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Featured Titles for January 2017
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Welcome to the January 2017 newsletter!
Just back from Hartford and Papermania 2017. We arrived to 6 inches of new snow and single digit temperatures, i.e., typical New England January weather!
Pictured is my (crowded) booth at the event, with my customer, Andrew Dolkart, professor at Columbia University's preservation program.
Be sure to see us at Valley Forge later this month at the Home Show where we'll have a booth, January 28-29th.
Stay warm & happy browsing!
Steven
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David Hayles ~ Publications
New Arrivals
Building Materials & Methods
Building Trade Catalogs
Architecture and Plan Books
Sale Publications
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Confessions of an Ornamental Plasterer
Hayles, David.
 [Plastering].
Confessions of an Ornamental Plasterer.
Hayles, David. Oxford, NY: David Hayles, 2016. First edition. New.
"'Confessions of an Ornamental Plasterer'
is an auto-biography that encapsulates the wanderlust of the 60's and the mischief of the young in its open, and evolves into a story about creativity, hard work and risk taking." Topics David talks about include his family background, education, life of an activist and "pot-smoking hippy", world travels, relationships, and creativity. This ends up with how he has established his homestead with his wife, Angelique, in upstate New York. (18064) $25.00
The Magic of Scagliola (Limited edition publication.)
Hayles, David.
 [Plastering].
The Magic of Scagliola (Limited edition publication).
Hayles, David.
Oxford, NY: David Hayles, 2015. First edition, limited to 100 copies. Quarto, pp 326. Color photographs on every page. Color Pictorial Boards. New.
Scagliola, a plastering technique used to create the look of marble is the life work of author and expert preservationist David Hayles. He recently won the prestigious Askins Award from the Preservations Trades Network. This beautiful volume contains techniques and "recipes" developed over the centuries from the Benedictine monks to public buildings in America. Stunning photographs on each page. (17306) $90.00
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1.
The California Door Company - Manufacturers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, Plate, Window and Ornamental Glass - Revised Price Current No. 12.
The California Door Company.
 [Millwork].
The California Door Company - Manufacturers in Doors, Sash, Blinds, Plate, Window and Ornamental Glass - Revised Price Current No. 12.
The California Door Company.
San Francisco, CA: The California Door Co., January 1, 1915. Original edition. 12 mo, (5.5" x 7") pp 128. b/w illustrations & line drawings throughout. Thumb-indexed, with glossary in back. Decorated Wraps, purple, gold. Very Good.
An extensive and well illustrated catalog of exterior & interior doors, cupboard doors, glass, windows, sashes and transoms. In exceptional condition and quite uncommon! (18013) $250.00
2.
The California Door Company of Los Angeles Sash & Door
Catalogue 351.
The California Door Company.
 [Millwork].
The California Door Company of Los Angeles Sash and Door Catalogue 351.
The California Door Company.
Los Angeles, CA: The California Door Co., nd 1940's. Original edition. Quarto, pp 20. b/w illustrations of doors, windows and millwork on each page. Also thumbnail sketches of California bungalows on each page. Spiral Bound Cardboard Covers, green . Very Good+.
Entrance doors, screen doors, side lights, interior doors, windows, blinds, and mill work are included in this distinctive catalog. (18016) $75.00
3.
Jackson Door & Windows Catalog
Jackson Door & Windows.
 [Millwork].
Jackson Door & Windows Catalog
Jackson Door & Windows.
Everett, MA: Poole Printing Co., Inc., nd ca 1922.
Original edition. 24 mo, pp 91. b/w door & window elevations and illustrations on each page. Decorated Wraps, olive. Very Good.
In addition to doors and windows, this pocket sized catalog includes stair newels, porch rails, colonnades and misc. cabinetry. Very uncommon. (18048) $65.00
4.
Chamberlin Full Size Wood Window Sample in Case.
Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Company.
 [Windows].
Chamberlin Full Size Wood Window Sample in Case.
Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Company.
Detroit, MI: Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Co., Inc., 1940-43. Original edition. 10" x 15" x 5" case with Wood Window parts and metal weather stripping. Laid-in items: 1) post marked envelop July 22, 1942 2) post marked envelop Feb 10,1941 3) interoffice memo 4) Universal Price List January, 1941 5) letter describing Insulating Windows Oct. 8th, 1940 6) 3 User lists 7) Insulation Survey/Work Order Pad 8) Order Pad fro Windows, Doors, etc 9) pamphlet- wool insulation 10) list of salesmen 11) memos to salesmen re weatherstrips and door bottoms. Sample Case with Wood Window parts. Good.
This company began with an 1890 patent on a metal weather stripping. It grew to100 branches and was a "pioneer in the development of more efficient weatherstripping in an effort to conserve energy." It had designed and built windows, awnings and weatherstripping for commercial and residential users. (18027) $475.00
5.
Where Comfort Begins, Chamberlin Weatherstrips For over 40 Years, A name known to the American public as a quality product for weather-proofing windows and doors.
Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Company.
[Windows].
Where Comfort Begins, Chamberlin Weatherstrips For over 40 Years, A name known to the American public as a quality product for weather-proofing windows and doors.
Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Company.
Detroit, MI: Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Co., Inc., 1933. Original edition. Quarto, pp 34 - b/w illustrations of weatherstrips and pp 30 of magazine excerpts from "The Small Home" (1929 issue), Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & Gardens (1933), Building Age, Keith's Beautiful Home Magazine and testimonial letters from banks, telephone companies and other users. A list (pp 42) of 10,000 schools where the products are used. Spiral bound notebook, brown leatherette. Good.
A very uncommon catalog of building products for windows with many related articles regarding their residential and commercial uses. Wonderful for historians, preservationists and builders.
(18028) $85.00
6.
Industrial Building and Housing; Valuable Information for the Designer and Prospective Owner of Factories and Homes for Industrial Workers.
American Face Brick Association.
  [Building as Envelope].
Industrial Building and Housing; Valuable Information for the Designer and Prospective Owner of Factories and Homes for Industrial Workers.
American Face Brick Association.
New York: The Architectural Forum, 1926. First edition. Quarto, pp 112. b/w photographs, architectural floor plans, and renderings. Colored FEP's. Color Pictorial Wraps, w/tipped in illustration. Very Good+. An exceptional publication focusing on a variety of building types including housing, constructed in brick. The photographs show the quality of the exterior brick work design and construction in detail. A wonderful resource for designers and historians alike. (18050) $175.00
7.
10 Greenhouse Designs by Lord & Burnham.
Lord & Burnham Company.
  [Building as Envelope].
10 Greenhouse Designs by Lord & Burnham (on loose sheets).
Lord & Burnham Company.
Irvington, NY: Lord & Burnham Co., nd. Original edition. 8" x 11" - 10 sheets illustrated on each side, with a neo-classical architectural rendering on the front and a greenhouse design and description on the back. loose unbound pages. Good. Lord & Burnham was one of the most prominent manufacturers of conservatories and greenhouses in America, noted for the conservatory at the U.S. Botanical Garden, the New York Botanical Garden, and at prominent homes. This is a scarce set of trade advertisements on loose sheets, possibly from the 1940's.
(18020) $75.00
8.
The Saginaw Silos - America's Greatest Silo.
The Saginaw Silos - America's Greatest Silo.
The McClure Company.
Saginaw, MI: The McClure Co., nd ca 1920 . Original edition. Quarto, (folds out to 19" x 25" broadside) b/w photographs, illustrations, and 2 toned renderings. Trade Pamphlet/Broadside, sepia toned & orange. Very Good.
The McClure Company began as a lumber and logging business and later developed into a construction business specializing in silos and dairies. This is a scarce broadside with wonderful illustrations of farm buildings and the agricultural business of this time. (18021) $75.00
9.
NPS Kitchen Ideas.
National Plan Service.
 [Kitchens].
NPS Kitchen Ideas.
National Plan Service.
Chicago. IL: National Plan Service, Inc., 1962. Original edition. Quarto, pp 17. Color illustrations and b/w room plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, red/grey. Very Good+.
Colorful designs for cabinetry, counter space,appliance locations, lighting and finishes for 1960's kitchens. A practical and enjoyable way to recreate those "retro" looks and palettes from this era. Great for designers, architects and builders! (18038) $45.00
10.
Personalized Homes by Preston, A Portfolio of home ideas by Ermal Inc.
E.W. Preston, Builder.
 [Building as Envelope].
Personalized Homes by Preston, A Portfolio of home ideas by Ermal Inc.
E.W. Preston, Builder.
Columbus, OH: Ermal Inc., 1968. Original edition. Quarto, pp 19. Color and b/w photographs, Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
Ideas for stylish porches, patios, decks swimming pools, and contemporary sixties building materials are depicted in this trade publication. Very nicely photographed and designed. (18047) $45.00
11.
Artists and Their Cats.
Nastasi, Alison.
 [Photography].
Artists and Their Cats.
Nastasi, Alison.
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2015. First edition. Small octavo, pp 112. b/w photographs throughout. Decorated FEP's. Decorated Boards, aqua. As New.
This book covers artists and their love for cats. Picasso, Dali, Warhol, Georgia O'Keefe, John Lennon, and Frida Kahlo are included among 50 famous artists along with fascinating vignettes. (18039) $15.00
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Building Materials & Methods
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12.
Concrete In Architecture (A portfolio of 6 architectural projects).
Portland Cement Association.
 [  Concrete & Cement].
Concrete In Architecture (A portfolio of 6 architectural projects.)
Portland Cement Association.
Chicago, IL: Portland Cement Assoc., 1927. Original edition. Quarto, pp 59. 10 Color plates, b/w photographs on most pages. Authors: Marshall, Benjamin H.; Murphy, Frederick V.; Allison, David C.; Wooollett, William Lee; Earley, John J.; Holabird, John A. Decorated Boards w/paper covers, aqua. Very Good Binding, Pages, Near Fine. This volume features six beautiful early twentieth century buildings including the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, the University Club of Los Angeles, (17939) $75.00
13.
Straub Cinder Building Blocks.
National Cinder Concrete Products Association.
 [Concrete & Cement].
Straub Cinder Building Blocks.
National Cinder Concrete Products Association.
Philadelphia, PA: Nat'l Cinder Conc. Products Assoc., 1925. First edition. Large quarto, pp 208. 120 pages of b/w photographs on concrete masonry buildings, & finish charts, followed by underwriter's laboratories tests and other technical data. 6 pages of "blue prints" showing details. Decorated Boards w/cloth backstrip, brown & tipped-in title. Very Good.
An illustrated guide to this versatile building material, which Straub patented, due to its high fireproofing, sound insulation, and other characteristics. The first 120 pages are divided in to portfolio's of residences, schools & churches, institutions, hotels & theaters, banks, & apartment buildings. This is truly an historic publication, now found only in the Library of Congress and a few other libraries. (17941) $95.00
14A.
Architectural Terra Cotta, Standard Construction.
National Terra Cotta Society
[Terra Cotta].
Architectural Terra Cotta, Standard Construction.
National Terra Cotta Society.
New York: National Terra Cotta Society, 1927. Revised Edition. Folio (11X14), 70 numbered plates of detailed construction drawings. Cloth over Boards, olive. Good condition, but mild ex-library.
Terra cotta in building applications (from windows and columns to gargoyles and domed arches). One of only a handful of pre-WWII titles (revised) on the subject, and perhaps the best, certainly the most detailed architecturally. (17944) $225.00
14B.
Save America's Windows.
Leeke, John.
 [Windows].
Save America's Windows.
Leeke, John.
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2013. Revised and expanded. Quarto, pp. 177, illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Lists resources (products and services) Perfectbound Wraps. New. A newly expanded and revised version of Leeke's earlier wooden windows restoration book. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of America's windows and their repair. As much as you'll need to know on the subject, by one of the industry's experts! (15500) $35.00
14C.
How to Paint, Directions for Applying Paint and Varnish with Best Results.
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
  [Paint].
How to Paint, Directions for Applying Paint and Varnish with Best Results.
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Chicago, IL: Sears, Roebuck & Co., 1935. Original edition. Octavo, pp. 36 plus interior covers. Illustrated with numerous in-text plates, some hand-tinted photos, beautiful hand-tinted photographic color covers. Pamphlet. Good+, some chipping/tearing on covers. A scarce, small Sears, Roebuck & Co. pamphlet with painting instructions and a catalog of related supplies. Features several hand-tinted color photos, including the color covers. This pamphlet was first published around 1904, and saw many subsequent editions. This edition features the Sears Seroco Master-Mixed paint line. (13361) $40.00
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Your Next Kitchen
Presented with the compliments of the Ohio Power Co.
Kitchen Planning Service, General Electric Appliance Company.
[Kitchens].
Your Next Kitchen, Presented with the compliments of the Ohio Power Co.
Kitchen Planning Service, General Electric Appliance Company.
Chicago, IL: General Electric Appliance Co. Inc., 1944. First edition. Small quarto, pp 24. Color, b/w illustrations and photographs on every page. Order Form & Mail-in card laid-in. Color Pictorial Wraps, yellow. Very Good.
A booklet for kitchen planners with a guide to locating electric appliances. Colorful interior renderings and axonometric diagrams showing lighting, storage, and appliances in Modern styles. Quite uncommon! (18024) $35.00
16.
"Standard" Plumbing Fixtures for the Home.
"Standard" Plumbing Fixtures.
 [Plumbing].
"Standard" Plumbing Fixtures for the Home.
"Standard" Plumbing Fixtures.
Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co., nd ca 1929. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 64. Color renderings of bathroom interiors on each page with thumbnail room plans. Also b/w illustrations of plumbing fixtures in the back of the catalog. Color Pictorial Wraps, yellow stock. Very Good, w/minor soiling.
An extensive catalog of plumbing fixtures with very colorful design schemes for bathrooms and kitchens. (17912) $55.00
17.
Planning your Plumbing Wisely.
"Standard" Plumbing Fixtures.
 [Plumbing].
Planning your Plumbing Wisely.
"Standard" Plumbing Fixtures for the Home.
Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co., nd ca 1929. Original edition. Oblong small octavo, pp 32. Color frontispiece, color renderings, b/w illustrations, and diagrams on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. Another colorful catalog geared to the prospective homemaker, with charming illustrations of bathrooms and kitchens with very bright colors and designs.
(17913) $40.00
18.
Modern Plumbing - Number Ten. Mott Plumbing Fixtures.
Mott Plumbing Fixtures.
 [Plumbing].
Modern Plumbing - Number Ten.
Mott Plumbing Fixtures.
Trenton, NJ: The J.L. Mott Iron Works, 1921. Second Edition. Small octavo, pp 123. Three toned renderings, (sage, buff, b/w) thumbnail room plans, illustrations of fixtures & furnishings and detailed drawings of fixtures on every page. Pictorial Stock Covers, grey. Good, w/small tear on corner of front cover. A well illustrated catalog depicting individual rooms in perspective and plan, with detailed specifications. Plumbing accessories such as faucets and supply pipes are also included. The list price for all the fixtures is in the back. (17914) $95.00
19.
Bathrooms for Out-of the-Ordinary Homes.
Crane Company.
 [Plumbing].
Bathrooms for Out-of the-Ordinary Homes.
Crane Company.
Chicago, IL: Crane Co., April, 1929. Original edition. Quarto, pp 12. Beautiful color renderings of luxurious bathroom interiors with thumbnail "blueprint" floor plans on each page. Stapled Wraps, white. Good.
Moorish, Mandarin, Empire style, Spanish, and other high end designs for residential bathrooms - showing marble interiors, gold plated furnishings, lacquer finishes, and other extraordinary features. (17917) $40.00
20.
Planned Plumbing and Heating.
Kohler Company.
 [Plumbing].
Planned Plumbing and Heating.
Kohler Company.
Kohler, WI: Kohler Co., 1939. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 23. Color illustrations and thumbnail room plans on each page. b/w details of bathroom fixtures. 1 page of color samples. 7 pages detailed illustrations of fixtures. Color Pictorial Wraps, red/brown. Very Good+. An attractively rendered catalog of bathroom designs, plumbing fixtures, fittings, and accessories in modern styles. Also includes some kitchen designs and boilers. Quite uncommon in original editions. (18029) $40.00
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Architecture and Plan Books
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21.
Inexpensive Homes of Individuality Being a Collection of Photographs and Floor Plans Illustrating Certain of America's Best Country and Suburban Homes of Moderate Size.
Henry H. Saylor, (Editor) Frank M. Day (Introduction) Aymar Embruy, II (Costs).
[Pattern Book].
Inexpensive Homes of Individuality Being a Collection of Photographs and Floor Plans Illustrating Certain of America's Best Country and Suburban Homes of Moderate Size.
Henry H. Saylor, (Editor) Frank M. Day (Introduction) Aymar Embruy, II (Costs).
New York: McBride, Nast & Co., 1912.
New & Enlarged. Small quarto, pp 80. b/w photographs and floor plans throughout the volume. Cloth over Boards, olive w/embossed design & lettering. Very Good+.
A lovely plan book showing architect designed homes including Georgian, "Country," half-timber, stained shingle, stone, and other attractive materials. One of the most distinctive plan books we've seen, with beautiful designs attributed to individual architects. (17952) $
95.00
22.
Sketches for Cottages & Other Buildings.
Shaw, R. Norman; R.A.
[English].
Sketches for Cottages & Other Buildings.
Shaw, R. Norman; R.A.
London: W. H. Lascelles, 1878. First Edition. Folio, pp 28. b/w illustrations, perspectives, elevations, and floor plans on each page. Lithographed & Printed by James Alterman
Cloth over Boards, teal, w/embossed gilt lettering & border. Very Good.
A beautifully illustrated book of cottage, bungalows and other small buildings. Several of the cottages are clustered together, sharing party walls in groups of three or four, and some are intended for "workmen." R. Norman Shaw's Queen Anne style designs were the precursors to the shingle style in America. One of the most lovely books on English house design we have seen. (17908) SOLD
23.
Winning Designs 1904-1927 Paris Prize in Architecture.
Society of Beaux-Arts Architects, Introduction by John F. Harbeson.
[International].
Winning Designs 1904-1927 Paris Prize in Architecture.
Society of Beaux-Arts Architects, Introduction by John F. Harbeson.
New York: The Pencil Points Press, Inc., 1928. Original edition. Folio, 10" x 15 1/2" pp 35 black and white plates. Boards w/Red Paper & Red Cloth backstrip, gilt lettering & design. Good.
This portfolio contains the list of winners of the first 20 competitions and reproductions of their designs for the Paris Prize: a colonial institute, a school of fine arts, an American embassy in Paris, a city hall, and a broadcasting station. The Paris Prize of the American Society of Beaux-Arts Architects was founded by Lloyd Warren, a former student of the French Ecole des Beaux-Arts. (17918) $45.00
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Aladdin Homes "Built in a Day" - Catalog #29 - 1917.
The Aladdin Company.
[Pattern Book].
Aladdin Homes "Built in a Day" - Catalog #29 - 1917.
The Aladdin Company.
Bay City, MI: The Aladdin Co., 1917. Original edition. Small Octavo, pp 120. Some color renderings, & b/w illustrations, floor plans, and diagrams, with descriptions on each page. Price list and marketing letter are each tipped in on front free end papers. 1 addition plan is laid in. Leatherette, dark teal, w/gilt design & lettering. Very Good. Bungalow homes, "villas," cabins, and double-decker houses, are just some of the residential styles featured in this early plan book. Oriented towards future home owners, this Aladdin series is particularly well illustrated and written. (17949) $75.00
25.
Homes of Character.
Newson, John Henry.
 
[Pattern Book].
Homes of Character.
Newson, John Henry.
Cleveland, OH: John Henry Newson Co., 1913. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 320. Richly illustrated with b/w, tinted photographs, drawings, floor plans, and detailed renderings. Includes advertising section in back. Cloth over Boards, sage, with tipped-in pictorial label. Very Good. An interesting early 20th century pattern book supplemented with articles on all aspects of housekeeping, interior decoration, design, and comfort. Features wonderful hand-tinted photographs and over 100 home designs. (17950) $140.00
26.
Fences, Gates, & Bridges, A Practical Manual.
Martin, George A. (Editor.)
  [Landscape Architecture].
Fences, Gates, & Bridges, A Practical Manual.
Martin, George A. (Editor.)
New York: O. Judd Co., 1887.
First edition. 12 mo (5.5 x 7.5). pp 188. 300 engravings throughout. With Alphabetical Catalogue of Rural life, latest O. Judd publications & Agricultural Journal advertisement. (pp 19) Cloth over Boards, brown w/embossed design & gilt decoration on spine. Very Good. An uncommon early edition of this treatise on rural construction for farmers and "village residents." This guide begins with wood rail fences, stone walls, board fences, and proceeds to garden (picket) fences and hedges, barbed wire fences for farms, and wooden gates and bridges. It includes a chapter on laws and regulations of the time. (18019) $50.00
27.
Homes of Moderate Cost.
National Plan Service, Inc.
 [Pattern Book].
Homes of Moderate Cost.
National Plan Service, Inc.
Chicago. IL: National Plan Service, Inc., 1952. Original edition.
Quarto brochure, pp 32. Color renderings and b/w floor plans on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps, orange. Very Good+.
Another outstanding plan book by this service. Clearly labeled floor plans, color illustrations of exteriors, and superb graphics. A scarce and beautiful example of how homes were designed and marketed. Invaluable! (18030) $60.00
28.
32 Spanish Designs, P-37.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
32 Spanish Designs, P-37.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
Raleigh, NC: Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc., nd ca 1961. Original edition. Quarto, pp 16. b/w photographs & floor plans on each page. Laid-in price list. Color Pictorial Wraps, red/white. Very Good+.
"Spanish" style suburban ranch houses and colonials with arched windows, porticos, iron railings and other features added to standard brick veneer and wood siding. (18031) $55.00
29.
Homes of Comfort, 3 Bedroom Plans With Kitchen-Family Room.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
Homes of Comfort, 3 Bedroom Plans With Kitchen-Family Room, C-46.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
Raleigh, NC: Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc., nd ca 1961. Original edition. Quarto, pp 31. b/w photographs & floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, light green/blue. Very Good+.
A nice collection of house plans and photographs for ranch homes,with a variety of exterior materials, roof lines, carports, and garages. Attractively illustrated and produced. (18032) $55.00
30.
NPS Ideas for Home Improvements.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
NPS Ideas for Home Improvements.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
Raleigh, NC: Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc., 1962. Original edition. Quarto, pp 18. Color illustrations on every page, and thumbnail b/w sketches. Color Pictorial Wraps, multi-color/grey. Very Good+. A colorful look at 1960's design ideas from built-in shelving/media centers, room dividers, paneling, open planning, and making good use of attic space. A fun and attractive look at an earlier design era. Very uncommon! (18033) $40.00
31.
Gold Book of Perfect Fit homes, 3, 4, and 5 Bedrooms - Ranch Homes, Multi-Level...A Wide Selection of Plans and Styles.
National Plan Service.
[Pattern Book].
Gold Book of Perfect Fit homes, 3, 4, and 5 Bedrooms - Ranch Homes, Multi-Level...
A Wide Selection of Plans and Styles.
National Plan Service.
Chicago. IL: National Plan Service, Inc., 1965. Original edition. Quarto, pp 24. b/w perspective renderings & floor plans on each page. Pictorial Wraps, white w/gold lettering. Very Good+.
26 designs for ranch houses, split-levels, and 2 story homes with a variety of floor plan options. Many with open plans (kitchen/family & living/dining) and some with more traditional lay-outs. Order card on flap of back cover. (18034) $45.00
32.
Homes of Today and Tomorrow, B-58.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
Homes of Today and Tomorrow, B-58.
Standard Homes Company.
Washington DC: Standard Homes Co., nd ca 1961. Original edition. Quarto, pp 31. Color illustrations, b/w photographs & b/w floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
This plan book includes ranch homes and split-levels with mostly brick veneer and wood siding exteriors. (18035) $55.00
33.
Garlinghouse, All American Homes, 124 Construction Proven Designs...2,3,4 Bedrooms.
Arthur, R.J.; Graves, P.B.; Stuessie, R.E.
 [Pattern Book].
Garlinghouse, All American Homes, 124 Construction Proven Designs...2,3,4 Bedrooms.
Arthur, R.J.; Graves, P.B.; Stuessie, R.E.
Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1962. Sixth Edition. Quarto, pp 64. Color renderings, b/w photographs and "blueprint" floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, light blue. Very Good+, front cover torn. A lavishly illustrated plan book with color illustrations on almost every page. Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. (18036) $60.00
34.
Garlinghouse Deluxe Small Homes , Over 140 Plans, 64 in Color.
Lieurance, I.G.; Arthur, R.J.; Branham T.G.
 [Pattern Book].
Garlinghouse Deluxe Small Homes , Over 140 Plans, 64 in Color.
Lieurance, I.G.; Arthur, R.J.; Branham T.G.
Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1959. Seventh Edition. Quarto, pp 80. Color renderings, b/w photographs and floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, yellow/red. Very Good+.
This Garlinghouse plan book has a large selection of ranch houses with a variety of exterior finishes, attractively illustrated and photographed. (18041) $55.00
35.
Garlinghouse Ranch and Suburban Homes, 123 designs,
2,3,4 bedrooms.
Arthur, R.J. Designer.
 [Pattern Books].
Garlinghouse Ranch and Suburban Homes, 123 designs, 2,3,4 bedrooms.
Arthur, R.J. Designer.
Topeka, KS: The L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1953. Ninth Edition. Quarto, pp 64. Color renderings, b/w photographs, "blueprint" floor plans, and specifications on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
Ranch houses of all varieties and styles fill this plan book of the early fifties. Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. (18044) $55.00
36.
The Book of Pease Homes for 1956.
Pease Homes Division.
 
[Pattern Book].
The Book of Pease Homes for 1956.
Pease Homes Division. Hamilton, OH: Pease Woodwork Co., 1955. Original edition. Oblong quarto, pp 72. Color photographs, color illustrations, b/w drawings, and b/w floor plans throughout. Illustrated on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
A door and wood company that was family run until bought by Pella in 1999, this publication highlights its model homes from 1956 which were had been built on Forest Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio, The specifications include glass-wall sections, window sash numbers, doors, screens, and other building products which were incorporated into their homes. A very uncommon look at the building industry in one place, at one time. (18040) $80.00
37.
designs by Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc. - Thirty-Three Multi-Level Homes.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
designs by Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc. - Thirty-Three Multi-Level Homes.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
Raleigh, NC: Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc., nd ca 1963. Original edition. Quarto, pp 31. Several color renderings and b/w photographs and floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, green. Very Good+.
This plan book depicts two level and split-level homes with wood siding and brick veneer exteriors, and open living room/dining areas. Attractively illustrated and produced. (18037) $45.00
38.
Better Homes at Lower Cost, A-46.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
Better Homes at Lower Cost, A-46.
Standard Homes Plan Service.
Raleigh, NC: Standard Homes Plan Service, Inc., nd ca 1962. Original edition. Quarto, pp 31. b/w photographs with floor plans on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps, light blue/green. Near Fine.
This plan book features attractive ranch houses and "colonials" with car ports, and open plans, in a variety of building materials. Attractively photographed in wooded suburban settings. Attractively illustrated and produced. (18042) $45.00
39.
Practical Homes, Keyed to the Times.
National Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
Practical Homes, Keyed to the Times.
Chicago, IL: National Plan Service, Inc., 1965. Original edition. Quarto, pp 32 Sepia toned renderings and floor plans on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps, red/green. Very Good+.
An attractively illustrated plan book with modern ranch homes, cottages, and contemporary houses. Charming interior perspectives of living spaces, kitchens and other design features. (18045) $55.00
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Aladdin Preview for 1956, 8 new, beautiful designs - to commemorate
our 50th anniversary.
The Aladdin Company.
 [Pattern Book].
Aladdin Preview for 1956, 8 new, beautiful designs - to commemorate our 50th anniversary.
The Aladdin Company.
Bay City, MI: The Aladdin Co., 1956. Original edition. Small quarto, pp 15. 3 pages of color illustrations and b/w renderings & floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, red/white. Very Good+.
Ranch homes or brick veneer or wood siding are included with testimonial letters from owners in this commemorative plan book. Very uncommon! (18046) $65.00
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Plastering, Plain and Decorative A Practical Treatise on the Art & Craft of Plastering and Modelling.
Millar, William.
[Plastering].
Plastering, Plain and Decorative A Practical Treatise on the Art & Craft of Plastering and Modelling.
Millar, William. London: Batsford, 1905. Third Edition, revised and enlarged. Quarto (9 x 11). pp. xiii, 627, xxvi trade advertisings. 55 full page plates and 500 illustrations in the text. With introductory chapter by G. T. Robinson. II Appendices (Quantities and Weights, recipes for plastering, measuring plasterers' work, glossary of terms, specification for Portland Cement), indexed. In original linen binding. Good, hinges loose. After all these years, still the industry standard and unsurpassed. Of increasing scarcity, in any condition and edition (even the 20th century reprint is hard to find). Any professional plasterer will confirm that it is the indispensable reference for the tradesman. The most ambitious treatment of the subject, both historically and technically, beautifully illustrated and referenced. Present copy, aside from a couple of smudges on the front cover and a light damp stain along the edge of the first 40 pages, is quite nice and solid. A good copy of a book which is typically "worked to death." (18063) $225.00 [We also have a nice copy of the 4th edition. (16664)]
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Bricklaying in Modern Practice.
Stewart Scrimshaw.
[Brick].
Bricklaying in Modern Practice.
Stewart Scrimshaw.
New York: Macmillan, 1920. Advance copy. Small octavo, pp 182, indexed. Decorated Cloth over Boards, tan. Very Good. A lovely edition of basic terminology, patterns, bonds, building methods (such as scaffolding) and phases of construction. Still useful as a reference or handbook today.
(17710) $55.00
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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) $45.00
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Curtis Design Book of Architectural Woodwork, May 25, 1932.
Curtis Companies, Inc.
  [Millwork].
Curtis Design Book of Architectural Woodwork, May 25, 1932.
Curtis Companies, Inc.
Clinton, IA: Curtis Companies, Inc., 1932. First edition. Octavo, pp. 251. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Decorated Cardboard Covers, tan/green. Very Good; wraps lightly smudged, interiors clean & bright. An excellent Curtis woodwork catalog, with many examples of doors, entrances, windows, casements, stairs, moldings, cabinets, and other interior and exterior woodwork products. Another early Curtis catalog we have found!
(17894) $50.00
The Architectural History of Mission San Carlos Borromeo, California.
Smith, Frances Rand & Owen C. Coy, Ph.D. (Editor).
 [Architectural History].
The Architectural History of Mission San Carlos Borromeo, California.
Smith, Frances Rand & Owen C. Coy, Ph.D. (Editor).
Berkeley, CA: California Historical Survey Commission, 1921. First edition. Small Quarto, pp. 81. Index, Bibliography, illustrated with b/w photos and architectural drawings including some on vellum which fold out. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.
The first book in a series devoted to the architecture of California missions, places the Mission San Carlos Borromeo in its historical and architectural context, with numerous photos and survey map. (14855) $25.00
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La Révolution Surréaliste - No. 12 - Cinquieme année - 5 Décembre 1929 (No. 12 of a 12 volume set.)
 [Modern Art].
André Breton.
La Révolution Surréaliste - No. 12 - Cinquieme année - 5 Décembre 1929 (No. 12 of a 12 volume set.)
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 1929, 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) $130.00
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