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Selected Titles for June 2017
Welcome to the June newsletter.
Below are some photos of my recent visit to Shelburne Farms in Vermont.
With some of the most beautifully preserved timber buildings in New England, it is a wonderful place to visit.
http://www.shelburnefarms.org/about
Douglas Porter, from the University of Vermont, gave me, my daughter Kim, and her friend, an excellent tour of the farm, including this barn building.
 
Happy Browsing!
Steven
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1.
Traite D'Architecture (4 Volume Set - 2 vol. text, 2 vol. plates)
Premiere Partie - Art de bâtir - étude sur les Materiaux de Construction et les éléments des édifices, and Deuxieume Partie - Composition des Edifices,
études sur l'esthétique, L'Histoire et les Conditions Actuelles des édifices
(Part I: Art of building, studies on building materials and building elements; Part II: General concepts on the principles of construction.)
Reynaud, M. Leonce.
  [Architecture]
Traite D'Architecture (4 Volume Set - 2 vol. text, 2 vol. plates) Premiere Partie - Art de bâtir - étude sur les Materiaux de Construction et les éléments des édifices, and Deuxieume Partie - Composition des Edifices, études sur l'esthétique, L'Histoire et les Conditions Actuelles des édifices (Part I: Art of building, studies on building materials and building elements; Part II: General concepts on the principles of construction.)
Reynaud, M. Leonce.
Paris: Dunod, 1867, 1870. Third edition. Folio, 4 volume set pp 605, pp 616, 87 plates, & 92 plates of architectural drawings. Decorated Free End Papers. Text in French. Leather over Marbled Boards. Binding in Good Condition w/some rubbing & wear along corners & edges; Pages in Very Good Condition.
These two volumes synthesize the courses that Reynaud gave at the École Polytechnique or the Ponts-et-Chaussées (the oldest grande école in engineering.) This treatise on the art of building, the behavior of buildings and their properties, and strengths of materials was based on the thinking of Vitruvius and the Greeks. Topics include - Strengths of Materials, Stone constructions: foundations, walls, supports, pilasters, arcades, doors, windows, cornices, pediments, balustrades, ceilings, vaults, stairs, pavements; wood construction, carpentry and iron construction. The theories of Léonce Reynaud (1803-1880) were significant for architectural history in the 19th century. "Engineer, architect, teacher, he was part of the architectural challenges of the romantic period (heritage preservation, railway stations, lighthouses.) Between 1876 and 1883, he also published five other volumes, illustrated with photographs, of roads, bridges, railways, rivers and canals, seaports, lighthouses and beacons. The whole of these volumes constituted the publication "The Public Works of France." It is very rare to find a complete matching 4 volume set!
(18343) $750.00
2.
Topical architecture; a library of classified architectural motives and details (7 Volume Set) - 1) Renaissance Doorways, Italian; 2) Door and Window Grilles in Bronze and Iron; 3) Capitals, Cornices, Doorways; 4) Domical Buildings; 5) Arabesque Chimney Pieces, Eagles, Lions, Sgraffito Sundials, Wells, and Fountains; 6) Gates and Railings, Ironwork, Newels and Ramps; 7) Fonts and Stoups, Organs, Pulpits and Tombs.
William Rotch Ware
 [Architectural History].
Topical architecture; a library of classified architectural motives and details (7 Volume Set) - 1) Renaissance Doorways, Italian; 2) Door and Window Grilles in Bronze and Iron; 3) Capitals, Cornices, Doorways; 4) Domical Buildings; 5) Arabesque Chimney Pieces, Eagles, Lions, Sgraffito Sundials, Wells, and Fountains; 6) Gates and Railings, Ironwork, Newels and Ramps; 7) Fonts and Stoups, Organs, Pulpits and Tombs.
William Rotch Ware, Fellow of the Boston Society of Architects (Editor).
Boston, MA: American Architect and Building News Company, 1900, 1902, 1904, 1905. First edition. Folio (10" x 14") Each volume is a compilation of photographic plates and illustrations from this early 20th century architectural and building journal with between 100 to 200 plates per volume. Indexed by site location and architect. Cloth over Boards, red w/gilt lettering. Very Good Condition. (18330) $650.00
3.
Motifs Historiques d'Architecture et de Sculpture d'Ornement,
Choix de Fragments empruntés à des Monuments français du commencement de la Renaissance à la fin de Louis XVI. Historical motifs of architecture and ornamental sculpture for the composition and exterior decoration of public and private buildings. Choice of fragments borrowed from French monuments from the beginning of the Renaissance to the end of Louis XVI. (2 volumes.)
Daly, Cesar.
 [Architectural History].
Motifs Historiques d'Architecture et de Sculpture d'Ornement, Choix de Fragments empruntés à des Monuments français du commencement de la Renaissance à la fin de Louis XVI. (2 volumes.)
Daly, Cesar.
Paris: Chez A. Morel, 1869. First edition. Elephant folio (14 x 18) Approx. 200 plates of exquisitely drawn architectural ornamentation. Red leather back strip & marbled paper on boards. Good w/some tears along edges & back strip. Architectural studies of doors, windows, cornices, balisters, fountains, and other forms of exterior ornamentation - beautifully rendered in lithographic drawings. (18243) $425.00
4.
Devoe Paint (Catalog).
Devoe & Raynolds Co. Inc.
 [Paint].
Devoe Paint (Catalog).
Devoe & Raynolds Co. Inc.
New York: Devoe & Raynolds Co., Inc., n.d. (ca. 1930). Original edition. Folio (11" x 13 1/2") pp 71, indexed. Colored paint chip, stain, and varnish samples for house paints, floors, decks, interiors, roofing, pipes, and much more. Over 20 pages of paint chips, totaling 100+ chips & chip charts in pristine condition. Decorated Board Portfolio, grey/yellow, w/embossed design & metal spiral. Very Good+. An exceptionally impressive and scarce trade catalog containing extensive information on the Devoe & Raynolds paint, coating and varnish lines for house paints, floors and decks, brick and cement coatings, etc. Paint chip pages show the color combinations as installed in a room. Very scarce item, we've never seen one of these catalogs before! (18336) $575.00
5.
Scumbling and Colour Glazing A Practical Handbook for House Painters, Coach Painters and Others.
Millar, Andrew.
 [Paint].
Scumbling and Colour Glazing A Practical Handbook for House Painters, Coach Painters and Others.
Millar, Andrew.
London: The Trade Papers Publishing Co., 1909. First edition. 12 mo, pp. ix, 89 with 13 color plates (beautiful tipped-in paint chip charts) Rebound in library buckram, tan. Very Good+. An amazing example of trade literature with some of the most impressive (grain painted and marbled) paint chips we've ever seen. For those who don't know what "scumbling" is, indispensable! Extremely scarce, a very nice edition of this scarce volume! (18324) $125.00
6.
Italian Doorways: Measured Drawings and Photographs.
McGrew, Charles B.
 [International].
Italian Doorways: Measured Drawings and Photographs.
McGrew, Charles B.
Cleveland, OH: J.H. Hansen, Publishers, 1929. First edition. Folio, (10 1/14" x 14 1/2") pp 194. Beautiful b/w photographs of 108 classical Italian doorways accompanied by architectural drawings. Cloth over Boards, navy w/gilt design & lettering. Near Fine.
The author undertook this study of doorways and entrances in Italy just as Facism began to spread across the country. Thus his ability to make measured drawings and take photographs was hampered in some instances. None the less, he assembled and completed this study which includes early styles of Tuscan architecture through later classical styles. (18305) $150.00
7.
Rural Architecture: Consisting of Classic Dwellings, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Gothic and Details...
Designed for the United States of America. (First and Only Edition.)
Shaw, Edward.
  [American].
Rural Architecture: Consisting of Classic Dwellings, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Gothic and Details Connected with Each of the Orders Embracing Plans, Elevations Parallel and Perspective, Specifications, Estimates, Framing, etc. for Private Houses and Churches Designed for the United States of America.
(First and Only Edition.)
Shaw, Edward.
Boston: James B Dow, Publisher, 1843. First and Only Edition. Quarto. (iv)+pp. 9-108 with 52 engraved plates. Extensive Glossary of Architectural Terms, with detailed descriptions for each plate. Original leather binding, tan. Binding in Good condition with some tears along edges and corners, Pages Very Good. "The first and only edition, Shaw's rarest book with many of the plates depicting homes and churches in New England, many of which remain extant. Shaw exercised great influence on the architects and builders of his day; his designs embodied a balance between traditional and new forms -- his designs for Grecian and Gothic private houses remain throughout northern New England." Hitchcock 1161. Shaw, a native of Manchester, New Hampshire, and architect of several important churches there, was author of several pattern books, as well. (18340) $575.00
8.
The Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant.
Newlands, James.
 [Carpentry].
The Carpenter and Joiner's Assistant.
Newlands, James.
London: Blackie & Son, Ltd., N.D. Circa 1880. First Edition. Large quarto, 14"x 10") pp. xiii, 254 plus 100 full-page engraved plates marbled FEP's. Brown Half leather and Cloth over Boards, dark green. Good, some wear along edges and corners.
A beautifully presented carpenter's manual with 100 plates. All aspects of carpentry are covered: from timber production, through practical geometry to the mechanics of working with wood. A truly comprehensive book with many examples of the techniques described. The author was the Borough Engineer of Liverpool and the book was from an original idea of John White, author of Rural Architecture. The latter prepared most of the illustrations for this book, but died before he could supply any portion of the text. (18308) $225.00
9.
English Stone Building.
Alec Clifton-Taylor; A. S. Ireson.
 [Stone].
English Stone Building.
Alec Clifton-Taylor; A. S. Ireson.
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1983. First edition. Small quarto, pp 285, indexed. b/w photographs and drawings throughout. Cloth over Boards, teal w/illustrated Dust Jacket. Very Good+ in VG+ Dust Jacket. Collaboratively written by architectural historian Alec Clifton-Taylor with former master mason and builder Archibald S. Ireson, this volume covers many aspects of the stone building tradition in England. The types of stones, the roles of masons, their tools, building methods and craft (in roofs, pavings, chimneys, etc), mortars & pointing, decorative refinements, and more. Handsomely illustrated with photographic examples of buildings all over England. (18311) $50.00
10.
Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the Most Part English. With Illustrations.
Lethaby, W. R.
 [Metal].
Leadwork, Old and Ornamental and for the Most Part English. With Illustrations.
Lethaby, W. R.
London & New York: Macmillan & Co., 1893. First edition. Small octavo, pp 148, +4 pages of Publishers Lists. 76 b/w illustrations throughout. With book plates from the Carnegie Institute Museum of Art and the Hunt Foundation. Original Cloth over Boards, blue. Good, with minor wear along some edges.
Lethaby's study on leadwork is quite scarce. The book is richly illustrated and practically written for the tradesman. Deals quite successfully with architectural uses of lead, in coverings, roofs, inscriptions, decorations, glazings, statues, fountains, gutters, and more. A very uncommon volume with lovely drawings.
(18312) $80.00
11.
English Leadwork. Its Art & History.
Weaver, Lawrence.
  [Metal].
English Leadwork. Its Art & History.
Weaver, Lawrence.
London: B.T.Batsford, 1909. First edition. Quarto. pp. XV, 268. 441 b/w photographs and illustrations. Bibliography. Indexed. Original Cloth on Boards, grey. Very Good , with mild ex library. Richly illustrated, well researched study on the history and artistry of leadwork as practiced in England. The industry defining study, with chapters on all aspects of the product and its history; particularly rich in its treatment of lead as an architectural element still not surpassed. (18331) $150.00
12.
The Lost Art of Tabby Redefined: Preserving Oglethorpe's Architectural Legacy.
Sickels-taves, L.B.; Sheehan, M.S.
 [Masonry].
The Lost Art of Tabby Redefined: Preserving Oglethorpe's Architectural Legacy.
Sickels-taves, L.B.; Sheehan, M.S.
Southfield, MI: Architectural Conservation Press, 1999. First edition. Small quarto, pp 200, indexed. b/w photographs, tables and diagrams throughout. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. A fascinating historical and technical look at the practice of incorporating oyster shells into stucco finishes, used in parts of Florida, Georgia, and elsewhere along the southeastern coast. A concise history is followed by a description of building methods and many examples of its use, as well as the challenge of preserving this heritage. (18316) $70.00
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13.
Architectural Terra Cotta, Standard Construction - 1927 -
Revision II - 2004.
National Terra Cotta Society.
 [Terra Cotta].
Architectural Terra Cotta, Standard Construction - 1927 - Revision II - 2004.
National Terra Cotta Society.
New York: National Terra Cotta Society/Boston Valley Terra Cotta, 2004/1927. Reprint. Quarto, pp 82. 66 numbered b/w plates of detailed construction drawings, a brief glossary, and 2 page illustrated terminology. Color Pictorial Wraps, sage. As New.
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 thoroughly detailed architecturally and technically. (18309) $75.00
14.
Builders Handbook of NATCO Hollow Tile Construction.
National Fire Proofing Company (NATCO).
 [Masonry].
Builders Handbook of NATCO Hollow Tile Construction.
National Fire Proofing Company (NATCO).
Pittsburgh, PA: National Fire Proofing Co., 1913. Original edition. Quarto, pp 30. Blueprints of construction drawing details on each page. Includes 2 pages of specifications & 2 pages of Safe Live Load tables. Original Wraps, vinyl backed, brown. Good w/some minor creases and stains.
A guide book for contractors with tile shapes and sizes; foundation; wall; window; beam; lintel; pier; floor; and other construction details. Very uncommon! (18332) $90.00
15.
Conservation of Historic Brick Structures: Case Studies and Reports of Research.
S. Fitz, and R.A. Livingston (eds.) N.S. Baer.
 [Brick].
Conservation of Historic Brick Structures: Case Studies and Reports of Research.
S. Fitz, and R.A. Livingston (eds.) N.S. Baer.
London: Donhead, 1998. First edition. Octavo, pp 504. b/w photographs, drawings, charts and tables throughout. Decorated Boards, blue/black. Good+, some wear along edges and corners.
A collection of technical studies on brick making, causes of damage and decay, properties of mortar in various historical settings, effects of air polluction, and most importantly - conservation treatments and materials. (18190) $125.00
16.
Structural Repair of Traditional Buildings.
Patrick Robson.
 [Structural Engineering].
Structural Repair of Traditional Buildings.
Patrick Robson.
London: Donhead Publishing Co., 1999. First edition. Small quarto, pp 312, indexed. b/w diagrams and drawings throughout. Cloth over Boards, navy w/illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ. This volume discussed the need to assess the causes of building damage accurately, compare the alternatives, and then specify the solutions. Part 1 explains some structural and soil behaviors. Part 2 describes common causes of structural damage in foundations, walls, floors, and roofing, as well as ways to choose the appropriate repairs. Part 3 discusses legal, health, insurance, and safety issues. (18310) $125.00
17.
Ryerson Stock List - Steel, Aluminum, Nickel, Plastics, Copper, Brass, Processing, Fabricating.
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc.
 [Metal].
Ryerson Stock List - Steel, Aluminum, Nickel, Plastics, Copper, Brass, Processing, Fabricating.
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc.
Ryerson Stock List - Steel, Aluminum, Nickel, Plastics, Copper, Brass, Processing, Fabricating. Boston, MA: Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., 1991. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 480. b/w structural shapes, cross-sections. Color Glossy Wraps, red w/white plastic spiral . Very Good.
A hand book covering properties, standards, manufacturing practices, product data and more for steel, aluminum and other metals. Full of useful information, data, and specifications. (18313) $35.00
18.
Ryerson Stocks & Services - Steel, Aluminum, Plastics, Machinery, Processing Services.
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc.
[Metal].
Ryerson Stocks & Services - Steel, Aluminum, Plastics, Machinery, Processing Services.
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc.
Boston, MA: Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., 1980. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 322. b/w structural shapes, cross-sections. Color Wraps, red with metal spiral. Good, with some tears and creasing in cover - Pages in Very Good condition.
A hand book covering properties, standards, manufacturing practices, product data and more for steel, aluminum and other metals and plastics. There is also a catalog section of metalworking machinery (18314) $35.00
19A.
Copper Flashings, A Handbook of Data on the Use of Copper as a Flashing Material with Standard Details of Construction & Specifications for Sheet-Copper Work.
Copper and Brass Research Association.
  [Roofing].
Copper Flashings, A Handbook of Data on the Use of Copper as a Flashing Material with Standard Details of Construction & Specifications for Sheet-Copper Work.
Copper and Brass Research Association.
New York: Copper and Brass Research Assoc., February, 1925. Second Edition revised. Quarto, pp 66. 71 numbered b/w construction details throughout + more illustrations in text. Original Stock Wraps, brown. Very Good. A thorough guide to using copper flashing and sheet metals for roofing. This includes dormer, chimney, valley, window, sill, column, ridge, eave, gutter, balcony, and other details - all beautifully drawn. (18334) $125.00
19B.
Copper Flashings and Weatherings A Practical Handbook: C.D.A. Publication No. 42.
Copper Development Association.
  [Metal].
Copper Flashings and Weatherings A Practical Handbook: C.D.A. Publication No. 42.
Copper Development Association.
London, UK: Copper Development Association (UK), 1947. Original edition. Small quarto, pp 105. Illustrated with b/w photos and construction details. Tan boards with green cloth covered spine, inside is clean and tight. Cardboard Covers with Green Cloth Spine. Very Good. A practical guide to the use of copper sheets and strips as flashings and weatherings. Topics covered include physical properties of copper, constructing joints and seams, gutters, drips and dormer coverings. An invaluable resource for builders! (17940) $65.00
20.
Aluminum Paint Manual.
Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA).
  [Paint].
Aluminum Paint Manual.
Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA).
Pittsburgh, PA: Aluminum Company of America, 1937. First edition. Small octavo, pp 102. b/w photographs and drawings throughout. 1 page of paint chips showing 10 finishes . Decorated Stock Wraps, blue/silver. Very Good. A detailed guide to the characteristics, uses, and methods of painting with aluminum paint. Durability, water resistance, and coverage are discussed; mixing and application methods are shown; and there are several chapters discussing the use of this paint on different types of surfaces. Well written and illustrated.
(18315) $45.00
21.
Finishing Materials and Methods.
Soderberg, George A.
  [Paint].
Finishing Materials and Methods.
Soderberg, George A.
Bloomington, IN: McKnight & McKnight Publishing Co., 1959. Second edition. Octavo, pp 382 indexed. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards, blue. Very Good.
A guide to finishing types, processes and methods - including compositions, properties, and uses. Materials covered include varnishes, enamels, paints, fire retardants, stains, and bleaches. Methods discussed are brushing, spraying dipping, tumbling, and preparing various surfaces (woods, metal, concrete, etc.) (18318) $45.00
22.
Timber Frame Joinery & Design Workbook.
The Timber Framers Guild of North America.
  [Wood].
Timber Frame Joinery & Design Workbook.
The Timber Framers Guild of North America.
Brownfield, ME: Fox Maple Press, Inc., 2001/1995. First edition. Quarto, pp 179. b/w construction drawings, details, photographs, and tables throughout the volume. Decorated Stock Covers, red w/black plastic comb. Very Good + Condition. A compilation of articles and editorials on timber frame engineering, joint design, roof framing, and traditional timber construction written for and by professional in the field. This early edition is extremely uncommon! (18317) $75.00
23.
A Concise Encyclopedia of World Timbers.
Titmuss, F. H.
  [Wood].
A Concise Encyclopedia of World Timbers.
Titmuss, F. H.
London: The Technical Press, 1959. Second Revised Edition. Octavo, pp 264, indexed and with bibliography. 30 b/w photographic plates, including photomicrographs. Cloth over Boards, brown w/embossed gilt lettering. Very Good+, No DJ.
Describes in detail the structure, characteristics and uses of nearly 200 different kinds of timbers. Typical locales, common applications, life spans and related studies are also described. (18342) $50.00
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24.
Cement Houses and How to Build Them -
Illustrated Details of Construction, Standard Specifications for Cement, Standard Specifications for Concrete Blocks, General Information Concerning Waterproofing, Coloring, Paving, Reinforcing, Foundations, Walls, Steps, Sewer Pipe, Tile, Chimneys, Porches, Floors, Use of Concrete on the Farm, etc.
Radford, William A.
 [Pattern Book].
Cement Houses and How to Build Them - Illustrated Details of Construction, Standard Specifications for Cement, Standard Specifications for Concrete Blocks, General Information Concerning Waterproofing, Coloring, Paving, Reinforcing, Foundations, Walls, Steps, Sewer Pipe, Tile, Chimneys, Porches, Floors, Use of Concrete on the Farm, etc.
Radford, William A.
Chicago: The Radford Architectural Company, 1909. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 158, indexed, illustrated with b/w construction drawings and floor plans. Decorated Cloth over Boards, light blue. Good w/some tear and rubbing along edges. Great copy of one of Radford's less common classics! Topics include the different types of cement and their specifications, building methods, material characteristics, and close to 90 pages of house designs.
(2610) $65.00
25.
Competitive Designs for Concrete Houses of Moderate Cost (Ranging from $2,000 to $4,500 each). Philadelphia: Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers, 1907.
First edition.
Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers.
 [Concrete & Cement].
Competitive Designs for Concrete Houses of Moderate Cost
(Ranging from $2,000 to $4,500 each).
Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers
Philadelphia: Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers, 1907. First edition. Folio (14.5" x 18.5"), 24 prize-winning house designs with plans, b/w renderings, and elevations for each. Lehigh Portland Cement label affixed to front cover. Cord-tied Green Wraps. Very Good; hinge weak, wraps lightly chipped/torn on edges, top corner bent, stains along outer edges doesn't affect images or text. A quite scarce and interesting portfolio of house design competition winners, sponsored and published by the Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers. Includes 24 winning designs with renderings, elevations, floor plans, description, and cost estimates for each (Honorable Mention entries are not illustrated). Awards were given in six categories: three or four rooms, five or six rooms, and seven or eight rooms, each in the following types: single or detached dwellings, and twin or semi-detached dwellings. One of the nicest design competition portfolios we've seen.
(15813) $90.00
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26.
Hope's Casement & Steel Window Catalogue, 1909.
Henry Hope & Sons, Ltd.
  [Windows].
Hope's Casement & Steel Window Catalogue, 1909.
Henry Hope & Sons, Ltd.
Birmingham: Henry Hope & Sons, Ltd., January 1st, 1909. First edition. Folio (10" x 14 1/2"), pp. 121, indexed. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos and large scale drawings. Cloth on Boards, tan, w/tipped-in photograph & embossed lettering. Good w/some foxing on cover, Pages clean & bright. Yet another impressive Hope's Window catalog includes standard casement windows, French casements, hoppers, hospital windows, fittings, industrial windows, bar stock, leaded lights & painted glass, and more. As with all the Hope catalogs, there are many photographic examples of building applications in England, and well drawn details. An invaluable resource for builders and preservationists. (18335) $300.00
27.
"Fisklock" - "Tapestry" Brick, The Last Word In Building Construction, No. 33 A.
J. Parker B. Fiske.
  [Brick].
"Fisklock" - "Tapestry" Brick, The Last Word In Building Construction, No. 33 A.
J. Parker B. Fiske.
Boston, MA: Fiske & Co., Inc.; Face Bricks/Fire Bricks, 1915. Oblong quarto, pp 32. b/w construction drawings, diagrams, and photographs throughout. Original Brown Stock Wraps. Very Good+. A scarce trade publication highlighting the advantages of building with interlocking channel bricks - such as strength, and resistance to moisture and temperature, durability, cost, and appearance. Methods of building construction are shown and comparative construction costs are listed in tables. In addition, there are historical photographs of construction projects and testing methods. (18333) $110.00
28.
Catalogue of Roofing, Siding, Cornices and Ridging; Metal Lath, Brick, Rock Faced Shingles.
The Penn Metal Ceiling & Roofing Company.
  [Metal].
Catalogue of Roofing, Siding, Cornices and Ridging; Metal Lath, Brick, Rock Faced Shingles.
The Penn Metal Ceiling & Roofing Company.
Philadelphia, PA: The Penn Metal Ceiling and Roofing Co., Ltd., 1906. 34th Edition. Oblong large quarto, (10" x 14"), pp 62. b/w illustrations on each page. Original Stock Wraps, dark brown. Good, w/2 small tears in front cover.
A scarce early twentieth century trades publication of metal building products - very nicely illustrated. (18338) $175.00
29.
Curtis Architectural Woodwork, Interior and Exterior
(6 Catalogs in a Portfolio) - Entrances and Exterior Doors; Frames and Exterior Woodwork; Windows; Interior Doors; Moldings and Trim; Cabinet and Stair Work.
Curtis Companies Inc.
  [Millwork].
Curtis Architectural Woodwork, Interior and Exterior (6 Catalogs in a Portfolio) - Entrances and Exterior Doors; Frames and Exterior Woodwork; Windows; Interior Doors; Moldings and Trim; Cabinet and Stair Work.
Curtis Companies Inc.
Clinton, IA: Curtis Companies, Inc., 1927. Original edition. Quarto, (8" x 11 1/2")
pp 37, 31, 23, 21, 39, 47. Each catalog has b/w illustrations of millwork, cabinetry, stairway, window and door parts. Black Leatherette Binder w/embossed design & 6 catalogs in wraps. Binder in Good Condition w/loose hinges, Pages and Wrappers - Very Good. An indispensable collection of millwork catalogs by this well known Mid-Western millwork manufacturer. It is extremely uncommon to have an entire year assembled by the manufacturer! A practical resource for builders and architects. (18339) $175.00
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Architectural and Decorative Ornaments: The General Catalogue of Jacobson & Company, 1929, Vol. 2.
Jacobson & Co.
  [Ornamentation].
Architectural and Decorative Ornaments: The General Catalogue of Jacobson & Company,
1929, Vol. 2.
Jacobson & Co.
New York: Jacobson & Co., 1929. Original edition. Quarto, 254 numbered b/w photographic plates. Green Cloth over Boards w/embossed design. Very Good.
A beautiful collection of ornamental products - ceilings, columns, mouldings, panels, fountains, urns, grilles, and much more. (18319) $60.00
31.
Plaster Casts - Reproductions From Antique, Renaissance and Modern Sculpture - Subjects for the Interior Decoration of Schools and Homes.
The Florentine Art Plaster Company.
  [Ornamentation].
Plaster Casts - Reproductions From Antique, Renaissance and Modern Sculpture - Subjects for the Interior Decoration of Schools and Homes.
The Florentine Art Plaster Company.
Philadelphia, PA: The Florentine Art Plaster Co., 1916. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 140 and price list laid-in. b/w photographs on each page. Decorated Red Stock Wraps w/cloth back strip. Pages Very Good, Wraps Good, w/some tears & stains. A beautifully illustrated catalog of sculptural reproductions, urns, pedestals, vases, plaques, rosettes, and figurines which were used to decorate early twentieth century residences and institutions. Remarkable for its artistic variety and quality - an uncommon volume. (18341) $95.00
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32.
The Smaller American House: Fifty-five Houses of the Less Expensive Type Selected from the Recent Work of Architects in all Parts of the Country.
Power, Ethel B. (Editor of House Beautiful).
  [Architecture].
The Smaller American House: Fifty-five Houses of the Less Expensive Type Selected from the Recent Work of Architects in all Parts of the Country. Power, Ethel B. (Editor of House Beautiful). Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp 100. Illustrated on every page with b/w photographs and thumbnail floor plans for each design. Cloth over Boards, black w/tipped in title. Very Good+. A portfolio of architect designed homes from New York state to California, of varying styles and materials. Designers showcased include Aymar Embury, II; Mellor, Meigs & Howe; and Marston & Maybury. Beautiful photographs of both the exterior facades and interior spaces.
(18337) $80.00
33.
The Seven Lamps of Architecture.
Ruskin, John.
  [Design].
The Seven Lamps of Architecture.
Ruskin, John.
London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1849. First edition. Quarto, pp 205. + 16 Pages of advertising. Illustrated w/14 fold out lithograph plates. Ruskin's text is an enduring architectural classic, a book which was, to quote Sir Kenneth Clark, "in the history of taste, perhaps the most influential ever published." Original brown leather with embossed design. Good Condition, except for tear along hinges.
According to Hitchcock, THE SEVEN LAMPS "was, of course, Ruskin's first book on architecture and its immediate appearance in America is an indication of the interest in architecture at this time, and of the fact that the early volumes of MODERN PAINTERS had already established a market for Ruskin's work." HITCHCOCK 1068. A very scarce First Edition with beautiful plates. (18321) $95.00
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Architecture, July, 1935 - Portfolio of Brick Cornices
(Vol. LXXII, No. 1).
Charles Scribner's Sons.
  [Architecture].
Architecture, July, 1935 - Portfolio of Brick Cornices (Vol. LXXII, No. 1).
Charles Scribner's Sons.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935. First edition. Quarto, pp 60 + 10 pages of trade advertisements. b/w photographs, floor plans, architectural renderings throughout. Glossy Decorated Wraps, orange/white. Very Good+. In addition to the exceptional photographic portfolio of brick cornices, this volume includes an article on residential interior design, outdoor fireplaces from brick, stone and other materials, details of wood carvings from European churches, and better practice in door and window construction. (18307) $55.00
35.
A Buyer's Guide To Today's Home Styles - Full-color illustrations of the five most popular home styles...
Armstrong Cork Company.
  [Pattern Book].
A Buyer's Guide To Today's Home Styles - Full-color illustrations of the five most popular home styles...
Armstrong Cork Company.
Lancaster, PA: Armstrong Cork Co., 1962. Original edition. Oblong quarto, pp 20 (np) Illustrated with color photographs, architectural renderings, and b/w floor plans on each page. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good. An unusual plan book which highlights the historic development of various residential styles, including the Cape Cod and Colonial home, while depicting the application of Armstrong products. The homes are designed by architect John T. Brugger, Jr, a Philadelphia designer.
(18322) $65.00
36.
Best Homes, Flexible Planning For Families (Issue No. 41).
Best Homes Quarterly.
 [Pattern Book].
Best Homes, Flexible Planning For Families (Issue No. 41).
Best Homes Quarterly.
New York: Archway Press Inc., 1966. First edition. Quarto, pp 48. b/w floor plans and perspective illustrations on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, yello. Very Good+. Contemporary homes in various styles including ranch, split-level, Colonial, and A-frame. All meet FHA standards, are architect designed, and include detailed descriptions. Some of the architects include Fenick A. Vogel, John S. Burrows, Jr. and Herman H. York. (18323) $45.00
37.
Style Trends ~ Plan Your New Home Now.
National Plan Service, Inc.
[Pattern Book].
Style Trends ~ Plan Your New Home Now.
National Plan Service, Inc.
Washington, D.C.: National Plan Service, Inc., 1944. First edition. Quarto, pp 32. Color exterior perspectives on each page and thumbnail "blueprint" floor plans. Also some interior perspective sketches. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue. Very Good+. An attractive WWII plan book with colonial, cape cod, ranch and modern homes, well illustrated. (18325) $55.00
38.
Homes of Individuality For Today's Homemakers.
National Plan Service, Inc.
 [Pattern Book].
Homes of Individuality For Today's Homemakers.
National Plan Service, Inc.
Washington, D.C.: National Plan Service, Inc., 1955. First edition. Quarto, pp 32. Illustrated with color & b/w perspectives and b/w floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, light green. Very Good +.
A variety of ranch, split-level, two-level, and contemporary suburban homes with some 1950's features including two-way fireplaces, vertical siding, open living spaces, car ports, and low-pitched roofs. (18326) $45.00
39.
Modern Ranch Homes ~ designed for town or country living.
National Plan Service, Inc.
 [Pattern Book].
Modern Ranch Homes ~ designed for town or country living. National Plan Service, Inc.
Chicago, Il: National Plan Service, Inc., 1951. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 36 Exterior color perspective and b/w renderings and b/w floor plans on each page. Also b/w interior sketches. Color Pictorial Wraps, dark green. Good.
Another uncommon plan book with attractive colored renderings and dimensioned plans. Contemporary design features include breezeways, low hip roofs, picture windows, and open plans. (18327) $45.00
40.
Our Home Plan Book.
Wm. E. Pedersen.
 [Pattern Book].
Our Home Plan Book.
Wm. E. Pedersen.
St. Paul, MN: Wm. E. Pedersen, 1946. First edition. Quarto, pp 32. b/w architectural enderings & floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, red. Very Good+.
A nicely produced plan book with clearly delineated floor plans and very nice illustrations. These early post WWII homes were simple, compact, and economical. (18328) $50.00
41.
Modern Living Homes.
National Plan Service, Inc.
 [Pattern Book].
Modern Living Homes.
National Plan Service, Inc.
Chicago, IL: National Plan Service, Inc., 1953. Revised. Quarto, pp. 32. Illustrated with numerous b/w and color renderings, floor plans, and details. Color Pictorial Wraps, umber. Very Good.
A very scarce pattern book from the National Plan Service, a noted publisher of 20th century house plans. Contains images and floor plans for 70 ranch houses of various sizes and layouts. Attractive color cover, interior images clean and bright. An interesting mid-century catalog with wonderful period illustrations. From the A. Roberson & Son Lumber Company in Binghamton, NY.
(18329) $45.00
42.
Practical Homes, Keyed to the Times.
National Plan Service.
 [Pattern Book].
Practical Homes, Keyed to the Times.
National Plan Service.
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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43.
Industrial Art - Text Books - Part Four; A Graded Course In Art In Its Relation To Industry.
Bonnie E. Snow, Hugo B. Froehlich.
  [Crafts].
Industrial Art - Text Books - Part Four; A Graded Course In Art In Its Relation To Industry.
Bonnie E. Snow, Hugo B. Froehlich.
New York: The Prang Co., 1916. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 73. Several pages of color illustrations and b/w images on every page. Decorated Stock Covers, black/grey. Very Good+.
A beautifully illustrated instruction booklet with chapters on design, pattern, color, lettering, and construction as it relates to various crafts. Illustrations depict examples of costume design, graphics, basketry, book covers, and other projects. (18306) $35.00
44.
Stainless Steel...uses in architecture.
Committee of Stainless Steel Producers.
 [Metal].
Stainless Steel...uses in architecture.
Committee of Stainless Steel Producers.
New York: American Iron and Steel Institute (AISC), September, 1968. Original edition. Quarto, pp 56. b/w photographs, construction details, and tables on each page. Pictorial Wraps, b/w. Very Good+.
An uncommon publication featuring the architectural applications of stainless steel in modern buildings, including at doors and entrances, exterior walls, elevators and escalators, stairways, interior furnishings, hardware, and sculptural applications. Well photographed and documented; this is a very nice resource for architects, designers, and builders.
(17604) $65.00
45.
Towers of Manhattan.
The New York Edison Company.
  [New York].
Towers of Manhattan.
The New York Edison Company.
New York: The New York Edison Company, 1928. First edition. Octavo, [preface] plus 49 pp. of plates, drawings of New York city towers by various artists, frontis. Cloth over boards w/gilt title, no DJ. Good+, one page with minor spots, otherwise very good. A scarce collection of architectural renderings of early New York City skyscrapers, published just before the erection of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. Each rendering is labeled with the name, address (missing in some cases), and architects of each building and the artist who drew it. A celebratory collection of images, making a great gift for architects and anyone who loves these majestic and iconic Manhattan buildings. (5068) $65.00
46.
Shaker Village Colors.
Forgac, Patricia J.
  [Paint].
Shaker Village Colors.
Forgac, Patricia J.
Shaker Heights, OH: Shaker Heights Landmark Commission, 1983. First edition. Small octavo, pp 22. and fold out paint chart w/30 paint chips. Color illustrations accompanied by paint charts, throughout. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. Stock, white w/inset color rendering. Very Good+.
The Shaker Village architectural styles were set by the Van Sweringen Company and appeared in color charts which are reprinted in this guide. Suggestions and recommendations are also made with respect to harmonizing surrounding colors, unpainted sections, wall, trim, stained surfaces, roofs, and other surfaces. A Tudor style home, Colonial home, stone, and French styles are among the styles of homes represented. This is quite an uncommon publication, beautifully illustrated and produced. (17014) $25.00
47.
The Red Book: A Catalog of Building Materials Manufactured and Sold by United States Gypsum Company.
United States Gypsum Company.
[Carpentry].
The Red Book: A Catalog of Building Materials Manufactured and Sold by United States Gypsum Company.
United States Gypsum Company.
Chicago: United States Gypsum Company, 1937. First edition. Quarto, pp. ca 60, illustrated with b/w photographs and construction details throughout. Glossy Stock Wraps, red. Very Good+.
A very rare publication from1937, covering plaster, wallboards, windows, roofing, paint, sound control and other aspects of GWB construction. (6289) $35.00
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