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A Selection of our best titles for April, 2018
 Continuing with our monthly New England "weather report:" even though we had measurable snow this month, I'm going out on a limb and predicting the arrival of spring with this newsletter!
Last month saw us in Manchester, NH, at the Old House and Barn Expo, which was great fun as always. Two of our authors, John Leeke and Gordon Bock were at our booth, signing their books. There was so much interest in our window repair books that we've included them in this catalog. (See items 14 and 15.)
A well-in-advance reminder that next year's Old House Fair in late March will be in Portland, Maine, a favorite city of our shop. And another couple of scheduling "heads-up" notices: we'll be the used bookstore at two annual events in the fall - the APT and PTN annual meetings.
Stay tuned!
Happy Browsing!
Steven
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1.
West Coast Bungalows.
Pennsylvania Door and Sash Company.
  [Pattern Book].
West Coast Bungalows.
Pennsylvania Door and Sash Company.
Pittsburgh, PA: Pennsylvania Door & Sash Co., 1912. First edition. Small octavo, pp 56. b/w photographs & floor plans on each page, with descriptions and costs. Decorated Stock Covers. Very Good+. "A Collection of fifty low-cost houses in the famous California Bungalow style. It contains fine half tone cuts from orignial photographs; Floor plans, estimated costs, and descriptions of exteriors and interiors; also many valuable suggestion to the prospective builder regarding details of construction..." (18710) $195.00
2.
Cornell Portable Buildings.
Wyckoff Lumber & Mfg. Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Cornell Portable Buildings.
Wyckoff Lumber & Mfg. Company.
Ithaca, NY: Wyckoff Lumber & Mfg. Co., nd ca 1910. First edition. Oblong small quarto, pp 48. Illustrated title page, b/w photographs & thumbnail floor plans on each page. Illustrated Stock Covers. Good, lightly soiled. An exceptionally scarce plan book of "Portable Buildings" - which could be designed and constructed to order or be built with standard plans and specifications. This booklet depicts cottages with small decks and porches, small garages, school houses, chapels, shops, and gazebo's. Many historic photographs of small towns and rural communities of this era. (18728) $95.00
3.
Two Family Homes And Apartments.
Wood Construction Bureau, Maintained by The Cleveland Board of Lumber Dealers.
  [Pattern Book].
Two Family Homes And Apartments.
Wood Construction Bureau, Maintained by The Cleveland Board of Lumber Dealers.
Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Board of Lumber Dealers, nd ca 1915. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 47. b/w perspective illustrations and floor plans on every page. Original Decorated Stock Wraps, b/w. Very Good+.
A scarce early twentieth century plan book, depicting wood frame, two family dwellings. Nicely illustrated, with clear floor plans, dimensions, ceiling heights, etc. From the exterior, most of these home designs appear to be for only one unit. (18743) $125.00
4.
Architectural Design of Concrete Bridges - Concrete for Permanence.
Portland Cement Association.
  [Bridges].
Architectural Design of Concrete Bridges - Concrete for Permanence.
Portland Cement Association.
Chicago, IL: Portland Cement Assoc., 1937.
First edition. Oblong
quarto, pp 36. including bibliography. Illustrated frontispiece, b/w photographs on each page of bridges throughout the country. Some detailed bridge elevations. Decorated Stock Covers, green. Very Good. An unusual perspective on bridge design, discussing the advantages of integrating architectural
design with structural design. Examples include flat girder spans over streets, gently arched bridges over rivers, unusual pier designs, modern curved structures, and more traditional arch ways. (18736) $60.00
5.
C
oncrete Houses & Cottages - 2 volume set -
Volume I, Large Houses; Volume II, Small Houses.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Concrete Houses & Cottages - Volume I, Large Houses; Volume II, Small Houses.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company.
New York: The Atlas Portland Cement Co., 1909. First edition. Large quarto, pp 125, pp 120. b/w photographs with floor plans on each page. Decorated Heavy Stock Covers w/ gilt lettering & design. Very Good Condition, w/2 small tears in cover corners. An exceptionally uncommon set 2 plan books depicting concrete "residences, large homes, cottages and smaller houses, built with concrete. The variety of styles, finishing materials and locations is remarkable. (18709) $325.00
6.
Stonework.
T.B. Nichols.
 [Stone].
Stonework.
T.B. Nichols.
London: Crosby, Lockwood & Sons/Lockwood's Modern Handbooks, nd 1938. First edition. Small octavo, pp 92, indexed. b/w diagrams and details throughout the text. Original Red Cloth on Boards w/Dust Jacket. Very Good in Good DJ.
An uncommon, practical guide to the materials and methods of stone construction - beginning with an overview of materials, building methods, and basic principles. (18708) $80.00
7.
Brighten Up, Sherwin-Williams Paints & Varnishes
Sherwin-Williams
[Paint]. Sherwin-Williams. Brighten Up, Sherwin-Williams Paints & Varnishes (Dealer's Reference Binder with 30 trade pamphlets). Cleveland, OH: The Sherwin-Williams Co., nd ca 1915. First edition. Oblong quarto, 10 page introduction + pp 32. 1-2 paint pamphlets laid-in on each page, with paint, varnish and stain product samples. Original Black Cloth on Boards w/gilt embossed design & lettering. Good w/some frayed edges.
This uncommon binder of painting brochures includes the range of products which Sherwin-Williams produced and sold during the early 20th century. From porch & deck paints, to floor waxes, to enamels, and wagon paints - this is a rare and invaluable resource for preservationists, builders and historians. (18744) $275.00
8.
Czech Modernist Building and Architecture, 50+ volumes
Stavebni Radce
Stavebni Radce - Czech modernist building and architecture - 50+ volumes 1929-1933. Prague: 1929-1933. First edition. Quarto, each volume approx. 12 pages. b/w photographs and trade advertisements throughout. Original Illustrated Wraps, red. Very Good.
A wonderful overview of modernist Czech architecture, particularly detached houses outside Prague. International projects such as Grinberg's design for the Bovosibirsk modern theatre from the 1933 Soviet exhibit of architecture in Prague. A truly unique collection of material on design and building from this era. (18712) $350.00
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9.
Blue Ridge Glass Samples in Wooden Case with 40+ glass samples.
Blue Ridge Glass Corporation.
 [Glass].
Blue Ridge Glass Samples in Wooden Case with 40+ glass samples.
Blue Ridge Glass Corporation.
Kingsport, TN: Blue Ridge Glass Corp., 1946. First edition. 7 1/2" x 6" x 4 1/4" Wooden case with 33 - 2" x 3 1/2" samples; 8 - 3 1/2" x 5" samples. Rolled, polished, figured, wire and industrial glass. Hardwood Case w/brass fittings, gilt letting. Very Good.
Another very uncommon boxed set of Blue Ridge Glass samples.They include polished Muralex , Alko, Velvex, Pointex, Louvrex, and other trademarked products by this company. All of them are in excellent condition, and are labeled. A scarce and invaluable collection! (18714) $200.00
We also have a set of
Mississippi Glass Samples in a Wood Case (18715) $200.00
10.
Practical Masonry A Guide to the Art of Stone Cutting.
Purchase, William R.
 [Masonry].
Practical Masonry A Guide to the Art of Stone Cutting.
Purchase, William R.
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1898. Second edition. Large octavo, pp.142 w/ 64 page catalogue by publisher. Illustrated with 52 b/w lithographic plates. With Glossary of terms. Decorated Cloth on Boards, brown. Good, some wear, pages clear & bright.
A late 19th century practical guide for stone workers, including traditional techniques for working stairs, circular items, arches, niches, domes, vaults, tracery windows, and other items. Very scarce in this edition. (18731) $225.00
11.
Architectural Structural and Monumental Stones of Minnesota.
Thiel, George A.; Dutton, Carl E.
 [Stone].
Architectural Structural and Monumental Stones of Minnesota.
Thiel, George A.; Dutton, Carl E.
Minneapolis, MN: The University of Minnesota Press, 1935. First edition. Octavo, pp 160, indexed. 12 Color plates of granite and dolomite samples. 78 b/w images, including photographs, maps, drawings, and diagrams. Illustrated frontispiece (b/w rendering of th Bell Telephone Company Building) Also with Bibliography. Original Cloth on Boards, burgundy. Very Good+.
An extremely scarce study of the stone industry in Minnesota which began with the quarrying of limestone in the early 1800's. This volume covers rock compositions, classifications & history, properties, preparation for building purposes, and has individual chapters discussing granites, and a separate chapter for marbles and limestones. An absolutely invaluable resource and one of the nicest books on this subject we've seen! (18549) $150.00
12.
Practical Stone Quarrying - A Manual for Managers, Inspectors, and Owners of Quarries, and for Students.
Greenwell, Allan; Elsden, Vincent J.
  [Stone]. Greenwell, Allan; Elsden, Vincent J. Practical Stone Quarrying - A Manual for Managers, Inspectors, and Owners of Quarries, and for Students. London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1913. Octavo, pp 564, indexed. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, drawings and diagrams throughout. Original Dark Green Cloth on Boards w/gilt lettering. Good condition, w/some library markings & frayed edges.
An extensive overview of the quarrying, blasting, and extraction of stone - with informative chapters on equipment, the preparation of stones for market, accident prevention, and more. (18623) $225.00
13.
Quarrying Stone for Construction Projects.
Streefkerk, Ir. H.
 [Stone].
Quarrying Stone for Construction Projects.
Streefkerk, Ir. H.
Delft: Waltman, 1952. First edition. Small quarto, pp 156 plus bibliography illustrated with b/w photographs, diagrams and tables. Original Cloth on Boards, navy w/gilt lettering. Good, w/loose hinges & some wear along edges.
This volume is "an aid for the planning of operations in quarries for construction projects, both for the production of stone for concrete aggregate and for the construction of breakwaters." Current practice in commercial quarries is described. Topics include the properties of rock, exploratory work, methods for using explosives, stone production, aggregate production, and more. (18625) $175.00
14.
Save America's Windows.
Leeke, John.
 [Windows].
Save America's Windows.
Leeke, John.
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2013. Revised and expanded. Quarto, pp. 177, illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Lists resources (products and services) Perfectbound Wraps. New. A newly expanded and revised version of Leeke's earlier wooden windows restoration book. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of America's windows and their repair. As much as you'll need to know on the subject, by one of the industry's experts! (15500) $35.00
15.
The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows.
Jordan, Steve.
 [Windows].
The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows.
Jordan, Steve.
Rochester, NY: Steve Jordan, 2015. First edition. Quarto, pp 264. b/w photographs throughout. Color Pictorial Wraps. New. This practical "how-to" manual is written by a window repair contractor and "old house expert." It contains instructions on basic nomenclature, repairs, replacing parts, glazing, weatherstripping and more, including painting. Also, it promotes "environmentally friendly" practices. A handy and useful book for builders and home owners alike! (16728) $45.00
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16.
Glass Blocks in industrial, commercial and public structures.
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation.
  [Glass].
Glass Blocks in industrial, commercial and public structures - AIA File No. 10-F.
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation.
Pittsburgh Corning Corp., 1950. First edition. Quarto, pp 39. b/w photographs, detailed construction drawings, tables, and specifications, on each page. Decorated Wraps, orange. Very Good. A popular design material in the 1950's, glass block tiles were used for windows, partitions, walls, and room dividers. This catalog depicts many examples of its applications in plants, storefronts, institutions, and even churches. A well illustrated, informative and scarce trade publication. (18719) $50.00
17.
Celite for Concrete - Catalog AIA File No. 3-b & 39-b.
Johns- Manville Corporation.
  [Concrete & Cement].
Celite for Concrete - Catalog AIA File No. 3-b & 39-b.
Johns- Manville Corporation.
New York: Johns-Manville Corp., 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp 27. b/w photographs, tables, charts, and specifications throughout the catalog. Also, a 4 page data sheet on J-M acoustical material is laid-in. Illustrated Stock Cover, b/w. Good, w/some small tears along edges. An informative trade piece for "Celite" - a specially prepared grade of silica used as an additive in concrete. This additive was meant to insure better workability, strength, and uniformity. What Celite was, how it was used, visual examples of its applications - including during construction, are included. (18716) $65.00
18.
Masonry and Concrete Maintenance - Grouting, Floor Repair, Concrete Reintegration by the Embeco Non-Shrink Method.
The Master Builders Company.
 [Concrete & Cement].
Masonry and Concrete Maintenance - Grouting, Floor Repair, Concrete Reintegration by the Embeco Non-Shrink Method.
The Master Builders Company.
Cleveland, OH: The Master Builders Co., 1941. First edition. Quarto, w/thumb index. Approx. 50 pages total. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, charts, and including specifications. Stock Binder, black w/brass clasps. Very Good. "Non-Shrink Embeco is a specially prepared metallic aggregate which, when mixed with sand, cement and water, expands during the process of setting, thus compensating fro the natural shrinkage in the cement mortar, which in turn insures an absolute bond in repairs and a perfect contact in grouts." This catalog includes various applications fro this product - grouting, waterproofing, decorative treatments, and more. (18742) $75.00
19.
Universal Concrete Accessories - Catalog 400.
Universal Form Clamp Company.
  [Concrete & Cement].
Universal Concrete Accessories - Catalog 400.
Universal Form Clamp Company.
Chicago, IL: Universal Form Clamp Co., nd ca 1931. Quarto, pp 56. b/w illustrations on each page. Decorated Stock Cover, yellow/red. Very Good.
A detailed and uncommon catalog of concrete accessories including clamps, tools, couplings, bolsters, anchors, etc. manufactured by a company which is still operating today in Chicago. (18717) $60.00
20.
Bessemer Stainless Cement for Stone Masonry - White, Stainless, Waterproof AIA File No. 3a 41.
The Bessemer Cement Corporation.
 [Concrete & Cement].
Bessemer Stainless Cement for Stone Masonry - White, Stainless, Waterproof AIA File No. 3a 41.
The Bessemer Cement Corporation.
Youngstown, OH: Bessemer Cement Corp., 1932. First edition. Quarto, pp 4, + laid-in introductory letter from technical representative. Illustrated front cover, b/w. Illustrated trade pamphlet, b/w. Very Good+. Non-staining, water-tight, white, and strong - were some of the properties listed for this cement mortar. This detailed trade brochure also lists the results of compression and tensile tests. (18718) $55.00
21.
Master Specifications for Built-Up Roofs
(Specification No. 1 through No. 12).
The Philip Carey Company.
 [Roofing].
Master Specifications for Built-Up Roofs (Specification No. 1 through No. 12).
The Philip Carey Company.
Cincinnati, OH: Carey Co., 1934. First edition. Quarto, approx. 50+ pages with b/w illustrations and details throughout. Decorated Black Stock Binder w/brass clasps. Very Good.
Detailed specifications for applied felt roofing made from tar, asphalt, rag, and other materials. Variations for different building types, including wood frame, masonry, and concrete, are included. (18722) $80.00
22.
Koppers Built-Up Roofing, Flashing, Dampproofing, Waterproofing, Tar-Base Paints.
Koppers Products Company.
 [Roofing].
Koppers Built-Up Roofing, Flashing, Dampproofing, Waterproofing, Tar-Base Paints.
Koppers Products Company.
Pittsburgh, PA: Koppers Products Co., nd ca 1935. First edition. Quarto, pp 23. Construction details on each page, with some b/w photographs. Decorated Stock Covers, red/white. Very Good. Detailed specifications for several Koppers roofing products for wood, concrete, and steel decks. Also included are flashing fabrics for parapets, metal finishing strips, and dampproofing. (18723) $60.00
23.
Tilo - Oldest - Largest - Strongest (Roofing brochure).
Tilo Roofing Company.
 [Roofing].
Tilo - Oldest - Largest - Strongest (Roofing brochure).
Tilo Roofing Company.
Springfield, MA: Tilo Roofing Co., Inc., nd ca1925. First edition. Oblong 24 mo. (5 1/2" x 4") Leporello, fold-out display of duo-toned architectural photographs showing homes using Tilo Roofs. Stamped and postmarked clearly with a 1 1/2 cent "yellow/brown" President Harding (in profile) stamp . Decorated Stock Wrapper. Very Good+. This beautifully produced trade piece features large homes, re-roofed with Tilo shingles. At the time, this roofing was sold throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A very scarce and attractive booklet. (18726) $55.00
24.
Oxford "De Luxe" Kitchen Cabinets.
Oxford Millwork Company.
 [Millwork].
Oxford "De Luxe" Kitchen Cabinets.
Oxford Millwork Company.
Oxford, PA: Oxford Millwork Co., nd ca 1931. Original edition. Quarto, pp 16. b/w photographs, 2-toned photo's and interior elevations on each page. Decorated Heavy Stock Covers, tan. Good+.
A very nice millwork catalog from the 1930's depicting integrated sink/cabinet units of varying sizes and styles. Wonderful photographs showing kitchens with tile flooring, glass/wood china cabinets, metal hardware, and other unique features. An uncommon publication - great designers and builders interested in bringing back the 30's styles. (17679) $85.00
25.
Architects & Engineers Built-up Roofing Reference Series -
Volume III, Roof Flashing System, and Volume IV, Roof Drainage System (2 volumes of a 5 volume set.)
The Barrett Company.
 [Roofing].
Architects & Engineers Built-up Roofing Reference Series Volume III, Roof Flashing System, and Volume IV, Roof Drainage System (2 volumes of a 5 volume set).
The Barrett Company.
New York: The Barrett Company, 1925, 1926. First edition. Quarto, pp 29, pp 62. Blue print type construction drawing details, accompanied by 1 page of specifications. 20 plates & 35 plates. Color Decorated Covers, green & orange. Very Good.
A very uncommon and practical set of roofing drawings and specifications - clearly delineated and described. Volume III has flashing details for brick walls, concrete walls, curbs, eaves, edges, vents, and more. Volume IV has details for flat roofs, steep roofs, and special conditions. (18740) $60.00
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Bayley steel windows and doors 1951.
The William Bayley Company.
[Windows].
Bayley steel windows and doors 1951.
The William Bayley Company.
Springfield, Ohio: William Bayley Co., 1951. Original edition. 8 1/2" x 11" pp 35. Window elevation type drawings and details, several at full size. Color Pictorial Wraps, Orange. Very Good+.
Projected, pivoted, security, casement, guard, and other heavy duty window types with mullions and screens are shown in detail in this uncommon window catalog from the early 1950's. In very nice condition! (18741) $45.00
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27.
The NATCO Tex-Tile One-Family House A Selection of Designs Submitted in Competition by Architects.
National Fireproofing Company (NATCO).
  [Pattern Book].
The NATCO Tex-Tile One-Family House A Selection of Designs Submitted in Competition by Architects.
National Fireproofing Company (NATCO).
Pittsburgh, PA: National Fireproofing Co., 1917. First edition. Quarto, pp 72.b/w architectural perspectives, site plans & floor plans, on each page. Some b/w photographs and construction details. Decorated Cardboard Wraps. Good+.
A beautifully illustrated volume of early twentieth century homes, built with concrete masonry units (hollow tiles) and finished with stone, stucco, or one its own. A range of styles are included, from colonial to modern. The sites are in New York, the Midwest, and California. (18706) $125.00
28.
Plans of Modern Homes, Number 322.
Chicago Millwork Supply Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Plans of Modern Homes,
Number 322.
Chicago Millwork Supply Company.
Chicago, IL: Chicago Millwork Supply Co., 1913. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 64. b/w illustrations and floor plans on each page. Detailed specifications. Decorated Stock Wraps, olive. Good+, small tear along spine. One of the largest mill work supply companies in the Midwest, alos designed and produced materials for homes in the early 1900's. Framing materials, girders, posts, joists, sheathing, boards, building paper, flooring, siding, windows, doors, finishing materials, stairs, cabintry, etc, were all supplied by this one company! (18707) $110.00
29.
Bossert Houses - A method of construction that assures a higher standard of materials and workmanship with economies that radically reduce building costs.
Louis Bossert & Sons.
  [Pattern Book].
Bossert Houses - A method of construction that assures a higher standard of materials and workmanship with economies that radically reduce building costs.
Louis Bossert & Sons.
Brooklyn, NY: Louis Bossert & Sons, Inc., 1917. First edition. Quarto, pp 64. b/w photographs on each page with floor plans throughout. Some construction details, b/w photographs of building sites also. +Order sheet, laid-in. Brown Stock Wraps. Very Good+ Condition. An attractive plan book of "colonial" style wood frame homes, stucco cottages, California style bungalows, and other small houses. (18729) $85.00
30.
Portable Cottages, Bungalows, and Garages - Also Poultry Houses of Every Description.
Bradley Portable House Company.
  [Pattern Book].
Portable Cottages, Bungalows, and Garages - Also Poultry Houses of Every Description.
Bradley Portable House Company.
Randolph, MA: Bradley Portable House Co., 1916. First edition. 16 mo, pp 24. b/w perspective illustrations, photo's, floor plans, and detailed drawings on each page. Light Grey Stock Covers. Very Good. This charming catalog includes plans for small houses, cottages, garages, and sheds. With dimensioned plans and prices. (18730) $65.00
31.
Designed for Concrete; Pencil Points - Portland Cement Association Architectural Competition.
Portland Cement Association.
  [Pattern Book].
Designed for Concrete; Pencil Points - Portland Cement Association Architectural Competition.
Portland Cement Association.
Chicago: Portland Cement Assoc., 1949. Third edition. Quarto, pp 32. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs, site plans, floor plans, and perspective sketches throughout. Staplebound Wraps, b/w. Very Good.
A selection of designs for "fire-safe" concrete homes. Bauhaus modern, stone faced "Old English", "Spanish" and a variety of other styles are depicted in homes built across the United States. (18737) $60
32.
Hodgson's Practical Bungalows and Cottages -
Perspective Views and Floor Plans of One Hundred Twenty-five Low and Medium Priced Houses and Bungalows.
Fred T. Hodgson (Editor).
 [Pattern Book].
Hodgson's Practical Bungalows and Cottages Perspective Views and Floor Plans of One Hundred Twenty-five Low and Medium Priced Houses and Bungalows.
Fred T. Hodgson (Editor).
Chicago, IL: Frederick J. Drake & Co., 1906. First edition. Small octavo, pp approx. 100+ b/w perspective renderings and floor plans on each page. Original Blue Cloth on Boards w/embossed design & lettering. Good with some wear & fraying along edges of binding. A very uncommon plan book of California style dwellings, designed in conjunction with the Montgomery Ward Company. Blueprints and specifications could be ordered for $5 to $10 and a modest bungalow could be built for $850 and a larger residence for $1200. (18705) $75.00
33.
Bungalow Homes.
I.G. Lieurance, E.M. Jones, G.L. Garlinghouse.
 [Pattern Book].
Bungalow Homes.
I.G. Lieurance, E.M. Jones, G.L. Garlinghouse.
Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse, 1926. Sixth Edition. Small octavo, approx 30+ pages. Illustrated with color perspectives and "blue prints" on each page. Decorated Stock Covers, blue/white. Pages in Good Condition, Wraps, Good-, some small tears and light soiling.
An early Garlinghouse plan book with a variety of bungalow styles - wood frame, stucco, Arts & Crafts, Spanish, etc. Lovely color renderings of home exteriors. (18732) $85.00
34.
Two-Family Houses of Concrete Masonry -
Prize-Winning and Other Designs Submitted in the Architectural Competition
Conducted by the T-Square Club of Philadelphia and the Portland Cement Association (featuring semi-detached and duplex homes).
T-Square Club of Philadelphia and Portland Cement Association.
  [Pattern Book].
Two-Family Houses of Concrete Masonry - Prize-Winning and Other Designs Submitted in the Architectural Competition Conducted by the T-Square Club of Philadelphia and the Portland Cement Association (featuring semi-detached and duplex homes).
T-Square Club of Philadelphia and Portland Cement Association.
New York: Portland Cement Assoc., 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp 23. b/w floor plans and perspective drawings on each page. Some architectural elevations and details throughout. One page of construction details. Introductory letter from the District Engineer of the PCA's NY office. Staplebound Wraps, b/w. Very Good+. A lovely compilation of architect designed homes, built from concrete masonry units and finished with portland cement stucco. Semi-detached and duplex layouts are featured in all of these designs. A particularly uncommon and attractive plan book. (18735) $85.00
35.
Sketch Book of 15 House Designs - Architectural Drawings.
J.F. & G.H. Smith Architects.
  [New England].
Sketch Book of 15 House Designs - Architectural Drawings.
J.F. & G. H. Smith Architects.
Boston, MA: JF & GH Smith, Architects. nd ca 1900. First edition. Oblong quarto, approx. 20 pages illustrated with perspective renderings, floor plans, and some elevations. 7 pages of trade advertisements in the back. Original Stapled Wraps, b/w. Good, w/some small tears along edges. With these 15 house designs, the architects included brief descriptions of the exterior and interior building materials. The homes were located in Roxbury, Wollaston, Milton, Roxbury, and other sites. These were individually designed and published to tell future clients more about the kind of homes could be built. (18725) $85.00
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Selling the Dwelling: The Books that Build America's Houses, 1775-2000 (signed by the author/curator).
Cheek, Richard.
 [Books About Books].
Selling the Dwelling: The Books that Build America's Houses, 1775-2000 (signed by the author/curator).
Cheek, Richard.
New York: Grolier Club, 2013. First edition, Limited. Quarto, pp. 288. Illustrated with 749 color illustrations. Limited edition of 1,500 copies. Cloth over Boards. New in new dustjacket. A beautifully produced, visually spectacular catalog for the exhibit of the same name, showing at New York's Grolier Club through February of 2014. Written by exhibit curator and architectural photographer Richard Cheek, this book documents the development and influence of the house design book, from early American builders' manuals through the rise of popular pattern books and catalogs for kit homes and house designs. "In this illustrated survey--the first of its kind to showcase the enormous variety and graphic appeal of these materials -Richard Cheek highlights the more visually arresting and socially compelling examples, focusing on books that reveal the character of our country as much as they do the style of our houses." Filled with over 600 examples, this thoroughly researched volume is a significant contribution to the study of American domestic architecture and the influence of published architectural designs on America's homes.
(15852) $60.00
37.
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.
  [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. It has become very scarce. (18482) $175.00
38.
Radford's
Portfolio of Details of Building Construction,
A Remarkable and Unique Collection of Full-Page Plates, Accurately Drawn and Reproduced to Exact Scale, Showing Clearly Every Detail of Modern Building Construction and Finish for Residences of Every Type.
Radford, William A.
  [Building].
Radford's Portfolio of Details of Building Construction A Remarkable and Unique Collection of Full-Page Plates, Accurately Drawn and Reproduced to Exact Scale, Showing Clearly Every Detail of Modern Building Construction and Finish for Residences of Every Type.
Radford, William A.
Chicago: The Radford Architectural Company, 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp. 200, indexed, richly illustrated w b/w plans and drawings, 185 full-page plates. Pictorial Yellow Cloth over Boards. Very Good w/ light edgewear, interior clean and crisp.
Very nice copy of scarce first edition, a rich sourcebook on everything to do with building. Sections include: "Details of Construction and Finish," Details of Frame and Masonry Construction," "Details of Miscellaneous Building," and "How to Make 1,001 Useful things." (18581) $85.00
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Modern Homes, Their Design and Construction -
A Collection of Home Designs with Plans and Details With Interior Views, Suggestions for Decorating and Furnishing, and Descriptions of Twelve Architectural Period Styles Suitable for Modern American Homes, Also Details of Building Construction with Notes on Materials and a Model House Specification.
Contributed by Various Architects & Builders
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Modern Homes, Their Design and Construction - A Collection of Home Designs with Plans and Details With Interior Views, Suggestions for Decorating and Furnishing, and Descriptions of Twelve Architectural Period Styles Suitable for Modern American Homes, Also Details of Building Construction with Notes on Materials and a Model House Specification.
(Contributed by Various Architects & Builders).
New York: American Builder Publishing Corp., 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp 272. b/w photographs and floor plans on each page. Cloth over Boards, light green w/tipped-in illustration. Very Good. A very nice collection of small house designs in a variety of styles and construction materials. "New England Colonial" - "Tudor" - "Georgian" - "English" - "French Provincial" are some of the styles explored in this volume. In addition to photographs of the facade, there are photographs and drawings of details, interiors, and landscaping. An uncommon volume with a wealth of building and design information. (18425) $55.00
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