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Selected Titles for March 2020
 
Welcome to the March newsletter! Pictured at left with me is author and preservationist John Leeke at our booth at a previous show. John will be joining me at the Old House and Barn Expo in Manchester, NH on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, 2020. John will be signing copies of his books at our booth. For more information about the expo, click here: https://nhpreservation.org/old-house-barn-expo 
 
Another show we'll be doing soon is in Portland, Maine on April 2-4. The Center for the Preservation of Wall Paintings is having its first symposium for the practitioners in the care and conservation of painted walls. We will have our bookselling booth in the lecture hall. We're really excited about this one, and hope you can attend. Info: https://www.pwpcenter.org/symposium 
 
Recently, I tried to buy a book from Sweden in order to offer it in a future newsletter, but the dealer was reluctant to send it overseas. Determined to buy it, I contacted a cousin in Sweden to buy it for me, and mail it to the United States. We truly try everything in our power to bring you unusual books from around the world!
 
This month's offerings feature many sales samples of building materials, a great variety of trade catalogs, and many other interesting titles. 
 
Happy browsing!               Steven
 
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Tab le of Contents
New Arrivals
Arts and Decoration  
From the Old House Journal library 
Architecture and History 
Pattern Books 
Construction Methods & Materials
Trade Catalogs  
Brick and Stone
Titles on Sale
New Arrivals
1. 
Practical Masonry, Bricklaying, and Plastering
Nicholson, Peter                  
[Building Trades]. Nicholson, Peter. Practical Masonry, Bricklaying, and Plastering both plain and ornamental; containing a new and complete system of lines for stone-cutting: for the use of workmen; with an ample detail of the theory and practice of constructing arches, domes, groins, niches, stairs, columns, &c, bond, foundations, walls, bridges, tunnels, light-houses, &c. ovens, furnaces, &c. the formation of mortars and cements; including, also, practical treatises on slating, plumbing, glazing, &c. &c. and a full description of the various materials employed in all these arts, illustrated by numerous engravings, by artists of first-rate talent. London: Thomas Kelly, 1837. Early Edition. Small quarto, pp. viii, 232, with over 45 full page plates and b/w illustrations. Four fold-out illustrations, complete and with only minor edgewear wrinkling. Book plate for Charles Spackman, Rosehaugh, Clitheroe attached inside front cover. Charles Spackman was a member of several professional engineering organizations in the early 20th century, including the Manchester Geological and Mining Society, the Division of Industrial Chemists and Chemical Engineers, and the Concrete Institute. Early marbled boards with calf corners, some wear to edges, rebacked in modern calf, with gilt lettered title label to spine. Very Good.  
What a treasure! This book followed Nicholson's popular "Practical Carpentry, Joinery and Cabinet Making," and Nicholson intended cover  the other building trades as carefully as his other book had covered wood construction. A wonderfully practical treatise of masonry, stonecutting, bricklaying, plaster, and slate in the first half of the 19th century, not quite first edition (1830) but appears to be identical to the first edition (second printing?) and prized nonetheless. (19900)    $275.00
 
 
2.  
Architecture and Furniture of the Spanish Colonies
Emerson, William Ralph                    
[Architectural History]. Emerson, William Ralph. Architecture and Furniture of the Spanish Colonies During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries Including Mexico, Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. Boston, MA: George H. Polley & Co., 1901. First edition. Folio, 45 full page plates; originally 70 plates of b/w photographs, but missing plates 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 19, 24, 33, 35, 39, 40, 44, 46, 52, 55, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 69.  Cloth over Boards, Portfolio. Fair; 2" x 2" piece of spine missing; cover badly sunned, significant damage to corners and edges of cover, plate pages are crumbling at the edges.  
 
William Ralph Emerson was an American architect and cousin of Ralph Waldo Emerson. He is best known for his Shingle Style houses and inns, many of them in Bar Harbor, Maine. In this book, he highlighted "original creation[s] [where] Roman and Moorish domes, Spanish towers, and bell turrets are united in one picturesque group." This book contained sketches of buildings with details that also appear in some of his buildings. While not much about Emerson's life is known, his few writings allow a glance into his philosophies. Very scarce; we've never seen this one before. (19917)    $175.00
 
 
3. 
Modern Plasterwork Construction
Bankart, George P and G. Edward Bankart                    
[Plastering]. Bankart, George P and G. Edward Bankart. Modern Plasterwork Construction Casting and Fixing; Fibrous, Solid, and Reinforced. London: The Architectural Press, 1926. First edition. Large folio (ca. 13" x 20").  Printed title on front board, v, Prefatory plate + 33 full page single-sided plates loosely inserted. Portfolio with grey linen spine, folding paper flaps, linen tie, edges and corners rubbed. Ex-library book plate on one of the folding paper flaps, and a small ink library stamp on the top right corner in the border of each plate. Original Portfolio with linen backstrip over printed boards. Very good; paper flaps nearly detached.  
 
The full page plates are line drawings of various plaster applications, such as vaulted domed ceilings, barrel vaulted ceilings, cornices, wall paneling, beam casings, columns, and much more.  Very scarce. (19916)    $375.00
 
 
4. 
Byzantine Architecture and Ornament
Le Comte Melchior de Vogue of Paris and others                   
[Architectural History]. Le Comte Melchior de Vogue of Paris and others. Byzantine Architecture and Ornament. Boston, MA: George H. Polley & Co., 1890. First edition. Folio, 52 plates of b/w photographs and drawings. Ex-library markings inside front and rear covers, on the border of the first plate, and on fore edge. Decorated Boards. Good; 2" of spine missing; some scrapes to back cover; text block very good.  
 
Marie-Eugène-Melchior, vicomte de Vogüé was a French diplomat, Orientalist, travel writer, archaeologist, philanthropist and literary critic. This book contains clear photographs and detailed drawings of buildings and their architectural details. An important survey of architecture of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 19th century. (19915)    $195.00
 
 
5. 
Gold Seal Asphalt Floor Tile Samples
Congoleum-Nairn, Inc., Kearny, NJ                        
[Flooring]. Congoleum-Nairn, Inc. Gold Seal Asphalt Floor Tile Samples. Kearny, NJ: Congoleum-Nairn, Inc., nd c. 1955. Original edition. 4.5" x 4.5" x 3.5" full box, filled with 4" x 4" floor tile samples in 13 different colors. The tiles have color and size information printed on the back of each. Cardboard Box, yellow. Very Good.  
 
An attractive set of asphalt tile flooring samples, housed in its original box, representing many brightly-colored patterns. These large samples are in excellent condition. The box shows light soiling and wear, but all joints are in excellent condition. A great reference piece for anyone who likes vintage vinyl flooring. (19890)    $100.00
 
 
6. 
Pratt & Lambert Stain and Varnish Samples 
Pratt & Lambert-Inc., New York, NY               
[Paint]. Pratt & Lambert-Inc. Stain and Varnish Samples. New York: Pratt & Lambert-Inc., 1965. Original edition. Two cardboard boxes with lids, dimensions 6"  x 8.75" x 3" containing 29 samples in all. Each sample is 5.5" x 3" and has a label on the back indicating what kind of wood and what stains and varnishes were used on the sample. Salesman samples in cardboard boxes. Very Good.  
 
Pratt & Lambert was founded in 1849 in Buffalo, NY and still offers fine paint, stain and varnish products today. These product samples offer a clear view into their rich history and their quality product line. (19898)    $120.00
 
 
7. 
28 Glass Samples in a Solid Wood Case
Mississippi Glass Company, St. Louis, MO                         
[Glass]. Mississippi Glass Company. 28 Glass Samples in a Solid Wood Case. St. Louis, MO: Mississippi Glass Co., 1960. Original edition. 5" x 10.5" x 5.75" wooden case with company name on front in black painted label, a company label inside the cover with product recommendations, and working latch. The samples are contained inside a heavy cardboard box, with the company label inside the cover. Labeled glass samples, 2" x 3". Solid Wood Case w/metal latch. Very good.  
 
A collection of 28 patterned, textured, corrugated and wired glass samples in a beautifully lettered wood case, with glass samples identified on labels adhered to the samples. This glass had many uses including industrial, residential and commercial buildings. Very scarce and in nice condition. (19891)    $195.00
 
 
8. 
Kentile Asphalt Floor Tile Samples
Kentile, Inc., New York, NY                        
[Flooring]. Kentile, Inc. Kentile Asphalt Floor Tile Samples. New York: Kentile, Inc., 1959. Original edition. 3.5" x 3.25" x 3.25" full box, filled with 3" x 3" floor tile samples in 24 different colors. The tiles have color and size information printed on the back of each. Cardboard Box, red/yellow. Very Good.  
 
A beautiful set of asphalt tile flooring samples, housed in its original box, representing many attractive color patterns. The samples are in excellent condition. The box is fully intact and in good condition, but does show light use wear and has a small split on the lid as shown. A great reference piece for anyone who likes vintage vinyl flooring. (19889)    $95.00
        
 
9. 
Pratt & Lambert Large Stain and Varnish Samples 
Pratt & Lambert-Inc., New York, NY               
[Paint]. Pratt & Lambert-Inc. Large Stain and Varnish Samples. New York: Pratt & Lambert-Inc., 1962. Original edition. Original mailing cardboard box, with postage and mailing label, dimensions 7"  x 10.5" x 4" containing 36 samples. Each sample is 10" x 3" and has a label on the back identifying the wood and what stains and varnishes were used on the sample. Salesman samples in cardboard box. Box is fair; ripped and repaired with tape, missing one panel; samples very good.  
 
Pratt & Lambert was founded in 1849 in Buffalo, NY and still offers fine paint, stain and varnish products today. Their customers must have enjoyed these large samples, which gave them a great tool for envisioning how a particular wood, stain or varnish would work on their project. (19899)    $100.00
 
 
10. 
Matico Asphalt Tile Flooring Samples  
Mastic Tile Corporation of America, Newburgh, NY               
[Flooring]. Mastic Tile Corporation of America. Matico Asphalt Tile Flooring Samples. Newburgh, NY: Mastic Tile Corporation of America, 1956. Original edition. 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.25" full box, filled with 27 4" x 4" floor tile samples. The tiles have color  codes and company information printed on the back of each. The box front flips down, with advertising information printed inside the box. Cardboard Box, maroon. Very Good.  
 
A beautiful set of "greaseproof" asphalt tile flooring samples, housed in its original box, representing many attractive color patterns. The samples are in excellent condition. The box has a split on two corners of the lid, but the base is in very good condition. The Good Housekeeping seal of approval is printed on the box lid. A great reference piece for anyone who likes vintage vinyl flooring. (19918)    $95.00
 

Arts and Decoration
11. 
Arts & Decoration, Six Issues, 1927-1928, Bound Volume         
Warner, Eltinge, F. (Publisher)
[Interiors]. Warner, Eltinge, F. (Publisher). Arts & Decoration, Six Issues, 1927-1928, Bound Volume Beautifying the Home Thru' The Arts & Interior Decoration. New York: Arts & Decoration Publishing Co., 1928. First edition. Folio, each issue about pp. 120, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color drawings and photographs, many period advertisements. Contains November and December 1927, and January, February, March and April 1928 issues, Ex-library, with library book plate inside front cover. Cloth over Boards. Very good.  
 
Many carefully researched and illustrated articles on topics such as painted furniture of Italy; wing chairs; salt cellars; art education in Paris; building a fireplace that will not smoke; antique silver baskets; antique Oriental rugs; French painting in Northern Africa; and many more. The magazine also covered auction results, art exhibits, photo tours of notable homes, recently published books, and Broadway theatre events. The period ads include notable Arts & Crafts companies such as Rookwood and Beaux Arts Shades, and long-lost companies such as Marmon automobiles. A wonderful reference for 1920s design and style. (19886)    $80.00
  
 
12. 
Polychromatic Decoration          
Leslie, Charles; illustrated by August Fischer 
[Decorative Arts]. Leslie, Charles. Polychromatic Decoration. Boston, MA: Dana Estes and Charles E. Lauriat, 1884. First edition. Oblong quarto, 40 plates in full color. Ex-library plate opposite title page, and library stamp on the back of each plate. Cloth over Boards. Very good.  
 
Beautiful chromolithographic prints by renowned Danish artist August Fischer of  decorations such as Limousin enamel painting; Greek styles of columns; glass painting; decorations from various mosques; textile ornament; Pompeian wall decoration; baptismal fonts; and many more. The colors are lush and bright, and the plates are in beautiful condition. (19887)    $325.00
 
From the Old House Journal library
13. 
Carpenter and Building Technical Series No. 5:  
Painting and Varnishing
Black, John (editor)
[Paint]. Black, John (editor). Carpenter and Building Technical Series No. 5: Painting and Varnishing. London: John Dicks Press, 1902. First edition. 12mo, pp. 94. Original Wraps. Good; split front hinge, repaired with cellophane tape.  
 
A handy reference guide, with information on materials, principles of color, mixing paints, preparation, decoration, varnishing, recipes, graining, marbling, sign writing, lettering, stencils, and more. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19912)    $45.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14. 
Interior Design in 20th-Century America: A History
Smith, C. Ray
[Interiors]. Smith, C. Ray. Interior Design in 20th-Century America: A History. New York: Harper & Row, 1987. First edition. Quarto, pp. 355, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. OHJ stamp on title page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.  
 
As the first book to deal exclusively with interior design in 20th-century America, this volume will undoubtedly find an appreciative readership. It is heavily illustrated and brings together under one cover a considerable amount of information. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19913)    $25.00
 
 
15. 
The Work of Charles and Ray Eames
Albrecht, Donald, Colomina, Beatriz, et. al.
[Furniture]. Albrecht, Donald, Colomina, Beatriz, et. al. The Work of Charles and Ray Eames A Legacy of Invention. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1997. First edition. Quarto, pp. 205, indexed, 243 illustrations, including 165 plates in full color. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ; three plates cut out and laid in.  
This volume was published on the occasion of a major exhibition organized by the Library of Congress, Washington DC, and the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, the holders of the two richest Eames collections in the world. The book takes a multifaceted approach to the careers of Charles and Ray Eames, examining the Eameses' projects in the contexts of science, corporate patronage, and politics as well as those of modern design, architecture, and art. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19911)    $25.00
 
 
16. 
Homes in a Box: Modern Homes from Sears Roebuck
Sears Roebuck
[Kit homes]. Sears Roebuck. Homes in a Box: Modern Homes from Sears Roebuck. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Co., 1998. Reprint. Oblong small quarto, pp. 116, illustrated with b/w drawings. Paperback Original. Very Good.  
 
This is a reproduction of the Sears Modern Homes catalog, illustrating more than one hundred home kits sold by Sears Roebuck in the early 1900s. These homes were offered as simple kits with only the blueprints and bill of materials, or as complete homes with all materials and finishes. By using one step distribution, Sears was able to leverage mass buying power into substantial cost savings for their customers, and they all carried Sears' famous money back guarantee. An invaluable tool for those looking to trace the architectural history of the American home. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19910)    $25.00
 
 
17. 
The California Bungalow
Winter, Robert
[California]. Winter, Robert. The California Bungalow. Los Angeles, CA: Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc., 1980. First edition. Quarto, pp. 95, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Paperback Original. Very Good.  
 
This is the first book on bungalows since the phenomenon of the early 20th century collapsed in the Great Depression. The author sees these sometimes not-so-modest structures as documents of social history. The American dream has generally been based on the idea of a single-family dwelling, equipped with all the latest conveniences and set in a garden, however small. California provided the perfect landscape, scenically, economically and socially for the proliferation of bungalows. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19909)    $30.00
 
 
18. 
Colonial and Post-Colonial Details
Schmidt, Carl F.
[Colonial]. Schmidt, Carl F. Colonial and Post-Colonial Details. Scottsville, NY: Carl F. Schmidt, 1969. First limited edition. Quarto, pp 61, plus 103 full page b/w plates. #242 of 300 copies published. Boards. Very Good.  
 
Mouldings have always been essential to design. They are necessary to give character and style to a structure, aiding in the achievement of refinement, scale and subtlety. This volume probes New England and the Hudson River Valley in search of roots of what became the shape of things in western New York State. It sifts through a wide sampling of the Genesee County regional expression for common denominators where feedback to other traditions is clear. Some of his subject matter has disappeared from the land. But in his drawings and photographs and commentary, their image and meaning live on. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19905)    $75.00  
 
 
19. 
Dick's Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes
Dick, William B.
[Chemistry]. Dick, William B. Dick's Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes containing over 6400 receipts embracing thorough information, in plain language, applicable to almost every possible industrial and domestic requirement, or how they did it in the 1870s. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1975. Reprint. Small quarto, pp. 607, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Oversized Paperback. Very Good.  
 
This book is the most fun, informative, historically correct, and enticing text that you will ever absorb, cover to cover. It is simply amazing the history that can be gleaned from the pages of how compounds were extracted, how items or tools were made, and how products were concocted. You're bound to find something new and interesting, no matter how many times you read it. This book is getting harder to find each year, so get yours before they go out of sight. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19908)    $35.00
 
 
20. 
Ornament
Durant, Stuart
[Interiors]. Durant, Stuart. Ornament From the Industrial Revolution to Today. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1989. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 336, indexed, 100 full-color plates and 629 b/w illustrations. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Good DJ; some closed tears to the dust jacket on the rear side.  
 
This is the first modern source book of decoration and design elements, with a range spanning the nineteenth century of William Morris to the work of the present day. Each chapter is devoted to a particular style with discussions on topics such as Gothic Revival; Japanese decorative art; the Arts & Crafts movement, Art Deco; and more. Many of the illustrations presented have been reproduced from rarely published sources or original works. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19907)    $55.00
 
 
21. 
Nineteenth-Century Decoration
Gere, Charlotte
[Interiors]. Gere, Charlotte. Nineteenth-Century Decoration The Art of the Interior. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1989. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 408, indexed, 500 illustrations, including 250 plates in full color. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.  
 
This book takes a detailed look at the design and decoration of domestic interiors in Europe and America during a period that has never before been considered in its own right. The homes portrayed include those of aristocrats and artists, members of fashionable society and the bourgeoisie. Their salons, studios, bedrooms, libraries, and bathrooms - from architectural framework to choice and arrangement of furniture, to the minutiae of personal taste - provide fascinating insights into the domestic life and fashions of the time. From the Old House Journal reference library. (19906)    $40.00
 
Architecture and History
22. 
D'Espouy: One Hundred Selected Plates, Volume 2
d'Espouy, Hector Jean Baptiste                                    
[International]. d'Espouy, Hector Jean Baptiste. D'Espouy Volume 2 One Hundred Selected Plates from Fragments d'Architecture Antique. New York: Pencil Points Press, 1923. Quarto, pp. 207, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs of illustrations by d'Espouy, a French architect and painter who specialized in ornamental painting, which he taught at the National School of Fine Arts. Decorated Boards with Cloth Spine. Good; heavy wear to the cover corners, moderate edgewear and soiling; interior very good.  
 
This title constitutes the second volume of the Library of Architectural Documents, but is complete in itself. The other volumes examine different subjects. This is also a very large book, which is excellent when examining the really minute details of a particular entablature. If you're studying Roman architecture, and you feel like you're just about to get a hang of the aesthetic sensibility, this book is indispensable. (19902)    $75.00
 
 
23. 
Winning Designs 1904-1927 Paris Prize in Architecture
Society of Beaux-Arts Architects, Introduction by John F. Harbeson                                     
[International]. Society of Beaux-Arts Architects, Introduction by John F. Harbeson. Winning Designs 1904-1927 Paris Prize in Architecture. New York: The Pencil Points Press, Inc., 1928. Original edition. Folio, 10" x 15 1/2" pp  35 black and white plates. Boards w/Red Paper & Red Cloth backstrip, gilt lettering & design. Very Good.  
 
This portfolio contains the list of winners of the first 20 competitions and reproductions of their designs for the Paris Prize: a colonial institute, a school of fine arts, an American embassy in Paris, a city hall, and a broadcasting station. The Paris Prize of the American Society of Beaux-Arts Architects was founded by Lloyd Warren, a former student of the French Ecole des Beaux-Arts. (19904)    $50.00

 
24. 
By Middle Seas
Stanton, J. E.  
[International]. Stanton, J. E. By Middle Seas Photographic Studies Reflecting the Architectural Motives of Various Cities on the Mediterranean, with a Frontispiece in Water-Color Entitled Gibraltar. San Francisco, CA: Gladding, McBean & Co., 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp. xi, 77, indexed, illustrated with full page b/w photographs. Decorated Boards with Leather Spine. Good; spine badly worn but binding intact; one plate torn but missing piece is present.  
 
The author was an architect who practiced his profession in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Gladding, McBean wanted to do in decorative tile what they had done successfully in terra-cotta and roof tile, and hired the author to study tile in the Old World centers of the art. Stanton spent six months in quest of inspiration and knowledge, and his itinerary included opportunities for factory research and study of celebrated tile installations, ancient and modern. Stanton took several hundred photos and created water-color paintings of what he saw, and the best of his work was compiled into this volume, hopefully to stimulate the use of decorative tile in the western world. This is the first time we've had this title for sale. (19903)    $75.00
 
 
25. 
Public Buildings
Short, C.W. and R. Stanley-Brown                                   
[Architectural History]. Short, C.W. and R. Stanley-Brown. Public Buildings: A Survey of Architecture of Projects Constructed by Federal and Other Governmental Bodies Between the Years 1933 and 1939 With the Assistance of the Public Works Administration. Washington DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1939. First edition. Quarto, pp. xxiii, 697. Indexed, illustrated with b/w photos and floor plans. Signed on front endpaper by William H. Scopes (1877-1964), an architect responsible for a substantial portion of the built environment of Saranac Lake, NY, including the Harrietstown Town Hall, the Hotel Saranac, the Santanoni Apartments, and the Will Rogers Hospital. Cloth over Boards. Very Good; no Dust Jacket.  
 
A scarce compendium of public buildings and other structures designed and built by the WPA, with photos and plans of each project. Well-researched and beautifully produced, in excellent condition. (19877)    $85.00

Pattern Books
26.
Aladdin Homes Catalog #33  
The Aladdin Company, Bay City, MI                                  
[Pattern Book]. The Aladdin Company. Aladdin Homes Catalog #33. Bay City, Michigan: The Aladdin Company, 1922. First edition. 12mo, pp 128. wonderfully illustrated with color and black-and-white drawings. Signed on the cover by a previous owner. Decorated Wraps with Cloth Spine. Good; spine fraying, cover creased and soiled.  
 
As with most  Aladdin pattern books, quite outstanding and uncommon.  Very colorful and a true reflection of its times.  Wonderful exterior renderings of houses, and also Aladdin's line of kitchen cabinets, colonnades, arches, additions, and garages. (19684)    $75.00
 
 
 
 
27.
Homes That Satisfy   
Wilson & Green Lumber Company, Syracuse, NY                                   
[Pattern Book]. Wilson & Green Lumber Company. Homes That Satisfy - Complete Plans, Specifications and Building Materials for Houses, Cottages and Garages. Syracuse, NY: Wilson & Green Lumber Co., nd ca 1920's. First edition. Quarto, pp 112. Approx. one dozen color perspective illustrations and b/w perspective renderings and floor plans on each page. Decorated Cardboard Covers. Good w/loose covers/back strip, some foxing.  
 
An extensive and uncommon plan book of small and medium sized homes of various styles. Bungalows, cottages, colonials, double-deckers, and cottages, are some of the designs depicted. (18600)    $95.00
 
 
28.
The Home Designer, September 1922 
Dixon, Walter W. (Editor)                                 
[Pattern Book]. Dixon, Walter W. (Editor). The Home Designer, An Illustrated Monthly Dedicated To Better Home Environment Introductory Number, The California Complete Homes Exposition. Oakland, CA: Dixon & Hillen, September 1922. First edition. Quarto, pp 44, illustrated with b/w photographs and period trade advertisements. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good; some small closed tears to back cover.  
 
An exceptionally lovely and very scarce volume of California architect-designed homes, including bungalows, Spanish style and European styles. Articles include fireplace mantels, three ways to build a face brick home, window draping, attractive pergola and fence designs, use of the wall bed, and more. This is truly a collector's item for anyone who appreciates the unique beauty of California architecture of the 1920's. (19922)    $85.00
    
 
29.
Small Homes of California
McClurg, Verner B. (Architect)                                 
[Pattern Book]. McClurg, Verner B. (Architect). Small Homes of California Volume 1. Hollywood, CA: Murray & Gee, Inc., 1945. Second printing. Quarto (8.5" x 11"), pp 44. B/w perspective renderings and floor plans on each page. Order blank laid in. Staplebound Wraps. Very good.  
 
McClurg was an architect for the Housing Authority of Los Angeles. These attractive, one-storey, single family homes are classic, popular mid-century designs. A great resource for those interested in 1940s California homes. (19893)    $150.00
    
 

 
30.
One Hundred Bungalows
Building Brick Association                                
[Pattern Book]. Building Brick Association. One Hundred Bungalows. Boston: Rogers & Manson for Building Brick Association of America, 1912. First edition. Large Octavo, pp. 120, illustrated with b/w drawings and plans.  Cloth over Boards. Good; cosmetic wear to cover, interior very good.  
 
A wonderful early 20th century pattern book, featuring intricate drawings and details for 100 brick bungalows of various styles. The designs were selected from over 600 drawings submitted to a competition by Brickbuilder magazine in 1912. A real find! (19885)    $70.00
   

Construction Materials & Methods
31.
Atlantic Terra Cotta - May 1930         
Atlantic Terra Cotta Company, New York, NY                    
[Masonry]. Atlantic Terra Cotta Company. Atlantic Terra Cotta - May 1930. New York: Atlantic Terra Cotta Co., 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp 20, illustrated with full page b/w photographs of terra cotta architectural detailing. Decorated Stock Wraps. Very Good condition.  
 
Atlantic Terra Cotta was a monthly publication for architects. This issue is devoted to several buildings that used terra cotta. The first is the S & W Cafeteria in Asheville, NC, an absolutely beautiful building that still exists today! Exterior and interior photographs feature many lovely details of color and pattern. The second building featured is the United Casket Company in Cincinnati, OH, which had an elaborate entryway featuring a combination of stone and terra cotta.The third building featured is the Fuller Building in New York City. Black terra cotta was used to accent features of the exterior of the building. A beautiful snapshot of terra cotta usage in 1930. (19920)    $45.00
 
 
32.
Decorative Plasterwork in Great Britain        
Beard, Geoffrey                     
[Plastering]. Beard, Geoffrey. Decorative Plasterwork in Great Britain. London: Phaidon, 1975. First edition. Small quarto, pp.  262, indexed, illustrated with 157 b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.  
 
The author has created a book that will delight the eye and inform the interested reader. For those who have sometimes been puzzled by the complexities of plaster decoration it will be a most useful work of reference on a fascinating art form. A useful chapter is devoted to materials and methods of work. A very valuable feature of this work is a dictionary of over 300 plasterers with a chronological list of documented works and notes on firm attributions. Scarce; this is the first time we've had this title to offer. (19914)    $85.00
 
 
33.
Architectural Metalwork in Copper & Its Alloys       
McMullen, A.L.                    
[Metal]. McMullen, A.L. Architectural Metalwork in Copper & Its Alloys. London: Copper Development Association, 1963. First edition. Octavo, pp. 147, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and three color plates. Cloth over Boards, Gilt Lettering. Very Good.  
 
This book provides the architect with sufficient knowledge of decorative and utilitarian metalwork available in copper and its alloys, and what can or cannot be done with them to produce designs that are basically sound. Chapters on color and maintenance are particularly useful. An attractive book with numerous photographs of architectural applications in doors, railings, store fronts, grills, and more utilitarian items such as screws, hinges, wire,  locks, handles, and so forth. (19897)    $60.00
 
 
34.
Lo Stucco Nell'arte Italiana [Stucco in Italian Art]         
Ferrari, Giulio                    
[International]. Ferrari, Giulio. Lo Stucco Nell'arte Italiana, Duecentocinque Tavole~Raccolte E Ordinate; The stucco in Italian art: reproductions in part unpublished essays of the Etruscan period to the neo-classical. Milan, Italy: Ulrico Hoepli, nd (circa 1910). Quarto, approx. 220. 356 illustrations and 205 b/w photographic plates. Decorated end papers. Stamped by a previous owner near the title page. Ex-library mark inside back cover, and on book fore-edge. Text in Italian. Cloth over Boards, teal green. Good; front hinge split.  
 
An uncommon early edition of this volume showing stucco architectural ornamentation from the Etruscan through the Neo-classical periods. (19901)    $85.00
 
 
35.
Interior Wall Decoration      
Vanderwalker, F. N.                   
[Interiors]. Vanderwalker, F. N. Interior Wall Decoration Practical Working Methods for Plain and Decorative Finishes, New and Standard Treatments / The New Artistic and the Novelty Finishes; Color Stippling; Glaze Colors, Tiffany Blending and Mottling; Spatter Work; Plaster Staining; Sand Float; Sponge-Stipple; Spanish Palm Finish; Roman Travertine; Old English; Holland; French Caen Stone; Italian Plaster and Other Artistic Rough Textures; Decorative Wall Panels / Plain Painting Jobs and Calcimining Methods; Preparing the Surfaces; Hanging Wall Fabrics. Chicago: Frederick J. Drake, 1924. First edition. Small octavo, pp. 451, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Full Leather. Very good.  
 
A handy reference that describes and illustrates actual jobs. The information in this book will be of practical use to artists and craftsmen; to interior decorators who know the aesthetic phase of their profession but need more of the practical; to practical decorators and house painters who wish to extend the scope of their work, and to all who know the many beautiful decorative wall treatments, but who lack information about methods, materials and tools needed to produce them. (19873)    $40.00
 
 
36.
The Expert Interior Decorator
Kelly, A. Ashmun   
[Paint]. Kelly, A. Ashmun. The Expert Interior Decorator A Manual of Reference for the Expert Decorator and Instruction for the Beginner in the Art of Painting and Decorating the Walls of Private Residences, Public Buildings, Churches, Halls, Lodge Rooms, Etc. A. Ashmun Kelly, 1921. Second edition. Small quarto, pp. 218, illustrated with b/w drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very good.  
 
The author was an expert workman and author and publisher of the Expert Series of books for house and sign painters, paper hangers, wood finishers and interior decorators. This book was one of that series. Chapters include woodwork finishing, decorating the hall, decorating the ceiling, paneling rooms, fresco painting, gilding and bronzing, and many more. A classic reference for the interior decorator. (19874)    $30.00 

Trade Catalogs

37. 
Monarch Roofing
Stowell Manufacturing Company, Jersey City, NJ                                 
[Roofing]. Stowell Manufacturing Company. Monarch Roofing Learn all about Trinidad natural asphalt roofing and you will know all about the best roofing money can buy. Jersey City, NJ: Stowell Manufacturing Company, nd c. 1900. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 32, illustrated with b/w illustrations with spot color. Stamped by the Philadelphia Office of  Builders Exchange on the front and back cover, and on the title page. Some calculations in pencil on the front cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good; some cover soiling.  
 
The roof is an important feature of any building, and Monarch roofing was advertised as the best material available. Each page features a different product, and shows a building that used it. A terrific early trade catalog. (19921)    $75.00
 
 
38. 
Crittall Sectional Loose-Leaf Catalogue
Crittall Manufacturing Co., London                                  
[Windows]. Crittall Manufacturing Co. Crittall Sectional Loose-Leaf Catalogue. London: Crittall Manufacturing Co., Ltd., nd c. 1950. First edition. Quarto, pp 64, illustrated with b/w photographs. Stamped by a shop owner inside the front cover and on the first page of the catalog. Cloth over Boards, Spiralbound Binder. Good; some rings of the spiral binding don't close all the way, heavy edgewear to spine.  
 
This catalogue contains three sections.The first section includes standard metal windows, French doors, wood surrounds, pressed steel surrounds and subsills, hot-dip galvanizing, and fixing details. The second section includes industrial sash, agricultural windows, glass sizes, BSI range, and fixing details. The third section includes projected windows for schools and industrial buildings. Photos show the Crittall products in commercial and industrial buildings, and specification drawings give details for sizing and installation. A good mid-century reference for this important English window company. (19896)    $175.00
 
 
39. 
Designs for Living
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Pittsburgh, PA                                  
[Paint]. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Designs for Living. Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., 1936. First printing. Octavo, pp. 38, many color photographs & drawings, includes ads for Pittsburgh products. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.  
 
This booklet was distributed by The Studio of Creative Design at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. It covers all the usual problems of interior and exterior decorating, and suggests ideas for how to deal with them: a unique window treatment, the smart use of a mirror or two, a touch of vibrant color, and more. Many interior views reflect the design styles popular in the 1930s, and most have several renderings with different color choices so that the reader can get an idea of how color would change the appearance of the room. A very good reference for 1930s style. (19892)    $75.00
 
 
40. 
Doors
H.A. Grimwood Co., Providence, RI                                 
[Doors]. H.A. Grimwood Co. Doors. Providence, RI: H.A. Grimwood Co., nd c. 1930. Original edition. 24mo (2 1/2" X 5 1/4"), pp. 24, illustrated with b/w drawings. Original Wraps. Very Good.  
 
This company featured classic, elegant designs in their interior and exterior doors, and presented them in a simple, modest catalog in unusually nice condition. A great find for anyone interested in commercial history in Providence, as there are not many known examples of this company's catalogs. (19884)    $45.00
 
 
 
 
41. 
Distinctive Woodwork
Samuel Elliott & Sons, Reading, England                                 
[Millwork]. Samuel Elliott & Sons. Distinctive Woodwork. Reading, England: Samuel Elliott & Sons, nd c. 1920. Original edition. Oblong quarto, pp. 24, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cardboard Covers with cord binding. Very Good.  
 
This beautiful catalog features interior photographs of notable buildings in England that featured Elliott woodwork, such as Crawley Grange; Hitcham Place in Burnham; Lewis's Restaurant in Birmingham; Islington Town Hall; The Brown House in Worplesdon; Third Church of Christ Scientist in London; St. Giles Church in Reading; Llanstephan House in Radnorshire; and many more. The interior wood decorations were in the form of oak panelling, wood carving, parquet flooring, staircases, church woodwork, revolving doors, and furniture for banks, offices, schools, and public libraries. (19883)    $65.00
 
 
42. 
Wood Mantels, 1890-91
J.W. Bailey & Sons Co., Boston, MA                                
[Millwork]. J.W. Bailey & Sons Co. Wood Mantels, 1890-91 Shelves, Mouldings, Brackets, Bath-Tub Rims, Stationary Wash Stands, Piazza Columns, Posts and Balustrade. Stair Work and Building Trimmings of All Kinds. Boston, MA: C. W. Calkins & Co., 1890. First edition. 12mo, pp 40, illustrated with b/w drawings.  Staplebound Wraps. Fair; cover and first and last two pages are water damaged and tattered; rest of the text block very good.  
 
A catalog of elaborate and finely detailed Victorian fireplace mantels and bracket shelves only, despite the complete line of products listed in the catalog subtitle. This is a beautiful catalog despite its damaged cover. A rare opportunity to own one of Bailey's first catalogs after the company was incorporated in 1888 in Boston. (19882)    $55.00
 
 
43. 
Fir Door Catalog No. 1
American Door and Manufacturing Company                               
[Doors]. American Door and Manufacturing Company. Fir Door Catalog No. 1. Hoquiam, WA: American Door and Manufacturing Company, July 1, 1924. First printing. Small quarto, pp. 44, illustrated with b/w drawings. Original Wraps. Very good.  
 
This catalogue is the result of an effort of Fir Door Manufacturers to establish certain standard types and layouts of the most popular designs of fir doors. Many styles of exterior and exterior doors, cupboard doors, and garage doors. An attractive catalog in unusually nice condition. (19876)    $50.00
 
 
 
 
44.
Catalog of Doors, Gates, Windows, and Dressers
Joseph Sandell & Co., Ltd., London, UK                              
[Doors]. Joseph Sandell & Co., Ltd. Catalog of Doors, Gates, Windows, and Dressers. London: Joseph Sandell & Co., Ltd., May 1, 1923. First printing. Quarto, pp. 10, illustrated with b/w drawings. Original Wraps. Very good.  
 
Joseph Sandell was a timber merchant in London in the 1920s. This catalog featured interior and exterior doors, ornamental gates, windows, and kitchen and cabinet dressers. Very unusual! We've never had any catalog from this company before. (19875)    $50.00


 
Brick and Stone

45. 
Struco Slate Review
Structural Slate Company, Pen Argyl, PA 
[Slate]. Structural Slate Company. Struco Slate Review. Pen Argyl, PA: Structural Slate Company, 1929. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 24, illustrated with b/w photographs; some advertisements in color. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.  
 
This booklet advertised the use of slate for the window sills, toilet enclosures,  construction, school blackboards, stair treads, kitchens, bathrooms, mausoleums, and more. Buildings around the United States that used slate in their construction are pictured. An attractive advertising booklet. (19919)    $45.00
 

 
46. 
Keeping Up With Marble
Vermont Marble Company, Proctor, VT  
[Stone]. Vermont Marble Company. Keeping Up With Marble Sketching the growth of a great industry and telling why marble has kept in the lead. Proctor, VT: Vermont Marble Co., 1912. Original edition. Small quarto, pp. 46, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cord-bound wraps. Very good; colored pencil inscription on front cover.  
 
Everything marble! This booklet covers the history of Vermont Marble, with rare historic photographs from the late 19th century, including photographs of the land, machinery, and inside the quarries. The advantages and popular uses of marble are discussed, emphasizing the use of marble in mausoleums, monuments, architecture, and statuary. A well-written history of the Vermont marble industry, and very scarce. This is the first time we've been able to offer a copy of this book for sale. (19895)    $65.00
 
 
47. 
Sources of Memorial Ornamentation
Hopkins, Henry Powell  
[Stone]. Hopkins, Henry Powell. Sources of Memorial Ornamentation. 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; closed tear on front endpaper; one plate torn and repaired with yellowing cellophane tape.  
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. (19894)    $55.00
 
 
48. 
Marble in Commercial Buildings
National Association of Marble Dealers, Cleveland, OH 
[Stone]. National Association of Marble Dealers. Marble in Commercial Buildings. Cleveland, OH: National Association of Marble Dealers, 1928. First edition. 12mo, pp. 64. Illustrated with b/w photos. Boards. Very Good.  
 
A scarce promotional piece on the use of marble in commercial buildings, such as office buildings, railroad stations, store interiors, lunch rooms, and lavatories. Richly illustrated with grand examples of marble walls and ceilings, lobbies, benches, store fronts, stairways, counters, and more. (19881)    $60.00  

 
49. 
Marble in the Home and Garden
National Association of Marble Dealers, Cleveland, OH 
[Stone]. National Association of Marble Dealers. Marble in the Home and Garden. Cleveland, OH: National Association of Marble Dealers, 1928. First edition. 12mo, pp. 64. Illustrated with b/w photos. Boards. Very Good.  
 
A scarce promotional piece on the use of marble in the home, such as fireplaces and mantelpieces, marble in the bathroom, and garden furniture. Richly illustrated with grand examples of marble floors, table tops, fountains, stairways, columns, and more. (19880)    $60.00  

 
50. 
Marble in Semi-Public Buildings
National Association of Marble Dealers, Cleveland, OH 
[Stone]. National Association of Marble Dealers. Marble in Semi-Public Buildings. Cleveland, OH: National Association of Marble Dealers, 1928. First edition. 12mo, pp. 64. Illustrated with b/w photos. Boards. Very Good.  
 
A scarce promotional piece on the use of marble in semi-public buildings such as theaters, schools and colleges, churches, private apartments, hotels, fraternal buildings, and others. Richly illustrated with grand examples of marble entrances, stairways, halls, lavatories, and other spaces. (19879)    $60.00  

 
51. 
Marble in Civic Structures
National Association of Marble Dealers, Cleveland, OH 
[Stone]. National Association of Marble Dealers. Marble in Civic Structures. Cleveland, OH: National Association of Marble Dealers, 1928. First edition. 12mo, pp. 64. Illustrated with b/w photos. Boards with clear protective jacket cover. Very Good; some cosmetic spine damage.  
 
A scarce promotional piece on the use of marble in public buildings such as city halls and state capitols, museums, libraries, and hospitals. Richly illustrated with grand examples of marble entrances, stairways, halls, lavatories, and other public spaces. (19878)    $60.00  
Titles on Sale

52. 
Aladdin Homes Catalog #32
The Aladdin Company, Bay City, MI 
[Pattern Book]. The Aladdin Company. Aladdin Homes Catalog #32. Bay City, Michigan: The Aladdin Company, 1919. First edition. 12mo (5 1/4 x 8 1/4). pp 118. Wonderfully illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, including several fold-out pages. Decorated Wraps. Fair, most of spine missing.  
 
A delightful early hard-cover catalog from one of America's first kit home manufacturers. A local competitor of Lewis (manufacturer of Liberty Homes), Aladdin offered a variety of vacation homes, garages, and barns to the mass market. "They offered numerous Bungalow types as well as larger Craftsman and Georgian Colonial Revival homes. Throughout the period of 1910 to 1940, Aladdin offered over 450 different models. Catalogues changed each year reflecting consumer preferences. These catalogues are highly prized for their creative graphics and art work." (from an online article posted by the Arts & Crafts Society) A scarce and beautiful catalog. (19419)    $45.00

 
53. 
Detail, Cottage and Constructive Architecture    
Bicknell, A. J.
[Pattern Books]. Bicknell, A. J. Detail, Cottage and Constructive Architecture. New York: A.J. Bicknell, 1873. First edition. Large Quarto (11 x 14), contains 75 large lithographic plates "showing a great variety of designs for cornices, brackets, windows, window caps, doors, piazzas, porches, bay and dormer windows, observatories, towers, chimney tops, balconies, canopies, scrolls, gable and sawed ornaments, fences, stairs, newels, architraves, mantels, plaster finish, etc., etc." 45 perspectives, elevations and plans of modern designs, 18 elevations of summer houses, villas, sea-side cottages and country houses, 14 designs for street and store fronts, with inside finish for stores and banks. Original Brown Decorated Cloth. Fair; heavy cover wear, loose hinge, missing title page.  
Acceptable copy of an important and scarce title, covering full range of architectural details and design. (19307)    $95.00

 
54. 
Wolf's Praktische Ausfuhrung der Maurerarbeiten   
(Practical Execution of Masonry Projects)
Prentice, P. I. (Editor)   
[Masonry]. Wolf, Gustav. Wolf's Praktische Ausfuhrung der Maurerarbeiten  (Practical Execution of Masonry Projects) band 1: austfuhrung in naturlichen und kunstlichen steinen nebst Stampf und eisenbetonarbeiten sowie berechnen der linien, flachen und korper lehrbuch fur maurer. Leipzig: Wolf's, 1908. Original edition. Wolf's Practical Execution of Masonry Work, Volume 1: Exhibition in natural and artificial stones along with stamping and iron-concrete work as well as calculate the lines, flat and body: Textbook for Masons. Folio (10"x14"), pp. 79, with 532 b/w illustrations and numerous colored panels with moving parts (movable illustrations). Blueprints for a house tipped in. Cloth over Boards. Fair; cover detached, with water damage but text block is clean and complete.  
 
Look past the cover on this one! The illustrations inside is what makes this book pop, literally. Paper inserts over colored drawings allow the user to lift a layer of brick or roof tiles to peek inside a building. Beautifully done. (11991)    $55.00

 
55. 
Magazine of Building, Jan-Dec 1951  
(vols 94 and 95; 2 bound volumes)
Prentice, P. I. (Editor)   
[Architecture]. Prentice, P. I. (Editor). Magazine of Building, Jan-Dec 1951 (vols 94 and 95; 2 bound volumes). New York: Time, Inc., 1951. First edition. Quarto, each issue over 200 pp., indexed. Illustrated with b/w and color photographs and drawings. Trade advertisements throughout. Mild ex-library. Cloth over Boards. Very good. 
 
An outstanding collection of building projects and concerns during the Korean War era. Includes Frank Lloyd Wright projects, a rotogarage project, prize-winning homes, escalators, school architecture, an umbrella house, defense housing, prefabrication, a hexagonal theater, a cocoon house, and much much more. Each issue has 200-300 pages, so there's a lot of content in these issues. An Architectural Forum publication. (19389)    $80.00


56. 
Antique Marble Mantelpieces
Todhunter, Inc., New York, NY  
[Stone]. Todhunter, Inc. Antique Marble Mantelpieces. New York: 1930 (circa). Original edition. Oblong small quarto,  pp 8. b/w photographs on each page. Pamphlet. Very Good.  
 
Absolutely gorgeous Georgian era mantel pieces and fireplaces, superbly photographed.  Statuary, grates and fenders are also shown.  The cover photograph is of the London Mansion of the Marquis of Blandford.  Extremely scarce. (16201)    $90.00
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