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A Selection of our best titles for Early Spring, 2018
 
Late winter in New England is always "exciting." We dodged a "Nor'easter" bullet this week, with 60-90 mph winds.  Our nineteenth century "World Headquarters" made it through the rain and winds unscathed, but much of New England didn't fare so well. And now we're bracing for "Round Two."
But we're looking forward to spring, especially to the New Hampshire Old House & Barn Expo, held in Manchester, New Hampshire, March 24th-25th.
https://nhpreservation.org/old-house-barn-expo/ 
  
This year we'll be hosting some book signings at our booth, notably with John Leeke, whose books "Save America's Windows," "Practical Restoration Reports" and others have become professionals' and "DIY'ers' bibles."

One final note ~ I recently read a series of 14 articles in the current issue of "ChildArt" which is founded on "Preserving Creativity." It features articles on and by 14 of the best known "preservationists" in America, and how they developed their skills and promise at an early age. Take a moment to look through the content. You'll see how some of your friends and colleagues got involved in their life's work.
https://www.icaf.org/childart/ChildArt_Q1_2018_PreservingCreativity.pdf

 Happy Browsing!

Steven 

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Tab le of Contents
New Arrivals
Construction Methods & Materials  
Building Trade Catalogs
Architecture
Sale Publications
New Arrivals
 
1.
Modern Plasterwork Construction, Casting and Fixing; Fibrous, Solid, and Reinforced. 
Bankart, George P. and G. Edward Bankart.  
[Plastering]. 
Modern Plasterwork Construction, Casting and Fixing; Fibrous, Solid, and Reinforced.
Bankart, George P. and G. Edward Bankart.  
London: The Architectural Press, 1926. First edition. Large folio (13" x 20").  Printed title on front board, v, Prefatory plate + 33 full page single-sided plates loosely inserted. Original Portfolio with linen backstrip over printed boards. Good in edgeworn portfolio, Plates in Very Good+ Condition. The full page plates are detailed drawings of cement plastering on steel and concrete structures of the era. Domes, barrel vaults, ribbed ceilings, plaster wall panels, beam casings, columns, pilasters, and much more, are depicted. A very scarce volume with the plates in very nice condition. (18701)    $425.00
2.
Bibliothèque Portative D'architecture élémentaire à l'usage des artistes: divisée en six parties - Premiere Partie, Contenant Les cinq Ordres d'Architecture de Vignole (Portable library of elementary architecture for artists' use: divided into six parts).  
Vignole (translated from the Italian to French).  
[Architectural History]. 
Bibliothèque Portative D'architecture élémentaire à l'usage des artistes: divisée en six parties - Premiere Partie, Contenant Les cinq Ordres d'Architecture de Vignole (Portable library of elementary architecture for artists' use: divided into six parts).
Vignole (translated from the Italian to French).  
Paris: Chez Jombert, Libraire du Roi pour l'Artillerie, 1764. First edition. Octavo, pp. xvi, pp 72. 76 b/w plates. Marbled end papers. Text in French. Original Calf, brown. Good, binding complete, w/hinges somewhat weak; Pages Very Good. A highly popular and influential work on the 5 orders of classical architecture - a very scarce first edition! The plates are in remarkable condition. (18668)   $1250.00

3.
Nouveau Traité Théorique et Pratique des ESCALIERS. 
Charles Moreau (Editor).
[Building Trades].
Nouveau Traité Théorique et Pratique des ESCALIERS.
Charles Moreau (Editor).  
Paris: Librairie Industrielle et D'ameublement, nd ca 1920. Revised Edition. Folio, (13" x 17 1/2") 32 plates of detailed stair drawings in 2 tones (sepia/white) Original Illustrated Boards, tan w/red design & lettering. Near Fine Condition. A beautifully drawn set of stair details showing geometries, wood work, railing, balustrades, steps, and more. Exceptionally scarce in such nice condition! (18671)    $175.00



4.
The Five Orders of Architecture, the Casting of Shadows and the First Principles of Construction Based on the System of Vignola. Seventy-Six Plates, Drawn and Arranged by Pierre Esquié.  
Esquie, Pierre.  
[Architectural History].
The Five Orders of Architecture, the Casting of Shadows and the First Principles of Construction Based on the System of Vignola. Seventy-Six Plates, Drawn and Arranged by Pierre Esquié.
Esquie, Pierre.  
New York: William Helburn Inc., n.d. ca. 1920. First edition. Quarto,, pp. 21 plus 76 engraved plates. Boards w/cloth spine, brown. Good-, some wear along edges & spine. A fine book on the five Classical Orders of Architecture, illustrated with 76 engraved plates by author Esquié, a noted French architect who won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1882. The detailed engravings are beautiful. (18676)    $125.00

5.
Year Book - The Thirty-Sixth Annual Chicago Architectural Exhibition 1923.
The Chicago Architectural Club, The Chicago Chapter of the AIA, The Illinois Society of Architects. 
[American].
Year Book - The Thirty-Sixth Annual Chicago Architectural Exhibition 1923
The Chicago Architectural Club, The Chicago Chapter of the AIA,
The Illinois Society of Architects.
 
Chicago: The Chicago Architectural Club, 1923. First edition.
Quarto, pp 129. Illustrated on every page (front only) with
 photographs or renderings in b/w. Boards w/cloth back strip, paper covered w/gilt lettering & emblem. Good, with wear & some exposed boards along edges & corners. A very uncommon volume with a selection of the best of Chicago architectural works for this year. The first chapter depicts a group of house designs, illustrated with beautiful photographs, renderings, and sketches. The second chapter features a collection of public and commercial projects such as office headquarters (including the Chicago Tribune) hotels, theaters, and religious buildings. The next chapter depicts architectural renderings, and the last chapter features ornamentation, artwork & decoration. Simply a stunning collection of architecture and art! (18686)    $175.00

6.
The Practical Plasterer - A Compendium of Plain and Ornamental Plaster Work With Useful Recipes and a Glossary of Terms. 
Kemp, Wilfred (Plasterer).  
 [Plastering].
The Practical Plasterer - A Compendium of Plain and Ornamental Plaster Work With Useful Recipes and a Glossary of Terms. 
Kemp, Wilfred (Plasterer).  
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1912. Fourth edition. 12 mo, pp 184. 52 b/w illustrations. Plus pp 15 catalog of publications. From the Weale's Scientific & Technical Series. Original Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed  emblem & lettering. Very Good. An extremely scarce original copy of this guide to the art and craft of plastering - with detailed drawings, technical information about materials, tools, and techniques, as well as geometric drawings. Beautifully illustrated - a wonderful resource for builders and preservationists. (18693)    $225.00

7. 
A Practical Treatise on the Joints Made and Used by Builders in the Construction of Various Kinds of Engineering and Architectural Works...and Habitable Structures.  
Christy, Wyvill J.

[Building Trades].
A Practical Treatise on the Joints Made and Used by Builders in the Construction of Various Kinds of Enginnering and Architectural Works...and Habitable Structures.
Christy, Wyvill J.  
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1904. Second edition. 12 mo, pp xvi, pp 248, indexed + list of Weale's publications. 160+ b/w detailed drawings - "With upwards of One Hundred and Sixty Engravings on Wood" Original Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed  emblem & lettering. Good, w/some minor wear on binding only.
Authoritative and reliable as is typical for this series. Clear and concise explanations on bricklayer's joints, tiler's joints, smith's joints, joiner's joints, plasterer's, plumber's, glazier's, paperhanger's joints, and more. Extremely scarce in the U.S. (18669)    $125.00

8.

Stone-Working Machinery and the Rapid and Economical Conversion of Stone. With Hints on the Arrangement and Management of Stone-Works.  
Bale, Powis M.  
[Stone].
Stone-Working Machinery and the Rapid and Economical Conversion of Stone. With Hints on the Arrangement and Management of Stone-Works.
Bale, Powis M.  
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1884. First edition. Octavo, pp 177 indexed. 40 b/w drawings and diagrams throughout the volume + 40 page catalog of Crosby Lockwood & Son's publications. Original Brown Cloth on Boards w/gilt design & lettering. Very Good, w/hinges slightly loose; Pages clean & bright. A history and examination of stone working machinery including frames, saws, dressing machines, planing machines, surfacing beds, moulding machines, lathes, stone breaking machinery and more. Handsomely illustrated with detailed descriptions of the machinery and methods of stone working. An extremely scarce volume especially in such nice condition. (18694)    $275.00

9.
Concrete Stone Manufacturer. 
Whipple, Harvey.

[Concrete & Cement].
Concrete Stone Manufacturer.
Whipple, Harvey.  
Detroit, MI: Concrete-Cement Age Publishing Co., 1918. Second edition, Revised and Enlarged. 12 mo, pp 318, indexed. b/w photographs, diagrams, and drawings throughout the text. Original Navy Cloth on Boards w/embossed lettering. Very Good w/minor rubbing along edges. An extensive and detailed volume describing the manufacturer of standard molded concrete masonry units, as well as ornamental statues, concrete pottery, and mouldings.  It includes chapters on material properties, manufacturing processes, curing, molds and patterns, surface characteristics, and specifications. An extremely scarce and informative publication! (18700)    $95.00

10.
Measured Drawings of Some Colonial and Georgian Houses -
(3 volumes in 2).
 
Millar, Donald.   
[Architectural History]. 
Measured Drawings of Some Colonial and Georgian Houses (3 volumes in 2).
Millar, Donald.  
New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., 1915. First edition. Large folio, 13" x 18", 80 plates of b/w architectural drawings. Linen  back strip on paper covered boards. Very Good. Extremely detailed scaled drawings of interior features (shutters, doors, elevations, mantels, trim, interior paneling, balconies, stairways).The features are from 26 early American homes in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, with historical notes and comments on each. (18677)    $425.00

11.
How To Build A Better Home.  
Copper and Brass Research Association.  
[Metal].
How To Build A Better Home.
Copper and Brass Research Association.  
New York: Copper and Brass Research Assoc., 1922. First edition. Quarto, pp 29. b/w illustrations, building construction details and photographs. Decorated Grey Stock Covers w/tipped in color illustration. Good w/some minor wear along edges.
A general guide for the home owner starting out. Topics include what style to select, financing options, the advantages of copper roofing, roof types, general plumbing principles, hardware selection, and common terminology. A very nicely illustrated and uncommon publication! (18650)    $45.00

12. 
The Attractive Home.
Ekin Wallick.  
[Interiors].
The Attractive Home.
Ekin Wallick.  
Boston: The Carpenter-Morton Co., 1916. First edition. Small octavo (5 1/2" x 8" ) pp 64. over 30 beautiful colored plates. From the library of Richard M. Candee, Professor Emeritus at The Boston University's Preservation Studies Program. Original Paper Covered Boards w/tipped-in color illustration. Very good condition, some minor wear along edges. An incredibly scarce title. This gem of a book depicts early nineteenth century residential furnishings, room arrangements, color harmonies, textiles, and more. (18657)    $45.00



13.
On The Drainage of Lands, Towns, and Buildings.  
Dempsey, G.D.; C.E. w/additions by Clark, D.K.  

[Engineering].
On The Drainage of Lands, Towns, and Buildings.
Dempsey, G.D.; C.E. w/additions by Clark, D.K.  
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1896. Third edition, Revised, with Additions. 12 mo, pp 351, indexed. pp 48 catalog of Crosby, Lockwood & Sons' publications. Approx. 100 b/w drawings and diagrams throughout. Original Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed  emblem & lettering. Near Fine.
A technical study of water drainage in rural as well as urban areas - with topics such as soil conditions, catch basins, embankments, storage reservoirs, drainage systems, and water supplies. An informative, detailed volume - invaluable for builders and site planners. (18689)    $95.00

14.
An Introduction to Architectural Drawing.  
Field, Wooster Bard; Architect, AIA.    
[Architectural Drawing]. 
An Introduction to Architectural Drawing.
Field, Wooster Bard; Architect, AIA.  
New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1932. Quarto, pp 103, indexed. Tan Cloth on Boards w/embossed illustration & lettering. Good condition, but some mild foxing.
In many ways, a precursor to the architect's Bible, "Architectural Graphic Standards." This volume depicts perspective renderings, elevations, cross sections, symbols, wood framing methods, door & window details, and some very nice interior detailing. An uncommon book, still invaluable for today's practitioners. (18654)    $55.00 
 

15. 
An Elementary Treatise on Architectural Drawing - Volume II - Architectural Drawing.  
International Correspondence Schools Staff.  
[Architectural Drawing].
An Elementary Treatise on Architectural Drawing - Volume II - Architectural Drawing.
International Correspondence Schools Staff.  
Scranton, PA: The Colliery Engineer Co., 1900. First edition. Oblong Folio, (11 x 14 1/2) pp 100+ Profusely illustrated with b/w architectural, construction and geometric drawings throughout. Marbled end papers. Three-quarters leather, brown. Good condition, w/some small tears along edges/corners.
This beautifully illustrated volume includes chapters on geometrical drawing, architectural drawing (stairs, doors, plans, facades, construction details), ornamental drawing, and advanced architectural drawing (the Classical orders.) A very thorough manual with superb drawings. (18665)    $125.00
 
Construction Materials & Methods
 
16.
Practical Carpentry (2 volume set).  
Radford, William (assisted by Woods & Reuther).  
[Carpentry].
Practical Carpentry (2 volume set).
Radford, William (assisted by Woods & Reuther).  
Chicago: Sears Roebuck & Co., 1907. First edition. Octavo, pp. ca 255, pp 264, each volume indexed. Illustrated with b/w construction details and diagrams. Plus 8 pages of publisher's advertisements and approx. 50 house plans of Radford houses in the back of each volume. Original Red Cloth on Boards w/embossed design & lettering. Very Good+. A very comprehensive set by one of the best writers/tradesmen of his time.  The well integrated illustrations make this a practical piece of trade literature, one which gives a wonderful snapshot of the profession at the turn of the century. Includes chapters on wood framing, roof construction, foundations, windows, mouldings, joints, and stairs. In addition, there are a series of questions and answers in the back of each volume. An invaluable reference guide for builders. (18699)    $85.00

17.
Graining: Ancient and Modern.  
Wall, William E (revised by F. N. Vanderwalker).

[Paint].
Graining: Ancient and Modern.
Wall, William E (revised by F. N. Vanderwalker). 
Chicago: Frederick Drake, 1937. Third revised and enlarged. Octavo, pp. xii, 208, indexed, richly illustrated w/ over 50 color and b/w plates.  Cloth over Boards. Very Good.
Scarce book with a remarkable quantity of color illustration of wood grains. A thorough and engaging treatment of the subject.  The first two editions were self-published by William Wall.  This edition had a major Chicago publisher and was thoroughly revised by a highly regarded tradesman and author. The result is an authoritative  study with extremely high production values! (18698)    $75.00

18.
Prestolith Velo, High Early Strength Portland Cement AIA File 3a3.  
Prestolith Velo Cement.  
[Concrete & Cement].
Prestolith Velo, High Early Strength Portland Cement AIA File 3a3.
Prestolith Velo Cement.  
St. Louis, MO: Missouri Portland Cement Co., ca 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp 22. b/w photographs, charts, on each page. Decorated Heavy Stock Covers, ivory/green. Very Good+. An early catalog for high strength, "water-tight" plastic cement, originally developed in Denmark. Illustrated with historic photographs of building applications such as St. Louis street pavings, highway construction in Oklahoma, bridges in Oklahoma and Missouri, and early "skyscrapers" in the Midwest. This catalog is in exceptional condition, very uncommon, and has a wealth of information on the 1920's building trades.
(18695)    $55.00

19.
4 Trade Publications - Cast Stone Work.  
Paul Vogt & Sons.  
[Concrete & Cement].
4 Trade Publications - Cast Stone Work.
Paul Vogt & Sons.  
Everett, MA: Paul Vogt & Sons, nd ca 1910. First edition. Quarto, 4 sheets,  each with b/w photographs. Loose sheets. Very Good. Paul Vogt & Sons was an Everett, MA firm specialing in cast stone and plaster ornamentation. These trade sheets depict their work at the Cheverus Centennial School in Malden, the St. Mary's Gymnasium in Cambridge, and the Girls' High School in Boston. An important and very scarce look at Massachusetts architectural history. (18670)    $75.00


20.
Marble Decoration and the Terminology of British and Foreign Marbles - A Handbook for Students With Twenty-eight Illustrations.  
Blagrove, George H.  
[Stone].
Marble Decoration and the Terminology of British and Foreign Marbles - A Handbook for Students With Twenty-eight Illustrations.
Blagrove, George H.  
London: The Technical Press Ltd., nd ca 1890. First edition. Small octavo, pp 122. b/w illustrations throughout the text. Original Red Cloth on Boards w/embossed lettering. Very Good+.
An exceptional and uncommon guide to marbles, covering almost every aspect of its use as a building material. Properties, characteristics of cements, colors, mosaic work, veneers and paneling, the design of mouldings, and carved ornamentation are some of the topics which are discussed. A beautifully organized volume, with an extensive glossary of terms. (18646)    $250.00

21.
Handbook of Fireproof Construction. 
Concrete Engineering Company (CECO).  
[Concrete & Cement].
Handbook of Fireproof Construction.
Concrete Engineering Company (CECO).  
Omaha, NE: Concrete Engineering Co., 1926. 5th Revised Edition. Large quarto, pp 53. The first part of this manual depicts steel forms, construction details, ceiling construction, columns, and other products.  pp 36 - 52 is a b/w photographic portfolio of building types from hospitals to schools to hotels to homes. Laid-in original typed and signed marketing letter. Decorated Dark Green Stock Covers. Near Fine Condition.
A very scarce and extensive trade handbook of 1920's concrete construction - depicting what was "state of the art' building technology of the time. An invaluable resource for preservationists, historians, and builders.  
(18659)    $85.00

22.
Brick Structures - How To Build Them.  
Stoddard, Ralph P.

[Masonry].
Brick Structures - How To Build Them.
Stoddard, Ralph P.  
New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1946. Eleventh Edition. Small octavo, pp 168, indexed. 100 total b/w photographs and construction details throughout. Ten tables of properties, specifications, etc. Original black cloth on boards w/embossed border. Good condition, but mild ex-library.
"Practical reference data on materials, design, and construction methods employed in brick construction; for contractors, builders, architects, engineers, and students.  An authoritative manual on brick masonry, with particular reference to the structural uses of brick in residences and other small buildings." (18656)    $65.00

23.
Brickwork,  A Practical Treatise, Embodying the General and Higher Principles of Bricklaying, Cutting and Setting.
Walker, F. 
[Masonry].
Brickwork,  A Practical Treatise, Embodying the General and Higher Principles of Bricklaying, Cutting and Setting.
Walker, F.  
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1920. Eighth Impression. 12mo, pp viii. pp 119, indexed. Illustrated with 91 woodcuts in b/w. Original Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed  emblem & lettering. Very Good+. A wonderful period piece snapshot of the masonry building trades in the late nineteenth century. The line drawings are very good.  Comprehensive study, including  ornamental brick work and arch-cutting, roof tiling and pointing. (18692)    $85.00

24.
Elementary Principles of Carpentry and a Treatise on Joinery.  
T. Tredgold (C.E.) & E.W. Tarn (Editor).

[Carpentry].  
Elementary Principles of Carpentry and a Treatise on Joinery.
T. Tredgold (C.E.) & E.W. Tarn (Editor).  
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1900. Seventh Edition. 12 mo, pp 312, indexed. 71 figures in b/w. + 66 pages of publisher's advertisements. Original Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed  emblem & lettering. Very Good.
A very thorough and detailed guide to these subjects - covering the properties of timber, seasoning timber, decay and preservation, structural theory, framing, and much more. One of the most extensive examinations of joinery that we've seen. Another uncommon and informative volume in this series! (18691)    $75.00

25.
Roofing and Sheet Metal Work #256.

Lowndes, William S. & ICS Staff.

[Roofing].
Roofing and Sheet Metal Work #256.
Lowndes, William S. & ICS Staff.  
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, 1923. Revised. 12 mo, pp 130 + pp 60. b/w construction drawings and details throughout the volume. We have 2 editions of this volume - the 1923 (#256) and 1944 (#256 B)
Black leatherette w/embossed design & lettering. Near Fine. Originally composed of 2 separate parts, this volume covers roofing materials (canvas, metals, wood, slate, tile, asphalt shingles,) and sheet metal work (wall panels, cornices, window elements, railings, gutters, domes, etc.) An excellent guide, with wonderfully detailed drawings. Very uncommon, especially in such nice condition. (18666)    $70.00

26.
Concrete Piles; Design, Manufacture, Driving.
Portland Cement Company.

[Concrete & Cement].
Concrete Piles; Design, Manufacture, Driving.
Portland Cement Company.  
Chicago: Portland Cement Co., 1951. First edition. Octavo, pp. 80, bibliography, well-illustrated with b/w photographs and construction details. Black Stock Wraps. Very Good+.
A technical overview of foundation and pile design principles, pile types, and specifications. (18667)    $25.00

27.

Introduction to Early American Masonry -
Stone, Brick, Mortar and Plaster.
 
McKee, Harley J., FAIA.  
[Masonry].
Introduction to Early American Masonry - Stone, Brick, Mortar and Plaster.
McKee, Harley J., FAIA.  
Springfield, IL: Assoc. for Preservation Technology International, 2017. Second edition. Tall octavo, pp. 94, indexed, well illustrated with b/w photos & drawings. Bibliography. Decorated Wraps. New.
A new edition of this important text on masonry. It includes the author's own sketches, and covers materials and practices of brick, terra cotta, stucco, and plaster.  Well suited for the advanced professional or graduate student in preservation. (18674)    $34.50
We also have the 3rd printing of the first edition from 1978. (17744) $50.00 
 
   

28.
Rudimentary Treatise on Limes, Cements, Mortars, Concretes, Mastics, Plastering, Etc. No. 45, Weale's Rudimentary Series.  
Burnell, George R.; C.E. 

[Masonry].
Rudimentary Treatise on Limes, Cements, Mortars, Concretes, Mastics, Plastering, Etc. No. 45, Weale's Rudimentary Series.
Burnell, George R.; C.E. 
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1900. Fifteenth Edition. 12 Mo, pp. viii, 136, indexed, plus pp.16 publisher's advertisements. Original Cloth on Boards, beige w/embossed  emblem & lettering. Very Good+.
Authoritative and reliable as usual for this series. Clear and concise explanations on the chemistry and use of limes, the use of sands, mortar making, cements and concretes, plastering, and stucco. Extremely scarce in the United States. (18690)    $115.00

Building Trade Catalogs

29.
Comptoir Tuilier Du Nord - Tuiles & Accessoires - Catalog of Roofing Tiles, Interlocking Tiles, Rounded & Decorated Tiles, and Accessories (paving & ornamental tiles materials laid-in).
Comptoir Tuilier Du Nord.
[Roofing].
Comptoir Tuilier Du Nord - Tuiles & Accessoires - Catalog of Roofing Tiles, Interlocking Tiles, Rounded & Decorated Tiles, and Accessories (paving & ornamental tiles materials laid-in).
Comptoir Tuilier Du Nord.
Paris: Tuileries De Beauvais , 1935. First edition. Quarto, pp 22. Two-toned illustrations of roofing tiles, paving slabs, and accessories, on each page. 4 Laid-in items - 4 page sales pamphlet for paving tiles, 1 page sheet of ornamental tiles, 1 page sheet of tile colors, and 1 page signed sales letter, dated 17 Novembre 1936 to Monsier Chassin-Leconte from the commercial director. Cardboard Covers w/brass clasps. The Comptoir Tuilier du Nord (company) resulted from the merger of several tile companies (Tuileries du Nord, Mechanical Tuileries of Wardrecques, Mechanical Tuileries of Saint-Momelin, Tuileries Halluin, Tuileries of Leforest, Tuileries of Phalempin, and others. (18653)    $125.00

30.
Ornamental Iron and Wire Work, Catalog No. 8
Badger Wire & Iron Works.
[Metal].
Ornamental Iron and Wire Work, Catalog No. 8
Badger Wire & Iron Works.
Milwaukee, WI: Radtke Bros. & Kortsch Co., nd ca 1920. First edition. Small quarto, pp 64. b/w illustrations and photographs on each page. With a list  of "recent" contracts by the company. Decorated Stock Wraps, yellow. Very Good Condition. An extensive catalog of metal products from stairways and railings to doors, marquises, store fronts, gates, shutters, and much more. Wonderfully illustrated, with outstanding photographs of historical buildings in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. A trove of information for historians and preservationists.
(18703)    $130.00

31.
Dahlstrom Standard Construction Metal Door & Trim, Elevator Inclosures & Cabs, Uni-Tre Frames, Partitions, Conduo-Base.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company.
[Doors & Elevators].
Dahlstrom Standard Construction Metal Door & Trim, Elevator Inclosures & Cabs, Uni-Tre Frames, Partitions, Conduo-Base.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company.
Jamestown, NY: Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co., 1924. First edition. Quarto, pp 25. b/w photographs, door type elevations, frame details, moulding & cove profiles, and more. Decorated Heavy Stock Covers, b/w. Very Good+. Construction drawings and details for metal doors, elevators, grilles, mouldings, casings, and partitions. Charles P. Dahlstrom was a Swedish born and educated mechanic/inventor who began his career at Westinghouse and then worked at Art Metal Construction Company, where he invented a metal door. After being patented, the door was used by high rise buildings and hotels, whereupon Dahlstrom formed his own company in Jamestown.  Another uncommon catalog from this manufacturer. (18679)    $110.00

32.
Dahlstrom Hollow Metal Doors and Trim - - Architectural and Manufacturer's Shapes.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company.
[Metal].
Dahlstrom Hollow Metal Doors and Trim - - Architectural and Manufacturer's Shapes.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company.
Jamestown, NY: Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co., 1923. Third Edition - Revised. Oblong small quarto, approx 100+ pages. Cut-in index with Eleven (11) sections. Sepia toned drawings, specifications, size charts and photographs on each page. Grey Stock Covers w/metal clasps . Good. An extensive and detailed trade catalog of metal products from door parts to panels, to mouldings, cornices, channels, angles, ornamental shapes, and industrial parts (railway and automobile products). Charles P. Dahlstrom was a Swedish born and educated mechanic/inventor who began his career at Westinghouse and then worked at Art Metal Construction Company, where he invented a metal door. After being patented, the door was used by high rise buildings and hotels, whereupon Dahlstrom formed his own company in Jamestown.  Another uncommon catalog from this manufacturer. (18680)    $155.00

33.
Dahlstrom Hollow Metal Construction: Architectural Series.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company
[Windows and Doors].
Hollow Metal Construction: Architectural Series.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Company.
Jamestown, NY: Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co., 1913. Original edition. Folio, 26 folio sized plates. Constructions drawings and details with b/w photographs of buildings inset on each sheet. Portfolio, cloth over boards, tan. Good, Drawings in Very Good condition. Construction drawings and details for steel and bronze doors, windows, elevators, grilles, screens and other architectural metal work. Charles P. Dahlstrom was a Swedish born and educated mechanic/inventor who began his career at Westinghouse and then worked at Art Metal Construction Company, where he invented a metal door. After being patented, the door was used by high rise buildings and hotels, whereupon Dahlstrom formed his own company in Jamestown.  Meticulously drawn and in excellent condition, this portfolio of drawings is exceedingly uncommon. (18681)    $350.00

34.
The Overhead Door: The Truly Modern Door for Public Garage, Private Garage, Factory, Warehouse, Boathouse, Greasing Station and Similar Buildings AIA File No. 17a2.
Overhead Door Corporation.
[Doors].
The Overhead Door: The Truly Modern Door for Public Garage, Private Garage, Factory, Warehouse, Boathouse, Greasing Station and Similar Buildings. AIA File No. 17a2.
Overhead Door Corporation.
Hartford City, IN: Overhead Door Corporation, 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp. 24, richly illustrated w/ b/w and color drawings, charming color illustration on title page. Original Illustrated Wraps. Very Good+ Condition.
A scarce and very well illustrated door catalog with plenty of examples of applications in these building types. Brick, wood framed, stucco, and other construction types are depicted. Detailed drawings of door hardware and accessories as well as photographs of historical buildings. (18702)    $60.00

35.
Western Pine Camera Views For Home Builders.
Western Pine Association.
[Millwork].
Western Pine Camera Views For Home Builders.
Western Pine Association.
Portland, OR: Western Pine Assoc., nd ca 1940's. First edition. Oblong small octavo, pp 17. b/w photographs on each page & several color photographs. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
A very nice trade publication depicting the various applications of pine wood products - paneling, siding, staircases, doors, cabinetry, and fireplaces. Attractive photographs of residential exteriors and interiors. (18655)    $45.00

36.
Wood Mantels - 1903 Net Price List.  
Paine Furniture Company.  
[Fireplaces].
Wood Mantels - 1903 Net Price List.
Paine Furniture Company.  
Boston, MA: Paine Furniture Co., 1903. First edition. 12 mo, approx. pp. 50. b/w photographs on front faces only. Decorated Stock Envelope with catalog in decorated b/w wraps. Binding in Good Condition w/some small tears, Pages Very Good.
Paine Furniture made very good replications of colonial style fireplaces and mantels in the Boston area, in the early twentieth century. This is a lovely catalog, with many classic "Colonial" fireplaces. (18658)    $50.00



37.

flexwood: fabric backed wood veneer samples.  
Flexwood.

[Wood].  
flexwood: fabric backed wood veneer samples.
Flexwood.  
New York: U.S. Plywood Co., Inc., nd ca 1940. Original edition. 7 3/4" x 10", 11 10-20 mil backed wood samples. loose wood sheets. Fair.
An early interior finish using actual wood veneer permanently bonded to a backer sheet under heat and pressure. The woods in the group include mahogany, pine, walnut, and oak. (17443)    $55.00

38.
Owens-Illinois Insulux Glass Block (Catalog) A.I.A. File No. 10-F.  
Owens-Illinois Glass Company.  
[Glass]. 
Owens-Illinois Insulux Glass Block (Catalog) A.I.A. File No. 10-F.
Owens-Illinois Glass Company.  
Toledo, OH: Owens-Illinois Glass Co., 1945. First edition. Quarto, pp 23. b/w photographs and installation details on each page. Includes photographs & drawings of glass block unit types. Staplebound Wraps, red. Very Good. Scarce trade catalog showing industrial, institutional and commercial uses for this popular mid-century glass material. Includes specifications as well as accessories such as wall ties and anchors. (18390)  $45.00 

Architecture and Design

39.
New American Homes. 
Lieurance, Iva G. (Designer).  
[Pattern Book].
New American Homes.
Lieurance, Iva G. (Designer).  
Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1940. Enlarged Edition. Quarto, pp 96.
b/w photographs and "blueprints" of floor plans on each page. Some color photographs
of home exteriors. Illustrated Cardboard Covers w/blue plastic comb. Very Good+.
A well illustrated plan book of early WWII era homes in various suburban styles from small ranch houses to cottages to bungalows. They are built with wood siding, brick veneer, stucco, and stone facing.  Iva Lieurance, Garlinghouse's chief designer, would spot an existing house she thought would make a good addition to these plan books. The house was photographed, and Leiurance would return to the office with the photo and a sketch of a floor plan, then design the plan from there. (18648)    $55.00

40.
Homes of lasting charm ~ 120 Practical Small Brick Houses, All Occupied by Satisfied Owners.
 
Ralph P. Stoddard.  
[Pattern Book].
Homes of lasting charm ~ 120 Practical Small Brick Houses, All Occupied by Satisfied Owners.

Ralph P. Stoddard.  
Cleveland, OH: Common Brick Mfgr's Assoc. of America, 1927. Oblong quarto, pp 72. Sepia toned photographs and floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, brown. Good.
A compilation of brick homes designed and produced by a variety of companies - Curtis, The Small House Bureau, architect designed homes, and the C.B.M.A. Plan Service. A brief introduction depicts details of brick wall construction and typical exterior brickwork effects. An uncommon plan book with a variety of styles, designs, and plans. (18651)    $60.00

41.
Building Your Own Garage.  
The Standard Paint Company, Ru-Ber-Oid Roofing.  
[Building as Envelope]. 
Building Your Own Garage.
The Standard Paint Company, Ru-Ber-Oid Roofing.  
New York: Standard Paint Co., nd ca 1920. First edition. 12 mo, pp 12. Plans, elevations, and construction details of small garages. Distributed by W. Yates Lansing, Rensselaer, NY. Illustrated Wraps, white/red. Very Good.
An uncommon guide for building garages, using fire-resistant practices and Ruberoid roofing products. Ruberoid was the first "ready to lay" roofing product, developed in 1892. This company became the Standard Paint Company and is now GAF. (18664)    $45.00



42.
Houses of Stone. 
Peters, Frazier Forman. 
[Stone].
Houses of Stone.
Peters, Frazier Forman. 
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1936. First edition. Quarto,
pp iv + 170. b/w illustrations, building details, and photographs throughout. Illustrated frontispiece. Cloth over Boards, navy w/gilt lettering. Very Good. A thorough study of houses made from stone including a small "studio house," a Cape Cod
house, and the author's home. Explanations of cost, site planning, and construction methods. A very nice book with a personal perspective on the business of home building. (18078)    $125.00


43.
American Estates and Gardens.  
Ferree, Barr.  
[American]. 
American Estates and Gardens.
Ferree, Barr.  
New York: Munn and Co., 1904. First edition. Large quarto, pp. xvi, 306. Illustrated with black & white photographs on nearly every page. Original Illustrated Cloth on Boards w/gilt design & lettering. Good+ .
An expansive portfolio of country mansions and residences in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, and California - highlighting their gardens, as well as their architectural design. Estates depicted include those of Stanford White, (18678)    $250.00




44.
The Books of a Thousand Homes, Vol. I: 500 Small House Plans. 
Smith, Henry Atterbury.  
[Pattern Books].
The Books of a Thousand Homes, Vol. I: 500 Small
House Plans.
 
Smith, Henry Atterbury.  
New York: Home Owners Service Institute, 1923. Third edition. Quarto, pp. 316.  Floor plans with b/w renderings
or photographs, accompanied by descriptions, for 500 homes by various architects, plus 31 illustrations in the text.  Preliminary 24 pages printed in blue & black; the cover illustration is in three tones. From the library of Richard Candee, Professor Emeritus Boston University's Preservation Program. Pictorial Boards. Good.
A very ambitious compendium of architectural styles from
 the twenties. Many examples of bungalows, stucco styles, etc., with floor plans, elevations and architectural renderings. Architects featured include John F Yewell, George W Repp, Claude Bragdon, William Carver, and many others. (18685)    $80.00

45.
Palliser's Model Dwellings - A Book on Building For Industrial Americans, or Homes for Co-operative Builders, Investors and Everybody Desiring to Build, Own or Live in Model Houses of Moderate Cost.  
Palliser, Palliser & Co.   
[Pattern Book]. 
Palliser's Model Dwellings - A Book on Building For Industrial Americans, or Homes for Co-operative Builders, Investors and Everybody Desiring to Build, Own or Live in Model Houses of Moderate Cost.
Palliser, Palliser & Co.  
New York: J.S. Ogilvie, 1892. First edition. Folio, pp 111. Architectural drawings and floor plans on each page with trade advertisements throughout. Original Illustrated Wraps, b/w. Good.
An well illustrated plan book of Victorian homes for working class Americans of the era, with a variety of house styles, sizes, and construction types. (18688)    $160.00

46.
The Home Beautiful - Suggestions For Beautifying Your Home.  
Colonial Drapery Fabrics.

[Window Treatments].
The Home Beautiful - Suggestions For Beautifying Your Home.
Colonial Drapery Fabrics.  
Newark, NJ: Hahne & Co., nd ca 1920. First edition. Small octavo, pp 15. Color illustrations of room interior furnishings on each page. Decorated Wraps, grey. Very Good.
A charming selection of interior furnishing designs depicting coordinated window treatments, floor coverings, furniture selections, and wall coverings. Mostly "Colonial" styles with lots of chintzes, florals, and tapestry effects. (18652)    $40.00

47.
The Delineator's Prize $3,000 Houses.  
The Delineator (Magazine).    
[Pattern Book]. 
The Delineator's Prize $3,000 Houses.
The Delineator (Magazine).  
New York: B.W. Dodge & Co., 1909. First edition. Folio, pp 71. b/w rendered floor plans, architectural drawings, and illustrations throughout. Original b/w photograph of construction crew laid-in. From the library of Richard Candee, Professor Emeritus at the Boston University Preservation Program. Decorated Cloth over Boards w/embossed design. Good-, w/some tears & fraying on edges & corners. A beautifully rendered volume of architectural designs for residences, with site plans, elevations, perspective illustrations, and descriptive text. The contest was sponsored by a New York architect, William Neil Smith, well known at that time. (18683)    $95.00

48.
Journal Houses.  
Ladies' Home Journal.  
[Pattern Book].
Journal Houses.
Ladies' Home Journal.  
Philadelphia, PA: Curtis Publishing Co., 1916. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp 56. Sepia toned photographs, exterior perspectives and house plans on each page.
 A very nice selection of architect designed homes. From the library
of Richard Candee, Professor Emeritus of Boston Univerity's Preservation program. Decorated Stock Covers, b/w. Good. A wonderfully illustrated set of early twentieth century house designs - with clearly notated, dimensioned plans, and detailed exterior images. Styles depicted include bungalows, colonials, and more. Several pages of garages for the "small home" are also depicted.
(18684)    $65.00

49.
Keith's Beautiful Homes Magazine - 5 issues March, April, July  & October of 1927; January,1928.  
M.L. Keith (Editor).   
[Pattern Book].
Keith's Beautiful Homes Magazine - 5 issues March, April, July  & October of 1927; January,1928.
M.L. Keith (Editor).   
Minneapolis: Keith Corp., 1927, 1928. First edition. Quarto, 5 volumes - each approx. pp 50. Illustrated with b/w photographs, floor plans, details and trade advertisements throughout. Original Color Illustrated Wraps. Very Good+.
A lovely collection of home designs, plans & images; as well as articles on building methods, decoration, plumbing, electricity, and much more. An early compendium of DIY information for the home owner with a wealth of practical information still!
(18687)    $90.00



50.
The Book of the Boston Architectural Club for 1928.  
Boston Architectural Club.

[English]. 
The Book of the Boston Architectural Club for 1928.
Boston Architectural Club.  
Boston: Boston Architectural Club, 1928. First edition. Large Quarto, approx. 200 pages, including pp 62 of trade advertisements. b/w architectural drawings on each page - elevations, cross-sections, details, and more. Green Cloth Back Strip on Paper Boards w/black lettering. Very Good, edges somewhat worn.
Beautifully selected drawings depicting English castles, residences, churches, schools, and other building types (nineteenth century drawings.) (18672)    $55.00

51.
The Book of the Boston Architectural Club -
Sicily as Seen by George Porter Fernald from Original Photographs.
Boston Architectural Club.
[International].
The Book of the Boston Architectural Club - Sicily as Seen by George Porter Fernald
from Original Photographs.

Boston Architectural Club.  
Boston: Boston Architectural Club, 1919. First edition. Quarto, approx. 100 pages. b/w photographs on each page. Decorated Paper on Boards, tan. Good, back strip partially missing, some wear along edges.
A wonderful portfolio of architectural photography showing the Sicilian landscape, gardens, villas, towns, and some details. (18673)    $45.00



52.
The Book of the Boston Architectural Club for the Year 1918 - Early Colonial Architecture in New England. 
Boston Architectural Club.

[New England].
The Book of the Boston Architectural Club for the Year 1918 - Early Colonial Architecture in New England.
Boston Architectural Club. 
Boston: Boston Architectural Club, 1918. First edition. Quarto, approx. 100 pages. b/w photographs on each page. Tan cloth on boards. Good-, back strip partially missing, some wear along edges and corners.
Examples of doorways, porches, entrances, and facades of Colonial New England houses. Also some residential interiors, stairways, mantels, and halls. A very nice resource for historian and preservationists. (18675)    $45.00

53.
The Craftsman - 6 volumes.  
Stickley, Gustav (Editor).

[Arts & Crafts Style].
The Craftsman - 6 volumes.
Stickley, Gustav (Editor).  
New York: The Craftsman Publishing Co., 1907, 1908. First edition. Quarto, approx. 90 pages each. With b/w photographs and drawings throughout. Decorated  Brown Paper Wraps. Good with small tears along edges.
"The Craftsman" was the "Bible" for promoting the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the ideas of William Morris, John Ruskin, and social/cultural ideas. These volumes include articles about the craftsmen of the Blue Ridge area, George Gray Barnard (sculptor), profitable home industries, and small farming. (18490)    $120.00

54. 
The Craftsman - 3 volumes.  
Stickley, Gustav (Editor).

[Arts & Crafts Style].
The Craftsman - 3 volumes.
Stickley, Gustav (Editor).  
New York: The Craftsman Publishing Co., 1905, 1907, 1909. First edition. Quarto, approx. 90 pages each. With b/w photographs and drawings throughout. Decorated  Brown Paper Wraps. Good.
"The Craftsman" was the "Bible" for promoting the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the ideas of William Morris, John Ruskin, and social/cultural ideas. These volumes have articles on "The Beautiful City," a historic house on the Hudson River, John La Farge, a modified "Craftsman House," a "Hillside Bungalow" and more. (18682)  $60.00

55. 
imagined interiors: representing the domestic interior since the Renaissance.  
Grant, Jeremy; Aynsley, Charlotte.   
[Interiors].
imagined interiors: representing the domestic interior since the Renaissance.
Grant, Jeremy; Aynsley, Charlotte.  
London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 2006. First edition. Quarto, pp 304. 260 color illustrations. Colored free end papers. From The Old House Journal Reference Library. Cloth over Boards, black w/color pictorial Dust Jacket. New in new DJ.
This beautiful publication examines how interiors are shown in paintings, literature, film, photography, and other artistic media. It looks at the work of masters such as Vermeer, Alfred Hitchcock, and many others with stunning images. (16805)    $45.00


 
Sale Publications

56.
A Guide to Medieval English Tithe Barns.
Griswold, James. 
[Building as Envelope].
A Guide to Medieval English Tithe Barns. 
Griswold, James.  
Portsmouth, NH: Peter E. Randall Publisher, 1999. First edition. Oblong Octavo, pp. 85, richly illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. As New.
A jewel of a treatise on the predecessors of our American "first period architecture." Available as-new at a wonderful price; belongs in every builder's and architect's library! (8208)    $15.00

57.
The Framed Houses of Massachusetts Bay, 1625-1725.
Cummings, Abbott Lowell.
[New England].
The Framed Houses of Massachusetts Bay, 1625-1725.
Cummings, Abbott Lowell.
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1979. First edition. Large quarto, pp. 261, indexed, 280 b/w illustrations, including photographs, architectural drawings and technical building details. Color Pictorial Wraps. Good+.
A "ground-breaking study" of wood framed houses in colonial Massachusetts. It describes his theory about how timber joints were used in English buildings and their technology "evolved" in New England. Chapter headings include indigenous building forms, builders and their resources, the assembly of the house frame, English derivations and evolutionary trends, finishes, and much more. An invaluable treatise for preservationists, historians and builders. (10927)    $45.00