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Our December Holiday Newsletter 
Holiday Greetings from New England, where we "enjoyed" our first major snowfall.
It has been a busy year here for me and my daughters.
This photo was taken at daughter Stephanie's law school graduation. Younger daughter Kimberly graduates from university this month.
( Stephanie is on my right and Kimberly is on my left.)
This holiday missive includes a nice grouping of as new, gift worthy titles that have been appreciated by our customers over the years.
We hope there will be books in your holiday wish list.
As always,
Steven
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1.
Architectural Colour in British Interiors, 1615-1840.
(Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) Part 1 of a 2 part set.
Ian C Bristow.
 [Paint].
Architectural Colour in British Interiors, 1615-1840 (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art)
Part 1 of a 2 part set.
Ian C Bristow.
New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1996. First edition. Large quarto, pp 265, indexed. Beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and images.
Originally Part of Richard M. Candee's collection with his custom Bookplate on the interior front cover. (author of Building Portsmouth) Original Navy Cloth
on Boards w/illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ and slip case.
This volume is part 1 of a two volume set by the author who researched
architectural colors from documentary sources and technical data. Beginning
with the designs of Inigo Jones, he moves to the practices of marbling, graining,
and faux finishes, then to neo-Classical interiors, on through to the Regency period. (18566) $150.00
2.
Interior House-Painting Colours and Technology 1615-1840.
(Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) Part 2 of a 2 part set.
Ian C Bristow.
 [Paint].
Interior House-Painting Colours and Technology 1615-1840.
(Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art) Part 2 of a 2 part set.
Ian C Bristow.
New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1996. First edition. Large quarto, pp 273, indexed. Beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and images. Outstanding color charts and materials charts. Originally Part of Richard M. Candee's collection with his custom Bookplate on the interior front cover. (author of Building Portsmouth) Original Navy Cloth on Boards w/illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in
As New DJ and slip case. This volume is part 2 of a two volume set. This part focuses on techniques and materials used by the early house painters. English and French historical sources describe the oils, resins, solvents, and other media used, as well
as how they were applied. A glossary of color names is included, and references to materials such as marbles and timbers. (18567) $275.00
Items No. (18566 & 18567) as a two volume set, complete $375.00
3.
Art for All: The Colour Woodcut in Vienna around 1900.
Natter Hollein, Max Schröder, Klaus Albrecht (Editors).
 [Art].
Art for All: The Colour Woodcut in Vienna around 1900.
Natter Hollein, Max Schröder, Klaus Albrecht (Editors).
New York: Taschen, 2016. First edition. Folio, pp 416. Gorgeous color images on almost every page. Text in English, French, and German. Hardback w/embossed paper covers and Dust Jacket. New in New DJ.
Together with a traveling exhibition through the Germany and Austria, this volume shows Viennese woodblocks from the turn of the century, and their influence. Through publications and pages from Ver Sacrum, the magazine of the Vienna Secession (movement), it shows works with traces of japonisme as well as
German Expressionist movements. Figure studies, landscapes and patterns from more than 40 artists, with their biographies, are included. A stunning book, sumptuously produced. (17823) $65.00
4.
Catalogue of the Andrew Alpern Collection of Drawing Instruments
at the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts
Library, Columbia University.
O'Gorman, James F.
  [Architectural History].
Catalogue of the Andrew Alpern Collection of Drawing Instruments at the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
O'Gorman, James F.
New York: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.,
2010. First edition. Oblong small
quarto, pp 134, indexed. With 235
stunning color photographs and other images throughout. Original Crimson
Cloth on Boards w/Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ. A catalog depicting 3 centuries of architectural drawing instruments - describing the instruments, their makers, owners, materials, and more.
(18199) $40.00
5.
Guastavino Vaulting (signed by the author) The Art of Structural Tile.
Ochsendorf, John.
 [Building Materials].
Guastavino Vaulting (signed by the author) The Art of Structural Tile.
Ochsendorf, John.
New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. First edition. Quarto, pp. 255, Index, Notes, and Selected Bibliography. Richly illustrated with b/w and color photos, drawings, and details. Color Pictorial Wraps. New in new dust jacket. This beautiful hardcover volume explores the structural tile vaulting system brought to the U.S. by Rafael Guastavino, tracing its Mediterranean roots and charting its history as a beautiful and popular construction technique found in some of the most notable buildings in America. Look for a review of this new book by Clem Labine in the February 2011 issue of
Traditional Building magazine. A wonderful and important title! (12328) $55.00
6.
Historic Arts & Crafts Homes of Great Britain.
Coleman, Brian D.
 [Arts & Crafts Style].
Historic Arts & Crafts Homes of Great Britain.
Coleman, Brian D.
Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2005. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 159. Color photographs throughout. Color illustrated front and back free end papers with William Morris patterns. Cloth over Boards w/DJ. Near Fine in
Near Fine Dust Jacket, some loose pages. Ten Arts & Crafts home in Great Britain designed by leading architects such as Charles Mackintosh and Edward Lutyens
are gorgeously photographed and described. The facades, country settings and beautifully decorated interiors are all shown. (16218) $45.00
7.
Traditional American Rooms: Celebrating Style, Craftsmanship,
and Historic Woodwork (Winterthur Style Sourcebook) (deluxe limited edition, signed by the authors.)
Hull, Brent, & Christine Franck.
 [Millwork].
Traditional American Rooms: Celebrating Style, Craftsmanship, and Historic Woodwork (Winterthur Style Sourcebook) (deluxe limited edition, signed by the authors) Foreword by Barbara Streisand.
Hull, Brent, & Christine Franck.
Fox Chapel Publishing, 2009. First edition. quarto, pp. 179. Richly illustrated
and researched. Limited to 450 copies, signed by the authors and the publisher. Original Cloth w/Dust Jacket. New in DJ.
After the success of Brent Hull's first book, on the history of architectural millwork, this collaboration with historic Winterthur has been keenly anticipated. And the resulting publication was worth the wait: this is a wonderful "interpretation" of the historic rooms in Winterthur, through the eyes of a millwork expert and a savvy architectural historian. A beautiful publication with "meat on its bones." Will appeal to the collector, preservationist and professional tradesman and period homeowner
(new or old)! (11142) $30.00
8.
Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England -- 20th Anniversary Edition (signed, with an original pen and ink drawing by the author!)
Thomas C Hubka.
 [Architectural History].
Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn: The Connected Farm Buildings of New England -- 20th Anniversary Edition (signed, with an original pen and ink drawing by the author!)
Thomas C Hubka.
University Press Of New England, 2004. Small Quarto, pp. 226, indexed, glossary,
richly illustrated w/ b/w photographs. Paperback. New. This classic work on the vernacular farmhouse architecture of New England is an enduring customer favorite. Examples of these stately and functional buildings can still be found in
rural areas. Has attained the status of the definitive work on the subject!
(15995) $25.00
9.
Building a TIMELESS HOUSE in an Instant Age (signed by the author.)
Hull, Brent.
 [Architectural History].
Building a TIMELESS HOUSE in an Instant Age. (signed by the author.)
Hull, Brent.
Dallas, TX: Brown Books Publishing Group, 2014. First edition. Octavo, pp 136. Photographs and b/w illustrations. Illustrated Front and back free end papers. Cloth binding w/illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ.
A book about the importance of creating a sense of harmony and permanence in our homes and buildings. With
so many technological advances, has there been concurrent cultural progress? The
author is a nationally recognized authority on historic design, museum quality
preservation and architectural millwork. Trained at the prestigious North Bennet
Street School in Boston, Brent is the exclusive licensee for the architectural interiors
of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate in Wilmington, Delaware, the original
home of H.F. du Pont. (16221) $20.00
10.
The Cape Cod House: America's Most Popular Home.
 [Architectural History].
The Cape Cod House: America's Most Popular Home.
Schuler, Stanley.
West Chester, PA: Schiffer, 1982. First edition. Quarto, pp 144. b/w photographs throughout. (16 in color). Indexed. Color illustrated front and back free end papers.
Cloth over Boards w/DJ. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.
Long out of print and one of the best books on the subject , showing these houses as they were originally build and as they have been modified and extended. A great
resource for builders, architects and historians. (16263) $30.00
11.
Saltbox and Cape Cod Houses.
Schuler, Stanley.
 [Architectural History].
Saltbox and Cape Cod Houses.
Schuler, Stanley.
Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2000. Second edition, revised and expanded. Quarto,
pp 160. Color photographs throughout. Color illustrated front and back free end papers. Cloth over Boards w/DJ. Very Good Dust Jacket. A comprehensive study on two
wonderful American vernacular architectural styles. Features over 160 examples of the
two architectural genres, covering them from period examples to traditionally inspired
new construction. We also carry Schuler's similar title on the "Cape Cod House" and Kauffmann's book "The American Farmhouse." About 12 houses were designed by the well known colonial architect, Royal Barry Wills. (16264) $30.00
12.
An Architectural Journey Through Long Island.
Viemeister, August.
 [New York].
An Architectural Journey Through Long Island.
Viemeister, August.
Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press, 1974. First edition. Quarto, pp. 150. Indexed, richly illustrated with b/w photos. Aerial view endpapers. Cloth over Boards, w/illustrated Dust Jacket. Very Good in Good, Plastic Covered DJ.
An illustrated overview of the architectural history of Long Island, from its first houses to the sprawling industrial complexes of the 20th century. The author included inns, churches, farmhouses, mills, museums, and other building types in this portfolio. The styles include Neo-Gothic, Colonial, Modern, Spanish Baroque, and more.
13.
The Pantry: Its History And Modern Uses (signed by the author).
Pond, Catherine Seiberling.
 [Interiors].
The Pantry: Its History And Modern Uses (signed by the author).
Pond, Catherine Seiberling.
Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2007. First edition. Square octavo, pp. 96. Wonderfully illustrated with color photographs on every page. Very well
researched and documented. Grey Cloth over Boards w/Illustrated Dust Jacket.
As New in As New DJ.
A jewel of a book, on an obvious but original and understudied topic - beautifully photographed and organized. Early American, farmhouse, Victorian, and Modern pantries are some of the styles that are explored. The author is an architectural historian and former house museum manager. (9954) $18.00
14.
America's Kitchens.
Carlisle, Nancy and Melinda Talbot Nasardinov, Jennifer Pustz.
 [Kitchens].
America's Kitchens.
Carlisle, Nancy and Melinda Talbot Nasardinov, Jennifer Pustz.
Boston, MA: Historic New England, 2008. First edition. Quarto, pp. 198. Richly illustrated, indexed. Original Illustrated Wraps. New. A wonderfully ambitious look at
the American kitchen in all its vernacular complexities, drawing on the wonderful Historic New England collection of ephemera. Covers the development through time and technology of what has become "America's most important room."
(10868) $20.00
15.
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
16.
I Could Pee On This, and Other Poems By Cats.
Marciuliano, Francesco.
 [Humor].
I Could Pee On This, and Other Poems By Cats.
Marciuliano, Francesco
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2012. First edition. 4.75" x 6.25", pp. 111. Illustrated
with color photos. Boards with illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in as new DJ.
A delightful collection of short poems revealing the world from a cat's eye view, from the creator of the comic strip "Sally Forth". This small book was our pick for a holiday present for our friends and family, and it got rave reviews from all, so we're pleased to offer it to our cat-loving customers. (16102) $15.00
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The Terra-Cotta Architecture of North Italy (XIIth-XVth Centuries).
Gruner, Ludwig (Editor).
[Masonry].
The Terra-Cotta Architecture of North Italy (XIIth-XVth Centuries).
Gruner, Ludwig (Editor).
London: John Murray, 1867. First edition. Folio, viii, pp 78. 37 color chromolithographic plates & 11
monochromatic plates -stunning in their depiction of architectural detail. Publisher's quarter leather. Top edge gilt. Covers bright, lightly rubbed. Bindings loose from Pages.
Lewis Gruner was a German engraver, chosen to be Prince Albert's court-appointed art advisor. His first task was the decoration of the Garden Pavilion in Buckingham Palace. This role occurred after many years of work in Italy, Spain, France, and finally England. Two of his other published volumes are "Specimens of Ornamental Art" and "Ornamental Designs for Decorators and Manufacturers." This volume prompted Prince Albert and many others to admire and appreciate the use of terra-cotta in architecture, thus increasing its applications later - such as at the South Kensington Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Prudential Assurance Company.
(18560) $550.00
18.
Chance's Reeded Glasses, Made in England - Reeded, Brad Reeded,
Cross reeded, Chevron Reeded, Major Reeded - 6 Architectural Glass Samples.
Chance Brothers & Co. Ltd.
 [Glass].
Chance's Reeded Glasses, Made in England - Reeded, Brad Reeded,
Cross reeded, Chevron Reeded, Major Reeded - 6 Architectural Glass Samples.
Chance Brothers & Co. Ltd.
England: W.P. Fuller & Co., Distributors, nd ca 1919. Original edition. 4" x 6" x 1/8" thick Architectural Glass Samples. W.P. Fuller was the American distributer based in San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle at that time. Cardboard Case with Glass Samples. Glass Samples in Near Fine Condition, Case in Good Condition.
This is an exceptionally rare and fine set of English architectural glass by one of the leading manufacturers of
the day. Chance Brothers & Company was a glassworks manufacturer originally based in the West Midlands.
This company was one of the early producers of very long pieces of window glass, which led to a contract for glazing the Crystal Palace. During the early 20th century, it developed rolled plate glass, one of its mainstays. It continues to function now as Chance Glass Limited. This is a very scarce salesman's sample. (18559) $225.00
19.
The Stone Restoration Handbook: A Practical Guide to the Conservation Repair of Stone and Masonry.
Chris Daniels.
 [Stone].
The Stone Restoration Handbook: A Practical Guide to the Conservation Repair
of Stone and Masonry.
Chris Daniels.
Wiltshire, UK: The Crowood Press, 2015. First edition. Quarto, pp 224, indexed. Color photographs and illustrations on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps. As New.
A guide for architect, artisans, and home owners which teaches techniques for
preserving and repairing historic stone and masonry structures. Beautifully illustrated - it depicts how to do surveying for conservation reports, select the appropriate stones, limes and mortars, do pointing, do repairs and cleaning, do casting, and scagliola. The author
is an "Advanced Craft Stonemason" and Professionally Accredited Conservator-Restorer. (18541) $55.00
20.
The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825.
Gage, Mary and James Gage .
 [Masonry].
The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825.
Gage, Mary and James Gage . Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2005. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 88. Bibliography and Appendices. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Paperback. New. "A detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England." Offers an interesting look at early American and particularly New England stone masonry and quarrying techniques. Of interest to stoneworkers, early colonial history enthusiasts,
and hikers and explorers who want to know more about the split stones and quarries found throughout the New England woodlands. (15999) $25.00
21.
Historical Building Construction: Design, Materials, and Technology.
Donald Friedman.
 [Restoration].
Historical Building Construction: Design, Materials, and Technology.
Donald Friedman.
New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1995. First edition. Small quarto, pp 240, indexed. Very well illustrated with b/w photographs of historic buildings, architectural details and diagrams throughout. Original Cloth over Boards w/Illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ.
An overview of structural and design considerations which had been used to build in the past so that preservationists, architects, and builders may better create safe, well designed solutions in the present. The volume includes structures from the 1840's
through the mid-1990's. Case histories are used including cast-iron facades, early steel frame structures, early fire proofed buildings, and much more. 8 appendices cover notations, formulas, examples, definitions, material properties, structural design criteria, etc. The author was a principle at a structural engineering firm in New York City, and received acclaim from Mario Salvadori of Columbia University for this book. (18542) $75.00
22.
The Western Architect, Illustrating the Work of Purcell and Elmslie - Volume XXI, January 1915 and Volume XXII, July 1915.
McLean, Robert Craik (Editor.)
[Western US].
The Western Architect, Illustrating the Work of Purcell and Elmslie - Volume XXI, January 1915 and Volume XXII, July 1915.
McLean, Robert Craik (Editor).
Minneapolis, MN: Western Architect Publishing Co., January, July 1915. First edition. Quarto, pp 20, pp 24. Illustrated with b/w photographs, architectural drawings, and plans. Two page color centerfold. Original Brown Stock Wraps. Very Good.
Two very scarce issues of this periodical, from the era when Robert Craik McLean was its editor. McLean founded the "Inland Architect" in 1883, and edited its successor, "The Western Architect", for many years. He was one of the founders of the Western Society of Architects and of the Chicago Architectural Club. He knew most of the well known architects of his time personally, and so could write authoritatively about their work and the developments he observed in American architecture, particularly in the mid-west and west. These particular issues have photographic portfolios of works by Purcell and Elmslie, the 2nd most prolific of the Prairie School architects after FL Wright. Projects depicted include the Riverside Country Club, The Edison Shop in Chicago, The Minnesota Phonograph Co., The Merchants Bank in Winona, WI., and several beautiful residences. (18546) $225.00
23.
What color for the Roof? with The Richardson Harmonizer - an easy way to select the best combinations of house and roof colors.
The Richardson Company.
  [Roofing].
What color for the Roof? with The Richardson Harmonizer - an easy way to select the best combinations of house and roof colors.
The Richardson Company.
Cincinnati, OH: The Richardson Co., 1926. First edition. Octavo, pp 24. 2 page color chart of slate colors. 13 pages of color exterior perspectives showing roofing and other exterior finishes. Fold-out chart (16" x 24") in back pocket with 12 color illustrations of roofing patterns/colors shown
in elevation. Also b/w drawings throughout. Stock Covers w/Color Illustration, tipped-in. Very Good condition.
An exceptionally scarce trade book that promotes the various slate roofing colors and how they harmonize with the other exterior finishes. Beautifully illustrated with color renderings, charts, and b/w sketches. A wonderful resource for architects, builders, and historians.
(18551) $80.00
24.
Descriptive Catalogue and Price List of Black Diamond Prepared Roofing. Roofing Materials, Coal Tar Products. Building & Sheathing Papers, Deadening Felts, Carpet Linings, Pitch, Caps, Nails, Etc.
J.B. Lober, M. Ehret, H.S. Ehret.
  [Roofing].
Descriptive Catalogue and Price List of Black Diamond Prepared Roofing. Roofing Materials, Coal Tar Products. Building & Sheathing Papers, Deadening Felts, Carpet
Linings, Pitch, Caps, Nails, Etc.
J.B. Lober, M. Ehret, H.S. Ehret.
Philadelphia, PA: Warren-Ehret Co., 1891. First edition. Small octavo, pp 23. B/w illustrations on each page of building products. Black Decorated Wraps. Good, w/some chips and tears along
edges of cover - Pages, Very Good. The Warren-Ehret (roofing) Company was founded in 1852. The buildings they worked on included: railroad company buildings, offices, stores, apartments
and private homes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and other Mid-Atlantic states. This trade booklet features their most widely sold products at this time. The company is still operating today in Baltimore, Maryland. (18553) $85.00
25.
The Modern Geometrical Stair-Builder's Guide, Being a Plain Practical System of Hand-Railing, Embracing All Its Necessary Details, and Geometrically Illustrated by Twenty-two Steel Engravings.
Simon De Graff, Architect.
[Carpentry].
The Modern Geometrical Stair-Builder's Guide, Being a Plain Practical System of Hand-Railing, Embracing All Its Necessary Details, and Geometrically Illustrated by Twenty-two Steel Engravings.
Simon De Graff, Architect.
New York: C.M. Saxton, 1851/1845. Second edition. Small quarto, pp 68 of text & 22 b/w plates of geometric and stair details. Original Brown Leather w/gilt lettering. Good, w/some wear along edges & missing back strip.
A "more simple method" of laying out stairs, hand railing for traditional designs of the nineteenth century. A very rare volume, with beautifully drafted drawings. (18558) $160.00
26.
Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design - signed by the author.
Berry, John R.
 [Interiors].
Herman Miller: The Purpose of Design - signed by the author.
Berry, John R.
New York: Rizzoli, 2004. First edition. Large format volume, pp 242, indexed. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w photography. Hard Cover w/Illustrated Dust Jacket.
As New in As New DJ.
This volume of Herman Miller designs presents 14 case studies showing the integration of design philosophy with business principals. Beautifully illustrated and produced. A very uncommon signed copy in pristine condition. (18545) $45.00
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Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments - Report of the Committee on Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments.
National Materials Advisory Board Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems National Research Council.
[Stone].
Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments - Report of the Committee on Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monuments.
National Materials Advisory Board Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems National Research Council.
Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1982. First edition. Octavo, pp 365. b/w photographs, drawings and diagrams throughout. Decorated Wraps, olive. Good+.
A technical report on historic stone structures, including the factors affecting deterioration, new approaches to conservation, deformations and fractures in rock, and other related topics. (18540) $75.00
28.
A Technical Guide to the Rational Use of Marble.
Consiglio, Antonio.
  [Stone].
A Technical Guide to the Rational Use of Marble.
Consiglio, Antonio.
Carrera, IT: Italian Marble Industrie, 1972. First edition. Quarto, pp x, pp 223. B/W photographs throughout text plus 140 Color reproductions of marble types by Rizzoli in Milan. Specifications for each type is listed across from each plate. (Physical & mechanical tests of material by Institute of Construction Sciences at the University
of Pisa.) Original Cloth on Boards, green w/white embossed lettering. Very Good+.
An uncommon guide to the Italian marble industry: topics include exterior and interior veneers; floors; stairways, special applications, an index of marbles; and how to assess marbles by color and other properties. This is an invaluable reference for building technologists, architects, and other professionals! (18557) $150.00
29.
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. (18543) $95.00
30.
Hollow Tile Construction.
Charles E. White, Jr.; W.S. Lowndes (Editor).
  [Concrete & Cement].
Hollow Tile Construction.
Charles E. White, Jr.; W.S. Lowndes (Editor).
Philadelphia, PA: David McKay Co./ITC, 1924. Second edition. Octavo, pp 82. Generously illustrated with b/w construction details throughout. Original Green Cloth w/inscribed lettering. Very Good.
An overview of concrete masonry unit construction showing unit types, opening details, wall and corner details.
(18547) $70.00
31.
English Ironwork of the XVIIth & XVIIIth Centuries - An Historical & Analytical Account of the Development of Exterior Smithcraft.
Gardner, J Starkie.
  [Metal].
English Ironwork of the XVIIth & XVIIIth Centuries - An Historical & Analytical Account
of the Development of Exterior Smithcraft.
Gardner, J Starkie.
London: B.T. Batsford. Quarto, pp. xxxvi, 442. Index, over 230 b/w illustrations including 88 Collotype Plates from photographs by Horace Dan, Architect and 150 other illustrations. Original blue Cloth on Boards with embossed design. Very Good.
A thoroughly researched and documented book covering the fine ironwork of England in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the art and craft of ironwork experienced a renaissance. Contains numerous illustrations of gates, screens, railings, balconies, and other examples of ironwork from the great houses, castles, and public buildings of England. (18565) $55.00
32.
Heavy Timber Construction Details A.I.A. File No. 19-B.
National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Technical Services Division.
  [Wood].
Heavy Timber Construction Details A.I.A. File No. 19-B.
National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Technical Services Division.
Washington, D.C.: National Lumber Mfr's. Assoc., 1960. First edition. Quarto (8.5 x 11) pp 28. Framing details, floor, wall and roof construction, arches and trusses. Illustrated with b/w 3 dimensional details and photographs on each page. Decorated Wraps, blue/white. Very Good, binding detached.
Construction details for multi-story wood framed buildings and one-story heavy timber buildings are clearly delineated in this manual. (18470) $45.00
33.
Repairing Old and Historic Windows: A Manual for Architects
and Homeowners.
Conservancy, New York Landmarks.
![Repairing Old and Historic Windows [book]](https://files.constantcontact.com/e3b7c3e6001/fd0c0ee5-fdcc-4b87-81c0-4864dfc96236.jpg?a=1129433811461) [Restoration].
Repairing Old and Historic Windows: A Manual for Architects and Homeowners.
Conservancy, New York Landmarks.
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1992. First edition. Octavo (7 1/2 X 10), pp. 207, index, glossary, information sources, b/w photographs, provides detailed information on
how to go about refurbishing windows within current preservation standards. Color Pictorial Wraps. Near Fine in Wraps.
The complete and authoritative guide to window maintenance and repair. Not readily available. Sold for $35 new. (10191) $35.00
34.
Working Windows, 3rd: A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows.
Meany, Terry.
 [Building Trades].
Working Windows, 3rd: A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows.
Meany, Terry.
Guilford, CT: The Lyons Press, 2008. Third edition. Large Octavo, pp. 225.
Indexed, ilustrated with b/w drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. As New. A solid, comprehensive approach to the subject, well illustrated and researched. Meany manages to be both technically detailed and accessible to amateurs. A useful guide to repairing, replacing, and restoring almost any window. (15648) $17.00
35.
Save America's Windows.
Leeke, Johner.
 [Windows].
Save America's Windows.
Leeke, Johner.
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. As 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! (15550) $35.00
36.
Practical Restoration Reports Compendium;
Wood Windows, Wood-Epoxy Repairs Wood Columns, Exterior Details, Wood Mouldings, Managing Maintenance.
Leeke, John.
 [Wood].
Practical Restoration Reports Compendium; Wood Windows, Wood-Epoxy Repairs Wood Columns, Exterior Details, Wood Mouldings, Managing Maintenance.
Leeke, John.
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2005. First edition. Quarto, pp. ca 200, well-illustrated in b/w,. A collection of 7 of his publications listed above. The 7 individual pubs sell for over $100. Glossy Pictorial Wraps, tan. New.
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 compendium gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of wood maintenance.
(17573) $30.00
37.
Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen (Third Edition).
Charles George and Sleeper, Harold Reeve.
 [Architecture]. Ramsey,
Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen (Third Edition).
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. (17468) $60.00
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38.
Tapestry Brick Fireplaces, No. 822.
J. Parker & B. Fiske.
  [Brick].
Tapestry Brick Fireplaces, No. 822.
J. Parker & B. Fiske.
New York: Fiske & Co., Inc., 1922. Eighth edition. Small quarto, pp 24. Sepia toned photographs on each page. Decorated Stock Covers, brown. Very Good, with hinges loose.
An uncommon catalog of beautiful brick fire places for living areas, such as parlors, libraries, dens, dining rooms, and more. The fire places are depicted within the rooms, including some wonderful Arts & Crafts designs. (18562) $70.00
39.
Tapestry Brick.
J. Parker & B. Fiske.
 [Brick].
Tapestry Brick.
J. Parker & B. Fiske.
New York: Fiske & Co., Inc., nd ca 1920's. First edition. Large quarto, pp 4. Color illustration on front cover, b/w photographs of apartments houses, industrial buildings, and commercial buildings on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
This Fiske Brick trade brochure features several prominent architectural examples including the American Radiator Building designed by Raymond M. Hood which used specially produced "black brick." This building was called "The Black Brick Building" and is a stunning example of Gothic Art Deco. (18563) $45.00
40.
New England Wall Paper Company - Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes and Paper Hangers' Tools and Supplies -
Catalog and Price Lists.
New England Wall Paper Company.
  [Paint].
New England Wall Paper Company - Wall Paper, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes and Paper Hangers' Tools and Supplies - Catalog and Price Lists.
New England Wall Paper Company.
Boston, MA: New England Wall Paper Co., 1920. First edition. Small quarto, pp 32. b/w illustrations throughout. 3 pages of paint chips. (approx. 70 total) Decorated Cardboard Covers. Very Good w/some loose pages.
An extensive catalog of finisher's supplies and tools. The paint chips include "English House Paints," for exterior and interior use; "English Flat Finish" paints, "New England Floor and Porch Paints," and other paints and finishes. Uncommon and wonderfully illustrated! (18554) $110.00
41.
Handy Book on Painting.
National Lead Company.
 [Paint].
Handy Book on Painting.
National Lead Company.
New York: National Lead Co., 1911. First edition. 12 mo, pp 24, w/1 page index. 4 pages of color renderings showing exterior finishes and landscaped setting. Color Pictorial Wraps. Good w/some chips along edges.
A very rare early "Dutch Boy" trade piece (the logo is on the back cover) with guidance for cost estimating, mixing the paint, paint formulas, instructions for application, and more. (18555) $55.00
42.
2 Brochures -
1)Antique Marble Mantelpieces & 2)Fenders and Dog Grates.
Todhunter.
 [Fireplaces].
2 Brochures - 1) Antique Marble Mantelpieces & 2) Fenders and Dog Grates.
Todhunter.
New York: Todhunter, Inc., nd, ca 1920's. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 7. b/w photographs on each page. Quarto, fold-out, approx. 6 pages. Pictorial Wraps, b/w. Good.
Todhunter selected a group of "choice" Georgian Period mantelpieces to display in his American showrooms. The marble mantelpiece on the cover was priced at $15,000 - an approximately $200,000 value in today's market! They are depicted together with brass grates and fenders. Two uncommon trade publications in very nice condition. (18556) $80.00
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Vermont Marble Company's Designs, M.
Vermont Marble Company.
  [Stone].
Vermont Marble Company's Designs, M.
Vermont Marble Company.
Vermont Marble Company's Designs, M. Proctor, VT: Vermont Marble Co., nd ca 1929. First edition. Octavo, not paginated, approx. 200 pages. Illustrated with b/w images on each page. Original Cloth over Boards, black. Pages in Good Condition, Binding & hinges loose, some small tears on corners.
An extensive selection of stone monuments - tombs, gravestones, and obelisks. A very scarce catalog.
(18561) $95.00
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Harris Brothers Company, Building Material - Millwork - Lumber - Harris Homes - Presto-Up Garages - Lakeside Cottages - Perfection Plumbing and Heating Systems.
Harris Brothers Company.
 [Building Trades].
Harris Brothers Company, Building Material - Millwork - Lumber - Harris Homes - Presto-Up Garages - Lakeside Cottages - Perfection Plumbing and Heating Systems.
Harris Brothers Company.
Chicago, IL: Harris Brothers Co., nd ca 1922. Original edition. Quarto, pp 232. b/w illustrations on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Good, w/some tears along edges. Starting out as a wrecking company, Harris Brothers became a building supply and kit home company. Their "Presto-Up" garages were patented bolted, assembled structures. The Harris Brother Model #6-A was found from "Illinois to New York to Kentucky." The G-1000, found within this catalog has a beautiful Arts & Crafts bungalow feel to it. (and costs only $1906) An uncommon look at a building products company that covered all the bases! (17704) $75.00
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The Architectural Forum, December, 1930 - Vol. LIII;
No. Six - Architectural Designs Transportation Buildings.
A. Fellheimer; R.W. Sherman; G.S. Underwood.
 [Building as Envelope].
The Architectural Forum, December, 1930 - Vol. LIII; No. Six - Architectural Designs Transportation
Buildings.
A. Fellheimer; R.W. Sherman; G.S. Underwood
New York: The Architectural Forum, 1930. First edition. Large quarto, pp 655-784. b/w architectural photographs, plans, and drawings throughout. Rebound in Navy Cloth over Boards w/gilt lettering.
Very Good+.
A photographic and architectural portfolio of airports, air plane hangars, railway stations, and bus
stations - with accompanying essays and descriptions. Very impressive and uncommon.
(18564) $95.00
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Bennett Homes, Better Built Ready Cut, Catalog No. 40.
 [Pattern Book].
Bennett Homes, Better Built Ready Cut, Catalog No. 40.
Bennett Homes.
North Tonawanda, NY: Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc., 1932. Original edition. Quarto,
pp 96. Profusely illustrated throughout with b/w photographs of home exteriors & b/w floor plans. Includes information sheet and order form. Illustrated Stock Wraps, light
blue. Very Good+.
An extensive, handsomely photographed plan book with houses of various styles and sizes. Each design includes a materials list and general specifications.
(18544) $80.00
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Barn Plans and Outbuildings 375 Illustrations.
Halstead, Byron; Powell, Edwin.
[Barns].
Barn Plans and Outbuildings 375 Illustrations.
Halstead, Byron; Powell, Edwin.
New York: Orange Judd Company, 1904/1881. New And Revised Edition. Octavo, pp 383 plus index. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs and wonderful illustrations. Cloth over Boards, Brown w/black inscribed lettering. Good. An extensive and in-depth guide to the planning and building of barns, stables, shelters, ice houses, graneries, silos, and other farm buildings. Many excellent plan and building details! (18548) $45.00
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Building Facades: Faces, Figures, and Ornamental Details.
Burden, Ernest.
 [Building Facades].
Building Facades: Faces, Figures, and Ornamental Details.
Burden, Ernest.
New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1996. First edition. Quarto, pp. 275 includes
over 2,000 b/w photos and drawings and glossary. Hardcover w/illustrated Dust Jacket. Very Good+ in VG DJ w/small tear in dj. The "definitive history of architectural facades, faces, and figures in all their varied splendor". A tremendous source of architectural details. A monumental undertaking by noted architectural historian
Ernest Burden. As with most McGraw-Hill publications, systematic, comprehensive with an imprressive number of photographic images (over 2000!) of building
facades. Organized under the headings: Precedents, Ornament, Renovation, Renewal. Impressive. (15946) $45.00
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A Handbook of Stone Structures in Northeastern United States.
Gage, Mary and James.
 [Architectural History].
A Handbook of Stone Structures in Northeastern United States.
Gage, Mary and James.
Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2012. Revised First edition, in 100 copies. Octavo, pp. 302. Illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Glossy B/W Pictorial Cover. New. A useful field guide to identifying Native American and agricultural stone structures one may encounter on hikes throughout the forest and conservation lands in New England. These include cairns, chambers, standing stones, walls, wells, Manitou stones and other structures. From this guide, one can identify, document, analysize and interpret the structures one sees. (16456) $25.00
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America's Stonehenge Deciphered.
 [Stone].
America's Stonehenge Deciphered.
Mary Gage.
Amesbury: Powwow River Books, 2006. First edition, in 250 copies. Octavo, pp. 274. richly illustrated, in diagrams and b-w photographs. with 4 appendices and bibliography. Color Pictorial Wraps. New. For the ancient Native Peoples, the place known to us as America's Stonehenge (Mystery Hill) was a sacred place. For 2500 years they came on the summer solstice to hold ceremonies with the spirits. This well documented book explores the purpose of these structures, their ceremonies, and the meaning behind the symbolism built into them. A scarce and informative study. (18568) $30.00
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Texas Houses Built by the Book:
The Use of Published Designs, 1850-1925 (Sara and John Lindsey Series in the Arts and Humanities , No. 3)
Margaret Culbertson.
 [Architectural History].
Texas Houses Built by the Book: The Use of Published Designs, 1850-1925 (Sara and John Lindsey Series in the Arts and Humanities , No. 3)
Margaret Culbertson.
College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 1999. First edition. Quarto, pp. 129. Indexed, illustrated with b/w photos, drawings, and reproductions. Cloth over Boards, black w/illustrated Dust Jacket. Near Fine in Very Good DJ.
An interesting book documenting the use of home designs found in magazines, books, and catalogs as the inspiration or actual source for some of Texas' most interesting and beautiful historic homes. Because such catalog homes were considered lower-class designs, previous publications have overlooked this important source of Texan architectural heritage. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (13686) $35.00
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Paint in America: The Colors of Historic Buildings.
Moss, Roger W., Editor.
 [Restoration].
Paint in America: The Colors of Historic Buildings.
Moss, Roger W., Editor.
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994. First edition. Quarto, pp. 318, indexed, richly illustrated w/ color photographs and artworks. Notes, bibliography and index. Boards w/Dust Jacket. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.
The definitive study edited by one of its noted experts. With individual contributions by 15 specialists on all aspects of architectural paint, it covers the subject comprehensively, from paint technology to the aesthetics of paint color on historic buildings. Belongs in every preservationist's library! (11744) $80.00
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Ralph Rapson: Sixty Years of Modern Design.
Hession, Jane King, Rip Rapson and Bruce N. Wright.
 [Modern].
Ralph Rapson: Sixty Years of Modern Design.
Hession, Jane King, Rip Rapson and Bruce N. Wright.
Afton, MN: Afton Historical Society Press, 1999. Limited first edition. Quarto, pp. xix, 235, richly illustrated in b/w, indexed. Cloth over Boards, black with Dust Jacket. As New in Very Good DJ.
An appreciation and overview of the work and career of Ralph Rapson, "...the most influential Minnesota architect of the twentieth century. Architect, artist, furniture designer, and teacher, he has played a leading role in the development and practice of modern architecture and design, both nationally and internationally." A well-researched, beautifully produced, and visually rich book. (15383) $40.00
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Meek, Harold .
[Architectural History].
The Synagogue.
Meek, Harold.
London: Phaidon Press, 1995. First edition. Folio, pp. 240. Indexed, illustrated with numerous color and b/w photographs throughout, specially commissioned for this volume.The author "read" architecture at Manchester University and was an expert in Monuments Architecture in Ireland. Cloth over Boards with Decorated Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ.
A beautiful publication on the architecture, symbolism, and history of the synagogue, from its origins in King Solomon's temple to modern buildings. (14477) $20.00
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