[Ornamentation]. Day, Lewis F. Nature and Ornament (Volume 1) Nature: the Raw Material of Design. London: Batsford, 1908. First edition. Octavo, pp. 126, indexed, illustrated with b/w line drawings. Ex-library. Cloth over Boards. Good; weak hinges, moderate soiling and edgewear, front endpaper has large open tear.

This volume shows the development of ornament from natural form, and its constant relation to nature, and examines the practice of past masters to deduce the guiding principles that help the student make the best use of natural form in ornament. Chapters on trees, stalks, leaves and tendrils, flowers and buds, seed vessels, fruits, color, and more. The illustrations are lovely! (21741)   $50.00

[Design]. White, Gleeson [Editor]. Practical Designing: A Handbook on the Preparation of Working Drawings. London: George Bell, 1893. First edition. Small octavo, pp. viii, 327, illustrated with detailed b/w drawings, including two foldouts. Ex-library markings. Blue Cloth over Boards, Gilt lettering and patterns. Very Good.

Scarce first edition (1893). with chapters by various authors, including tiles, metal work, stained glass, wallpapers, floor cloths, and more. (21769)   $125.00

[Masonry]. Knoop, Douglas and G. P. Jones. The Mediaeval Mason An Economic History of English Stone Building in the Later Middle Ages and Early Modern Times. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 1949. Third edition. Small quarto, pp. xii, 294, indexed, no illustrations. Signed by previous owner John H. Harvey, BM/NPOR, with his annotations neatly in the margins of the text, and an entire sheet of corrections laid in. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

The first three chapters of this book deal chiefly with the economic history of the stone-building industry in England during the later Middle Ages and attempt a picture of the conditions under which the mediaeval mason - whether freemason, hewer, roughmason or layer - are examined, and in the seventh and final chapter the changes in the economic conditions of the industry during the 16th and 17th centuries are described. This is the first time we've been able to offer this title with its elusive dust jacket, and with such knowledgeable annotations. (21748)   $125.00

[Masonry]. Hodgson, Fred T. Cyclopedia of Bricklaying, Stone Masonry, Concretes, Stuccos and Plasters. Chicago: Frederick J. Drake & Co., 1914. Later printing. Small octavo; bricklayers' guide is pp. 316 plus index; concretes and cements section is pp. 509 plus index. Both sections illustrated with b/w drawings. Book plate for the War Service Library affixed inside front cover. A previous owner signed the front endpaper neatly in ink. Original Maroon Pictorial Boards depicting a bricklayer. Very Good with Mylar Protective DJ.

Very nice copy of a book that defined its industry in the earlier years of the last century. A treasury of masonry techniques, richly illustrated and thoroughly explained. The book plate makes this a great association copy; the War Service Library was established by the American Library Association for the use of soldiers and sailors during WWI. Scarce. (21742)   $80.00

[Concrete & Cement]. The Atlas Portland Cement Company. Color Tones in Stucco. New York: The Atlas Portland Cement Company, 1918. First edition. Quarto, pp. 24, illustrated with tinted photographs. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

An outline of the use of color in stucco in the early 20th century. The tinted color plates list the recipe for creating the color and texture illustrated. Includes a large table with specifications for colored stucco on brick and hollow tile walls, sheathed frame walls, and skeleton frame walls. A handy reference guide, and rarely seen. (21743)   $110.00

[Plastering]. Milwaukee Corrugating Company. Modern Modes in Better Plastering. Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Corrugating Company, 1925. First edition. Quarto, pp. 32, illustrated with b/w photographs. Boards. Very Good, cover soiled.

In the early 20th century, a new American Period in architecture found expression through plaster. No longer was plaster regarded as merely a base for decoration; it had become the decoration itself. Texture and color-tone were skillfully combined, creating a wall decoration that needed no painting to enhance it. This book described the advantages of decorative plaster, and illustrated the various textures that were popular at the time. There are also many photos of beautiful home interiors that used decorative plaster, and a description of the use of metal lath as a surface for the plastering. This is the first time we've been able to offer this unusual book. (21744)   $150.00

[Concrete & Cement]. Portland Cement Association. Concrete In Architecture (A portfolio of 6 architectural projects). Chicago, IL: Portland Cement Assoc., 1927. Original edition. Quarto, pp 59. 10 Color plates, b/w photographs on most pages. Authors: Marshall, Benjamin H.; Murphy, Frederick V.; Allison, David C.; Woollett, William Lee; Earley, John J.; Holabird, John A. Decorated Boards w/paper covers, aqua. Very Good.

This volume features six beautiful early twentieth century buildings including the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, the University Club of Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Theatre in Los Angeles, and Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington DC. (21745)   $75.00

[Brick]. Southern Brick and Tile Manufacturers Association. Bricklaying: An Instructors Guide for Student Training. Atlanta, GA: Southern Brick and Tile Manufacturers Association, nd c. 1945. First edition. Quarto, np ~ 100, typewritten text on one side of each page, illustrated with b/w line drawings. Original Wraps. Very Good.

After WWII, there was a need for a tremendous volume of building, and at the same time there was an extreme shortage of lumber. Therefore, post-war construction depended largely upon masonry and other non-lumber materials. This created a demand for properly trained bricklayers, and thus this manual was produced with dozens of lessons for bricklaying students.The first section has 76 lessons of work related to bricklaying, including mixing and use of cement-lime mortar, mortar color, bonding, and much more. The second section of the book contains 20 lessons in shop work, including laying one course of brick, laying brick to the line, striking the joint, and much more. A practical and useful resource. An extremely rare post-war artifact. (21746)   $125.00

[Stone]. Renwick, W. G. Marble and Marble Working - A Handbook for Architects, Sculptors, Marble Quarry Owners and Workers, and All Engaged in the Building and Decorative Industries. With Numerous Illustrations and Coloured Plates. London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1909. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xiii, 226, indexed, 13 color plates of marble types, 72 b/w photographs of quarries, production facilities, marble buildings and more throughout the text. Illustrated frontispiece. Original cloth on boards, burgundy, w/gilt lettering & design on front & spine. Very Good.

A voluminous handbook describing the types of marble, the processes the materials go through from quarry to completed works, and where these marbles are used. Chapter headings include "The Chemistry of Marble," "Modern Quarries and Quarrying Methods," "Marble as a Building Material," "Uses of Marble," "Marble Working Machinery," and several chapters about the sources of production from Italy, France, Greece, and other countries. An extremely rare book. (21747)   $175.00

[Ventilation]. Billings, John S. Ventilation and Heating. New York: The Engineering Record, 1893. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xvi, 500, indexed, illustrated with b/w line drawings. Ex-library markings. Embossed Cloth over Boards, gilt lettering. Very Good.

The author intended the book to be useful to students of architecture and engineering, and to be convenient for reference by those engaged in the practice of these professions. But the book can also be understood by the non-professional who may be interested in the important subjects it covers. Chapters on the history and literature of ventilation, conditions which make ventilation desirable or necessary, moisture in the air, examination and testing of ventilation, methods of heating, and much more. Very hard to find; this is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (21750)   $60.00

[English]. Lefroy, W. Chambers. The Ruined Abbeys of Yorkshire with etchings & vignettes by A. Brunet-Debaines, H. Toussaint. London: Seeley, Jackson and Halliday, 1883. First edition. Folio, pp. 71, illustrated with b/w engravings and original etchings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good, soiled cover.

William Chambers Lefroy (1849-1915) was a lawyer and assistant commissioner at Charity Commission and assistant keeper of the National Portrait Gallery. This volume studies over a dozen abbeys in Yorkshire, pairing the text with beautiful original etchings drawn from personal experiences at the sites. Scarce; we haven't been able to offer a copy of this book before now. (21751)   $125.00

[Waterproofing]. The General Fireproofing Company. The Waterproofing Handbook. Youngstown, OH: The General Fireproofing Company, 1920. Fifth Edition. Small quarto, pp. 95, indexed, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings and photographs. Decorated Wraps. Very Good.

The satisfactory waterproofing of any job depends as much upon proper method of application as upon quality of materials. This handbook was offered as a guide to the correct use of GF Waterproofing in addition to describing the complete line of materials. Includes many photographs of buildings that used GF products in their building and maintenance. Scarce; we only rarely see anything devoted to waterproofing, and is currently the only copy for sale anywhere. (21770)   $80.00

[American]. Desmond, Harry W. and Herbert Croly. Stately Homes in America from Colonial Times to the Present Day. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1903. First edition. Quarto, pp. xiv, 532, illustrated with b/w photographs. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

The chapters are: Men Who Build Fine Houses; The Colonial Residence; The Meaning of the Transitional Dwelling; The Character of the Transitional Dwelling; The Beginnings of the Greater Modern Residence; The Modern American Residence - Economic and Social Conditions; The Modern American Residence - Its Exterior; The Modern American Residence - Its Interior. Vintage photos (both interior and exterior) are included with history about the homes, and architectural opinions of the time are given. A large number of homes are covered in extensive detail, including the residences of William Waldorf Astor, Andrew Carnegie, Henry M. Flagler, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J. Pierpont Morgan, Potter Palmer, Lawrence C. Phipps, and many more. Very scarce first edition. (21771)   $80.00

[American]. Halsted, Byron David. Barn Plans and Outbuildings. New York: Orange Judd Co., 1902. Revised. Small octavo, pp. 235, indexed, illustrated with 257 b/w architectural drawings and engravings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

A survey of barns, stables, poultry houses, grain storage sheds, smoke houses, cheese factories, ice houses, dog kennels, and other historic buildings. The illustrations are detailed and quite charming. A very nice and uncommon collector's piece. (21772)   $75.00

[Concrete & Cement]. The Solvay Process Company. The Uses and Advantages of Solvay Calcium Chloride in Concrete Construction. Syracuse, NY: The Solvay Process Company, 1925. Original edition. Small quarto, pp. 22, illustrated with b/w photographs. Pencil inscription on front cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Using Solvay calcium chloride gives early strength and hardness to concrete, densifies it, and makes it more waterproof and resistant to freezing at winter temperatures. Chapters on the use of Solvay calcium chloride, comparative strength ratios, acceleration, hardening, cold weather use, waterproofing, directions for use, amount to be used and cost, and service. There are many photographs of buildings that used Solvay calcium chloride in their construction. This is the first time we've been able to offer this hard-to-find title. (21773)   $75.00

[Architecture]. Mason, George C. The Old House Altered. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1878. First edition. Small quarto, pp. x, 179, illustrated with b/w drawings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Good; first few pages detached but present, loose hinges, large glue stains inside covers.

The author was an architect in Newport, Rhode Island. This book covers the process of updating and modifying a home, in the form of letters with the people who hired him. In the text of these letters, the reader can glean the suggestions that an architect would make about design, functionality, and materials on their various projects. The author considers lighting, heating, sound, and color in his suggestions. A revealing glimpse into Victorian construction and design. Exceedingly rare; currently this is the only first edition available anywhere. (21775)   $125.00

[Millwork]. Dykes Lumber Company. Dykes Catalog of Mouldings, Number 87 "Revised and Modernized" New York: Dykes Lumber Company (self published), 1936. First edition. 4" x 9", pp. 56, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. A price list and a sheet of other products laid in. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good in Wraps; mild water damage to the bottom inch of some of the pages, pencil notations on the back cover.

A very nice 1930s trade piece, from a very ambitious New York-based lumber company. Glass mouldings, stop beads, beveled beads, half rounds, quarter rounds, coves, rounds, nosing and cove, astragals, trim and casing, back band mouldings, door stops, wall mouldings, base mouldings, panel mouldings, wall panel mouldings, chair rails, hat hook strip, solid crowns, crown mouldings, picture mouldings, and much more. (21783)   $75.00

[Architectural History]. Bumpus, T. Francis. The Cathedrals and Churches of Northern Italy. New York: James Pott & Co., 1907. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xi, 371, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and 8 color plates. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good; foxing in text block.

This book gives an introductory sketch of Italian church architecture, and then examines particular churches in detail, including Trent, Verona, Vicenza, Padua, St. Mark's, Torcello, and more. The author was a prolific scholar of European ecclesiastical architecture. (21794)   $50.00

[Windows]. Ruble, Kenneth D. The Magic Circle A story of the men and women who made Andersen the most respected name in windows. Bayport, MN: Kenneth D. Ruble, 1978. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xiii, 216, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and several color plates. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Andersen Corporation celebrated its 7th anniversary in 1978, and this volume was published to coincide with that anniversary. This history is a "people story," filled with anecdotes about the ups and downs, chuckles and woes, that are inevitable in any organization which has weathered four wars, several recessions, the Great Depression, and precedent-setting changes in its own product. The author was vice-president of Campbell-Mithun, Inc., longtime Andersen advertising agency. A treasure-trove of company history for our window specialists. Very scarce; this is currently the only copy available from any source. (21795)   $60.00

[Advertising]. Clover Leaf Paint and Varnish Corporation. Clover Leaf Interior Finishes Sign. Long Island City, NY: Clover Leaf Paint and Varnish Corp., 1951. Original edition. 27.5" x 44", Full color on heavy stock. Twelve interior paint color samples. Advertising sign. Very Good.

Vintage sign advertising Clover Leaf's line of interior paints. Wonderful 1950s advertising, and in wonderful, bright condition for a piece that is often found sun faded from being in a hardware store window. This would look fantastic in a frame in your workshop. (15131)   $125.00

[Color]. Rood, Ogden N. Students' Text-Book of Color or Modern Chromatics, with Applications to Art and Industry. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1881. First edition. Small octavo, pp. 329, indexed, illustrated with a color frontispiece (loose) and b/w drawings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Boards. Very Good.

Chapters on the transmission and reflection of light, production of color by dispersion, production of color by interference and polarization, colors of opalescent media, and much more. The author was professor of physics at Columbia College in New York. (21749)   $125.00

[Paint]. Chevreul, M. E., translated from the French by John Spanton. The Laws of Contrast of Colour

 and their Application to the Arts of Painting, Decoration of Buildings, Mosaic Work, Tapestry and Carpet Weaving, Calico Printing, Dress, Paper staining, Printing, Illumination, Landscape and Flower Gardening, &c. London: Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1860. Second Edition, revised, with illustrations in color. Small octavo, pp. xvi, 243, one color frontispiece, plus 16 plates that are almost all in color (one missing facing page 51). Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards w/ gilt lettering and decoration. Good; front hinge detaching.

The established preference of French designs was shown, by the Great Exhibition of 1851, to be well founded. One of the leading causes of the perfect success of some objects was the fact that they had been designed and executed in accordance with a well-defined set of principles, extensively taught in France to designers and builders. The purpose of this book is to set forth, illustrate, and apply these principles to every art of which the choice and arrangements of colors is an element. Very scarce; we have only had this once before. (21753)   $150.00

[Color]. Rood, Ogden N. Modern Chromatics with Applications to Art and Industry with 130 original illustrations. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1879. First edition. Small octavo, pp. 329, indexed, illustrated with a color frontispiece (loose) and b/w drawings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Boards. Very Good.

Chapters on the transmission and reflection of light, production of color by dispersion, production of color by interference and polarization, Young's theory of color, and much more. The author was professor of physics at Columbia College in New York. (21760)   $125.00

[Paint]. Kelly, A. Ashmun. The Household Painter intended for the use of the household, with full directions for painting, decorating, papering, calcimining, whitewashing, stencilling, wood finishing, wood staining, varnishing, etc. together with many useful notes on these subjects, and on various matters of interest to the household management, the whole accompanied with illustrations and a complete index to every item of interest. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1923. First edition. 12mo, pp. 202, illustrated with b/w drawings and engravings. Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

The author strove to make this book capable of meeting the real needs of those who wish to do small, or even large, jobs of painting. Chapters on interior and exterior painting, painting and varnishing floors, paint brushes and handy tools, how to finish woods, how to hang wallpaper, stencilling and other decorative effects, and much more. (21761)   $125.00

[Paint]. Gardner, F. B. Everybody's Paint Book A Complete Guide to the Art of Outdoor and Indoor Painting, designed for the special use of those who wish to do their own work, and consisting of practical lessons in plain painting, varnishing, polishing, staining, paper-hanging, kalsomining, etc., as well as directions for renovating furniture, and hints on artistic work for home decoration, together with a full description of the tools and materials used. Precise directions are given for mixing paints for all purposes. New York: M. T. Richardson, 1884. First edition. 12mo, pp. iv, 183, indexed, illustrated with b/w plates, plus publisher's ads. Ex-library markings. Publisher's pictorial cloth. Very Good.

The author, with 30 years of extensive experience in the various branches of painting and varnishing, supplies the information required to enable everyone who may feel so inclined, to do their own painting. Amazingly practical, with hundreds of tricks of the trade. (21762)   $65.00

[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: Frederick J. Drake & Company, 1910. First edition. Small octavo, pp. 440, xxv, indexed, illustrated with over 100 b/w drawings and engravings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

This is not merely the compiling and putting together the writings and antiquated methods which have been put to use by many people to sell a book, but has been completely rewritten and describes the latest methods used in the early 20th century to perform the work. The 20-page index gives you an idea of how carefully this author documented his work. (21763)   $50.00

[Fine Arts]. Berger, Gustav A. Conservation of Paintings, Research and Innovations. London: Archetype Books, 2000. First edition. Small quarto, pp xiv, 360. Color and b/w images throughout. Cloth over Boards with Dust Jacket. As New in As New DJ.

Written by an internationally recognized conservator, known for the development of BEVA on his research on cracking in paintings. This book includes case studies on Old Masters, the Atlanta Cyclorama, and conservation of various media. (18145)   $45.00

[Fine Arts]. Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Studying and Conserving Paintings. London: Archetype Publications Inc. / The Conservation Center Of The Institute Of Fine Arts, 2006. First edition. Quarto, pp vii, 230. With memoriam sheet. Generously illustrated with color images, b/w photographs and drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. New in Wraps.

This is the first volume of "Occasional Papers on Samuel H. Kress Collection" and was published in memory of Mario Modestini who died in January 2006. The book marks the tenth anniversary of the advanced training in Old Masters conservation sponsored by the Kress Foundation at the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts at NYU. (18136)   $45.00

[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)   $60.00

[Pattern Book]. Woodward, George E. Woodward's National Architect; containing 1000 original designs, plans and details, to working scale, for the practical construction of dwelling houses for the country, suburb, and village with full and complete sets of specifications and an estimate of the cost of each design. New York: G. E. Woodward, 1869. First edition. Quarto, pp. x, 15, 48, plus 100 pp of plates, Hitchcock #1436. Cloth over Boards, gilt lettering. Good; some cover soiling, cover surface starting to detach, front hinge partially detached.

A wonderful visual resource for architects, designers, and restorers; includes detailed drawings and plans in scale. "One of the scarcer Woodward items, it contains designs in the full blown Stick Style for cottages, houses, an ice house, boat and bath house, schoolhouse, stable, French villa, church, etc." (Charles Wood) (21014)   $100.00

[Architecture]. Ramsey, Charles George and Harold Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1988. Eighth Edition. Quarto, pp. 853, indexed with hundreds of b/w plates of architectural drawings. Original Publisher's Cloth. Very Good.

The ultimate in standard references, a "must" for any architect. These older editions remain indispensable for architects and builders/tradesmen who work in more traditional, older built environments. We endeavor to have copies of most editions of this standard reference in inventory. Contact us for the edition you might need. From the Old House Journal reference library. (13462)   $45.00

[Architecture]. Ramsey, Charles George and Harold Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen (Ninth Edition). New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1994. Ninth Edition. Quarto, pp. 918, indexed, illustrated with hundreds of b/w architectural specification drawings. Original Publisher's Cloth. Very Good.

The ultimate in standard references, a "must" for any architect. These older editions remain indispensable for architects and builders/tradesmen who work in more traditional, older built environments. We endeavor to have copies of most editions of this standard reference in inventory.  Contact us for the edition you might need. From the Old House Journal reference library. (18733)   $45.00

[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)   $45.00

[Masonry]. Brooks, Alan and Sean Adcock. Dry Stone Walling: A Practical Handbook. Doncaster, UK: BTCV Publications, 2010. Third revised. Quarto, pp. 159. Indexed, Appendices, Bibliography, Glossary, Conversion tables. Illustrated with b/w drawings. Spiral-bound with Color Cardboard Wraps. As New.

Part of BTCV's "Practical Handbook" series, covering walls in the landscape, dry stone walls and conservation, safety and equipment, and other aspects of building, repairing, and maintaining dry stone walls and other structures. An excellent resource. (15673)   $40.00

[Doors]. William C. Scherer & Co. Sash Doors Blinds Mouldings Mantels &c. Baltimore, MD: William C. Scherer & Co., 1912. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 175. b/w line drawings, halftones and engravings throughout. Original Wraps. Very good.

Marvelously illustrated trade catalog with extensive sections on doors, windows, moldings, porch spindles, shutters, mantels, store fronts and more. Many beautiful details to enjoy. (19167)   $110.00

[Americana]. Hammer Galleries. Eighty: An American Souvenir, in Celebration of Eric Sloane's 80th Birthday. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1985. First edition. Quarto, pp. 24, illustrated with 25 color illustrations of Sloane's paintings and 2 of his pencil and ink sketches. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

An exhibition catalog from a show celebrating Eric Sloane's 80th birthday. Includes an introduction of Eric Sloane's work, a statement by the artist (in part, "I've enjoyed every minute of painting and hope I will have passed on some of that pleasure to you"), and 25 of Sloane's paintings and 2 pencil and ink sketches. (21774)   $4.00

[Architecture]. Weaver, Lawrence [Editor]. Small Country Houses of To-Day. London: Country Life Library, nd c. 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp. 224, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Publisher's catalog bound in. Previous owner signed the front end paper in pencil in 1911. Cloth over Boards. Very Good; 1" split at bottom of spine.

Contributions from over 40 designers, each highlighting one or more homes in England that they designed and built, accompanied by photographs of the interior and exterior and their floor plans. A lovely book that would appeal to anyone who enjoys English country homes. (19701)   $45.00

[Antiquities]. Anderson, William J. and R. Phene Spiers. The Architecture of Greece & Rome A Sketch of its Historic Development. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd., 1907. Second edition. Small quarto, pp. xxii, 359, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and engravings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

This book covers the history of Greece and Rome, secular architecture in Greece, Etruscan architecture, the Roman orders, temples, basilicas, theatres, amphitheatres, imperial baths, palatial and domestic architecture, entrance gateways, aqueducts, bridges, tombs, and more. (21776)   $35.00

[English]. Bonney, T. G. and others. The Cathedral Churches of England and Wales. London: Cassell & Company, Limited, 1884. First edition. Quarto, pp. xx, 272, illustrated with b/w engravings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

A thorough examination of 35 cathedrals, describing the history and construction of each portion of the building. Beautifully illustrated. (21777)   $40.00

[English]. Malan, A. H. [Editor]. Famous Homes of Great Britain and Their Stories, and Other Famous Homes of Great Britain (2 volumes). New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1900, 1902. First edition. Quarto, pp. xvii, 393 (volume 1), xxv, 252 (volume 2), illustrated with b/w engravings and photographs. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

A thorough examination of 12 magnificent residences in the each volume, including Wollaton Hall, Dunvegan Castle, Castle Bromwich, Castle Howard, Osterley Park, Clumber, Audley End, Dunrobin Castle, Stoneleigh, Dalkeith Palace, St. Michael's Mount, Stowe, and more, describing the history and construction of each portion of the building. Beautifully illustrated. (21778)   $40.00

[Carpentry]. Peker, Charles G. [Editor in Chief]. Building Age and National Builder December 1924. New York: Building Age Publishing, 1924. First edition. Octavo, pp. 248, lots of periods ads, illustrated with b/w photos, drawings, floor plans. Original Wraps. Good; covers detached but present.

Their goal was beautiful homes at moderate cost. And these homes were quite unusual and lovely! The house of the month was located in Loma Portal, California, and was an English manor house with a recessed doorway framed in stone. The interior had a Gothic arch leading into the dining room, and the bedroom had a barrel ceiling. Each building featured in this issue had unusual, charming features like this home did, and makes for interesting reading. Scarce; we've never had this issue before. (19747)   $35.00

[Building Trades]. Johnson, Bernard L. [Editor]. American Builder and Building Age, January 1931. Chicago, IL: American Builder Publishing Corporation, 1931. First edition. Quarto, pp. 146, illustrated with b/w drawings, photographs and spot color. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

Touted as "the business journal of the active men of the building industry," this magazine was avidly read by those in the construction and building material trades. Topics in this issue include snug and secure homes, ready-cut methods, public comfort station designs, first steel frame apartments, solid wood partitions for concrete floor apartments, high arch hoisting and erecting problems solved, the modern kitchen, and many more. The advertisements are just as interesting as the content! From the Old House Journal reference library. (21779)   $35.00

[Building Trades]. Johnson, Bernard L. [Editor]. American Builder and Building Age, February 1931. Chicago, IL: American Builder Publishing Corporation, 1931. First edition. Quarto, pp. 172, illustrated with b/w drawings, photographs and spot color. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

Touted as "the business journal of the active men of the building industry," this magazine was avidly read by those in the construction and building material trades. Topics in this issue include homes of contentment, apartment designs, modernizing and utilizing store basements, five-ply fir panels in large sizes cut costs, air conditioning heaters, time saving trim details, two elevators in one shaft, gingerbread house in stone, ornamental gates, and many more. The advertisements are just as interesting as the content! From the Old House Journal reference library. (21780)   $35.00

[Interiors]. Rollins, Mabel [Editor]. The House Beautiful Spring Building Number, February 1916. Boston: The House Beautiful Publishing Company, 1916. First edition. Large quarto, pp. 85, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and period advertisements. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

Featuring noteworthy houses by well-known architects, such as the Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue home in New York City, homes in Salem, Mass., Wyck House in Germantown, PA, the Henry Brewer home in New Haven, Conn., and much more. Other articles cover mantelpieces in Old Dutch Colonial houses, the stucco house, century-old stairways well worth copying, the brick house, water supply and drainage for the country home, and much more. Well illustrated and chock full of interesting reading. (21781)   $3.00

[Interiors]. Rollins, Mabel [Editor]. The House Beautiful City House and Apartment Number, November 1918. Boston: The House Beautiful Publishing Company, 1918. First edition. Large quarto, pp. 58, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and period advertisements. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

Featured articles include an unusual duplex apartment, silverware, the child's room, conservancy cottages near Dayton, Ohio, good and bad bathrooms, electricity in the farm home, and much more. Well illustrated and chock full of interesting reading. (21782)   $3.00

[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)   $30.00

[Architectural History]. Sleeper, Harold Reeve. Architectural Specifications. London: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1940. First edition. Quarto, pp. 822, indexed. Cloth over Boards. Very Good, half inch tear in top of backstrip.

The function of this book is to provide, under one cover, specification material based on the accepted modern practice, so that portions which are applicable to any one project may easily be selected for use and adapted to the specific problems involved and thereby aid specification writers in their difficult task. A monumental specifying workbook, very detailed and comprehensive. (21754)   $30.00

[Paint]. The Sherwin-Williams Company. Course in Paint Salesmanship Lesson No. 4 Interior Wall Finishes. Cleveland, OH: The Sherwin-Williams Co., 1942. First edition. Quarto, pp. 34, illustrated with b/w photographs. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Everything a sales person needed to know about interior wall finishes in the 1940s: wall primer and sealer, wall mixing size, plastering, tinting, painting over calcimine or casein paints or resin emulsion paint, moisture, cement type finishes, glaze and antique effects, and much more. Nicely illustrated with many step-by-step instructions. (21755)   $40.00

[Furniture]. Hinckley, F. Lewis. Directory of the Historic Cabinet Woods A Complete Guide to All Hardwoods Used in Furniture Making 1460 - 1900. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc/Bonanza, 1960. Later printing. Quarto (8.5"x11"), pp. 186, indexed, illustrated with 184 b/w photographs. Original cloth/boards with gilded title on backstrip. Very Good in Lightly Torn DJ.

This is still one of the most important studies on woods as used by cabinetworkers, including most cabinetwoods, their characteristics, and how they were prepared and used in the US, England and Europe. Beautifully illustrated. (14909)   $30.00

[Architectural History]. Mazmanian, Arthur B. The Structure of Praise: a design study, architecture for religion in New England from the 17th century to the present. Barre, Massachusetts: Barre Publishers, 1973. First paperback edition. Quarto, 151 plates, richly illustrated w/ b/w photos. Paperback. Very Good in Wraps.

Honors the architecture of New England churches that have succeeded as works of art. Two hundred black-and-white photographs complement the text. (5688)   $15.00

[Building]. Holton, Peter. So You Want to Build a House. New York: Little Brown & Co., 1976. First edition. Quarto, pp. 234, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Perfect Bound. Very Good, cover creases.

Peter Holton was Boston Globe's handyman for decades, and he even did an article on our worldwide headquarters here at Park Street in Norrth Reading, Massachusetts. This complete guide tells you all you need to know, whether you hire a contractor, subcontract or build it yourself. Includes work and materials checklists. Fully illustrated. (21757)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Arnold, David E. et. al. Hotel/Motel Development. Washington, D.C.: Urban Land Institute, 1984. First edition. Quarto, pp. xi, 212, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Paperback. Good; mild musty odor.

Innkeeping has changed dramatically since 1948, when the lodging industry consisted almost entirely of independently owned and operated properties Hotels with fewer than 50 rooms dominated the market. Today, the hotel industry consists of many types of hotels around the world, ranging from 20- to 30-room inns to large convention hotels. This book covers historical perspective, travel and markets, the development process, financing, trends, and eleven case studies. A thorough look at how commercial development of hotels and motels has responded to changing markets. (20575)   $30.00

[Architectural Drawing]. Kissel, Eleonore and Erin Vigneau. Architectural Photoreproductions A Manual for Identification and Care. New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2009. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 125, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Perfect Bound. As New.

An important conservation manual that required meticulous research and years of hands-on experience to write. No conservator's library should be without this unique work. (21758)   $25.00

[American]. Bailey, Rosalie Fellows. Pre-Revolutionary Dutch Houses and Families in Northern New Jersey and Southern New York. New York: Dover Publications, Inc, 1968. Reprint. Octavo, pp. 612, indexed, bibliography, this edition is an unabridged republication of the work originally published in 1936 by William Morrow & Co., introduction by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Original Wraps. Very Good.

The opening section discusses land titles, modern restoration, types of houses, building materials, locations of original settlements, and other general material. Then 210 houses are described, all but a handful illustrated in full page photographs. The texts that describe each house and accompany the plates are a treasury of information: family histories, dates of construction, special architecture, former location, and similar material. A major volume of architectural history, and it has become increasingly important as the years have passed. (21759)   $2.00

[Architecture]. Foss, Dorrie. Some Notes on Living With Old Houses. Portland, ME: Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc., 1974. Revised. Quarto, pp. 80 Spiral Bound Wraps. Very Good.

Advice on preservation, restoration, renovation, and care of historical buildings. Chapters on lighting, fireplaces and chimneys, architectural details replacement, wallpaper, paint, window hangings, and much more. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21764)   $2.00

[California]. Pildas, Ave. Art Deco Los Angeles. New York: Harper & Row, 1977. First edition. Small octavo, pp. 64, indexed, illustrated with color photographs. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

Los Angeles in the 1920s and 1930s was a city of myth by the seaside. It was a time of boom, of flamboyance and experimentation, and this new city, assisted by a huge public relations program, drew into its environs the talented and ambitious, including the designers and architects who would create a unique testament to the Art Deco style. This book displays full page color photographs of Art Deco details on Los Angeles buildings. Out of print, and would make a wonderful gift for a Los Angeles friend. (21765)   $25.00

[Architecture]. Roth, Leland M. A Concise History of American Architecture. New York: Harper & Row, 1980. Revised. Small quarto, pp. 400, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

A wide-ranging, yet substantive, account from pre-historic times to the present. The author provides a balanced assessment of each period based on contemporary concerns and conditions, rather than on retrospective criticism, as a primary basis of examination. It serves as a good general introduction to American architecture. (21766)   $25.00

[English]. Brunskill, R.W. Illustrated Handbook of Vernacular Architecture. New York: Faber and Faber, 1978. Second edition. Octavo, pp 248, indexed. illustrated with b/w photographs, floor plans and architectural drawings. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

A study of vernacular architecture in England, describing its styles, construction, materials, floor plans, and architectural details. This book covers farm buildings, urban buildings, and some industrial buildings. The author taught architecture in England and was a fellow at M.I.T. (21767)   $25.00

[Building as Envelope]. Gianino, Andrew. The Modular Home. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, LLC, 2005. First edition. Quarto, pp. 325, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and color photographs. Paperback. Very Good.

Modular building offers you the chance to purchase a high-quality home customized to fit your tastes, lifestyle, and budget. By setting the specs, price, and building schedule for your individual house up front, you avoid the endless delays, shoddy workmanship, and budget overruns faced by so many home buyers who are building new or adding on. The author shares his insider expertise to guide you in making the best choices at every stage of the modular building process, from selecting a dealer to designing and customizing features, choosing a general contractor, and preparing the building lot. With his detailed, sound advice you can be confident that you will get exactly what you ordered - a beautiful, well-built, affordable new home or addition. (15993)   $30.00

[Advertising]. Fraser, James. The American Billboard: 100 Years. New York: Abrams, 1991. First edition. Oblong Octavo, pp. 192. Richly illustrated with color and b/w photos and reproductions. Cloth over Boards. New in new dustjacket.

A thorough history of the American billboard as a genre of advertising and a reflection of the history of American graphic design. While today's roadsides are dotted with gigantic video screens and clever rotating graphics, the heritage of these vintage advertisements remains with us. A visually rich and entertaining book documenting the first century of roadside advertisements. (19744)   $30.00

[Conservation]. Brajer, Isabelle. Conservation in the Nineteenth Century: Early Techniques in the Conservation of Cultural Objects. London: Archetype Publications, 2013. First edition. Quarto, pp 232. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w images and photographs. Decorated Boards, beige. New.

The papers in this volume, presented at the conference Conservation in the Nineteenth Century, suggest that we should not think of the nineteenth century as a time solely marked by conservation activities that should be criticized, but as an interesting confluence of various attitudes out of which modern conservation trends emerged. The conservation profession has its roots in the intellectual movements of the first half of the 19th century, following the Enlightenment. Scholarly study of objects made available by important archeological excavations and discoveries gave birth to the first debates on theoretical issues of preservation. Also the political events which disrupted Europe in the first decades of the 19th century played a significant role in conservation practice. In particular, Napoleon’s appropriation of works of art. As much as early conservation treatments can create many problems for conservators today, in some cases, they did prolong the life of an object that might not exist today. In some of these treatments we can see the interest in scientific methods that comprise the foundation of current conservation treatments. Nineteenth century technical inventions brought about by the industrial revolution led to the mass production of many materials. These have had both a positive and negative influence on conservation. (18146)   $25.00

[Conservation]. Kay, Gersil Newmark. Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Historic Buildings Profitable Tips for Professionals, Practical Information for Preservationists. New York: Abrams, 1992. First edition. Quarto, pp. 290, indexed, richly illustrated with b/w drawings, plans, and photos. 8 appendices. Hardcover. As New in Fine DJ.

A multidisciplinary textbook on planning and installing modern electrical systems in historical buildings without damaging their architectural integrity. A valuable resource for preservationists, architects, engineers, contractors, old building owners, and developers. (21784)   $40.00

[International]. Girouard, Mark. Life in the English Country House: A Social and Architectural History. New Haven, CT: Penguin Books, 1980. Later printing. Small quarto, pp. 344, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. 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. (21785)   $25.00

[Building as Envelope]. Arthur, Eric Ross and Dudley Witney. The Barn: A Vanishing Landmark in North America. Boston, MA: New York Graphic Society, 1972. First edition. Quarto, pp. 256, indexed, illustrated with 134 color and 278 b/w photographs. Original Cloth. Near Fine in Fine Mylar-Protected DJ.

One of the most ambitious studies of the American barn, a vanishing landmark and one of the most "American" of architectural structures. Beautifully illustrated, well researched in all aspects, the study spends a lot of pages on the various building materials involved and the quirkiness of the genre. A "must" for hobbyists and professionals. (21786)   $30.00

[Southern US]. Kemp, John R. and Linda Orr King [Editors]. Louisiana Images 1880-1920: A Photographic Essay by George Francois Mugnier. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State Museum, 1975. First edition. Quarto, pp. 132, illustrated with b/w photographs. Original Wraps. Very Good.

No other photographer captured the face and mood of Louisiana around the turn of the century better than George Francois Mugnier. Mugnier's photographs constitute an impressive visual account of what life was like in Louisiana from 1880 to 1920. Taken from the original glass plates on which Mugnier etched his images, these 250 photographs represent some of his finest work. They include plantation scenes, cemeteries, docks and ships along the Mississippi River, the vast array of New Orleans and Louisiana architecture of the period, interiors of homes and shops, and people at work in the city and in the fields. Together the photographs comprise a striking portrait, an aesthetic and historical document that gives a new visual dimension to our understanding of Louisiana's past. (21787)   $25.00

[American]. Garrett, Elisabeth Donaghy. At Home: The American Family 1750-1870. New York: Abrams, 1990. First edition. Quarto, pp. 304, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Hard Cover. New in new Mylar-protected dustjacket.

Drawing on diaries, letters, household inventories and novels, the author offers a documented analysis of early American middle-class home life from 1750 to 1870. Illustrated with nearly 200 paintings, drawings, and prints, 101 in color. (21788)   $30.00

[Chicago]. Berger, Miles L. They Built Chicago: Entrepreneurs Who Shaped a Great City's Architecture. Chicago, IL: Bonus Books, Inc., 1992. First edition. Quarto, pp. xxxii, 459, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Hard Cover. Fine in Fine DJ.

A story of the development of Chicago. This story is engaging and encompassing; organized into four major periods, spanning more than 150 years of Chicago history: 1830 to 1879, 1880 to 1899, 1900 to 1929, and the years from the end of WWII to the present. Loaded with maps and black and white photos. (21789)   $25.00

[Chicago]. Bluestone, Daniel. Constructing Chicago. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1991. First edition. Quarto, pp. 235, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Glossy Pictorial Wraps. Near Fine.

In this prize-winning book, the author combines architectural history with cultural analysis for a perceptive look at the creation of the parks, churches, skyscrapers, and civic buildings of the quintessential American city, Chicago. The structure of 19th century Chicago was influenced as much by the moral, cultural, and aesthetic aspirations of its local elite as by the untempered forces of commerce and capital. (21790)   $30.00

[Building Trades]. Ching, Francis D.K. Building Construction Illustrated. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. Second edition. Quarto, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings. Illustrated Wraps. Very Good.

This classic title has been completely revised and now incorporates new information on concrete, steel and glazing technology; energy efficiency in buildings; moisture and thermal protection; natural lighting; masonry; and other topics. The organization of the text is according to a building's major components and systems. Presents material and structural choices available to the designer, how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions, and its relationship to its site. (21791)   $25.00

[Architecture]. Parker, Judith D.; Patricia McGraw Anderson; Grace Trappan; Anne P. Hazzard [Editors]. Living With Old Houses. Portland, ME: Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc., 1975. First edition. Quarto, pp. 109, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

Research and information on preservation, restoration, renovation, and care of historical buildings. Chapters on lighting, fireplaces and chimneys, architectural details replacement, wallpaper, paint, window hangings, and much more. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21792)   $30.00

[Plumbing]. Winkler, Gail Caskey. The Well-Appointed Bath: Authentic Plans and Fixtures from the Early 1900's (Landmark Reprint Series). Washington DC: Natl Trust for Historic, 1989. First edition. Oblong small quarto, pp. 126, 26 bathroom plans, over 200 illustrations. Paperback. Very Good.

Reprints two catalogs of bathroom fixtures from the early 20th century: the 1914 Modern Plumbing catalog (#8) by the J. L Mott Iron Works of New York, and Planning Your Plumbing Wisely, published in the mid-1930s by the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh (later American Standard). The two catalogs provide authentic details of what a well-appointed bath once looked like: from sinks and tubs to toilets, from the floors to the walls and accessories - with even a few kitchen sinks thrown in. Full room views as well as fixture details and costs give an incomparable picture of decoration styles that continued into the 1950s. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21796)   $30.00

[Preservation]. Lee, Antoinette J. [Editor]. Past Meets Future: Saving America's Historic Environments. Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press, 1992. First edition. Quarto, pp. 288, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Hard Cover. Fine in Fine DJ.

In October 1991, preservationists, public officials, historians, museum administrators, and educators gathered in San Francisco to mark the 25th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service. There they did something more - they set an agenda for the next 25 years to ensure a continuing and strong role for historic preservation in the nation's cities and countryside. This volume presents that agenda through the writings of some of America's most prominent citizens involved in this field. (21797)   $25.00

[New York etc]. Bennett, George Fletcher. Early Architecture of Delaware. New York: Bonanza, nd c. 1970. Reprint of 1932 edition, first thus. Quarto, pp. 212, indexed, illustrated with 300 b/w photographs and 32 pages of detailed architectural drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Chipped and Torn DJ.

A comprehensive study in the form of photographs and detailed drawings, mostly domestic, which show the influence of successive Dutch, Swedish, and English colonization of the first of these United States. These present-standing buildings cover a long period of time - 1660 to 1840 - and a very wide range of style and type. (21798)   $25.00

[American History]. Sloane, Eric. Eric Sloane's Sketches of America Past. New York: Promontory Press, 1986. First edition thus. Octavo, pp. 337, originally published in three volumes in the 1960s as Diary of an Early American Boy, A Museum of Early American Tools, and A Reverence for Wood, with many wonderful illustrations by the author. Decorated Boards. As New.

Here in as-new condition are three of Sloane's most popular titles, with their original Sloane illustrations, reprinted in one volume. (21799)   $30.00

[American]. Lathrop, Elise. Historic Houses of Early America. New York: Tudor Publishing, 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp. xv, 464, illustrated with over 100 b/w photographs. Original Cloth. Fine in Fine DJ, with Good Original Decorated Box.

The author examines hundreds of houses, from humble cabins to magnificent Georgian mansions. The lovely houses of old Charleston, the homes of the Virginia Cavaliers, the Patroon homes in upper New York State, the white farmhouses of early New England, the sturdy stone residences about Philadelphia, all are considered with attention to the details of their histories. This is the first time we've been able to offer this book with its original box, which has the original dust jacket artwork decorating the box cover. (21800)   $20.00

[Carpentry]. Lewis, Gaspar J. Carpentry. New York: Sterling Press Co., 1994. Seventh paperback printing. Quarto, pp. 568, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings with spot color. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

This is the landmark work in the field of carpentry - a book that will meet all your modernization, addition and home-improvement needs. The author draws from his 30 years of experience as a master carpenter to bring you complete step-by-step instructions plus the tips of the trade acquired from the finest craftsmen. You'll be able to understand and perform virtually every skill, and use every tool, material and building technique you'll ever need to know. Featuring over 900 two-color illustrations, this is the ultimate carpentry source book. (21801)   $40.00

[Carpentry]. Balitas, Margaret Lydic and Jeff Day [Editors]. Shop Tips: Expert Advice on Making the Most of Your Shop Time and Tools. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1994. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 312, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings . Decorated Boards. As New.

Drawn from the wisdom of over 100 of America's best woodworkers, this book offers advice on everything from tuning machines to cutting joints, and every tip has been shop-tested. This volume is packed with over 600 woodworking tricks and techniques that will help you work faster and smarter immediately. (21802)   $30.00

[Carpentry]. O'Malley, Tony [Editor]. The Woodworker's Problem Solver 512 Shop-Proven Solutions to Your Most Challenging Woodworking Problems. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1998. First edition. Quarto, pp. 311, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings, and b/w and color photographs. Decorated Boards. As New.

This book is filled with hundreds of detailed tricks and techniques that will help you handle everything from improving designs and repairing joints to flattening warped parts and fixing finishes. Over 500 creative solutions gathered from over 75 woodworkers, in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format. (21803)   $30.00

[American]. Whiffen, Marcus . American Architecture since 1780: A Guide to the Styles. Cambridge: The MIT Press, 1974. Second Printing. Octavo, pp. 313, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Original Cloth. Near Fine in Near Fine Mylar-Protected DJ.

The author designed this guide not for the experience architect, but for the "building watcher," as an aid to experiencing architecture. It is concerned entirely with the visual characteristics of the various styles as they can be seen from the outside. Each style is illustrated with several photographs (there are almost 200 in all) arranged so that each group informs visually to best advantage. (21804)   $30.00

[American]. Williams, Henry Lionel and Ottalie K. Williams. Old American Houses 1700-1850 How to Restore, Remodel and Reproduce Them. New York: Bonanza Books, 1957. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 190, indexed, illustrated with over 200 b/w drawings and photographs. Original Cloth. Near Fine in Fine DJ.

This book deals thoroughly with all phases of old house restoration, remodeling, and reproduction - with basic origins and architectural features in one volume. It is full of valuable facts and details, and is fully illustrated with photographs and drawings by the authors. It presents the history and origin of the small Colonial and post-Colonial house in America as a help to understanding their design and construction. A notable feature of the book is its coverage of masonry houses such as those of Pennsylvania, the Hudson Valley, and the South. (21805)   $25.00

[Electrical]. Weber, E. D. Practical Wiring of Buildings for Electrical Appliances for incandescent electric lighting, electric gas lighting, electric burglar alarms, electric house and hotel annunciators, bells, etc., etc. New York: E. D. Weber, 1896. First edition, 25,000 copies. 12mo, pp. 141, illustrated with b/w photos and engravings. Cloth over Boards. Good; cover heavily creased.

An explicit and trustworthy treatise on the practical wiring of building, when many buildings were getting electrified for the first time. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21756)   $30.00