[Paint]. Millar, Andrew. Scumbling and Colour Glazing A Practical Handbook for House Painters, Coach Painters and Others. London: The Trade Papers Publishing Co., 1909. Small octavo, pp. 86 with 11 color plates (beautiful tipped-in paint chip charts), 15 pages of advertising. Cloth over Boards. Good; chips have some condition issues, including warping, peeling, or clouding.

An amazing example of trade literature with some of the most impressive (grain painted and glazing) paint chips we've ever seen. Scumbling is the art of modifying a color by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint over it to give it a softer or duller effect. An indispensible resource for this unusual craft. Extremely scarce. (21554)   $225.00

[Plastering]. Stagg, Don and Pegg, Brian. Plastering Questions and Answers. Kent, UK: Newnes Technical Books, 1983. Reprint of 1978 edition. 16mo, pp. 113, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good; spine sunned.

This pocket guide answers many questions on materials, methods and faults in the craft of plastering. It describes a variety of techniques, from basic solid plastering to the production of complex mouldings, and covers restoration and repair as well as new work. A hard-to-find title, as are most plastering titles. (21557)   $55.00

[Millwork]. Tanner, Henry Jr. English Interior Woodwork of the XVI, XVII & XVIIIth Centuries a series of the best and most characteristic examples of chimney pieces, panelling, staircases, doors, screens, etc. London: Batsford, 1903. First edition. Elephant Folio (13" x 17"), pp. viii, 10. Fifty full plates of well rendered architectural detail drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

A study focusing on the wonderful joinery, cabinetry, doorways, cornices, and more in traditional woodwork. Indispensable for interior specialists in wood, architects, designers and builders. A very uncommon title. (21558)   $80.00

[Plastering]. Stagg, W.D. and Pegg, B.F. Plastering A Craftsman's Encyclopedia. London: Crown Publishers, Inc, 1985. First edition. Square octavo, pp. 276. Well illustrated (134 ill and 4 full page plates).  Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

This book was intended to fill the considerable gap that exists in literature on the techniques of modern plastering and to emphasize basic practical craft skills. Its encyclopedic form enables the plasterer to select information for a specific job at whatever stage it is needed; thus, an apprentice may start with basic fundamentals and a more experienced craftsman, faced with an unfamiliar task, may retrieve information directly on its finer points. All the techniques of fibrous plastering are dealt with comprehensively. The book also provides mathematical formulae, a comprehensive glossary of terms, and the geometry necessary for setting out practical work. (21559)   $55.00

[Pattern Book]. Osborne, Charles Francis [Editor]. Country Homes and Gardens of Moderate Cost Two Hundred Illustrations; Plans and Photographs of Houses and Gardens costing from $800 to $6,000 from designs by well-known architects. With practical discussions on the building and furnishing of the home by authoritative writers. Philadelphia, PA: John C. Winston Company, 1907. First edition. Quarto, pp. 120, illustrated with b/w photographs, drawings, and floor plans. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Suburban houses, cottages, summer homes, a California bungalow, a stucco cottage, seacoast cottages, a farmhouse, and much more. Chapter essays on choosing a site for the house, fireproofing, landscaping, wall decoration, furnishing, and more. Photographs show exterior and interior views of each building. A beautiful book, and a title we are offering for the first time. (21560)   $95.00

[Pattern Book]. Wilson, T. Millwood. Garden City Houses and Domestic Interior Details. Westminster: Technical Journals, Ltd., 1913. First edition. Quarto, pp. 104, viii (ads), illustrated with b/w photographs and floor plans. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

This volume comprises carefully selected examples of the work of some of the most skillful domestic architects, with the majority of the examples shown located in Hampstead and Gidea Park. The Hampstead selection is mostly detached or semi-detached houses. The Gidea Park examples were built with very restricted budgets. All examples are soundly built with good materials. An unusual title, and one we've never been able to offer before. (21561)   $95.00

[New England]. Nason, Emma Huntington. Old Colonial Houses in Maine Built Prior to 1776. Augusta, ME: Kennebec Journal, 1908. First edition. Octavo, pp. xi, 106, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

The sketches in this volume present a brief record of some of the old colonial houses that were still extant in the 20th century, and built prior to 1776. The buildings studied represent the development of the early colonial dwelling from the ancient log garrison house and first framed cottage to the grandest of colonial mansions, and offered a brief glimpse into the lives of the people who converted these houses into homes. This is the first time we've been able to offer this scarce volume for sale. (21562)   $55.00

[Carpentry]. Hoppus, Edward. Hoppus's Practical Measurer or, measuring made easy to the meanest capacity, by a new set of tables, which shew, at sight, the solid content of any piece of timber, stone, &c. either square, round or unequal-sided, and the value at any price per foot cube. Also, the superficial content of boards, glass, painting, plastering, &c. with copious explanations of the uses and applications of the tables. Contrived to answer all the occasions of gentlemen and artificers, far beyond anything yet extant, the contents being given in feet, inches, quarters, and twelfth parts of an inch. With a preface, shewing the excellence of this new method of measuring; and some curious observations concerning measuring of timber by several dimensions. Manchester, UK: S. Johnson and Son, 1845. Later printing. 12mo (3" x 7"), pp. 212, illustrated with b/w line drawings and one folded plate. Several previous owners signed the front endpaper in ink. Full Leather. Very Good; 1" of backstrip missing.

Edward Hoppus was an English surveyor who introduced the Hoppus unit of measure. The hoppus measures the solid content and value of any piece of timber, stone, or other building material which is square or round. The first edition of this book was published in 1736. This is the earliest edition we've been able to offer. (21566)   $85.00

[Carpentry]. Tarbuck, Edward Lance [Editor]. The Encyclopaedia of Practical Carpentry and Joinery comprising the choice, preservation, and strength of materials, explanations of the theory and practical details, a complete system of lines for the carpenter, joiner, & staircase builder, together with an account of the improvements effected in England and on the continent, and illustrations of the most remarkable executed works. Leipzig and London: A. H. Payne and J. Hagger, nd c. 1860. First edition. Quarto, pp. 236, xiv (index and plate list), illustrated with b/w engravings. Half Leather with Marbled Boards. Good; backstrip damage, overall wear and soiling.

Tarbuck was an architect and surveyor, sometime assistant to Sir Charles Barry and Sydney Smirke. He was the author of "A Popular account of the Styles of Architecture," for which he was awarded the Institute Medal of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1854. This title starts with a general view of carpentry and joinery, moves into a union of theory and practice, and ends with planning of the work. This is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (21567)   $125.00

[Architecture]. Various. Three-Ring Binder of Architectural Drawings. nd c. 1930. Quarto, np ~200, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings and photographs. Three-ring bound. Very Good, but overly full; some three-ring holes are reinforced or torn through.

Someone went through many magazines to collate this collection! The clippings are divided into four sections: home exteriors, entrances, stairs, and mantels. Dated images range from 1909 to 1927, and are clipped from Architectural Forum, Architectural Record, Architecture, and White Pine. An article on the Colonial architecture in Connecticut by Wesley Sherwood Bessell finishes the collection, and an added stack of another 20 magazine pages is stored in the back pocket of the binder. An attractive collection of early 20th century architectural drawings. (21568)   $55.00

[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. Reprint of 1933 edition. Small quarto, pp. xii, 294, indexed, no illustrations. Mild ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

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. (21569)   $85.00

[Restoration]. Moss, Roger W., Editor. Paint in America: The Colors of Historic Buildings. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994. First paperback edition. Small quarto, pp. 318, indexed, richly illustrated w/ color photographs and artworks. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. in the last 250 years. Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Contains a survey of practices and materials in England, cutting-edge techniques used by today's researchers in examining historic paints, fascinating case studies and an important chart of early American paint colors. Explains how to identify pigments and media, how to prepare surfaces for application and apply paint. Includes the chemical properties of paint with a table of paint components, plus a glossary and bibliography (19739)   $95.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Scully, Vincent. Michael Graves: Buildings and Projects 1966-1981 (full page pencil drawing, signed and dated by Graves) Edited by Wheeler, Arnell, Bickford. New York: Rizzoli Intl Pubns, 1982. First edition. Quarto, pp. 303. With essays by Michael Graves and Vincent Scully. Lists the many project assistants, the building projects, his awards and writings.  Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Mylar-Protected DJ.

Michael Graves, one of the most influential architects in America today, has attained international prominence not only for his buildings but also for his writing, teaching, and lecturing. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York; his drawings have been acquired by many private collectors and museums. This book covers his work from his early residential projects to his most recent public projects, such as the San Juan Capistrano Public Library and his much-debated project for the Fargo-Moorhead Cultural Bridge, an arts center spanning the Red River between North Dakota and Minnesota. The front endpaper has a full-page drawing by Graves, and signed in 1990. (21570)   $150.00

[Paint]. Hasluck, Paul N. [Editor]. Practical Graining and Marbling With numerous Engravings and Diagrams. London: Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1904. Second Printing. 12 mo (4" x 7"), pp. 160, indexed, illustrated with 79 line drawings. Original Blue Decorated Cloth. Very Good.

This book contains a comprehensive digest of information, contributed by experienced craftsmen, gathered from columns in Building World and Work magazines. This compilation supplies concise information on the general principles and practices of graining and marbling. A scarce Hasluck title, very thorough and well written. (21572)   $75.00

[Carpentry]. Teesdale, L. V. How Plastering Affects the Moisture Content of Structural and Finish Woodwork. Madison, WI: United States Department of Agriculture, 1950. Reprint. Quarto, pp. 4, illustrated with b/w drawings. Staplebound Wraps. New.

During the plastering operation, a large amount of water is brought into the building under construction. Most of this water evaporates from the plaster directly into the air and escapes from the building through open doors and windows, but some is absorbed by the studs, joist, and other wood members. Under favorable conditions of drying, the moisture evaporates rapidly from the plaster, so that a week after the last coat is applied, the wood trim and finish might be applied insofar as the condition of the plaster itself is concerned. The plaster, however, is actually drier than the wood grounds and the door and window jambs against which the trim will be placed, and it is the moisture content of such wood items, rather than of the plaster, that should be used as a criterion for determining when it is safe to install the interior finish. Illuminating and helpful. (21573)   $10.00

[Plastering]. Kemp, Wilfred (Plasterer). The Practical Plasterer - A Compendium of Plain and Ornamental Plaster Work With Useful Recipes and a Glossary of Terms. London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1926. Sixth impression. 12mo, pp. 184, indexed, illustrated with 52 b/w drawings, with eight page catalog of publisher's titles bound in. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

An extremely scarce original copy of this guide to the art and craft of plastering, with detailed drawings, technical information about materials, tools, and techniques, as well as geometric drawings. Beautifully illustrated; a wonderful resource for builders and preservationists. (21574)   $150.00

[Architects]. Kuehn, Henry H. Architects' Gravesites A Serendipitous Guide. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2017. First edition. Octavo, pp. 131, indexed, illustrated with color photographs. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

An illustrated guide to the monumental and non-monumental final resting places of more than 200 famous architects from Aalto Alvar to Frank Lloyd Wright, almost all of them in the United States. This volume is an architectural guide like no other, revealing as much about mortality as about monumentality. (21575)   $25.00

[Windows]. Anonymous. Vintage Window Glazier's Tool Box. nd c. 1950s. Wooden (pine) tool chest 17" x 7.5" x 8.5", with one box (till) that lifts out and contains specialist tools including one that cuts circles into glass. Closing hardware works, no key. Original blue paint. Wooden tool chest. Very Good, fully functional with original patina.

This chest was owned by a career window glazier who used it for 30 years in New England. It is chock full of period tools, including almost a dozen period putty knives, and glazier points spring gun. A must for any window specialist. (21564)   $100.00

[Conservation]. Newton, Roy and Sandra Davison. Conservation of Glass. London: Butterworths, 1989. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xiii, 322, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and several color plates. Boards. Near Fine.

This volume was intended as a textbook for conservators working with glass artifacts and painted medieval glass windows. Chapters on the nature, deterioration, development, production, examination, and conservation of glass. The authors have differing but complementary backgrounds; Newton was a scientist who worked in the glass manufacturing industry and in medieval painted window restoration, and Davison was a conservator of antiquities. This is the first time we've been able to offer this scarce title. (21556)   $80.00

[Windows]. Sharpe, Edmund. A Treatise on the Rise and Progress of Decorated Window Tracery in England Illustrated with ninety-seven woodcuts and six engravings on steel. London: John Van Voorst, 1849. First edition. Octavo, pp. xii, 111, indexed, illustrated with b/w woodcuts and steel engravings, including several folding plates. Cloth over Boards. Very Good, but mild ex-library.

Sharpe was an architect and architectural historian, and his main focus was churches. He was a pioneer in the use of terra cotta as a structural material in church buildings. He studied and wrote about ecclesiastical architecture throughout his adult life, both sketching and measuring historical churches and ruins. This volume on the decorated window was praised by art critic John Ruskin. A scarce and desirable book for those interested in English windows. (21555)   $125.00

[Restoration]. National Building Museum. Windows Through Time: An Exhibit of Historic American Windows. Washington, D.C.: National Building Museum, 1990. Reprint. Quarto, pp. 8, illustrated with b/w drawings. Staplebound Wraps. New.

This is a reprint of a pamphlet that was available at this exhibit at the National Building Museum in 1990. This pamphlet illustrates many of the major changes to windows from the 1630s to the 1930s. You won't find more window information anywhere in such a small package. (21565)   $20.00

[Windows]. Allison Steel Products Co. Allison Steel Window Handbook. Chester, PA: Allison Steel Products Co., n.d. (ca. 1928). First edition. 12mo, pp. 108. Indexed, richly illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Last 30 pages are full page b/w plates showing Allison products and installations. Sticker from a previous owner at Dupont affixed to the front endpaper. Red Stiff Wraps. Very Good.

Another very nice trade piece focusing on steel windows, tube doors, partitions, and more for industrial buildings and factories. Includes specifications, advantages and uses, construction, hardware, and other details. Full of cross-section diagrams, technical information, and photos of installations. A scarce trade piece from a small Pennsylvania manufacturer. (21571)   $50.00

[Building Trades]. Meany, Terry. Working Windows, 3rd Edition: A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows. Guilford, CT: The Lyons Press, 2008. Third edition. Large Octavo, pp. 225. Indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

A solid, comprehensive approach to the subject, well illustrated and researched. Meany manages to be both technically detailed and accessible to amateurs. A useful guide to repairing, replacing, and restoring almost any window. (15648)   $25.00

[Windows]. Leeke, John. Save America's Windows. Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2013. Revised and expanded. Quarto, pp. 177, illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Lists resources (products and services) Perfectbound Wraps. As New.

A newly expanded and revised version of Leeke's earlier wooden windows restoration book.  With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of America's windows and their repair. As much as you'll need to know on the subject, by one of the industry's experts! (15998)   $40.00

[Windows]. Jordan, Steve. Storm Windows: A Comprehensive Guide - signed by the author Wood, Wood Combination, Aluminum, and Interior Storm Windows. Rochester, NY: Steve Jordan, 2021. First edition. Quarto, pp. 57, illustrated with b/w photographs. Signed by the author on the title page. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

According to multiple studies and the US Department of Energy, the addition of storm sashes to our prime windows is the best way to increase energy efficiency and indoor comfort. When combined with a window in good condition with weatherseals, many older windows can be more efficient than a modern replacement window. Storm sashes also quell exterior noise and lessen the frequency of maintenance glazing and painting. This book is an invaluable resource for any homeowner struggling with the decision to purchase new storm windows or replacement windows. (20788)   $30.00

[Architecture]. Brown, Frank Chouteau. Some Examples of Period Windows with Details of their Interior Treatment (The Monograph Series, Records of Early American Architecture, Volume XXV, No. 6). New York: Russell F. Whitehead, (1929). Reprint of 1929 edition. Octavo, pp. 16, numerous b/w photographs of period windows in colonial houses. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

One of the most cherished series in its day, interesting both for its subject matters (cornices, porches, doorways, etc) as well as its regional focal points. One of the first attempts at studying period windows. Scarce. It serves as a complement to the similar study in this series from 1930 by Embry (see next item). Window studies are very uncommon. (15914)   $25.00

[Architecture]. Embury II, Aymar. A Comparative Study of A Group of Early American Windows (The Monograph Series, Records of Early American Architecture, Volume XVI, No. 2). New York: Russell F. Whitehead, 1930. Reprint. Octavo, pp. 16, numerous b/w photographs; because of its scarcity, we printed 3 copies in high-end resolution. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

One of the most cherished series in its day, interesting both for its subject matters (cornices, porches, doorways, etc) as well as its regional focal points. This issue on windows is one of the scarcest and visually most interesting. (18247)   $25.00

[Windows]. Townsend, Andrew; Clarke Martyn. The Repair of Wood Windows Technical Pamphlet 13. London: S.P.A.B., 1998. Reissue. Quarto, pp 24. b/w construction details and photographs throughout. Published by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, founded by William Morris in 1877. Staplebound Wraps. Very good.

A concise and thorough explanation of window repair methods with excellent construction drawings and explanations of how to treat decay, replace parts, etc. (20233)   $20.00

[Windows]. Staveteig, Kaaren R. Maintenance and Repair of Historic Aluminum Windows (Preservation Tech Notes, Windows Number 22). Washington, D.C.: National Park Service, 2008. First edition. 8 1/2" x 11" pp 14. Illustrated with color photographs and technical drawings. Staplebound Wraps with 3-ring binder holes. As New.

This is the first time we've been able to offer anything on the maintenance and repair of historic aluminum windows. While aluminum windows are generally thought of as replacement windows, common since the 1970s, they actually appeared as early as the 1930s in buildings. Topics include early fabrication, early finishes, causes of deterioration, common problems, cleaning and common repairs. Several case studies are discussed, including the Raymond Hilliard Center in Chicago, and the US Department of Justice building in Washington DC. (19150)   $15.00

[Doors and Windows]. The Georgian Group. The Georgian Group Guides, No. 1: Windows A Brief Guide to the History and Replacement of Windows in Georgian Buildings. London: Lavenham Press, 2004. Reprint. Small quarto, 8 1/2" x 11". pp 8 b/w photographs and drawings throughout. Staplebound Wraps. New.

The windows guide covers Georgian window parts, glass, history, noise prevention, and heat loss. A section on window repair contains comparative information on plastic versus traditional wood windows. The guide has lists for further readings (16426)   $10.00

[Windows]. Andersen Windows. Window Beauty For the Life of Your New Home Andersen Complete Wood Window Units. Bayport, MN: Andersen Windows, nd c. 1935. 8 1/2 "x 11" catalog pp 19. Color covers, b/w photographs, architectural details and renderings. Stamped by East End Planing Mill, Ephrata, PA on the front cover. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

A superbly illustrated period catalog of casement and double hung windows.with examples of their exterior and interior uses. Details include leakproof construction and weatherstripping.Where and how to take your window restoration to the next level. (16058)   $30.00

[Roofs]. Ricker, N. Clifford (M. Arch.). Elementary Graphics And The Construction of Trussed Roofs. A Manual Of Theory And Practice. New York: William T. Comstock, 1897/1885. Fourth edition. Octavo, pp 158, indexed. 114 detailed drawings & 4 folded tables. Printed on rag paper. An ex-library copy from St. Michael's college in Vermont. Cloth on Boards, olive w/gilt lettering & embossed design. Near Fine.

From the original preface: “The University of Illinois program, like those at MIT, Cornell, and Columbia, was essentially, the work of one man, [in this case] N. Clifford Ricker. He was first a student at Illinois, like MIT and Cornell a land-grant institution, taking architectural drafting, descriptive geometry, and projection drawing in the engineering curriculum. Since there was no architectural course of study in 1869, Ricker devised his own and became the first graduate of an American architectural program in 1873. He was then asked to teach and become director of the program. Ricker was the sole architectural instructor until 1885 and taught until his retirement in 1915. Because Illinois was the only architectural program outside of the Northeast until 1889, Ricker’s impact was enormous. By 1900 he had he had reputedly taught one-quarter of all American architectural students. Graphic statics, a method for solving structural problems, was first taught in the United States at Illinois in 1875. Some of the work in Elementary Graphic Statics and the Construction of Trussed Roofs appeared in the form of a series of articles on the construction of roofs, published in Building, which have here been revised and extended in a manner to make the work more suitable as a manual of instruction. “It now essentially represents the course of study in Graphic Statics, with special application to Trussed Roofs, pursued by the Students in the School of Architecture of this University [University of Illinois, Champaign] for several years past .” (17187)   $45.00

[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)   $25.00

[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)   $20.00

[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)   $25.00

[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]. 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

[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

[Fine arts]. John Lane Company. The International Studio: April 1911. New York: John Lane Company, 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~200, illustrated with b/w photographs. Perfect Bound. Good, front cover detached.

Paintings at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts exhibition, the drawings and studies of George Belcher, Japanese Art: Metal Work, Modern Dutch Portrait Painting with special reference to the work of Josef Israels, California as a sketching ground, overglaze work by the New York Society of Ceramic Arts, and much more. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21526)   $25.00

[Stone]. National Association of Marble Dealers. Through the Ages: November 1928. Baltimore, MD: National Association of Marble Dealers, 1928. First edition. Quarto, pp. 67, illustrated with b/w photographs. Original Wraps. Very Good.

Some of the topics covered include: Nazareth Hall Chapel in St. Paul; standard details for interior marble; a Pittsburgh tea room and candy shop, wall or standing marble; Forbes National Bank of Pittsburgh; a marble bridge with a remarkable record; pictures and tapestries with marble; marble in city halls and state capitols; and much more. (21563)   $45.00

[Carpentry]. Williams, David [Publisher]. Carpentry and Building, A Monthly Journal (14 issues, 1905-1906) January 1905, February 1905, May 1905, June 1905, July 1905, August 1905, September 1905, April 1906, May 1906, June 1906, July 1906. August 1906, September 1906, November 1906. New York: David Williams Company, 1906. First printing. Quarto, each issue pp. ~68, indexed, richly illustrated with b/w photographs and line drawings. Stock Covers. Most issues Very Good; several have covers detached or missing.

Any issue is currently scarce. Beautifully illustrated, like a multi-faceted trade catalog. Articles include "Cement Coated Residence with Hollow Block Foundations," "Steel Structure in the San Francisco Disaster," "Cold Storage House for a Country Home," "Centers for Arches of Double Curvature," "Heating and Ventilating a Schoolhouse," and "English Method of Fitting Doors," "Fancy Articles for Photogravure Treatment," with detailed drawings, "Laying and Finishing Hardwood Floors," "A Frame Carriage House and Stable" with elevations, plans and details; a residence in Massachusetts, with plans, elevations, and details; a schoolhouse design with elevation and plans; articles on roofing methods; and much more. (16535)   $150.00

[Architecture]. Kelly, J. Frederick. Early Domestic Architecture of Connecticut. Atglen, PA: 2007. Reprint. Oversized Paperback. As New.

An accurate and thorough study of early American architecture and construction. This is the early, large format edition of an important, influential study. On a par with Abbott Lowell Cummings "The Framed Houses of Massachusetts Bay, 1625-1725." (21520)   $30.00

[American]. Baker, John Milnes. American House Styles: A Concise Guide. New York: 1994. Hardcover. As New in Fine DJ.

As the title states, very concise but on the mark. Each section of the book begins with a historical overview of the period, followed by a concise commentary on each style. The author then highlights the specific design details that distinguish one style from another. He shows how different styles developed and what influenced their development. The beautifully wrought elevation drawings, each with a floor plan, illustrate the details of style clearly and with precision. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21521)   $20.00

[Pattern Book]. Brierton, Joan M. Victorian ("American Restoration Style"). Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith, 1999. First printing. Wraps. New.

Wonderful, virtually untouched copy. Well done, by two acknowledged experts. Useful for designers, architects and rehab specialists. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21522)   $20.00

[Architectural History]. Noble, Allen G. [Editor]. To Build in a New Land: Ethnic Landscapes in North America. Baltimore, MD: 1992. Wraps. New.

A collection of 22 original essays by noted authorities on the distinctive cultural landscapes created by the immigration of various European groups, mostly in the 19th century, and the migrations of Black and Native American groups. Lavishly illustrated with historical photographs, maps, and architectural drawings. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21523)   $20.00

[Southern US]. Cooper/Roberts Architects. Historic Homes of Phoenix: An Architectural Preservation Guide. Phoenix, AZ: 1992. Wraps. Very Good.

This volume was prepared to inform the community about its impressive architectural heritage, and to provide guidance to home owners wishing to maintain, rehabilitate, or add to their historic homes. This publication sets forth the standards for all rehabilitation funded by the city's Historic Preservation Bond funds. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21524)   $20.00

[Landscape Architecture]. Waymark, Janet. Thomas Mawson: Life, Gardens and Landscapes. London: 2009. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

In the early 20th century, Thomas Hayton Mawson (1861-1933) was the most sought-after garden and landscape designer of the day and could name crowned heads of Europe among his clients. This is the first full biography of Mawson, and includes material and images garnered from relatives and public and private sources. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21525)   $40.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Hutchison, Harold. Sir Christopher Wren. New York: 1976. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Christopher Wren dominated the architecture of the second half of the 17th century. Today his surviving work still dominates the London skyline. This biography traces Wren's personal and intellectual background, his early years as an inventor, and the influences that led him finally to settle on a career as an architect. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21527)   $25.00

[International]. Buczacki, Stefan. Churchill & Chartwell: The Untold Story of Churchill's Houses and Gardens. London: 2008. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

This book explores the life of Churchill through the houses he lived in and the gardens he made. It culminates with the first full account of his purchase, alteration and creation of Chartwell in Kent, where he lived for more than 40 years. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21528)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Whitaker, Craig. Architecture and the American Dream. New York: 1996. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

The author reinterprets the American architectural landscape as the manifest expression of our collective conscience. The result is a superbly evocative essay on how Americans think and live, and how these realms are combined in our architecture. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21529)   $20.00

[Architectural History]. Meister, Maureen. Architecture and the Arts and Crafts Movement in Boston: Harvard's H. Langford Warren. Lebanon, NH: 2003. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

H. Langford Warren (1857-1917) was an important link in the chain of individuals who contributed to the architectural practice, the theories of design, and the teaching of architectural history in the United States in the early 20th century. Through his work at Harvard and in the Arts and Crafts movement, he articulated and promoted an aesthetic guided by an attachment to the past, and he encouraged his students at Harvard to revive and reinterpret English and Anglo-American models. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21530)   $20.00

[Architectural History]. Scully, Vincent J. Jr. The Shingle Style and the Stick Style Architectural Theory and Design from Downing to the Origins of Wright. New Haven, CT: 1971. Revised. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

The definitive study of the complex inspirations and cultural influences that were fused in the Shingle Style of wooden suburban and resort buildings of the period 1872 to 1889. The author presents the published designs and the written statements of the architects, as well as contemporary criticisms of the buildings to analyze the development of the Shingle Style. An analysis of the Colonial Revival is central to the work, which is now enhanced by the addition of an extensive related chapter on the "Stick Style" of the midcentury. A new preface has been added, and the bibliography and footnotes are brought up to date. (21531)   $20.00

[Southern US]. Manucy, Albert. The Houses of St. Augustine 1565-1821. Gainesville, FL: 1992. Revised. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

The charming two-story balcony house so distinctive to St. Augustine offers tangible evidence of Spanish settlement in the New World. The author discusses this and a host of other features in this basic reference tool for colonial period restoration, based on careful study of existing buildings, archeological findings, and Spanish archival documents. This volume records architecture, preserving and interpreting the history of housing in the oldest city in the continental United States. (21532)   $20.00

[Engineering]. Parker, Harry and John W. MacGuire. Simplified Site Engineering for Architects and Builders. New York: 1954. Boards. As New.

Chapters on logarithms, trigonometry, measuring distances, measuring angles, land surveys, survey computations, computation of areas, miscellaneous surveying problems, circular curves, levelling, contours, uses of contours, computations for cut and fill, vertical curves, drainage and grading, staking out buildings and roads, site selection considerations, and check list for site plans. (21533)   $20.00

[Architecture]. Brolin, Brent C. The Designer's Eye: Problem-Solving in Architectural Design. New York: 2002. Perfect Bound. As New.

Finding the right visual solution for a particular architectural problem is one of the principal challenges faced by all architects and designers. This imaginative book offers architecture students over 100 examples of visual problem solving in architectural design. Photographs of actual buildings, paired with digitally manipulated images in "before and after" comparisons, demonstrate the sorts of real-life situations that architectural design courses rarely teach students how to address. Clearly organized, each concept is graphically depicted, making this an ideal teaching tool as well as a resource for students at all levels. From the Old House Journal reference library. (21534)   $25.00

[Architecture]. Gutman, Robert. The Design of American Housing A Reappraisal of the Architect's Role. New York: 1985. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

This monograph discusses the participation of professional architects in the housing industry in the United States. The principal conclusion of the study is that architects are indeed active in home-building design and related operations, although the forms their practice takes differ very much from the idealized description of the architect's role that is common in professional circles. The various forms of housing practice are the main subject of the monograph. (21535)   $20.00

[Stone]. Thorson, Robert M. Stone by Stone The Magnificent History in New England's Stone Walls. New York: Walker & Co., 2002. First edition. Octavo, pp. xiii, 287, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

There once may have been 250,000 miles of stone walls in America's Northeast, stretching farther than the distance to the moon. Even though most of them are crumbling today, they contain a magnificent scientific and cultural story. Linking geological history to the early American experience, this book presents a fascinating picture of the land the Pilgrims settled, allowing us to see and understand it with new eyes. (21536)   $40.00

[New England]. Lindgren, James M. Preserving Historic New England Preservation, Progressivism, and the Remaking of Memory. New York: 1995. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

By the first years of the twentieth century the memory of old-time New England was in danger. What had once been a land of small towns populated by tradition-minded Yankees was now becoming almost unrecognizable with a floodtide of immigrants and the constant change of a modernizing society. At the same time, cities such as Boston, Portsmouth, and Salem were bursting at the seams with factories, high-rises, and uncontrollable growth. During a period when the Colonial Revival and progressive movements held sway, Yankees asserted their influence through campaigns to redefine the meaning of their Anglo-American forebears. As part of the reaction, the modern preservation movement was founded by William Sumner Appleton, Jr., a privileged, old-blooded Bostonian. Resisting not simply this avalanche of change but the amateurish romanticism of fellow antiquaries, Appleton founded the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910. While examining SPNEA in the context of progressivism, this volume focuses on its redefinition of preservation to fit the methodology of science, the economy of capitalism, and the aestheticism of architecture. In so doing, preservation not only became a profession defined by those male worlds, but remade Yankee memory to accord with the modern corporate order. (21537)   $20.00

[Glass]. Duncan, Alastair. Tiffany Windows: The Indispensable Book on Louis C. Tiffany's Masterworks. New York: 1980. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Windows were the major emphasis of Louis Comfort Tiffany's work. Yet today, most Tiffany windows have never been seen by the public. Alastair Duncan has tracked down virtually every window still extant and has documented examples that have disappeared or been destroyed. Along with providing photographs of over 200 windows, more than half in color, Duncan describes how the glass was made and the windows constructed; Tiffany's designers and the workings of the Window Department; his critics and international exhibitions; window themes; signatures; chronology; and a complete list of all Tiffany windows. (21538)   $20.00

[Great Britain]. Miele, Chris [Editor]. From William Morris Building Conservation and the Arts and Crafts Cult of Authenticity, 1877-1939. New Haven, CT: 2005. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This book takes a fresh and wide-ranging look at the origins of the architectural conservation movement in the United Kingdom. Distinguished contributors consider how the modern concept of heritage emerged in the nineteenth century, how politics as well as art and design played a role in the creation of a historic buildings culture, and how the writings and activities of designer William Morris and architect Philip Webb shaped thinking about conservation. Chapters of the book address such diverse topics as the place of historic buildings in Morris’s thinking, the relation of the Arts and Crafts Movement to Victorian ideas of heritage, the distortion of Morrisian ideals in early twentieth-century New England, and the emergence of an urban vs. rural conservation culture. Drawing on extensive historical research, the book casts new light not only on the history of the Conservation Movement but also on its role today. (21539)   $35.00

[Architecture]. Tangires, Helen. Public Markets. New York: 2008. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This book is a richly illustrated compendium of the wide variety of buildings and spaces devoted to the urban marketplace. More than 800 historical and contemporary photographs, architectural drawings, maps, and posters from around the world depict the many types of public markets, including open-air marketplaces; street markets; markets in public buildings; market sheds; enclosed market houses; central markets; and wholesale terminal markets. Examples are organized in sections that define the form and function of these principal market types, and the repertoire of design strategies that have been and still are available. As the images attest, public markets persist as the most enduring form of global, urban food exchange, and a strong sense of tradition continues to inform their architecture and design. (21540)   $30.00

[Great Britain]. Ayres, James. Building the Georgian City. New Haven, CT: 1998. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Georgian architecture had its roots in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Out of that disaster grew the need for rapid redevelopment, which was accomplished through standardization and the relaxation of restrictive practices in the building trades. This book investigates the decline in crafted buildings of the traditional client economies and the introduction of mass produced components that characterized an emerging consumerism. It is an approach that offers fresh insights into our architectural heritage by focusing on the traditions and innovations in the building methods of the time--the construction processes, the role of the building craftsmen, and the tools and materials they used. (21541)   $40.00

[Great Britain]. Quiney, Anthony. Town Houses of Medieval Britain. New Haven, CT: 2003. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This uniquely wide-ranging book explores British medieval houses, from humble to grand, in greater detail than ever before. Anthony Quiney synthesizes the most current archaeological, architectural, and historical findings to present a survey of houses throughout Britain from the early fifth century to the ascent of James VI of Scotland to the English throne in 1603. The book features over 300 illustrations that include medieval depictions of houses and their occupants, historic prints and photographs, as well as numerous explanatory drawings. (21542)   $40.00

[Great Britain]. Morrison, Kathryn A. English Shops and Shopping. New Haven, CT: 2003. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Shoppers in England from medieval times to the present have been beguiled by attractive merchandise, rarely heeding the details of their surroundings. This appealing book shifts the focus of attention for the first time to the architecture of retail buildings in England. It examines the history and character of retail settings since the Middle Ages, including shops, arcades, market halls, co-operative stores, department stores, multiples, supermarkets, precincts, and malls. (21543)   $40.00

[Great Britain]. Quiney, Anthony. The Traditional Buildings of England. London: 1990. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Perhaps no other country in the world offers so rich and varied a heritage of traditional buildings as England. Anthony Quiney -- with the aid of his own photographs and helpful drawings -- gives a complete and vivid picture of the rise and fall of the traditional buildings of England. Photographs and illustrations. (21544)   $30.00

[Paint]. Maycock, Susan E. and Sarah Zimmerman. Painting Historic Exteriors: Colors, Application and Regulation a Resource Guide for Historical Commissions, Historical Societies, Historic House Museums, Historic District Commissions, and Preservation Planning Staff. London: 1998. Three-ring holes, unbound. New in shrink wrap.

A helpful resource for anyone who is restoring a historic house. (21545)   $40.00

[New England]. Massachusetts Historical Society. Witness to America's Past: Two Centuries of Collecting by the Massachusetts Historical Society. Boston, MA: 1991. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

This fully illustrated catalog, published in 1991 to accompany the Massachusetts Historical Society's 200th-anniversary exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, provides the reader with an engaging view of the books, manuscripts, artwork, and historical artifacts collected by the Society over two hundred years. Filled with color plates, black-and-white illustrations, detailed item descriptions, and entertaining anecdotal information, the catalog brings many of the most vital events in American and Massachusetts history to life through the examination of material artifacts. The book includes more than 160 of the most historically significant objects in the Society's collection-from paintings, prints, and engravings to unusual objects such as tea collected from the Boston Tea Party, a bureau whose drawers supposedly housed a witch during the Salem witch trials, and photographs of soldiers from the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, the most important African American regiment raised in the North during the Civil War. (21546)   $30.00

[Reference]. Phillips, Steven J. Old-House Dictionary. Washington, D.C.: Preservation Press, 1994. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. 239, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

This is a concise and easily understandable architectural dictionary for professionals and amateurs alike. More than 450 illustrations, 1500 terms, 750 definitions, and 17 useful cross references guide you smoothly through the oftentimes confusing language of American domestic architecture. (21547)   $20.00

[Building Trades]. Nash, George. Wooden Fences Photographs by James Blair. Newtown, CT: 1999. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

Experienced carpenter George Nash traces the evolution of the American wooden fence from Colonial times to the present. Along the way, he discusses the various types of fences and explains how to design a fence to meet every conceivable need--including how to be a good neighbor. The book also gives practical information on how to build a fence, from laying it out to digging postholes, anchoring the posts, and installing gates. An inspiring and useful book for homeowners and landscapers alike. (21548)   $25.00

[New England]. Schuler, Stanley. Architectural Details from Old New England Homes. West Chester, PA: 1987. Large octavo, pp. 176, illustrated w/ color and b/w photographs. Original Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

Over 350 color and black-and-white photographs show the various architectural styles of old New England homes with special attention to the details. A supporting text explains the history and significance of the style. Architectural drawings provide close-up views of fireplaces, doorways, windows, stairs, and cupboards built in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. (21549)   $30.00

[Building Trades]. Vivian, John. Building Fences, of Stone, Metal & Plants. Charlotte, VT: Williamson, 1987. Quarto, pp. 188, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Wraps. Very Good.

John Vivian, well-known expert on many aspects of country living, here gives all the how-to you'll need to build beautiful, professional-looking fences. He provides detailed, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs, along with complete materials lists. A gem of a how-to book! (10308)   $20.00

[Architecture]. Friedland, Edward P. Antique Houses: Their Construction and Restoration. New York: 1990. Original Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

This hard to find book is a good look on pre-Victorian buildings in New England. Friedland provides a good, easy to follow, explanation on their construction, layouts and technology. Well illustrated. (21550)   $30.00

[Restoration]. Hutchins, Nigel. Restoring Wooden Houses. Firefly Books, 1999. Quarto, pp. 176, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Paperback. Very Good in Wraps.

Packed with practical information, illustrations and photographs, this essential guide shows how to preserve and restore wooden homes.The author gives advice on everything from care and protection of wood, paint stripping, wet and dry rot, climinating carpenter ants, to repairing the roof to ensuring proper ventilation. (21551)   $20.00

[Restoration]. Hutchins, Nigel. Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone. Firefly Books, 1998. Paperback. Very Good in Wraps.

A guide to the repair, renovation, and maintenance of stone and brick homes includes discussions of building materials, tools, and construction methods. (21552)   $25.00

[Architects]. Haftertepe, Kenneth and James F. O'Gorman [Editors]. American Architects and Their Books to 1848 - signed by O'Gorman. Amherst, MA: 2001. Gift inscription "To Ellie and Dot and Wellesley days" by James O'Gorman. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Very Good DJ.

Since the Renaissance, books and drawings have been a primary means of communication among architects and their colleagues and clients. In this volume, twelve historians explore the use of books by architects in America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period when the profession of architecture was first emerging in the United States. (21576)   $40.00