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A Selection of our best titles for October 2017
Last month found us in Detroit's beautiful Belle Isle at the Detroit Boat Club where we were the Bookstore for the 21st annual meeting of the Preservation Trades Network. The Editor of Tradition Building Magazine asked me to write up the experience in a "Travelogue" which they published with 20 interesting photos of the trip:
Here's the link ~
This month, in addition to building trades, architectural, and related subjects, we are including a nice group of books about California, as well as books by Eric Sloane, the wonderful American author/illustrator. From his start as a sign painter, his subjects ranged from climate & weather, to travelogues, to New England culture to tool making.
Also we are offering a scarce and interesting book on scaffolding (Item No 28) which ties in to the New York AIA Center for Architecture's Exhibition on Scaffolding which runs from October 2 through January 18th.
Happy Browsing!
Steven
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1.
Los Angeles Municipal Architecture, A Collection of Photographs of Representative Los Angeles Municipal Structures.
Los Angeles Division of Water and Power, With a Foreword by Mayor Geo. E. Cryer.
  [California].
Los Angeles Municipal Architecture, A Collection of Photographs of Representative Los Angeles Municipal Structures.
Los Angeles Division of Water and Power, With a Foreword by Mayor Geo. E. Cryer.
Los Angeles, CA: George Rice & Sons, 1928. First edition. Quarto, pp 28 (unpaginated) 46 b/w photographs and renderings of municipal buildings and structures. Decorated Stock Covers, light blue w/gilt lettering. Very Good, w/small tears in corners of front cover. A striking and very scarce portfolio of public buildings in Los Angeles including City Hall, Venice High School, the Mulholland Dam, power stations, and fire stations. During Mayor Cryer's administration, large public works projects were launched, including City Hall.
(18477) $80.00
2.
San Francisco and Vicinity, Before and After its Destruction.
L.H. Nelson.
  [California].
San Francisco and Vicinity, Before and After its Destruction.
L.H. Nelson.
Portland, ME: L.H. Nelson Company, 1906. First edition. Oblong small quarto, pp 32 (unpaginated.) b/w photographs on each page. Decorated Stock Covers, blue w/gilt lettering. Very Good, w/some fading. Published just after the 1906 earthquake, this booklet depicts many major San Francisco landmarks including panoramas of the city, the City Hall building, Nob Hill, The Mint, Alameda Court House in Oakland, The Presidio, and Stanford University. An uncommon portrait of natural disaster and its effects. (18479) $75.00
3.
The Picture Story of the San Francisco Earthquake -
Wednesday, April 18, 1906.
George Rice.
  [California].
The Picture Story of the San Francisco Earthquake - Wednesday, April 18, 1906.
George Rice.
Los Angeles, CA: Geo. Rice & Sons, Inc., 1906. Oblong small quarto, pp 32. b/w photographs on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, orange. Good, with small tears along edges, and detached covers. Extensive photographic documentation of the destruction after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Charles Chester Piece was one of the most important historical photographers and print collectors of the period and was from Springfield, Massachusetts. (18484) $45.00
4.
Trial by Fire at San Francisco, The Evidence of the Camera.
National Fire Proofing Company.
  [California].
Trial by Fire at San Francisco, The Evidence of the Camera.
National Fire Proofing Company.
Pittsburgh, PA: National Fire Proofing Co., nd ca 1907. First edition. Oblong small octavo, pp 60 ( not paginated.) b/w photographs on each page of before and after conditions. Color Pictorial Wraps on Stock. Pages in Very Good Condition, Cover torn along edges & corners. A building by building survey of the devastating effects incurred from the Great San Francisco Earthquake & Fire of 1906. The photographs show the field of destruction in the city, building exteriors and interiors and structures, including The Fairmont and St. Francis. In addition to these many images there are commentaries by Building Technology experts such as members of the Corps of Engineers, Fire Prevention Specialists, Building Commissioners, and other associated professionals. Very unusual and scarce.(18492) $250.00
5.
A Book of House Designs - Attractive, Economical, Durable, Fireproof (NATCO Hollow Tile - Terra Cotta exterior grade fireproof tiles).
National Fireproofing Company (NATCO).
  [Masonry].
A Book of House Designs - Attractive, Economical, Durable, Fireproof (NATCO Hollow Tile - Terra Cotta exterior grade fireproof tiles).
National Fireproofing Company (NATCO).
Pittsburgh, PA: National Fireproofing Co., 1910. First edition. Quarto, pp 64. Beautifully illustrated with b/w elevations, floor plans and construction details on every page. Color Pictorial Wraps, grey/orange. Near Fine. A very scarce and exceptionally well drawn set of house designs, submitted for a competition by architects in the Mid-Atlantic, Boston and other areas. The walls are constructed of the NATCO hollow tile and attractively faced with stucco or brick. One of the nicest publications on this subject we've seen! (18430) $175.00
6.
Smith's Architecture - The Domestic Architect:
Comprising A Series Of Original Designs For Rural And Ornamental Cottages, With Full And Complete Explanations And Directions To The Builder, Embracing The Elementary Principles Of The Grecian and Cottage Styles, With Primary Rules for Drawing and Shading, and the Rudiments of Linear Perspective.
Smith, Oliver P.
  [Architectural Drawing].
Smith's Architecture - The Domestic Architect: Comprising A Series Of Original Designs For Rural And Ornamental Cottages, With Full And Complete Explanations And Directions To The Builder, Embracing The Elementary Principles Of The Grecian and Cottage Styles, With Primary Rules for Drawing and Shading, and the Rudiments of Linear Perspective.
Smith, Oliver P.
New York: Ivison & Phinney, 1854. Second edition. Quarto, pp 125, indexed. 42 plates in b/w. Hitchcock 1221. First edition published as "The Domestic Architect." - "Illustrated by Over Two Hundred Engravings" Inscribed in the front Free End Papers to Albert E. Locke from M.P. Locke, both of Salem, MA in 1916. Full Leather, Red with Gilt Pictorial. Good+, professionally rebacked and restitched, using original cover. An important and exceedingly scarce American architectural title. Masterfully illustrated, with a glossary of terms, classic architectural details, house designs, wood construction, and more. (3012) $350.00
7.
Radford's Garages and How to Build Them;
a Standard Collection of New, Original, and Artistic Designs for Up-to-date Private and Public Garages adapted to Frame, Brick, Stone, Cement, Stucco, or Concrete Construction, Together with Estimates of Cost
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Radford, William A.
  [Pattern Book].
Radford's Garages and How to Build Them; a Standard Collection of New, Original, and Artistic Designs for Up-to-date Private and Public Garages adapted to Frame, Brick, Stone, Cement, Stucco, or Concrete Construction, Together with Estimates of Cost.
Radford, William A.
Chicago, IL: Radford Architectural Co., 1910. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 108, indexed. Illustrated with b/w drawings, photographs and floor plans of 55 designs. Decorated Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed illustration. Good+ w/minor wear.
An extensive compilation of small garage designs, as well as guidelines for garage construction, building details, and building methods. As with all of Radford's titles, industry-defining and highly influential. In our experience the scarcest of the Radford's! (18482) $225.00
8.
Radford's Stores and Flat Buildings, Illustrating The Latest and Most Approved Ideas In Small Bank Buildings, Store Buildings, Double or Twin Houses, Two, Four, Six, and Nine Flat Buildings.
The
Radford Architectural Company
![Radford's Stores and Flat Buildings [book]](https://files.constantcontact.com/e3b7c3e6001/7caf5aad-98ed-4307-9c42-946a17f20885.jpg?a=1128849733351)  [Pattern Book].
Radford's Stores and Flat Buildings, Illustrating The Latest and Most Approved Ideas In Small Bank Buildings, Store Buildings, Double or Twin Houses, Two, Four, Six, and Nine Flat Buildings.
The Radford Architectural Company.
Chicago, IL: Radford Architectural Co., 1909. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 83, indexed and trade advertisements in the back. Illustrated with b/w renderings and floor plans. Original Cloth with 2-color design to cover, clear and vivid. Very Good, with minor fraying along edges. Nice copy of one of the less common and more useful of the sought-after Radford's pattern book series. Includes designs for houses, bungalows, stores, flat-roofed buildings, apartment houses, banks, churches, schools, barns, and more. (18483) $175.00
9.
Tompkins-Kiel Marble Company - Colored Stone Sample Charts (40+).
Tompkins-Kiel Marble Company.
  [Stone].
Tompkins-Kiel Marble Company - Colored Stone Sample Charts (40+).
Tompkins-Kiel Marble Company.
New York: Tompkins-Kiel Marble Company, 1920 (circa).
Original edition. Oblong small quarto, (7 1/ 2"x 9 1/2" ) Approx. 40 Colored Marble Tile samples on loose sheets in envelop from the Bergen County Tile Co. in Bogota, NJ. Loose sheets in Manila mailing envelop. Good. An outstanding source of information about the many colors, patterns and qualities of marble. A very scarce and valuable volume. These catalogs were designed to be expanded as new products became available. An extensive record of the marbles and stone available at the time. Their marble and stone products were installed in such buildings as the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, G.A. Applegarth architect; The Seaman's Bank Entrance, Wall Street, New York, B.W. Morris architect; Farmers Loan & Trust Company Banking & Office Building, Fifth Ave. & 41st St., New York, Napoleon Gray Marble and Premier Levanto, Starrett & Van Vleck architects; the Johns-Manville Building, New York, Ludlow & Peabody, Architects; and others. (18462) $160.00
10.
Sloane Quality Linoleum Products, better design...truer color.
Alexander Smith, Inc.
  [Flooring].
Sloane Quality Linoleum Products, better design...
truer color.
Alexander Smith, Inc.
New York: Sloane-Blabon Corporation, 1952. First edition. Quarto, pp 195. Thumb indexed with chapters on Linoleum, Tile, Printed (floor coverings,) Wall Coverings, and General. Color charts and illustrations on virtually every page. Some b/w photographs of installation methods. Decorated Cloth over Boards, grey w/embossed lettering. Good Condition w/some minor wear along edges and spine.
A scarce and detailed catalog of one of the most popular interior finishes of the 1950's - Linoleum. Beautifully illustrated and produced. Very scarce. A wonderful tool for the designer or builder. (18436) $150.00
11.
Hierros Artisticos Por Luis Laberta - Coleccion de Laminas Representando los mas Notables Trabajos de forja, Particularmente los Debisos A los Maestros Castellanos y Catalanes; Serie Segunda; Texto en Espanol en Frances.
Artistic Irons By Luis Labarta
Francisco Seix (Editor).
  [Metal].
Hierros Artisticos Por Luis Laberta - Coleccion de Laminas Representando los mas Notables Trabajos de forja, Particularmente los Debisos A los Maestros Castellanos y Catalanes; Serie Segunda; Texto en Espanol en Frances.
Francisco Seix (Editor).
Barcelona: Francisco Seix, 1901. First edition. Quarto, 100 b/w plates depicting French and Spanish iron work. Text in Spanish and French for each plate. Decorated Cloth on Boards. Good+ Condition, Pages Very Good. This rare and beautifully illustrated volume of ornamental iron work depicts candelabras, chandeliers, grilles, and other forms of ornamentation in Spain and France. This volume is extremely scarce in America and uncommon in Europe as well! (18432) $140.00
12.
Sources of Memorial Ornamentation.
Hopkins, Henry Powell.
 [Masonry].
Sources of Memorial Ornamentation.
Hopkins, Henry Powell.
Proctor, VT: Vermont Marble Co., 1924. First edition. Quarto, pp. 44. Illustrated with 7 full page b/w plates. Decorated Boards with Gilt Lettering and Designs. Very Good; shelf-wear, corners bumped, boards stained, light staining and poss. wet damage to lower right corner, doesn't affect plates.
An interesting and attractively illustrated outline of historical ornaments and motifs as related to memorial design. Includes sections on Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Colonial ornament, each with a full page plate of examples. A useful and interesting resource on an under-appreciated subject. (18427) $55.00
13.
The House Dignified -- Its Design, Its Arrangement, Its Decoration; With Seventy-five Original Illustrations.
French, Lillie Hamilton.
 [Interiors].
The House Dignified -- Its Design, Its Arrangement, Its Decoration; With Seventy-five Original Illustrations.
French, Lillie Hamilton.
New York: G.P. Putman's Sons, 1908. First edition. Small quarto, pp xiii, pp157. Illustrated frontis piece and b/w photographs throughout the volume. Burgundy cloth over boards with gilt embossed design. Good.
A nicely illustrated guide to the design and furnishing of individual spaces within early twentieth century homes - hallways, dining rooms, dens, libraries, bedrooms, etc. Rooms such as "salons," "smoking rooms," and "boudoirs," are also discussed. Chapters on windows, doors, and fireplaces, round out this treatise on interior design. (18433) $55.00
14.
Home Book of Electricity.
Hotpoint.
[Electrical].
Home Book of Electricity.
Hotpoint.
Ontario, CA: Hotpoint Electric Heating Co., 1915. First edition. Small octavo, pp 32. Illustrated booklet depicting irons, vacuums, immersion heaters, waffle grilles, toasters, and other household appliances. With glossaries of terms and care instructions, and other marketing information for prospective home owners. Pictorial Stock Covers. Good+.
This booklet is a very rare trade piece featuring the "El Tosto," one of the earliest brands of electric toasters. Hotpoint's name is from the point of the first electric iron made in1905, invented by Earl Richardson. In 1912 the company began making electric irons, and electric cookers in 1919 in the USA. Under GE, the "Hotpoint" name became one of the most popular toasters in the US in the 20's and 30's.
(18465) $45.00
15.
Building Construction Before Mechanization. (
Signed by Dan Reiff)
John Fitchen.
 [Building].
Building Construction Before Mechanization. (Signed by Dan Reiff)
John Fitchen.
Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 1988. Second Printing. Octavo, pp 326, indexed. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, drawings, and building details. Decorated Wraps. Very Good. From the cover - ..."the first general survey of the practices and role of the builder ( as opposed to the designer) in constructing an array of structures. ...what it's like to work with ropes and ladders, wedges and slings, well digging, bridge building, and the transporting of obelisks" Structures discussed include tents, tepees, pyramids, aqueducts, cathedrals, and more. An uncommon volume with unique insights and information. (18473) $55.00
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A Reverence for Wood (signed by the author).
[American History].
A Reverence for Wood (signed by the author).
New York: Funk & Wagnalls., 1965. Early Edition. Octavo, pp. 111, illustrations by the author. Includes a color plate of 20 sections of typical American woods. Signed by the author on FFE. Original Cloth. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket, Mylar covered DJ. A very nice copy of the first edition of this popular title, one which is a "must have" for Sloane collectors and professional/recreational woodworkers alike. A great read! Tells of how different kinds of trees and their wood figured in the American story. Includes a section on identification of nearly sixty native trees. (18445) $65.00
17.
The Book of Storms.
Sloane, Eric.
  [Meteorology].
The Book of Storms.
Sloane, Eric.
New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1956. First edition. Octavo, pp. vii, 109. Richly illustrated with the author's signature b/w paintings and drawings. Signed by the author on FFE. Boards. Near Fine in Very Good, Price-clipped, Mylar covered DJ.
This is one of Sloane's early weather books. Very timely with its diagrams of hurricanes and twisters - including a chart of how the paths of hurricanes have shifted over time. Hard to find in this condition. (18452) $40.00
18.
Let's Fly, An A B C of Flying.
Ernest G. Vetter, Lieutenat (JG) USNAR. Illustrations by Eric Sloane.
 [Aviation].
Let's Fly, An A B C of Flying.
Ernest G. Vetter, Lieutenat (JG) USNAR.
New York: William Morrow and Company, 1940. First edition, Third Printing. 12 mo, pp 116. B/W drawings by Eric Sloane throughout the volume. Original Cloth over Boards w/embossed design & lettering. Near Fine w/o Dust Jacket. Sloane's WWII publications are the scarcest, since they occurred before he became "America's Historian." A guidebook of flying for the amateur, armchair flier, and persons part way through their flying courses - delightfully illustrated. If you wanted to know the basics of the instrument board, taking off, landing, and taxiing - this is the book for you! Very scarce, especially in such nice condition.
(18455) $75.00
19.
Camouflage Simplified
(Personal inscribed copy of Lieutenant Stanley Weinberger, Camouflage Officer, who was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, and participated in Operation Overlord (D-Day) and the Battle of the Bulge).
Sloane, Eric.
 [Military History].
Camouflage Simplified (Personal inscribed copy of Lieutenant Stanley Weinberger, Camouflage Officer, who was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, and participated in Operation Overlord (D-Day) and the Battle of the Bulge).
Eric Sloane.
New York: The Devin-Adair Co., 1942. First edition. Quarto, pp 61. Illustrated throughout with Eric Sloane's drawings. Original Pictorial Cloth on Boards, beige/green. Very Good+ Binding, with Pages in Near Fine Condition.
An exceptionally nice copy of this very scarce book on the theory and methods of creating camouflage for protection from bombardment, for airplanes, military equipment, and sea vessels. Wonderfully instructive illustrations and text.
(18456) $275.00
20.
Recollections in Black and White.
Sloane, Eric.
[Americana].
Recollections in Black and White.
Eric Sloane.
New York: Ballantine, 1977. First edition thus. Oblong Octavo, pp. 64. Illustrated with many pen and ink sketches from the author's many drawing endeavors. Paperback. Very Good in Wraps; price label residue on cover, light wear and marks.
"One of America's favorite folk artists, Eric Sloane started out as an itinerant sign painter-a profession that took him from New England to New Mexico and many places in between. Along the way, he did ink-on-white-paper sketches of passing scenes and landscapes. Many of them appear in this delightful collection of drawings, along with the artist's nostalgic, autobiographical commentary on the roads traveled and the sights seen." Here are delightful impressions of streams winding through snow-covered landscapes; old stone barns and farmhouses, covered bridges, farming tools and implements, spring houses, and trees-from sturdy sycamores to graceful aspens. Today, the pastoral landscapes, rustic homes, and traditional arts he encountered in his travels live on in these bittersweet glimpses of American life from a bygone era.One of the more uncommon of Sloane titles. (18446) $20.00
21.
Folklore of American Weather.
Sloane, Eric.
[Americana].
Folklore of American Weather.
Sloane, Eric.
New York: 1963. Third Printing. Octavo, pp. 63, richly illustrated. Original silver cloth. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.
Sloane was active with the weather long before he became a cultural historian! An uncommon title.
(18447) $30.00
22.
ABC Book of Early Americana.
[American History].
ABC Book of Early Americana.
Sloane, Eric.
ABC Book of Early Americana. New York: Doubleday, 1963. Original edition. Octavo, pp. unpaginated, ca. 55. From DJ: "Noted artist Eric Sloane presents a rich and varied collection of American firsts - from the saltbox house to basketball, hex signs to ear trumpets, popcorn to rocking chairs." Trade Cloth over Boards. Very Good+ in mylar-covered DJ.
A charming book that goes through the alphabet with delightful drawings of everything from an apple drier to a zax. (18448) $30.00
23.
Return to Taos: Eric Sloane's Sketchbook of Roadside Americana.
(First Edition)
Sloane, Eric.
 [Americana].
Return to Taos: Eric Sloane's Sketchbook of Roadside Americana. (First Edition)
Sloane, Eric.
New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1960. First edition. Octavo, pp. 120, indexed, with many wonderful illustrations by the author. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ, .
A beautiful dustjacketed copy of one of the scarcer of Sloane's titles. This volume recounts the author's first journey to Taos in his Model T Ford along the LIncoln Highway with his two companions, (2 legged and 4 legged.) As always, a wealth of common-sense information! (18451) $35.00
24.
LOOK at the SKY And tell the Weather.
 [Americana].
LOOK at the SKY And tell the Weather.
Sloane, Eric.
New York: World, 1970. Second, revised. Oblong quarto, pp. 90, lushly illustrated w/ the author's b/w drawings, blue and white fold-out inside back cover. Cloth over Boards, blue with Dust Jacket. Very Good in Very Good price-clipped DJ w/some minor tears. Beautiful copy of a scarce Eric Sloane item. As usual with Sloane, it's about more than its title indicates, including folklore and Americana. The author follows the course of a single air mass across the Canadian Rockies over North America to New England. He describes the inter-relationships between people, the land, and the weather. The Dust Jacket watercolor of clouds is worth the price of admission. (11009) $40.00
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Stone Catalog, 1974-75 (A Collection of Catalogs from 30 Quarries, including Limestone, Marble, Quartz and Granite stones).
Building Stone Institute.
  [Stone].
Stone Catalog, 1974-75 (A Collection of Catalogs from 30 Quarries, including Limestone, Marble, Quartz and Granite stones).
Building Stone Institute.
New York: Building Stone Institute, 1975. First edition. Quarto. w/thumb index. These quarry catalogs vary in length - all depict colored photographs of stone types, finishes, color charts, building applications and specifications. Yellow Leatherette, 4-hole punch. Very Good+.
An invaluable and scarce collection of stone catalogs from quarries across the country - Vermont Marble, Indiana Limestone, Structural Slate, Cold Spring Granite are just some of the companies represented. Specialty items such as stone anchorage are also depicted. One of the most complete stone catalogs we've seen! (18437) $95.00
26.
Miracles in Marble, A Story of Modern Methods Applied to One of America's Oldest Industries.
Vermont Marble Company.
 [Stone].
Miracles in Marble, A Story of Modern Methods Applied to One of America's Oldest Industries.
Vermont Marble Company.
Proctor, VT: Vermont Marble Co.. First edition. 12 mo, pp 22. b/w photographs on each page. Decorated Stock Covers, grey/green. Good. A history of this iconic Vermont marble company, its development, quarrying methods, marble mills, plant locations, monument shops, and works. Beautifully photographed. A one of a kind publication. (18438) $65.00
27.
Wrought Iron and its Decorative Use.
Ayrton, Maxwell and Arnold Silcock.
 [Metal].
Wrought Iron and its Decorative Use.
Ayrton, Maxwell and Arnold Silcock.
London: Country Life Ltd., 1929. First edition. Folio, (10" x 12 1/2") pp. 196 indexed. Wonderful b/w photographs, here in the original English first edition with the preferred images. Cloth over Boards w/brown back, tan covers. Very Good+.
A very nice copy of an uncommon volume. A visual feast, one of the most attractive books on metal we have offered. It begins with the fourteenth century and shows examples of wrought iron gates, fences and screens through the early nineteenth century in England and Wales. (17646) $155.00
28.
Scaffolding A Treatise on the Design and Erection of Scaffolds, Gantries and Stagings.
Thatcher, A. G. H. (Building Surveyor).
  [Building Trades].
Scaffolding A Treatise on the Design and Erection of Scaffolds, Gantries and Stagings.
Thatcher, A. G. H. (Building Surveyor).
London: B.T. Batsford, 1907/1904. Second Edition, Revised. Octavo, pp 185. 146 Diagrams and 6 Full-Page plates, finely drawn in b/w and photographs. Illustrated frontis piece. Cloth over Boards, dark green w/gild lettering. Good condition w/some edge wear & rubbing.
An excellent manual on building scaffolds, using pulleys, making knots, transporting materials and much more. These methods and instructions are still in use on small buildings today. This book is an ideal guide for the small contractor and of historic interest as well. Outstanding drawings and historic photographs. (18434) $225.00
29.
Typical Designs of Timber Structures - A Reference for use of Architects and Engineers.
Timber Engineering Company (TECO).
  [Structural Engineering].
Typical Designs of Timber Structures - A Reference for use of Architects and Engineers.
Timber Engineering Company (TECO).
Washington, D.C.: Timber Engineering Co., 1955. Third edition. Oblong quarto, pp 123. Structural drawings of truss designs, arches, framing, etc., on each page. TECO Joist and Beam Hangers information and trussed rafter design laid-in. Decorated Cardboard Covers, yellow/black. Good Condition, Pages clean & bright. A set of typical wood construction designs using the "National Design Specifications" of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Trussed rafters, pitched trusses, flat trusses, bridges, trestles, and towers are some of the structures drawn and described. A very scarce and invaluable engineering tool. (18441) $130.00
30.
ICS #248 - Face and Ornamental Brickwork - Plastering
(2 Volumes in one).
Lowndes, William B.
  [Masonry].
ICS #248 - Face and Ornamental Brickwork - Plastering (2 Volumes in one).
Lowndes, William B.
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1936-37. Later edition. 12 mo (4 7/8 X 7 3/4), pp. iv, pp 90. 3 pages of color brick pattersn, Abundant b/w illustrations throughout - elevations, construction details, and construction methods. Original Black Cloth w/embossed borders & lettering. Very Good+, minor edge wear.
As with all of the ICS trades-related titles, good solid professional text, well illustrated and aimed at the tradesman of the early twentieth century. Most apprentices learned their trades from these texts. This issue is in exceptionally nice condition! (18457) $70.00
31.
Hollow Tile and Fireproofing, 249.
Lowndes, William S. (Editor).
  [Masonry].
Hollow Tile and Fireproofing, 249.
Lowndes, William S. (Editor).
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, 1939. Later edition. 12 mo, pp 96. b/w photographs and construction drawings on virtually every page. Decorated FFE papers. Black cloth on boards w/embossed design, black. Very Good+, pages clear, bright w/some notes.
An especially practical handbook from this ITC series, this one on concrete masonry units, plus stucco and terra cotta tiles. Plenty of detailed construction drawings, many in 3 dimensions.
(18458) $70.00
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ICS #246 B - Common Brickwork - Architectural Terra Cotta.
Lowndes, William B.
 [Masonry].
ICS #246 B - Common Brickwork - Architectural Terra Cotta.
Lowndes, William B.
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1939. Later edition. 12 mo (4 7/8 X 7 3/4), pp. iv, pp 95. 2 page color rendering of a beautiful theatre facade and marquee. Abundant b/w illustrations and historic photographs of terra cotta buildings throughout - elevations, construction details, and construction methods. Original Black Cloth w/embossed borders & lettering. Very Good+, minor edge wear.
As with all of the ICS trades-related titles, good solid professional text, well illustrated and aimed at the tradesman of the early twentieth century. Most apprentices learned their trades from these texts.
(18459) $70.00
33.
Standard Patterns of Worked Redwood Lumber - Pattern Book 736 and Redwood (characteristics).
California Redwood Association.
  [Wood].
Standard Patterns of Worked Redwood Lumber - Pattern Book 736 and Redwood (characteristics).
California Redwood Association.
San Francisco, CA: California Redwood Assoc., May 24, 1938/1940. Second revised. Quarto, pp 38 & pp 11. The first trade pamphlet depicts b/w patterns for stock wood pieces from siding panels, boards, coves, and mouldings. The second booklet includes b/w photographs, detailed drawings, and specifications of various redwood building supplies. 2 Trade Pamphlets w/stock covers, black. Very Good.
Two very uncommon booklets for redwood materials. Helpful information about wood properties and well drawn construction details. (18466) $40.00
34.
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) $55.00
35.
Color Guide For The Home - BPS Best Paints Sold.
BPS Paints.
  [Paint].
Color Guide For The Home - BPS Best Paints Sold.
BPS Paints.
Cleveland, OH: The Patterson-Sargent Company, 1937. First edition. Oblong octavo. pp 32. Color illustrations on every page. Interior perspectives of rooms, color schemes for kitchens, stairways, furnishings, etc. Color Pictorial Wraps, Brown. Very Good, back cover missing. A scarce and charming color guide for home owners by this Mid-Western paint company. The Burtis, Patterson, Sargent Company was started in 1890 by former Sherwin-Williams associates. Later in 1895, it became The Patterson-Sargent Company. Operating under the logo "B.P.S.: Best Paint Sold," the firm manufactured paint, lacquers, stains and vanishes. BPS was purchased by H.K. Porter Company of Pittsburgh in 1959. (18460) $35.00
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The Home Painting Manual.
Decorative and Advertising Departments of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
The Home Painting Manual.
D
ecorative and Advertising Departments of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
Cleveland, OH: The Sherwin-Willliams Co., 1923. Octavo, pp 168. Beautifully illustrated wiht 22 color illustrations of home exteriors and interiors. b/w photographs and drawings
throughout. Tipped-in household guide in rear cover. Color Pictorial Wraps, brown w/green cloth back strip.
A handy and attractive early twentieth century home owner's guide to residential finishes. Topics include surface preparation, tools, estimating, color harmony, and how to apply finishes on various surfaces. Still practical today, with useful color charts and recommendations. (17760) $110
37.
Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings.
Phillips, Morgan W. and Judith E. Selwyn.
 [Restoration].
Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings.
Phillips, Morgan W. and Judith E. Selwyn.
Washington, D.C.: Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, Heritage Conservation & Recreation Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 1978. Quarto, pp 67. b/w photographs, construction details and diagrams throughout. With Bibliography and Appendix. Color Pictorial Wraps, light blue. Very Good+.
A technical study of wood conservation and repair with a case study of the Longfellow House on Brattle Street in Cambridge, MA. Structural and safety requirements are discussed as well as material properties. Specific wood framing elements such as rafters, columns, and hand rails are shown in detail.
(18123) $75.00
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38.
Chimney Pots of Atlantic Terra Cotta - with Price List No. 5 & Residential photograph, laid-in A.I.A. File No. 5-H-3.
Atlantic Terra Cotta Company.
  [Terra Cotta].
Chimney Pots of Atlantic Terra Cotta - with Price List No. 5 & Residential photograph,
laid-in A.I.A. File No. 5-H-3.
Atlantic Terra Cotta Company.
New York: Atlantic Terra Cotta Co., 1933. Third edition. Quarto, pp 16. Color centerfold of terra cotta details. b/w detailed drawings on each page. Decorated Stock Covers. Good Condition, Pages - Very Good+.
These decorative chimney pots were both attractive and functional. The styles ranged from Romanesque with crenalated edges to diagonal fluting and other decorative touches. This particular manufacturer made these chimney pots by hand. A very rare publication. (18461) $75.00
39.
Guaranteed Millwork and Building Materials, For the man who builds but once and the man who makes building his business.
Chicago Millwork Supply Company.
  [Millwork].
Guaranteed Millwork and Building Materials, For the man who builds but once and the man who makes building his business 303.
Chicago Millwork Supply Company.
Chicago, IL: Chicago Millwork Supply Co., 1912. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 176. 7 pages color illustrations for doors and windows. b/w illustrations on all other pages of building supplies and millwork. Thumb indexed. Order sheet, mimeographed letter to "home builder", 2 broadsides and additional page laid-in. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good. A very extensive catalog of wood products, millwork and supplies - including doors, windows, stair parts, mantels, fireplaces, cabinetry and more. Exceedingly uncommon and invaluable for preservationists and historians. (18464) $185.00
40.
WOODCO Windows and Doors ...for the Beautiful point-of-view A.I.A. File No. 19-E-1.
WOODCO Products.
[Windows].
WOODCO Windows and Doors ...for the Beautiful point-of-view A.I.A. File No. 19-E-1.
WOODCO Products.
North Bergen, NJ: WOODCO Corp., 1960. First edition. Quarto, pp 31. Sepia toned photographs and detailed drawings on each page. Pictorial Wraps, grey. Very Good+. An extensive catalog of residential wood windows including awning, picture, casement, sliding, and doors. Well illustrated with construction drawings, window elevations and perspective renderings. (18469) $45.00
41.
Illustrated Catalogue of The J.W. Reedy Elevator Man'f'g. Co., Passenger & Freight Steam, Hydraulic & Hand Power Elevators.
The J.W. Reedy Elevator Manufacturing Company.
  [Elevators/Escalators].
Illustrated Catalogue of The J.W. Reedy Elevator Man'f'g. Co., Passenger & Freight Steam, Hydraulic & Hand Power Elevators.
The J.W. Reedy Elevator Manufacturing Company.
New York: J.W. Reedy Elevator Mfg. Co., ca 1885. Original edition. Small quarto, pp 20. Illustrated on every page, on inside covers and back cover with b/w drawings. Decorated Stock Wraps, light grey. Very Good. A detailed catalog of elevators and associated equipment, including hoists and slings. Wonderfully illustrated with detailed drawings, including a perspective of the Chicago factory on the back cover. (18435) $165.00
42.
Berger Bros. Co. Tinners' Hardware and Roofers' Supplies - 1898 Catalogue and Price List.
  [Roofing].
Berger Bros. Co. Tinners' Hardware and Roofers' Supplies - 1898 Catalogue and Price List.
Berger Brothers Company.
Philadelphia, PA: Berger Bros. Co., 1898. First edition. Octavo, pp 136 w/Discount Sheet laid-in. b/w illustrations on every page. Black Stock Covers, w/gilt design & lettering. Very Good. This very uncommon late nineteenth century roofing supply catalog includes gutters and gutter hangers, pipes and fasteners, siding, rivets, cornice work tin plating, japanning and more. Exceptionally well drawn illustrations in black & white. (18440) $225.00
43.
Building with Assurance.
Morgan Woodwork Organization.
[Millwork].
Building with Assurance
.
Morgan Woodwork Organization.
New York: Morgan Woodwork Organization, 1921. First edition, numbered and limited. Quarto, pp. 439. Indexed, color and b/w illustrations. Full Leatherette with Pictorial Design. Very Good.
A beautiful piece, part pattern book and part trade catalog, with 24 home designs in color, suggestions for house features and decorating ideas, and hundreds of millwork illustrations, stained glass, doors, interior fittings, etc. Morgan intended this to be a complete guide and catalog for the prospective home builder, answering "all the perplexing questions that stand between you and your ideal home." One of the nicest catalogs of its type. Uncommon. (18444) $65.00
44.
Architectural Ornaments in Exterior and Interior Composition, Wood, Cement, Etc.
Maxwell Forbes & Stillman Company.
 [Plastering].
Architectural Ornaments in Exterior and Interior Composition, Wood, Cement, Etc.
Maxwell Forbes & Stillman Company.
Architectural Ornaments in Exterior and Interior Composition, Wood, Cement, Etc.
Milwaukee, WI: Maxwell Forbes & Stillman Co., 1909. Original edition. Quarto, pp 143, indexed. b/w photographic plates on each page. Decorated Cloth on Boards, beige. Good w/some small tears at corners & edges.
Very scarce catalog of caps, capitals, pilasters, brackets, mouldings, friezes, panels, balusters, and many other forms of architectural ornamentation. An excellent resource for preservationists and builders. (18481) $110.00
45.
The Delphos Manufacturing Company, General Catalog No. 6.
The Delphos Manufacturing Company.
 [Roofing].
The Delphos Manufacturing Company, General Catalog No. 6.
The Delphos Manufacturing Company.
Delphos, OH: Delphos Mftg. Co., nd ca 1910. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 144. b/w illustrations of galvanized metal roofing items throughout. Pictorial Covers, light grey. Good, interiors clean & bright.
Corrugated sheet metal and siding, ridges, flashing, pressed brick siding, mottled sheet metal plates, gutters, and other roofing accessories are shown in the early twentieth century trade catalog. This company began in 1898 and sadly went bankrupt in 1990 after almost 100 years. The manufacture of roofing products began in the early 1900's and expanded into agricultural and industrial products. An uncommon publication with historical significance. (17763) $75.00
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Daniel C. Reiff authored and/or edited several of the books featured below: In addition, he wrote "Catalogs and Pattern Books in American Architecture", "Small Georgina Houses in England and Virginia", and many other publications. He is the recipient of an architectural Heritage Honor Award from the Preservation League of NY State. He holds degrees from Harvard College, Harvard University and did graduate work at the Universite de Liege. Later he taught at Baylor University and Fredonia State University in NY State. (See his photo in the Introduction above.)
46.
90 Houses of the Twenties - Cottages, Bungalows & Colonials (signed by Daniel Reiff).
Pedersen, Jens and Reiff, Daniel (Introduction).
 [Pattern Book].
90 Houses of the Twenties - Cottages, Bungalows & Colonials (signed by Daniel Reiff).
Pedersen, Jens and Reiff, Daniel (Introduction).
Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, Inc, 2011/1929. Republication. Oblong small quarto, (7" x 10") pp 128. Illustrated with beautiful color perspective renderings and b/w floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. As New.
A superb collection of home designs in a variety of styles and materials, with an informative introduction by architectural historian Daniel Reiff. The author, Jens Pedersen, probably gathered these designs from building materials associations, manufacturers, and other sources - thus creating his own catalogs for prospective home owners. An extremely attractive and scarce volume of this plan book. (18474) $35.00
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Ideal Homes of the Thirties (Signed by Daniel Reiff).
Plan Service Company (St. Paul, MN) & Reiff, Daniel D. (Introduction).
 [Pattern Book].
Ideal Homes of the Thirties (Signed by Daniel Reiff).
Plan Service Company (St. Paul, MN) & Reiff, Daniel D. (Introduction).
Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, Inc, 2010/1933. Republication. Oblong small octavo, (6 1/2" x 8 1/2") pp 124. Color photographs, b/w photographs & b/w floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue. Near Fine.
A very attractive volume of home designs from the 1930's - originally compiled from building materials companies and manufacturers' associations - from a Charles W. Battley, whose business appeared to be publishing and advertising. These plans were apparently popular since his catalogs reached 12 and 13 editions! (18475) $35.00
48.
Bungalows Camps and Mountain Houses (Signed by the architectural historian Daniel D. Reiff, author of "Houses from Books").
Comstock, William P.; Schermerhorn, Clarence E.; Wrenn, Tony P. (Introduction)
 [Pattern Book].
Bungalows Camps and Mountain Houses (Signed by the architectural historian Daniel D. Reiff, author of "Houses from Books").
Comstock, William P.; Schermerhorn, Clarence E.; Wrenn, Tony P. (Introduction).
Washington, D.C.: American Institute of Architects Press, 1990/1915. Republication. Quarto, pp 126. b/w illustrations, floor plans, photographs and architectural drawings throughout. Color Pictorial Wraps. Near Fine.
A beautifully illustrated plan book - depicting the popular bungalow styles which actually emanated from British Colonial India. There is a wealth of historical background as well as descriptions of building materials, furnishings, and design requirements. The author co-wrote "America's Forgotten Architecture." and was an Archivist at the AIA. (18476) $45.00
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Houses from Books: The Influence of Treatises, Pattern Books, and Catalogs in American Architecture, 1738-1950.
Reiff, Daniel D.
 [Architectural History].
Houses from Books: The Influence of Treatises, Pattern Books, and Catalogs in American Architecture, 1738-1950.
Reiff, Daniel D.
University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2001. First edition. Quarto. xi, 412 pp. New copy. Red cloth with new Dustjacket. 734 Ill. 8 Appendices, notes, extensive bibliography and index. Hardcover. As New in as new DJ.
The life's work of noted architectural historian Professor Daniel Reiff, this study is both highly readable and very informative. Extremely well illustrated and researched, a gold mine of information on the history of building/architecture. Currently Lists for $111.95 (3949) $70.00
50.
Book of Plans of Modern Homes (A-302).
Chicago Millwork Supply Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Plans of Modern Homes (A-302).
C
hicago Millwork Supply Company.
Chicago, IL: Chicago Millwork Supply Co., 1913. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 48. b/w exterior perspectives and floor plans on each page. Order blank, laid-in. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.
A detailed and well illustrated early twentieth century plan book with costs, materials lists, and descriptions for each home. Many popular small and moderately sized houses in popular styles of the times are depicted. Scarce and in quite nice condition! (18431) $175.00
51.
Albee pre-cut Homes, "Customerized" - Your Invitation to View the Most Buildable, Economical and Beautiful Homes on the Market.
Albee Homes.
  [Pattern Book].
Albee pre-cut Homes, "Customerized" - Your Invitation to View the Most Buildable, Economical and Beautiful Homes on the Market.
Albee Homes.
Niles, OH: Albee Homes Inc., nd ca 1960. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 26. Color exterior renderings and b/w floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue/white. Very Good. Albee Homes was an an Ohio company which began in 1956 and built suburban style colonial, ranch, and contemporary homes with pre-cut lumber, asphalt insulation board, wood roof sheathing and wood windows. Cedar siding was standard with the option of using brick or stone veneer. This is a scarce plan book for this Mid-Western home building company. (18442) $45.00
52.
Garlinghouse Ranch and Suburban Homes.
I.G. Lieurance, Designer.
 [Pattern Books].
Garlinghouse Ranch and Suburban Homes.
I.G. Lieurance, Designer.
Topeka, KS: The L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1949. Third edition. Quarto, pp 72. Color renderings, b/w photographs, "blueprint" floor plans, and specifications on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. 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.
(18443) $55.00
53.
Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, Sold By The Golden Rule.
Aladdin Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes, Sold By The Golden Rule.
Aladdin Company.
Bay City, MI: Aladdin Co., 1920. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 116. Wonderfully illustrated with color & b/w photographs, drawings, & house plans. Illustrated Free End Papers. Burgundy Decorated Boards, w/gilt embossed lettering. Good, w/some tearing along spine & hinges.
A quite outstanding and uncommon pattern book. Very colorful and a true reflection of its times. Wonderful exterior renderings of houses and barns, photographs and much more. This is another very nice Aladdin home catalog with beautiful color perspective renderings. (18439) $70.00
54.
Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes 1964 Supplement.
Aladdin Company.
 [Pattern Book].
Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes 1964 Supplement.
Aladdin Company.
Bay City, MI: Aladdin Co., 1964. Original edition. Small quarto, pp 16. 8 pages with color perspectives & b/w floor plans, 8 pages with b/w illustrations. Color Pictorial Wraps, yellow. Very Good+.
This is another very nice Aladdin home catalog with beautiful color perspective renderings. Included are ranch houses, 1960's contemporary homes, and plumbing specifications. (18463) $50.00
55.
Today's Woman Low Cost Homes - Ranch - Split-Level - Expansion Attic Low Cost Homes, Building Plans Available for 23 Distinctive Homes, Fawcett Book 217.
Eisinger, Larry (Editor).
  [Pattern Book].
Today's Woman Low Cost Homes - Ranch - Split-Level - Expansion Attic Low Cost Homes, Building Plans Available for 23 Distinctive Homes, Fawcett Book 217.
Eisinger, Larry (Editor).
Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Publications, Inc., 1954. First edition. Small quarto, pp 144. Illustrated on each page with perspective renderings, floor plans, exterior and interior photographs in sepia tones. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good, covers detached, Pages - clean & bright. A generously illustrated booklet with a variety home designs - deep overhanging eaves, open plans, modern room dividers, corner windows, and white cabinetry are some of the 1950's features depicted. Perhaps one of the more imaginative plan books we've seen - wonderfully illustrated. (18467) $65.00
56.
The Cathedral of Commerce - Woolworth Building, New York - The Highest Building In The World
Edwin A. Cochran; S. Parkes Cadman (Foreword)
  [New York].
The Cathedral of Commerce - Woolworth Building, New York - The Highest Building In The World
Edwin A. Cochran; S. Parkes Cadman (Foreword).
The Cathedral of Commerce - Woolworth Building, New York -
New York: Broadway Park Place Co., 1916. First edition. Quarto, pp 24. Color frontis piece, 3 color illustrations & b/w photographs throughout. Decorated Wraps, beige w/gilt design & lettering. Very Good, Pages in Near Fine Condition, some foxing on cover.
A beautifully illustrated volume describing the opening of the Woolworth Building by then President Wilson, depicting its facade, its place on the New York skyline at the time, its appearance when illuminated at night, and also describing its various engineering and safety features. There are also historic photographs of the bank, "Postkeller" restaurant, Turkish bath and Mr. Woolworth's private office. We also have the Third Edition of this volume published in 1921. (18478) $40.00
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57.
Appletons' Cyclopedia Of Technical Drawing Embracing The Principles of Construction As Applied To Practical Design.
Worthen, W.E. (Editor).
  [Design].
Appletons' Cyclopedia Of Technical Drawing Embracing The Principles of Construction As Applied To Practical Design.
Worthen, W.E. (Editor).
New York: D. Appleton, 1892. Later printing. Small quarto, pp. 745, indexed. Richly illustrated w/ b/w diagrams, engravings, and 20 b/w and color plates. Cloth over Boards, navy. Very Good.
"With Numerous Illustrations of Topographical, Mechanical, Engineering, Architectural, Perspective, and Free-hand Drawing." A very thorough guide to drafting for engineers and architects with additional chapters on machine design and structures. An invaluable resource. (7397) $85.00
58.
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) $65.00
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