Material, Architecture of East Anglia (March & May), Two Cotswold Villages, Groombridge Place - Kent, From Chipping Campden to Bath (1929).
Aymar Embury II, et.al.
[Architecture].
[English].
6 Volumes of The Tuileries Brochures - English Architecture as Source Material, Architecture of East Anglia (March & May), Two Cotswold Villages, Groombridge Place - Kent, From Chipping Campden to Bath (1929).
Aymar Embury II, et. al.
New York: Ludowid-Celadon Company, 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp16,31, 47, 63, 79, & 95. Each volume is illustrated with historic architectural photographs and detailed architectural drawings. Stock Cover w/string ties. Good, Pages - Very Good.
A nice collection of journals from 1929 depicting English village architecture, primarily in stone and brick, with tile roofing. Cottages, houses and grander halls are included in these pages.
(18408) $95.00
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Maisons de Campagne sans Etage et Bungalows (w/ two brochures laid in, Nouvelles Ecoles en France and Nouvelles Habitations a Bon Marche en France, single sheets printed both sides, w/ two b/w photographs in each).
Benoit-Levy, G.
 
[Pattern Book, French].
Maisons de Campagne sans Etage et Bungalows (w/ two brochures laid in, Nouvelles Ecoles en France and Nouvelles Habitations a Bon Marche en France, single sheets printed both sides, w/ two b/w photographs in each).
Benoit-Levy, G.
Paris: Librairrie Ch. Massin, 1926. Later printing. Quarto, pp. viii plus 40 b/w plates with photographs, floor plans and 8 plates with drawings. Board Portfolio w/ cloth spine and corners, ribbon ties. Very Good.
Scarce--no copies found in US--and lovely pattern book. This is a wonderful portfolio of bungalows and small country houses by the Southern Pine Association (main architect R.B. Williamson), presented by the main representative of the French garden cities movement, Georges Benoit-Levy. The introductory pages include a vocabulary of English terms used. (8311) $125.00
48.
Bennett Homes - Catalog No. 18: Better-Built, Ready-Cut.
Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc.
  [Pattern Book].
Bennett Homes - Catalog No. 18 Catalog 18: Better-Built, Ready-Cut.
Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc.
North Tonawanda, NY: Ray H. Bennett Lumber Company, 1920. First edition. Quarto (9 x 12). pp 72. Numerous floor plans and photographs in b/w. Laid in: price list and introductory letter. Decorated Stock Wraps, brown/green. Very Good.
Collection of house designs with specific descriptions, plans, and photographs. beautiful example of building trade catalog from early 20th century. scarce title and one of the earliest and nicest we've had. (9312) $125.00
49.
Summer Homes and Lodges.
National Plan Service, Inc.
  [Pattern Book].
Summer Homes and Lodges.
National Plan Service, Inc.
Wells, NY: National Plan Service, Inc., 1932. First edition. Quarto, pp. 32. Illustrated with b/w paintings, photographss, drawings, and floor plans. Decorative Stock Wraps, tan/green. Good, small tear on front cover, pencil marks on back cover. Interiors clean.
A very nice trade catalog featuring illustrations and plans for 52 wooden summer homes and cabins of varying sizes and styles, with descriptions and floor plans for each. Dealer imprint on front from Adirondack Lumber Co. of Wells, NY. (12632) $55.00
50.
Architectural Treasures of Early America Series
(Volumes 1 through 16).
Mullins, Lisa C., (Editor).
 [American].
Architectural Treasures of Early America Series (Volumes 1 through 16).
Mullins, Lisa C., (Editor).
Harrisburg, PA: The National Historic Society, 1987. First edition. Quarto, pp. ca 236 in each volume, indexed. From material originally published as The White Pine Series of Architectural Monographs. Decorated Boards. As New.
Articles include: "Churches in Eight American Colonies", "Some Examples of Period Windows and Details of their Interior Treatment", "Some Colonial Wall Cabinets and Kitchen Dressers Principally from Early Massachusetts Settlements."The entire 16-volume set is hard to find.
(16029) and (18409) $100.00
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