[Paint]. The Warren Paint Company. Painting Illustrated Suggestions on House Painting and Decorating, Showing Combination of Shades of Modern Designs. Warren, OH: The Warren Paint Company, nd c. 1890. Second edition. Oblong 12mo (5" x 7"), pp. 45, illustrated with paint chip chart and colored lithographs. Stamped lightly by a previous owner on the front and back cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good; weak front hinge, tissue guard on chip chart has some tears.

What a gorgeous paint catalog! Featuring residential architecture by Youngstown architect Charles H. Owsley, authentically colored using paint sample palates from the Warren Paint Company. Owsley and his son designed buildings throughout the eastern edge of Ohio and western Pennsylvania from the mid-1870s to the 1950s, and these homes from the elder Owsley are stunning. If you're looking for palates of 5-7 colors for a Victorian home exterior, this catalog is an excellent resource. It's very hard to find 19th century trade catalogs in good condition. We've never had a copy of this before, and truly we have had only a few paint catalogs over the years that rival this one for beauty. (21476)   $475.00

[Paint]. Maire, F. (Editor). House Painting and Decorating, October 1888-September 1889, Bound Volume A Journal Treating of House and Carriage Painting, and of Wall Paper. Philadelphia, PA: House Painting and Decorating Publishing Co., 1889. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 465, vii, indexed, each issue illustrated with b/w engravings and at least one beautifully colored chromolithographic print. Half-Leather with Marbled Boards. Good: weak front hinge, heavy backstrip wear.

An interesting assortment of articles focused on house painting and decorating at the height of Victorian styling, plus editorials, letters to the editor, recent patents, laboratory testing of new products, current news, clippings from readers and more. Some topics include Greek art, practical graining, modern finishing, treatment of apprentices, the Japanese as decorators, sign painting, amateur scene painting, Roman art, coach painting, mixing tints, wall paper, and much more. A comprehensive resource for those interested in 1880s painting and decorating. (21438)   $250.00

[Travel]. Hayles, David. Joys of the Journey An Epic Bicycle Ride Around the World with so many smiles on so many miles. Oxford, NY: David Hayles, 2022. First edition. Octavo, pp. viii, 239, illustrated with color photographs. Spiral Bound Wraps. New.

This is a day by day account of a 73-year-old grandfather's solo 20,000 mile bicycle ride around the world. David Hayles is the author of Scagliola, a perennial favorite among our plastering titles. (21433)   $25.00

[Plastering]. Hayles, David. The Magic of Scagliola (Limited edition publication). Oxford, NY: David Hayles, 2015. First edition, Limited to 100 copies. Quarto, pp 326, illustrated with color photographs. Color Pictorial Boards. New.

Scagliola, a plastering technique used to create the look of marble is the life work of author and expert preservationist David Hayles. He recently won the prestigious Askins Award from the Preservation Trades Network. This beautiful volume contains techniques and "recipes" developed over the centuries from the Benedictine monks to public buildings in America. Stunning photographs on each page. (20118)   $90.00

[Carpentry]. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The Carpenter (9 issues, 1929-1946). Indianapolis, IN: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, 1929-1946. Original edition. Small quarto, each issue pp. ~60 plus several pages of period advertisements, illustrated with b/w photographs. Issues included are: Nov 1929, Jul 1930, Nov 1931, Jul 1932, Sep 1933, Mar 1934, May 1935, Oct 1936, and Nov 1946. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

We're very excited to be able to offer these issues of The Carpenter magazine for the first time. It was a monthly publication by United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, and carried stories of interest to its members, such as salary information, innovations in timber and lumber, industry employment, how to solve craft problems, information about the union, etc. A valuable publication that has a lot of information about early 20th century carpentry techniques and materials. (21434)   $90.00

[Design]. Bemis, Albert Farwell. The Evolving House: Rational Design. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1933. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. xxxv, 625, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

The urgency of the need for better homes, built with less waste of human effort, is recognized universally. The best way to meet that need is through the natural forces of evolution: through improvement in the physical technique of providing shelter, and the broad cooperative use of that technique by all concerns. This book suggests the cubical modular method as an improvement in such technique. It aims to analyze house structure, to state fully the terms of this important and pressing problem of our times, and to present a logical solution in the redesign of human shelter. This is the third volume of the Evolving House trilogy; the first volume traced the development of housing from caves to modern times, and the second volume analyzed the economics of shelter. Currently the only copy available in the world with a nice dust jacket. (21435)   $225.00

[Georgian]. Ramsey, Stanley C. Small Houses of the Late Georgian Period 1750-1820 (Volume I: Exteriors). London: The Architectural Press, 1924. Third impression. Folio, pp. 16, plus 100 b/w photographic plates. Cloth over Boards. Good: backstrip damage, crease in front cover.

This lovely collection of smaller domestic home exteriors from the latter half of the 18th century and the early years of the 19th century deserves attention. The homes selected for this volume are a "happy blend of both the formal and the informal," according to the introduction. The text walks us through the architectural design details seen in this era, and refers to the plates that illustrate these points. The photographs are large format and well done. An attractive study of the subject. This is the only copy available in the world that is not a reprint of the original. (21436)   $80.00

[Carpentry]. Mowat, William; Mowat, Alexander. A Treatise on Stairbuilding and Handrailing containing numerous examples illustrating the construction of the various classes of wood stiars, both for houses and passenger ships, and of stone stairs; with a complete course of handrailing, showing easy, accurate, and economical methods of getting out and preparing wreathed handrails; also an appendix consisting of a short course of plane and descriptive geometry bearing on the subject; intended for the use of house and shop joiners, masons, builders, architects and for students in technical schools preparing for the examinations of the city and guilds of London Institute and of the science and art department in carpentry and joinery and building construction. London: B. T. Batsford, 1900. First edition. Quarto, pp. 368, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Several loose plates. Signed by a previous owner in 1927 on the front endpaper in pencil. Cloth over Boards. Good: moderate wear to corners, edges and backstrip.

This is the scarce first edition of this classic text on stair building and related skills. The authors were both science masters at the School of Science and Art in Barrow-in-Furness. William Mowat was late examiner in ship joinery to the city and guilds of London Institute. The text is arranged in three parts; part one treats the construction of wood stairs, part two addresses handrailing, and part three covers stone stairs. Profusely illustrated. (21437)   $175.00

[Mid-Atlantic]. Coffin, Lewis A. Jr. and Arthur C. Holden. Brick Architecture of the Colonial Period in Maryland and Virginia. New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., 1919. First edition. Quarto, pp. 29 plus 118 b/w photographic plates. Signed by a previous owner on the front endpaper in ink. Cloth over Boards. Good: backstrip splitting, weak hinges.

A thorough look at the Colonial architecture of the Mid-Atlantic area, in two states known for their fine examples from that period. This book beautifully documents details and the principle features of American Colonial architecture. (21440)   $90.00

[Building Materials]. Harris Brothers Co. The Price Wrecker Catalog Number 180 Building Material, Machinery, Supplies, Household Goods, Hardware, Roofing, Farm Implements, Paints, etc. Chicago: Harris Brothers Co., 1919. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 232, illustrated with b/w drawings. Paperback. Good; backstrip repaired with cellophane tape, cover has chips and open tears, several loose pages, text block yellowed and brittle.

Building materials, furniture and furnishings, plumbing and heating, machinery and equipment, and floor plans. So much to read and admire! The book has some condition issues, but all editions are exceedingly rare, and this is one of the oldest editions we've had. (21441)   $60.00

[Tiles and Pottery]. The Mosaic Tile Company. Mosaic Faience Tiles One of the Signal Achievements in the Renaissance of Color. Zanesville, OH: The Mosaic Tile Company, 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp. 80, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. Decorated Boards with Cloth Spine. Very Good.

A beautiful trade publication with b/w and color illustrations of sample interior uses and products such as mantels, fountains, floor tiles, wall tiles, decorative inserts and trim. A scarce and useful guide with wonderful mosaic designs. Inspiring as well as informative! (21442)   $125.00

[Great Britain]. Mills, Edward D. The New Architecture in Great Britain, 1946-1953. New York: Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1953. First American edition. Quarto, pp. 209, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Good DJ.

The American architect will find much food for thought by studying the 15 buildings which the author has so exhaustively covered in this book. The author considers the planning, technical, economic, and aesthetic aspects and gives a brief critical commentary of each building. The material for this book is based on a series of articles the author prepared for the British magazine Architectural Design, to which he has added fresh material to bring the work up to date. Building types include houses, apartment houses, industrial buildings, exhibition buildings, schools and churches. (21443)   $45.00

[Pattern Book]. Price, William L. Model Houses for Little Money with an additional chapter on doors and windows by Frank S. Guild. Philadelphia, PA: Curtis Publishing Company, 1898. Original edition. 16mo, pp. xi, 193, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural floor plans. Bookplate and signature of Philadelphia architect George Clarence Johnson inside the front cover and on the front endpaper. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

This pattern book has images and floor plans for ten low cost homes, including a city brick house, a suburban home, a small church, and even a vacation cabin. The book was intended to be of help when building small homes, since builders are not always skilled in using the space available to its best advantage. A scarce volume; this is our first time offering it. (21444)   $45.00

[Metal]. Art Metal Construction Company. Hollow Metal Doors & Trim presenting representative Art Metal installations, a complete series of architectural detail plates of the product and a conception of Art Metal facilities for manufacture. Jamestown, NY: Art Metal Construction Company, 1925. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 159, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural drawings, some with spot color. Signed by a previous owner on the front cover in ink. Perfect Bound. Good; some staining on backstrip.

An extensive and detailed trade catalog of metal products from doors and frames to mouldings and even elevator enclosures. Includes many photos and artist renderings of buildings that used Art Metal doors in their construction. Scarce; this is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (21464)   $155.00

[Hardware]. Richards-Wilcox Mfg. Co. Modern Hardware for Your Home Catalog No. A-33. Aurora, IL: Richards-Wilcox Mfg. Co., nd c.1925. First edition. Quarto, pp. 33, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

A scarce item from a Midwestern hardware manufacturer, known for its sliding and folding windows and doors (including "vanishing" or pocket doors) for the home and garage. The company still exists today, producing hardware as well as sliding storage shelving and overhead conveyors. This catalog features a fine b/w cover and wonderful interior images of the company's products. (21465)   $75.00

[Architectural History]. Stoll, R. T. and J. Roubier. Architecture and Sculpture in Early Britain Celtic Saxon Norman. New York: Viking Press, 1967. First American edition. Quarto, pp. 356, indexed, illustrated with 260 b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Chipped/Torn DJ.

The achievements of the Romanesque style - often referred to in Britain as Saxon and Norman - can in many ways be more fully appreciated in Britain than anywhere else in Europe. No other country can boast such a magnificent series of cathedrals built between the late 11th century and 1300. From these buildings a wealth of sculpture survives, much of it still in situ - tympana, capitals, fonts, decorative motifs on facades and arches. These marvels of medieval art are fully represented in this book in a sequence of over 250 new photographs, which capture both the total impression given by a Romanesque building and the strange fascination of its details. Each plate is accompanied by an authoritative commentary which conveys the essential historical and architectural information. (21466)   $45.00

[Carpentry]. Hasluck, Paul N. [Editor]. Practical Handrailing With numerous Engravings and Diagrams. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1905. First edition. 12 mo, pp. 160, indexed, illustrated with b/w line drawings. Several pages of publishers' advertising bound in. Original Blue Decorated Cloth. Very Good.

This volume contains, in a form convenient for everyday use, a comprehensive digest of information, contributed by experienced craftsmen, scattered over the columns of Building World, and supplies concise information on the general principles and practice of the art of handrailing. Principles of handrailing, definition of terms, simple handrails, wreathed handrails, face moulds. handrails for stone stairs, setting out scrolls for handrails, and much more. Part of the publisher's Technical Instruction Series. (21467)   $75.00

[Architecture]. Keith, M. L. How to Build It A Manual of Construction from Keith's Architectural Service, Minneapolis, Minnesota Enabling the Homebuilder to Supervise the Construction of his Home and to Remedy as Well as Recognize Faulty Work. Showing the Contractor Latest Improved Methods of Construction. Minneapolis: M.L. Keith, nd c. 1915. First edition. 16mo, pp. 144, dictionary of terms, illustrated with b/w specification drawings. Boards. Very Good in Mylar Jacket.

A practical guide and helper for the person who, from necessity or choice, superintends the building of their own home. While the best methods are shown and recommended, the need for economy was considered and where possible to attain fairly good results by cheaper construction, the alternate is suggested and explained. (21468)   $50.00

[Building as Envelope]. Shepard, Augustus D.; Robert W. Chambers [Foreword]; R. W. Sexton [Compiler and Editor]. Camps in the Woods Illustrations from Original Drawings Prepared in the Office of Mr. Shepard, and from Photographs by John Wallace Gillies, Inc. New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc., 1931. First edition. Quarto, pp. 96, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Cloth over Boards with gilt lettering on front cover and backstrip. Very Good; moderate wear to backstrip.

This volume presents the wonderful architecture of Augustus D. Shepard, created for the forested areas of the United States. His forms, construction, and textures are graceful, clever and professionally sophisticated, always in harmony with their natural settings. Foreword by Robert W. Chambers, famed American novelist and short story writer, best known for the "King in Yellow." From the library of architect Leon Clemmer, who had a long list of significant design accomplishments in his career. He is credited with changing the way the nation deals with adjudicated youth with his design of the Montgomery County Youth Center, and with changing the skyline of Ocean City, NJ with the design of the Port-O-Call Hotel, the Stingray Hotel, the Pavilion Hotel, and much more. (21477)   $325.00

[Interiors]. The Herman Miller Furniture Co. The Herman Miller Collection furniture designed by George Nelson, Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Paul Laszlo. Zeeland, MI: The Herman Miller Furniture Co., 1949. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp. 72, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Herman Miller is a pioneer in American modern design. The ergonomic office, green building, authentic design, lean manufacturing: Herman Miller had a hand in shaping it all. This lovely catalog illustrated their line in b/w photographs, and includes dimensions and model numbers for the photographed furniture. From the collection of architect Leon Clemmer, who signed the book inside the front cover. Clemmer was known for many projects, including Glenside Library which won honors from the Pennsylvania Society of Architects with its Distinguished Building Award. (21478)   $275.00

[Caribbean]. Humphries, John S. Bermuda Houses. Boston: Marshall Jones Company, 1923. First edition. Quarto, pp. xix, 317. Illustrated with 181 b/w photographic plates and plans. Signed by architect John Barrington Bayley in 1935 on front endpaper. Bayley was a founder in 1968 of Classical America, an architectural group, and served as its president from 1968 to 1979. He was among the researchers who walked New York City streets to identify buildings and service structures that they wanted spared from developers' wreckers. Red Cloth Over Boards With Gilt Lettering. Good; worn at corners and backstrip, cover soiled.

An early survey of Bermuda architecture, documenting not only various houses and outbuildings but also shops, cottages, a poorhouse, schools, farmhouses, taverns, a post office, and other public and private buildings and streets. Visually rich, and scarce in the original edition. From the collection of architect Leon Clemmer, who was active in Historic Carpenter Company in Philadelphia, and responsible for the recreation of the Grand Federal Edifice which was the center piece at the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States. (21479)   $125.00

[Glass]. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Glass ~ Paints, Varnishes and Brushes Their History Manufacture & Use. Pittsburgh, PA: The Lakeside Press, 1923. Quarto, pp 208 and 178. index pp xxii. Illustrated profusely with b/w photographs and several color plates and paint color chip charts. Cloth over Boards, brown w/gilt decoration. Very good condition, but mild ex-library.

Showing factories, glass manufacturing, paints, brushes, tools, architectural glass, mirrors, store fronts, interiors, display cases, patterned and wired glass, leaded and stained glass, color paint charts, and more. The store fronts featured are beautifully photographed interiors of a soda fountain counter, a barber shop, a drug store, a department store, a jewelry store, cafeteria displays, a florist refrigerator, and many others, as well as exterior photographs of store window displays. A terrific resource for 1920s decor. It's hard to find so much information about this subject in one place! (21480)   $75.00

[Paint]. Alabastine Company. Alabastine Water Color For Walls. Grand Rapids, MI: Alabastine Company, nd (circa1925). Trade pamphlet, trifold with two pages of tint color samples, opens to 8.75" x 16.5" Color Pictorial Wraps, stock. Very Good.

An attractive advertising pamphlet promoting Alabastine, a powdered tint that was mixed with water for use on interior surfaces. The chip chart inside shows 16 color and border examples, plus there are six larger color/boarder chip samples laid in, which can be slipped inside the room illustrations on the cover to illustrate what the paint sample might look like on the walls of a room. A handy resource for period colors. Very unusual. (21481)   $75.00

[Metal]. Badger Wire and Iron Works. Badger Wire and Iron Works Catalog No. 8. Milwaukee, WI: Badger Wire and Iron Works, nd c. 1925. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 64, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Original Wraps. Very Good.

An unusual trade catalog from a noted manufacturer of decorative iron fences, gates, railings, steel fireproof stairways, cagework, bank and elevator fronts, and other items. There is even a section on jail cells and equipment! This is the first time we've been able to offer a catalog from this company. (21489)   $100.00

[Millwork]. The R. McMillen Co. McMillen Millwork Design Book No. 35. Oshkosh, WI: The R. McMillen Co., 1924. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 293, b/w illustrations. Full Leatherette. Very Good.

This catalog was the first one McMillen published that showed their entire line of millwork. Their specialty was hardwood veneered doors, but they also had a complete line of white pine doors and sash, stock stairwork, cabinet work, house trim, and interior finish. A high quality catalog that showed the pride in details that defined the company's work. (21490)   $125.00

[Millwork]. Cedar Rapids Sash & Door Company. Standard Design Book of Millwork. Cedar Rapids, IA: Cedar Rapids Sash & Door Company, 1919. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 368, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings and several pages of leaded glass designs in color. Cloth over Boards. Good; front hinge loose, worn cover.

This catalog features a full line of millwork products, including sash, doors, interior trim, kitchen cabinets, beam ceiling, blinds, bookcases, medicine cabinets, breakfast nooks, cabinet work, colonnades, porch work, stairways, store fronts, and much more. This is the first time we've been able to offer any catalog from this company. (21491)   $125.00

[Millwork]. Curtis Companies Inc. Architectural Interior and Exterior Woodwork Standardized The Permanent Furniture for Your Home. Clinton, IA: Curtis Companies, Inc., 1920. First printing. Quarto, pp. 238, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. There is a modest ink stamp by a previous owner on the front and back endpapers and on the title page. Cloth over Boards. Very good.

A nice early 20th century trade catalogue with an abundance of product drawings, including doors, windows, furniture, moldings, mantels, and more. The products are illustrated in the context of the room in which they are intended, which gives us a great peek into room design and ornamentation in post-WWI homes. (21492)   $75.00

[Brick]. The Athena Brick Corporation. Shapes in Athena Salt Glaze. Nelsonville, OH: The Athena Brick Corporation, nd c. 1930. Original edition. Trifold pamphlet, 8.5" x 11", opens to 11" x 25.5", with blank price schedule laid in. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Nelsonville is located in Athens County, which perhaps inspired the name of the Athena Brick Corporation. The salt glaze strengthened the brick, made it water-tight, and gave it an attractive shine. This pamphlet illustrates the shapes available in salt-glazed brick, such as corners, sill, jamb, stop bullnose, header, and more. A handsome piece of brick ephemera. (21493)   $75.00

[Building Trades]. Nicholson, Peter. The Mechanic's Companion, or the Elements and Practice of Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Masonry, Slaying, Plastering, Painting, Smithing, and Turning, comprehending the latest improvements and containing a full description of The Tools belonging to each branch of business; with copious directions for their use, and an explanation of the terms Used In Each Art; also an Introduction to Practical Geometry. Philadelphia: James Locken, 1849. Small quarto, pp. 331, indexed, 40 plates by W. S. Barnard depict tools of the trade and instances of joinery, molding, staircases, and bricklaying. Foxing and page discoloration. Full Leather with some scuffing. Good.

Covers bricklaying, masonry, slating, plastering, painting, smithing, turning, joinery, and carpentry, with an introduction to practical geometry. A wonderfully practical snapshot of the trades in the first half of the 19th century. (21501)   $175.00

[Building Trades]. Blinn, Leroy J.; Master Mechanic. A Practical Work-Shop Companion For Tin, Sheet-Iron, and Copper-Plate Workers Contains rules for various kinds of patterns used by tin, sheet iron, and copper plate workers; practical geometry; mensuration of surfaces and solids; tables of the weights of metals and other materials, tables of areas and circumferences of circles, composition of metallic alloys and solders with numerous valuable receipts and manipulations for every day use in the work-shop. Philadelphia, PA: Henry Carey Baird & Co., 1900. Revised. Octavo, pp 296 and pp 32 of trade advertisements. 170 engraved b/w drawings and diagrams throughout. Decorated free end papers. Cloth over Boards, brown w/embossed design. Very good; some moderate edgewear to cover edges.

This is a practical and detailed manual for drawing and creating patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions, including pipes, cones, elbows, domes, etc. There are also chapters on galvanized iron, varnishing, lacquers, and materials properties. A great resource for a variety of trades persons. (21502)   $80.00

[Hardware]. Bigelow & Dowse Co. Bigelow & Dowse Hardware Catalog. Boston: Bigelow & Dowse Co., 1907. First edition. Quarto, pp. xlvii, 1230, illustrated with b/w engravings. Several pieces of correspondence laid in. Cloth over Boards. Very Good. An interior cover page ripped away, soiling to page edges and cover.

A wonderful catalog from one of the major hardware companies on the east coast of the US. The company that later became Bigelow & Dowse was founded in 1839, and eventually became the largest wholesale hardware company in New England. Bigelow & Dowse not only carried an extensive range of hardware and building/plumbing supplies, they also sold fishing tackle, sporting goods, and housewares. This is a scarce piece of Boston trade history. (21503)   $225.00

[Restoration]. Friedman, Donald. Historical Building Construction: Design, Materials, and Technology. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1995. First edition. Small quarto, pp 240, indexed. Very well illustrated with b/w photographs of historic buildings, architectural details and diagrams throughout. Original Cloth over Boards w/Illustrated Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ.

An overview of structural and design considerations which had been used to build in the past so that preservationists, architects, and builders may better create safe, well designed solutions in the present. The volume includes structures from the 1840's through the mid-1990's. Case histories are used including cast-iron facades, early steel frame structures, early fire proofed buildings, and much more. 8 appendices cover notations, formulas, examples, definitions, material properties, structural design criteria, etc. The author was a principle at a structural engineering firm in New York City, and received acclaim from Mario Salvadori of Columbia University for this book. (18542)   $65.00

[Architectural History]. Reggiori, Ferdinando. Dieci Battisteri Lombardi, Minori, Dal Secolo V al Secolo X11 [Ten Lombard Baptistery, Minor, from the 5th century to the 11th century] I Monumenti italiani. Ser. 1, fasc. 4. Rome: La Libreria Dello Stato, 1935. First edition. Large Folio, 22 plates. Unbound in archival portfolio with ties. Good condition, ex-library.

Fourth in a series of works on historically important Italian monuments. This volume is a duplicate from the library of a noted architecture and design university. Very scarce! Oversized for International shipping. (12554)   $55.00

[Concrete & Cement]. Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers. Competitive Designs for Concrete Houses of Moderate Cost (Ranging from $2,000 to $4,500 each). Philadelphia, PA: Assoc. of American Portland Cement Mfgrs., 1907. First edition. Elephant Folio (15 1/2" x 19"), pp. ~50 (n.p.), illustrated with b/w renderings, architectural elevations, floor plans, and building sections . Three pages have a 2" closed tear that does not affect the text or illustrations. Portfolio Folder; Dark Green Boards w/cloth backstrip and ribbon ties; text is string-bound wraps laid in. Good; some wear damage to backstrip and corners, some cosmetic creases and water damage to front cover, does not affect text.

A beautiful compilation of early twentieth century house designs by architects across the country. Each design includes a list of building materials and the associated quantities. This is an outstanding and rare publication. (20336)   $95.00

[Wallpaper]. B. A. Cook & Co. B. A. Cook & Co. Wall Paper Sample Book. Fitchburg, MA: B. A. Cook & Co., nd c. 1915. Original edition. Folio (18"x18") Cloth spine with textured paper cover; gilt lettering. Good; edge chipping and closed tears to most pages.

Over 75 wallpaper samples; very unusual and vivid! These wallpapers encompass a broad range of colors, from soft neutrals to bright florals with metallic embellishments. (20997)   $90.00

[Interiors]. Wangner, E. D. The Arts & Decoration Book of Successful Houses. New York: Robert M. McBride and Company, 1940. First edition. Folio, pp. 112, illustrated with b/w photographs and floor plans. Cloth over Boards. Very Good; moderate edgewear and soiling.

1940s American house design with articles taken from the periodical Arts & Decoration. Includes "The Newest of the Bing Crosby Homes in the San Fernando Valley" by Clementine Lawrence. (21189)   $30.00

[Pattern Book]. Grieme, Henry W. [Architect]. Portfolio of Plans Modern Single Homes. Cleveland, OH: Henry W. Grieme, nd c. 1924. Original edition. Folio (11" x 14"), pp. 121, illustrated with b/w perspective drawings and floor plans. Stiff Wraps, with two-hole bindings with paper fasteners. Good; cover partially detached, heavily edgeworn and soiled; text block has pencil inscriptions on some pages, some quite heavy.

A portfolio of thirty designs by this architect who designed several public buildings and factories in his birth town of Amsterdam, NY. His work on the Matt and Dora Horvat residence in 1924 helps to establish when he was operating in Cleveland and when this book might have been published. He taught mathematics at Case University during WWI. This portfolio contains mainly Colonial and Dutch Colonial designs. Very rare; this is our first time offering any portfolio by this architect. (20674)   $120.00

[Building Materials]. Harris Brothers Co. The Great Price Wrecker Catalog Number 172 Everything for the Home Workshop and Field - Everything to Wear and Eat. Chicago: Harris Brothers Co., 1915. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 974, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. Paperback. Fair; many rips, stains, and soiled pages; back cover and three pages have 3" open corner tear.

Building materials, furniture and furnishings, plumbing and heating, ladies and men's apparel, machinery and equipment, and home plans. So much to read and admire! The book is in rough shape, but all editions are exceedingly rare, and this is the oldest edition we've ever had. (20664)   $35.00

[Interiors]. Day, Lewis F. Ornament and its Application: A Book for Students Treating in A Practical Way of the Relation of Design to Material, Tools and Methods of Work. New York: Scribners/Batsford, 1904. First edition thus. Octavo, pp. 319, richly illustrated w/ b/w drawings and photographs. Cloth over Boards. Binding stressed in places, else very good.

The author shows the clear and close relation of design to workmanship, and arouses interest in the technical side of art which lovers of art don't ordinarily ponder much, but can be a never-failing source of interest. The illustrations are beautifully done (no surprise in a book devoted to design and ornamentation!) and help the reader to grasp the concepts in the text. (9130)   $45.00

[Architectural History]. Jackson, Richard and Gilder, Cornelia Brooke. Houses of the Berkshires, 1870 - 1930 Foreword by Samuel White. New York: Acanthus Press, 2006. First edition. Quarto, pp. 310. over 300 b/w photographs previously unpublished. CD w/full text and images included. Cloth over Boards w/illustrated Dust Jacket. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.

An impressive publication, beautifully produced and thoroughly researched. Featuring homes designed by McKim, Meade and White,. and Frederick Law Olmstead and others for clients such as Edith Wharton and George Westinghouse. (13300)   $55.00

[California]. Newsom, Samuel and Joseph C. Picturesque California Houses A Volume of 40 Plates, Plans, Details and Specifications of Houses. Los Angeles, CA: Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc., 1978. Reprint of 1884 publication. Oblong folio, pp. vii, 7, plus 35 b/w plates. (Yes, subtitle says 40 plates, but the volume only has 35 plates, the index only has 35 plates, and no pages are missing.) Cardboard Covers. Near Fine in Wraps.

Of all the pattern books published during the late 19th century on the West Coast, the most sumptuous were those published by the brothers Samuel and Joseph Cather Newsom, architects of San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is a reprint of their first pattern book. The 35 plates in this book contain drawings for 37 dwellings and cottages. Of these, 19 are for individual houses that were built, including the Boyd House in Eureka and the Swett House in Stockton, and the 19 houses are identified in the new introduction to this reprinted edition. (19378)   $40.00

[Building as Envelope]. Griswold, James W. A Guide to Medieval English Tithe Barns. 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

[Stone]. Gage, Mary. The Architecture of America's Stonehenge. Amesbury: Powwow River Books, 2021. First edition, in 100 copies. Quarto, pp. 336, illustrated with b/w photographs. Oversized Paperback. New.

The main complex of the America's Stonehenge site in New Hampshire is a collection of stone chambers, enclosures, niches, standing stones, carved drains and basins, and astronomical alignments. The archaeological community has largely dismissed this seemly eclectic collection of structures as the work of an eccentric farmer named Jonathan Pattee who built his house on top of the ruins in the 19th century. Other researchers have sought to compare the chambers and astronomical alignments to stone structures from around the world built by other ancient peoples. No one has thought to evaluate the site on its own merits, specifically evaluating its architecture ... until now. This architectural study reveals the site was built in a series of distinct phases each with its own unique style, while at the same time incorporating key concepts and ideas from previous phases. The second part of this book uses primary source materials to reconstruct the history of the Pattee family who owned the hill where the site is found from 1739 through 1863. An absorbing story for those interested in the history and construction of this site. (20556)   $35.00

[Pattern Book]. M.L. Keith (Editor). Keith's Magazine Lot (4 issues Magazine of Home Building, 1 issue Beautiful Homes) Feb 1923, Apr 1923, Aug 1923, Oct 1923, Feb 1928. Minneapolis: Keith Corp., 1923-1928. 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! (21500)   $90.00

Visual Resources: An International Journal of Documentation. Redding Ridge, CT: Iconographic Publications, 1987-1997. First edition. Small quarto. ca. 1000 pp., volumes 3-13; missing volume 6 issue 4, entire volume 12, volume 13 issues 3 and 4. Some very slight sun wear on individual volume spines. Original wraps. Very good condition, but mild ex-library.

Visual Resources is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering art theory, digital art history, and art historiography, established in 1980. Issues in this lot cover topics such as photography of architecture, visual documentation of art in Finland, the map as information-display system, photographing Russian architecture, reproducing three-dimensional art in the 19th century, documentation of Roman architecture, picture collections in Mexico, documenting little-known architecture in Latin America and the West, and much more. These issues would be of particular interest to students of art history and the history of photography. (14099)   $75.00

[International]. Cooper, Nicholas. Houses of the Gentry 1480-1680. New Haven, CT: 1999. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Fine DJ.

This abundantly illustrated book provides for the first time a full account of the houses that were built and inhabited by the upper classes during the rich and fascinating period from the end of the 15th century to the closing years of the 17th century. (21415)   $30.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Gray, Alexander Stuart and John Sambrook. Fanlights: A Visual Architectural History. Washington DC: 1990. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.

A well-researched and thorough examination of this common feature of Georgian architecture in both the UK and US, this monograph on the subject provides valuable technical details for the restorer and preservationist, as well as offering plentiful visual documentation for the architectural historian. An excellent addition to the professional's bookshelf. (21439)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Gottfried, Herbert and Jennings, Jan. American Vernacular Interior Architecture 1870-1940. New York: 1988. Glossy Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

A comprehensive look at the development of a distinct American vernacular architecture, as national design trends were adapted to local conditions and tastes. An engaging, scholarly work on the subject by two Cornell University professors. (21445)   $40.00

[Building Trades]. Bettesworth, A. and C. Hitch. The Builder's Dictionary: or Gentleman and Architect's Companion (Complete in two Volumes). Washington DC: Association for Preservation Technology, 1734/1981. Reprint, 1500 copies. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

When it was first published in 1734, The Builder's Dictionary was proclaimed to be the definitive English architectural encyclopedia. It was important enough to receive the approbation of the leading architects of the day: Nicholas Hawksmoor, John James, and James Gibbs. This potpourri of terminology and descriptions of techniques and trade practices was intended for use by building owners, estate managers, and gentlemen architects. The book was written to instruct the owner and user of buildings as to what the architect, the craftsman and the material supplier were doing or should be doing. Today we can use this book as a window into the theory and practices of the builder's world of the 18th century. (21446)   $35.00

[Hardware]. Russell and Erwin Manufacturing Company. Illustrated Catalogue of American Hardware of the Russell and Erwin Manufacturing Company: An unabridged reprint of the 1865 edition and a new introd. by Lee H. Nelson. Baltimore, MD: Association for Preservation Technology : Foundation for Preservation Technology, 1980. First edition. Quarto, pp 436, illustrated with b/w drawings of mid-nineteenth century hardware (cabinet hardware, farm implements, kitchenware, etc.)  Perfect Bound. Very Good.

A scarce reprint of an even scarcer original Russell and Erwin trade catalog, giving a unique view into life in nineteenth century America. (21447)   $30.00

[Millwork]. E. L. Roberts & Co. Roberts' Illustrated Millwork Catalog A Sourceboook of Turn-of-the-Century Architectural Woodwork. New York: 1903. Reprint. Perfect Bound. Very Good in Wraps.

This book reproduces directly from a 1903 Roberts catalog, displaying a vast assortment of finely crafted products - from window blinds, brackets, china closets, church fittings, doors, frames, gable finishes, linen closets, moldings and office furniture to parquet floors, sashes, shingles, sideboards, side lights, store fronts, wainscoting and windows. illustrated with nearly 300 line drawings and photographs. (21389)   $20.00

[Carpentry]. Ellis, George. Modern Practical Joinery. New York: 1987. Reprint of 1908 edition. Paperback. Very Good.

This manual covers basic practices, joints, doors and paneling, windows and shutters, stairbuilding, mouldings, types of woods and much more. An invaluable resource for builders and home owners who enjoy doing their own projects. (21448)   $25.00

[Paint]. Maire, F. Modern Painter's Cyclopedia Adulteration of Paint, Blistering of Paint, Brushes, Calcimining, Carriage Painting, China Painting, Colors, Color Harmony, Color Mixing, Color Testing, Exterior Painting, Frescoing, Gilding, Graining, House Painting, Marbling, Oils and Driers, Oil Painting on Glass, Painting in a Bath Tub, Painting in a Distemper, Paperhanger's Tools, Paperhanging, Pigments, Scenic Painting, Sign Painting, Stains, Staining, Stenciling, Statuary Painting, Turpentine, Varnishes, Varnishing, Water Color Painting. Chicago: 1928. Original Cloth w/design. Very Good, prev owners name to ffep.

This book described the latest methods used in painting in the early 20th century. Instructions on tools, estimating, enameling, gilding, graining, marbling, varnishing, how to make tints, deal with problems such as blistering, and much more. (21449)   $40.00

[Building Trades]. Ching, Francis D.K. Building Construction Illustrated. New York: 1975. Illustrated Wraps. Very Good.

A modern text about building methods, components, and assemblies. These architectural construction drawings and details are good guidelines for every one in the business to follow, precise and easy to read. Timber, masonry, concrete, and steel construction are covered. (21450)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Glassie, Henry. Folk Housing in Middle Virginia: A Structural Analysis of Historic Artifacts. Knoxville, TN: 1975. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Chipped and Torn DJ.

An interesting study of "the architecture of past thought--an attempt to reconstruct the logic of people long dead by looking seriously at their houses." A look at Mid-Atlantic architecture through the lens of folklore, which the author considers "a natural center for the historical study of artifacts." An interesting approach to the subject by the author of "Pattern in the Material Folk Culture of the Eastern United States". (21451)   $20.00

[Wood]. Western Wood Products Association. Western Lumber Grading Rules 80. 1980. Original Wraps. Very Good.

Chapters on marks, sizes, finish, boards, light framing studs, joists, timbers, and much more. Very good technical work, for the professional grader, lumberman or builder. (21452)   $15.00

[Southern US]. Hammond, Ralph. Ante-Bellum Mansions of Alabama. New York: 1951. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Selected from over 2,000 ante-bellum houses that are of, or border on, the mansion type. Over 300 were visited and personally studied, and 50 were chosen for this volume. A beautiful collection of old southern plantation houses and town mansions. (21453)   $25.00

[Carpentry]. Hilton, Frank. Craft Technology for Carpenters and Joiners. New York: 1970. Paperback. Very Good.

This book covers the new syllabus for the City and Guilds and other examining unions Craft Certificate for Carpenters and Joiners. The new syllabus, in which greater emphasis has been placed on instruction in the use of machine tools, reflects the numerous changes in the basic technical requirements for normal craft proficiency brought about by advances in techniques, materials, construction methods, mechanization and prefabrication. (21454)   $40.00

[Masonry]. Rooney, William. Architectural Ornamentation in Chicago. Chicago: 1984. Oversized Paperback. Very Good.

A rich visual survey of the styles and motifs of architectural ornamentation found on the great buildings of Chicago. From stone lions and grand eagles to foliate heads and numerous deities--and, of course, cows--the author presents the grandeur and occasional whimsy of a great city's stone ornamentation. (21455)   $20.00

[Fine Arts]. Voss, Frederick S. John Frazee 1790-1852 Sculptor. Washington, D.C.: 1986. Paperback. Very Good.

John Frazee was an American sculptor and architect. He is known as being one of the first successful native born American sculptors and "the first American born sculptor to execute a bust in marble." He is best known for his portrait busts, including of John Jay and Marquis de Lafayette. He carved sculptures for the Boston Athenaeum including of Chief Justice John Marshall and Daniel Webster. he also received a commission to design the New York Customs House, later used as Federal Hall National Memorial. This is the exhibition catalog for a show that took place at the Boston Athenaeum and the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian. (21457)   $25.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Yarnall, Elizabeth Biddle. Addison Hutton: Quaker Architect, 1834-1916. Philadelphia: 1974. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Addison Hutton was a Philadelphia architect who designed prominent residences in Philadelphia and its suburbs, plus courthouses, hospitals, and libraries. Written by Hutton's granddaughter, to the advantage of the reader, as she had long and person acquaintance with her subject, and a wealth of documentary material with which to supplement and reinforce her recollections. This biography should hold considerable appeal for those interested in the Quaker community of Philadelphia as well as all those attracted to Victorian architecture. (21458)   $30.00

[Modernism]. Mock, Elizabeth B. If You Want to Build a House. New York, 1946. Boards. Good.

A wonderful vintage mid-century modern architecture book. Gorgeous b/w photographs of 1940s era homes by famous architects. Features streamlined kitchens, blond wood dining rooms, glass window walls, Keck prefab "solar house", indoor outdoor living, Wright built-ins, California modern, hillside homes, Palm Springs, and Phoenix desert modern, and much more. (21459)   $40.00

[Wood]. Albert J. Constantine, Jr. (Revised by Harry J. Hobbs). Know Your Woods A Complete Guide to Trees, Woods, and Veneers. New York: 1975. Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This book is a complete guide to woods and veneers and the trees that produce them. It traces the story of woods from the forest to the sawmill to the craftsman's workshop, and describes over 300 principal woods. Over 150 new illustrations of trees and wood grains. (21460)   $25.00

[Midwestern U.S.]. Van Der Rohe, Mies. Lake Shore Drive Apartments: High Rise Building. Berlin: 1999. Text in German and English. Decorated Boards. As New.

The basic concept of the high-rise apartment building was to translate the terrace in front of the country home into the floor level of the high-rise. A single space where various functions are united places the view from the villa into a new context. In the case of Chicago, it is Lake Michigan with Lake Shore Drive, on one hand, and the view of the City Center with the loop, on the other. The floor-to-ceiling glass surfaces are fit between the horizontal steel supports and frame the skyline of Chicago. Beautifully illustrated with b/w photographs. (21461)   $35.00

[Fine Arts]. Allen, Elizabeth K. From Stonecutter to Sculptor: Charles Calverley 1833-1914. Albany, NY: 1996. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Traces the long and prolific career of Charles Calverley, who completed more than 250 busts, medallions, tablets and statues, and was well known for carving medallions or bas-reliefs, like "Little Ida" which is still on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the exhibition catalog for a show that took place at the Albany Institute of History and Art in 1996. (21462)   $25.00

[Carpentry]. Hodgson, Fred T. The Up-To-Date Hardwood Finisher in Two Parts. Chicago, IL: 1915. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Part one gives the rules and methods for working hardwoods, with description of tools required, the methods of using, how to sharpen and care for them, and much more. The second part covers the filling, staining, varnishing, polishing, gilding, enameling and finishing all kinds of woodwork. (21463)   $30.00

[Wood]. Edlin, Herbert L. What Wood is That? A Manual of Wood Identification with 40 actual samples and 79 illustrations in the text. New York: Viking Press, 1977. Third Printing. Octavo, pp. 160. 79 in-text b/w illustrations and 40 mounted wood samples, Full Leatherette with Gilt Lettering on Spine. Very Good in Good DJ.

An interesting identification guide, with a fold-out section containing actual samples of 40 different woods. This book introduces a useful classification system for wood based on its characteristics, and covers topics such as tree identification and wood features, appropriate applications and woodworking/finishing techniques, and the development of woodworking tools throughout the centuries. (21469)   $40.00

[International]. Carruthers, Annette. The Scottish Home. Edinburgh: 1996. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

This book looks beyond the cliches to reveal the true diversity of Scottish houses and the way that Scots have lived in them over the last four centuries. The story which surviving buildings and domestic objects can tell is supplemented by many other kinds of evidence, from paintings to inventories to oral history, in this exploration of a subject previously only partially examined. (21482)   $20.00

[International]. Girouard, Mark. Life in the English Country House: A Social and Architectural History. New Haven, CT: 1980. Perfect Bound. Very Good in Wraps.

The author's unique and vivid picture of the English upper classes at home over 500 years has won the W. H. Smith & Son Annual Literary Award and the Duff Cooper Memorial Prize. Sumptuously illustrated throughout and rapturously acclaimed by the critics. (21483)   $25.00

[International]. Long, Helen. The Edwardian House - signed by the author. Manchester: 1993. Perfect Bound. Very Good in Wraps.

This book covers the most prolific and decorative housebuilding period in British history, resulting in the growth of the leafy middle-class suburbs. The author examines a wide variety of different factors influencing the appearance and structure of these houses from popular home decoration magazines and household instruction books, to the then new Ideal Home exhibitions. (21484)   $25.00

[International]. Kaye, Barrington. The Development of the Architectural Profession in Britain. London: 1960. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This is a sociological analysis of the origin and development of professionalism among architects in Britain. Based on a wealth of original research, this book attempts to trace the many factors which, together, have brought about the present state of the architectural profession. (21485)   $25.00

[Building as Envelope]. Nelson, Pete. New Treehouses of the World. Abradale, NY: 2009. Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

An international tour of more than 35 new treehouses, in the treetops of six continents. (21486)   $25.00

[Restoration]. (Heritage Preservation and National Park Service, Charles Fisher and Hugh Miller, General Editors). Caring for Your Historic House; Preserving and Maintaining: Structural Systems, Roofs, Masonry, Plaster, Wallpapers, Paint, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Windows, Woodwork, Flooring, Landscape. New York: Harry N Abrams, 1998. First edition. Quarto, pp. 256, indexed. Foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton and a brief introduction by Richard H. Jenrette. There are 187 illustrations, including 65 plates in color and 34 line drawings. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

A very good, comprehensive study, including coverage on all the trades-related issues. Includes separate chapters on roofs, masonry, windows, paint, and other topics, each written by an expert. A massive and really good compilation for anyone with an interest in an older house. (21487)   $35.00

[Architectural History]. James F O'Gorman Jr. (Editor), with Lorna Condon, Christopher Monkhouse, Roger G Reed and Earle G Shettleworth. Drawing Toward Home Designs for Domestic Architecture from Historic New England. Boston: Historic New England, 2010. First edition. Square Quarto(12" x 12"), pp. 239. With extensive end notes and index. Richly illustrated in color and b/w. Boards. New in new dustjacket.

An impressive and attractive publications! With a list of contributors that reads like a who's who of New England architectural historians, it draws on the impressive collection of architectural drawings of Historic New England.  The introductory articles are invaluable, focusing on the profession of architecture as it evolved in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and on the interest in the drawings the architects produced in their work. The work, which accompanied an exhibition of its drawings at Boston University, and then at The National Building Museum, then presents ca 60 noted architects and gives case study background on the drawings which became illustrious New England buildings. The architects presented range from Asher Benjamin through Ogden Codman Jr to Royal Barry Wills. A fascinating book! Lists for $59.95. (21488)   $35.00

[Restoration]. Waite, John G. Tweed Courthouse: A Model Restoration. New York: Norton, 2006. First edition, as stated. Quarto, pp. 176, profusely illustrated w/ color and b/w photographs, plus floor plans and exterior elevations. Blue Boards w/Color Pictorial Dust Jacket. New in new DJ.

A National Historic Landmark, this courthouse holds the legacy of Tammany Hall's infamous Boss Tweed. An attractive, beautifully illustrated and detailed volume, detailing the processes and methods used in preserving in restoring this building. (7447)   $20.00

[Building as Envelope]. Hall, Loretta. Underground Buildings: More Than Meets the Eye (Signed by the author). Sanger, CA: Quill Driver Books, 2004. First edition. Quarto, pp 215, including index. Generously illustrated with color photographs throughout. Colored free end papers. Hardcover w/Color Pictorial Dust Jacket. New in new DJ.

An interesting and thought-provoking study, covering more than 100 buildings that are partially or completely subterranean. (9955)   $20.00

[Architecture]. Gayle, Margot. Cast-Iron Architecture in New York: A Photographic Survey. New York: Dover Publications, 1974. First edition. Quarto, pp. 190 with 217 b/w illustrations. Signed by a previous owner inside the front cover. Paperback. Near Fine in Wraps.

A pictorial account of both structural and decorative work in cast iron, with informative captions. An original Dover title, not a reprint. (21494)   $35.00

[Southern US]. Rinhart, Floyd and Marion. Victorian Florida. Atlanta, GA: 1986. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.

The authors recapture this elusive era in the southernmost state within this exquisite volume. Collected over the course of 30 years of study and research into the history of photography, these photographs, mostly published here for the first time, tell the story of a lifestyle long passed and yet still cherished. (21495)   $25.00

[Carpentry]. Peterson, Charles E. [Editor]. Building Early America: Contributions toward the History of a Great Industry. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Co, 1976. First edition, as stated. Octavo, pp. 407, indexed, color frontis, profusely illustrated with drawings, photographs, and diagrams. Proceedings of the Symposium held at Philadelphia to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. Texts by 22 contributors. Hard Cover. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Great resource. A very impressive publication, extremely well documented and illustrated. A case in point: Diana Waite's chapter on "Roofing for Early America" covers thatch, ceramic tile, wood shingles, slate, tinplate, zinc, galvanized iron, and composition roofing, all in scholarly yet readable style, beautifully illustrated and painstakingly referenced. A wonderful study for historians of the building trades and architecture. (21496)   $40.00

[Glass]. Jones, Billy M. Magic with Sand: A History of AFG Industries, Inc. Wichita, KS: 1984. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Mylar Jacket.

The emergence of AFG Industries as one of the fastest-growing glass manufacturing firms in the United States was a phenomenon seldom matched in the history of the glassmaking industry. The company was formed in 1977 by merging two debt-ridden firms which were destined for almost certain failure. The genius of AFG chairman R. Dee Hubbard, and his aggressive leadership, fashioned one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of the glass industry. An absorbing tale. Part of the Wichita State University Business Heritage Series. (21497)   $30.00

[Carpentry]. Peterson, Charles E. [Annotator and Introduction]. The Rules of Work of the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia 1786 with the original copper plate illustrations. Mendham, NJ: 1992. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

An extremely important source book for colonial-era tradesmen. The plates give wonderful detail of carpentry/joinery of the time. Of equal importance is the extensive price list for carpentry/millwork in late 18th century. (21498)   $20.00

[Carpentry]. Moxon, Joseph. Mechanick Exercises or the Doctrine of Handy-Works. Scarsdale, NY: Early American Industries Assoc., 1979/1703. Reprint. 12 mo, pp. 354, reprint of 1703 (Third) edition, with an Introduction by John S. Kebabian. Engraved plates illustrate over 170 tools, a variety of moldings and cornices, and plans and elevations of buildings. Green Buckram over Boards with Gilt Lettering. Very Good; No DJ as issued.

This was the first English book to describe and illustrate the tools of various trades and explain their use from the point of view of the practitioner. Includes chapters on smithing, joinery, housecarpentry, the art of turning, bricklayer's work, and "mechanic dyalling" (drawing a true sundial). A very nice reprint of an early edition of this important work. (21499)   $40.00

[New England]. Cummings, Abbott Lowell. The Framed Houses of Massachusetts Bay, 1625-1725. 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. Very 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. (21198)   $40.00

[American]. Sandler, Rob and Julie Mehta. Architecture in Hawai'i A Chronological Survey. Honolulu, HI: 1993. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.

More than 150 of the Islands' architecturally and historically significant structures - including civic, commercial, ecclesiastical and residential buildings on six major islands are showcased in this volume. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 color photographs. (21504)   $35.00

[American]. Hilliard, Celia. The Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago 1898-1998 A History. Chicago, IL: 1999. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket.

Published for the centennial of the club, the author captured the heart and soul of the club with incredible and loving skill. The WAC was the first women's athletic club in the united states, and an integral part of Chicago society. The author used WAC's own records, and records from Chicago Historical Society, Newberry Library, Art Institute of Chicago, University of Chicago, and other local institutions, plus an oral history program that interviewed longtime members, including daughters and granddaughters of the club's founding families. Scarce; only 1500 copies were printed. (21505)   $40.00

[American]. Hilliard, Celia. The Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago 1898-1998 A History. Chicago, IL: 1999. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket.

[New York]. Black, Mary. Old New York in Early Photographs 196 Prints, 1853-1901 from the Collection of The New-York Historical Society. New York: Dover Publications, Inc, 1976. Second revised edition. Quarto, pp. xvi, 228, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Oversized Paperback. Very Good.

Have you ever wondered what Manhattan was like a hundred years ago? This pictorial album will open your eyes to a "lost" half-century of New York architecture. It is a rare glimpse of the ever-changing face of a great American city, beginning with the charming port town of 1853 and ending with the dawn of the skyscraper in 1901. It is the era of cobbled streets, gas lanterns, carriages, clipper ships, street hawkers, stately mansions, shantytowns, crowded markets, and a rich heritage of urban architecture, much of which has been lost forever. (21506)   $30.00

[Architectural History]. Clark, Clifford Edward. The American Family Home, 1800-1960. Chapel Hill, NC: 1987. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

This book explores the relationship between the image of the ideal house and family and the reality of middle-class family life. The author explains why, despite its fear of standardization and homogenization, the middle class has persisted in viewing the single-family house as the main symbol of independence and as the distinguishing sign of having achieved middle-class status. (21507)   $35.00

[Millwork]. Waite, Diana S. [Editor]. Architectural Elements: The Technological Revolution. Princeton, NJ: 1979. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

From coast to coast, America's architectural treasures are being threatened and lost. Here are the jewels before they became the jewelry, shown off, piece by piece, in the catalogs that blueprinted the architectural revolution of the 19th century. Includes facsimiles catalogs of: Marshal, Lefferts & Brother, 1854; Buffalo Eagle Iron Works, 1859; Morris, Tasker & Co., 1860; Philadelphia Architectural Iron Co., 1872; Keystone, Mantel & Slate Works, 1872; and George O. Stevens, 1879. (21508)   $25.00

[American]. Lancaster, Clay. The American Bungalow, 1880-1930 The fascinating story of a widespread architectural style that once fulfilled the American dream of an ideal home at an affordable price. New York: 1985. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket.

This fascinating volume explores the American bungalow as an art form and as a document reflecting middle-class life in its era. Casual and informal, the bungalow mirrored the society that produced it, and (like that society) displayed no predominant architectural ancestry. It was conceived specifically for the contented middle class, and these folks wanted a house adequate for the comforts of a small family, usually situated on a lot of modest proportions, affording an overall effect of homeliness and available at a price the average citizen could afford. (21509)   $35.00

[Wallpaper]. Lynn, Catherine. Wallpaper in America: From the Seventeenth Century to World War I. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1980. First edition. Quarto, pp 533. 102 color plates and over 245 b/w photographs throughout. A Cooper-Hewitt Museum Book. Cloth over Boards . Fine in Very Good DJ.

A history and documentation of wall paper preferences, patterns, colors, social and artistic contexts, and esthetic theories. The author was a curator at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and Atlanta Historical Society. (18259)   $40.00

[American]. Gowans, Alan. The Comfortable House: North American Suburban Architecture 1890-1930. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1986. First trade edition. Quarto, pp. xvii, 246, indexed, numerous illustrations in b/w. A title commissioned by Clem Labine and Patricia Poore. Portions of the text had been included in Old House Journal issues. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Good DJ.

American suburban houses of this period represent a unique body of architecture that is much less known and studied than it deserves. This book shows these homes, many of which could be ordered directly from catalogs (Montgomery Ward, Sears, and Aladdin, among others), to be solid in workmanship and materials, open and sunny in layout, centrally heated, and equipped with many built-in amenities. The book also studies their appeal in a wider context, as visual metaphors for American ideals and values of the immediately post-frontier period. (21510)   $30.00