[California]. Kellogg & Comstock. The Independent Gold Hunter on His Way to California: I Neither Borrow nor Lend. New York: Kellogg & Comstock, nd c. 1849. Original edition. Hand-colored lithograph, with gum arabic, 13.5" x 9.5", in a period hand grain-painted wooden frame measuring 16.5" x 12.25", with UV-filtering glass. Framed hand-colored lithograph. Very Good; a few light creases, professionally conserved, coloring bright and vibrant.

Sold with a copy of "Picturing Victorian America: Prints by the Kellogg Brothers of Hartford, Connecticut, 1830-1880," edited by Nancy Finlay (Wesleyan University Press, 2009, first edition, near fine in near fine dust jacket), which references this print in its checklist of Kellogg lithographs on page 172. A copy of this print is in the National Library of Australia, and their lengthy, and rich description reads in part: "The 'gold hunter' is a well dressed man, laden with gold mining tools, scales, link sausages, fish and a pot for a hat. In the background a road sign reads: 'To St Louis 350 miles. To California 1700 miles.' The 'gold hunter' is wearing the trade marks of the California digger - the thigh length boots, the Colt Navy pistol, and Bowie knife." A very quirky California merchant image, which would look good in an California resident's or professional's office. (20809)   $1,500.00

[Ornamentation]. Ward, James. Colour Decoration of Architecture Treating on colour and decoration of the interiors and exteriors of buildings. With historical notices of the art and practice of colour decoration in Italy, France, Germany and England. For the use of decorators and students. London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1913. First edition. Octavo, pp. 186. Indexed, illustrated with 12 color and 22 half-tone Plates. Decorated Cloth over Boards With Gilt Lettering on Spine. Very Good.

A good survey of the subject for decorators, students, craftsmen, and architects alike. Includes information on color decoration in Italy, France, Germany, and England. With wonderful color plates. (20843)   $45.00

[Windows]. Jordan, Steve. Storm Windows: A Comprehensive Guide Wood, Wood Combination, Aluminum, and Interior Storm Windows. Rochester, NY: Steve Jordan, 2021. First edition. Quarto, pp. 57, illustrated with b/w photographs. 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

[Books about Books]. Cheek, Richard. Playing Soldier: The Books and Toys that Prepared Children for War, 1871-1918. New York: Grolier Club, 2018. First edition. Quarto, pp. 471, indexed, illustrated with over 1,200 color photographs. Cloth over Boards. New in new dust jacket.

This book was published to accompany the exhibition "Playing Soldier" that was on display at the Grolier Club in New York City in the fall of 2018. If you enjoyed Cheek's 2013 book "Selling the Dwelling," you're going to want to explore this one too. Cheek's obvious bibliomania and interest in the graphic arts of World War I and II led him to military children's books, magazines, posters, postcards, trade cards, and other forms of printed ephemera that connected youth to military life or wartime circumstances. A unique cultural, historic overview of Europe and the United States leading up to WWI. A visual feast and engrossing reading. (19305)   $50.00

[Ladders]. Schuster, Brigitte. Arcatecture - Swiss Cat Ladders. Basel, Bern, Switzerland: Christoph Merian Verlag, 2019. First edition. Octavo, pp. 320, more than 100 illustrations, mostly in color. Text in English and German. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

This is a book to bury yourself in, to look and learn. By using impressive photographs, Brigitte Schuster documents cat ladders in Bern. The book also features an essay on the function and richness of these fantastic devices. This lovingly designed book is aimed at people who are curious about ideas of culture and home, cat lovers and cat ladder designers. It shows simple wooden planks and scaffolding-like structures, spiral staircases and zigzag structures. It serves for finding inspiration for personal projects and reflects a world in which cats and people approach each other on their own paths. This special edition is limited to 1100 copies, available exclusively here! (19757)   $55.00

[New York]. Kouwenhoven, John A. The Columbia Historical Portrait of New York: An Essay in Graphic History. New York: Harper & Row, 1972. Reissue. Small quarto, pp. 550, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Stamped by a previous owner on the front endpaper. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

A recognized classic long unavailable - this portrait of new York from 1626 to the mid-1950s describes its growth and evolution from village to metropolis in visual terms. It contains more than 900 illustrations selected from more than one million prints, paintings, and photographs. Over half had never appeared in book form before. The author provides a lively and informative running commentary on the various eras of New York life and history. The New York Times called this the "definitive picture book of New York." (20801)   $30.00

[New York]. McCausland, Elizabeth. New York in the Thirties. New York: Dover Publications, Inc, 1973. Reissue. Oblong quarto, pp. vii plus 97 photographic plates. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

Roast corn vendors ... 10c haircuts ... movie houses featuring Charlie Chaplin and Big Boy Williams double features ... Mandaro's Italian grocery ... horse-drawn "traveling tin" shops ... Bowery restaurants boasting ham and eggs for 20c ... these things which have passed from the New York landscape forever appear once more on her streets in this superb collection of 97 photographs of new York City in the thirties. Berenice Abbott, one of America's best-known photographers, has frozen the city at the crucial moment - before many things are swept away with change, while in the background the new is already pushing its way into the camera's eye: a steel girder skeleton rises in back of a church, now demolished; the mammoth skyscrapers of the financial district loom just blocks away from where rows of tenements, soon to be razed, are laced with laundry. As a photographic account of the city, this collection is superb, but as a social documentary of New York - and America - in their most trying times, this book is an unquestionable great. (20794)   $35.00

[Architectural History]. Silver, Nathan. Lost New York. New York: Weathervane Books, 1967. First edition tenth printing. Quarto, pp. 242. Indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

A beautiful and well-researched look at the lost architectural gems of the great city of New York, including the famed Penn Station and other grand public and private buildings that once graced New York. (20793)   $35.00

[New England]. Heath, Kingston William. The Patina of Place: The Cultural Weathering of New England Industrial Landscape. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2001. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xxiii, 249, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.

This book offers a multidisciplinary analysis of workers' housing as an index to social change and cultural identity in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The author discusses both the city's company-owned mill housing and the subsequent transition to a speculative building market that established the three-decker rental flat as the city's most common housing form for industrial workers. This is the first book--length analysis of the three-decker and its cultural significance. (20791)   $40.00

[Stone]. Gage, Mary Elaine and James E. Stories Carved in Stone: The Story of the Dummer Family, the Merrimac Valley Gravestone Carvers, and the Newbury Carved Stones, 1636-1735. Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2003. First edition. Quarto, pp. 190. Bibliography and Appendices. Illustrated with b/w photos, drawings and maps. Paperback. New.

A study of several examples of early American carved milestones, doorstones, and a walkway stone found in Newbury, MA, examining their carved designs and researching the imagery and the family of stonecarvers that created them. The story of these stones presents a fascinating historical puzzle that ultimately reveals the artistic and cultural context of their decorations and meaning, providing insight into "the art of the 1600's and early 1700's, into the social traditions brought from the old world, and into how colonial men honored some of their women." (14714)   $20.00

[Stone]. Gage, Mary and James. Land of a Thousand Cairns Revival of Old-Style Ceremonies. Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2020. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 310, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Paperback. New.

From the time of the American Revolution to the end of the 19th century, Lawton Foster Road in Hopkinton, Rhode Island was home to a small rural community. A few families eked out a living on the rocky poor soils through growing corn, rye, potatoes, apples, small scale sheep farming, and timber harvesting. Today,t he land has reforested and much of it has become wildlife conservation property. Over 2500 stone structures have been found including stone cairns, three stone chambers, several serpent effigies, enclosures, niches, triangle symbolism and other odd man-made features. Who built these enigmatic stone cairns? When? And for what purpose? A dedicated team documented the structures, researched the genealogy of the families who lived there, researched deeds, and analyzed the structures themselves and their relationships to each other. The findings challenge conventional historical and archaeological assumptions about these stone structure sites. (18721)   $30.00

[Stone]. Gage, Mary and James. Milestones & Guideposts of Massachusetts and Southeastern New Hampshire. Amesbury, Mass: Powwow River Books, 2014. First edition, in 100 copies. Quarto, pp. 170. Well illustrated, with index and many appendices. Stiff Wraps. New.

Across Massachusetts, roadsides are dotted with small stone markers giving the mileage to major cities. These ancient road signs called milestones aided travelers during the 1700s and 1800s as our road signs today do with their mileage and destination information. Although these old milestones no longer serve a useful purpose in our modern age of highways, they continue to fascinate us, which has led to the preservation by local communities of at least 129 milestones in Massachusetts and more in New Hampshire. The authors spent many years combing through old books and newspapers and traveling through the states in search of these historical treasures. This book draws together all the authors' research in an effort to provide a comprehensive inventory of these milestones. Extremely well illustrated and researched. (16002)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Gage, Mary and James. A Handbook of Stone Structures in Northeastern United States. Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2021. Ninth printing. Octavo, pp. 316. Illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Glossy B/W Pictorial Cover. New.

A useful field guide to identifying Native American and agricultural stone structures one may encounter on hikes throughout the forest and conservation lands in New England. These include cairns, chambers, standing stones, walls, wells, Manitou stones and other structures. From this guide, one can identify, document, analyze and interpret the structures one sees. (20555)   $25.00

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

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

[Metal]. Schmirler, Otto. The Art of Wrought Metalwork for House and Garden. New York: Architectural Book Publishing, 1979. First edition. Quarto, pp. 296, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

In the house and garden, wrought metalwork presents a rich source of ideas and inspirations which can be put to use. Wrought metal is not only used extensively about the house, but it is very practical. More than 200 designs were drawn by the author specially for this book. The many examples of railings, gates, doors and windows are of inestimable value for the reproductions of the completed works are large scale, thus giving an effective, usable presentation. The suggestions concerning protection against weather and the care of the materials of those objects exposed to the elements are very valuable. (20841)   $80.00

[Architectural History]. Massey, James and Shirley Maxwell. Gothic Revival. New York: Abbeville Press, 1994. First edition. 16mo (5" x 6.25"), pp. 95, illustrated with b/w photographs. Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Gothic Revival caught the fancy of many Victorians who sought refuge in supposedly simpler days. Picturesque castles and cathedrals with spiky towers, high gabled roofs, and medieval ornament provided just the escape needed from the rigors of the industrial revolution. This book recreates the age of Victoria by chronicling the era and its architecture, furnishings, fashions, art, literature, designers, and key buildings, all in an inviting format that brings back the style's heyday from the 1830s to the 1870s. (20838)   $30.00

[Wood]. Miller, Judith. Wooden Houses: A Comprehensive Guide to Wood's Natural Beauty in Architecture and Interiors. New York: Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1997. First edition. Quarto. pp. 192. Richly illustrated with color photos. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.

An appreciation of this favorite, versatile building material, with numerous examples of its application in exteriors and interiors alike. Beautifully photographed, reflecting wood's use in a variety of styles and types of home. (12744)   $30.00

[Arts & Crafts Style]. Massey, James and Maxwell, Shirley. Arts & Crafts Design in America A State-by-State Guide. Vancouver: Chronicle Books, 1998. Small octavo, pp. 272, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Paperback w/glossy illustrated covers. Near Fine.

A very nice study of this remarkable architectural style. Beautifully photographed exterior and interior views, showing just how well these buildings blend with their settings. This is a great resource for finding out where to see this architecture, even in unexpected places. From the Old House Journal reference library. (16162)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Bicknell, A. J. The Architectural and Building Monthly: A Journal of Practical Designs & Details, Devoted to the Use of all Associated with Architecture and Building Trades Vol. 4. No. 5 February 1892. New York: A. J. Bicknell, 1892. First edition. Folio, pp. 24, illustrated with b/w architectural specification drawings and period advertisements. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Illustrations include the floor plans to the house in Glenridge, NJ that graces the cover; the Curtis residence in Albany, NY; the King residence in East Orange, NJ; piazza posts and cornices; a suburban cottage; and fireplace at the Art Club in Philadelphia. The text includes the building for the American Fine Arts Society; plumbing regulations; the Architectural League exhibition in New York; improved double tenoning machine; and more. In very nice condition for a 19th century magazine. (20810)   $60.00

[International]. Middleton, Robin; Gerald Beasley, Claire Baines, Nicholas Savage, Dora Wiebenson. British Books, Seventeenth Through Nineteenth Centuries Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, Volume II. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 1998. First edition. Quarto, pp. xv, 391, indexed, b/w illustrations. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Near Fine DJ.

The almost one hundred titles cataloged in British Books trace the origins and development of architectural illustration in Britain. The collection is particularly rich in the eighteenth century, and includes almost all of antiquity and most of the volumes documenting the architecture of Britain. Included are works by Thomas Chippendale, John Neale, Humphry Repton, and Sir Christopher Wren. (20844)   $75.00

[International]. Mallgrave, Harry F., Gerald Beasley, Claire Baines, Henry Raine. Northern European Books, Sixteenth to Early Nineteenth Centuries Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, Volume III. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 1998. First edition. Quarto, pp. xii, 415, indexed, b/w illustrations. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Near Fine DJ.

This third volume in a series documenting the architectural collection of Mark J. Millard includes those books not covered by the volumes on French, British, Italian, and Spanish books. German books account for more than half of this part of the collection. To these are added a significant number of Dutch titles and a few from farther afield, including some superb examples from Vienna, Basel, Prague, and Stockholm. Altogether more than 140 illustrated books, in five languages, offer a fine perspective on northern European architectural styles from the Renaissance through the baroque and into the neoclassical period. This volume includes an introduction to Northern European architecture followed by entries listed alphabetically by author. Each entry contains details about the number and types of illustrations, names of artistic designers and engravers, material and decoration of each volume or set, and provenance information. (20845)   $75.00

[International]. Summerson, John. The Architecture of Victorian London. Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia, 1976. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 109, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

The image of Victorian London is one of diversity, complexity, dispersal, and even of disintegration. This highly readable architectural panorama, spanning 64 years, sharpens and clarifies this image to examine the imposition of new lifestyles and their artifacts on the fabric of Old London. The study describes the first railroads and the first terminal stations, the efficient drainage system and new system of highways provided by the Metropolitan Board of Works, the first underground railway in the world, the new estate developments, and the influence of public buildings in setting architectural precedents. The course of the discussion encompasses major architectural phenomena of the period. Buildings and sites which display the most representative and conspicuous elements in the image of Victorian London are studied in detail. (20840)   $35.00

[Architectural History]. Salzman, L. F. Building in England Down To 1540, A Documentary History. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 1967. Reprint. Small quarto, pp. 639, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Good Dust Jacket.

A fine and comprehensive history of building methods, materials and tools in England in the Middle Ages. Covers how every phase of construction was organized from foundations to timber roofs and glazing. A remarkable look at the craft of building. (16069)   $40.00

[International]. Dick, Stewart. The Cottage Homes of England. New York: Edward Arnold, 1909. Second edition. Octavo, pp. xvi, 287, indexed, illustrated "with 64 full-page coloured plates from pictures never before reproduced" drawn by Helen Allingham with tissue guards. Buckram Library Binding. Very Good; ex-library marks inside front cover and a stamp on each plate page.

Surveys the quaint old cottages, farmhouses, and gardens that dot the English countryside throughout Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wessex to summarize their history. (5125)   $85.00

[International]. Girouard, Mark. Life in the English Country House: A Social and Architectural History. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1978. First edition. Octavo, pp. v, 344, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs, decorated endpapers. Original Cloth. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

The English country house has flourished over the centuries because of its ability to adapt to changes in English society. This book is the first account of the ways in which changes in upper-class life style were reflected in the houses in which the wealthy and powerful lived. The author traces the evolution of the country house from the Middle Ages to the world of Evelyn Waugh and P. G. Wodehouse. Lavishly illustrated with over 250 plates including 33 in color, this highly readable book combines scholarship with anecdote and unexpected example. The author explains the architectural and social implications of such features as the back stairs, the bell-rope, the water-closet, the billiard table and the herbaceous border. This book will provide the reader with a new understanding of the English upper classes, their servants and their homes. (5477)   $30.00

[International]. Archbishop Pitirim of Volokolamsk [Editor]. The Orthodox Church in Russia: A Millennial Celebration. New York: Abrams, 1982. First American edition. Folio, pp. 288, illustrated with 203 color photographs, text in English. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ and plain slipcase.

An extraordinary, all-color portrait of an ancient institution that has flourished and survived despite the cataclysms of history. By special arrangement with the Soviet Union, photographer Fred Mayer was allowed total access to the great cathedrals, cloisters, seminaries and services of the Orthodox Church of Russia. This book was published for the millennial celebration of the conversion of pagan Russia to Christianity in 988. Convinced that its architecture and painting, its rich vestments and elaborate rituals are true materializations of "Divine Wisdom," the Russian Orthodox Church inspired and preserved a wonderful array of chapels and monasteries, parish houses and convents, shrines and seminaries that Fred Mayer was able to photograph for this book. Five leading authorities prepared a series of essays to illuminate the special qualities of this imagery. A treasure for photographers as well as for travelers, and a monumental contribution of one of Christendom's most extraordinary developments. (20818)   $50.00

[Furniture]. Johnson, Bruce. The Pegged Joint: Restoring Arts & Crafts Furniture and Finishes (Signed by the author). Asheville, NC: 1995. First edition. Octavo, pp. 96. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos, ads. Signed by the author. Pictorial Wraps. As New.

An excellent and detailed guide to the restoration and maintenance of fine Arts & Crafts furniture. A great addition to the collector's bookshelf! From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (20827)   $35.00

[Architecture]. Gottfried, Herbert. American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985. First edition. Quarto, pp. xvii, 270, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Paperback. Very Good in Wraps.

Vernacular architecture - that is, traditional architecture passed on to successive generations of builders and designers through the use of particular building elements and styles - forms the backbone of much contemporary architectural design. American vernacular design developed most rapidly from 1870 to 1940 as a result of the Industrial Revolution and the consequent standardization of components. This book is an illustrated glossary of the architectural elements that were most commonly used between the Civil War and World War II and of the generic building types into which these elements were most commonly incorporated. Whether you restore historical American architecture, are interested in the sociological implications of building design, sell houses built during this period, or just want to identify the houses and their components in your neighborhood, you'll find valuable information in this handy reference. From the Old House Journal reference library. (17064)   $30.00

[New York]. Brown, Joshua and David Ment. Factories, Foundries, and Refineries: A History of Five Brooklyn Industries. New York: Brooklyn Educational and Cultural Alliance, 1980. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 75, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Brooklyn's factories - located principally in a broad band along the city's shoreline, stretching from Red Hook on Gowanus Bay on the south to Williamsburgh and Greenpoint along the East River and Newton Creek (the boundary between Brooklyn and Queens) on the north - owed a substantial part of their growth to the proximity of the teeming City of New York across the East River. Manhattan's commercial and industrial districts were densely built up and congested, making industrial expansion difficult and expensive. The studies of the glass, porcelain, publishing, petroleum refining, and cast-iron industries presented here contribute to an understanding of Brooklyn's experience and help develop an awareness of the city's importance in America's industrial history. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (20807)   $30.00

[New York]. Randall, Monica. Phantoms of the Hudson Valley: The Glorious Estates of a Lost Era. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press, 1995. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp. 206, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Boards. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket.

Monica Randall's evocative, sepia-tinted photographs capture the architectural splendor of 28 palatial estates - some of them truly castles - that loom as mysterious ruins along the Hudson River. Through her masterful photography and darkroom work, Randall also recreates some of the restless phantoms she learned about while interviewing the current owners. Pairing the visual spectacle of the mansions of the Hudson with the tales of phantoms that haunt them, the author celebrates the glamour and mystery of these glorious old estates. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (20806)   $50.00

[New York]. Lightfoot, Frederick S.; Linda B. Martin; Bette S. Weidman. Suffolk County, Long Island in Early Photographs 1867-1951 184 Prints. New York: Dover Publications, 1984. First edition. Quarto, pp. x, 133, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Wraps. Very Good.

Over 180 rare images, gleaned from thousands of prints in public and private archives, provide a rich panorama of Suffolk history from just after the Civil War to post-World War II: village life, farming and milling, fishing and shellfishing, North Shore to South Shore to East End, here are nostalgic views of dozens of quaint towns - Sag Harbor, Port Jefferson, Greenport, Northport, Orient, Cold Spring Harbor, Amityville, Babylon, Patchogue, East Hampton, Montauk - and picturesque scenes of local inhabitants. These antique scenes are accompanied by extensive captions detailing their place in the life and history of the county. A remarkable retrospective of Suffolk's fascinating past. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (20805)   $20.00

[New York]. Lightfoot, Frederick S. [Editor]. Nineteenth-Century New York in Rare Photographic Views. New York: Dover Publications, 1981. Original edition. Quarto, pp. vi, 151, illustrated with b/w photographs. Wraps. Very Good.

Here is New York in 151 rare Victorian-era photographs - before the automobile, before skyscrapers. The pictures in this volume have been shot directly from hard-to-find original stereographs - double-image photographs which yielded a three-dimensional scene when viewed through a stereoscope. They comprise an invaluable record of the historic moments and nostalgic charm of Old new York. Here are views of Wall Street when Trinity Church was still the tallest building in the area; the Prince of Wales visiting the city in 1860; Brooklyn Bridge under construction; the thriving commercial activity of lower Broadway; and on every side, a vivid tableau of the city's earlier Federal architecture giving way to Italianate, Second Empire and other more ornamental styles. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (20804)   $20.00

[New York]. Stayton, Kevin L. Dutch by Design: Tradition and Change in Two Historic Brooklyn Houses The Schenck Houses at The Brooklyn Museum. New York: Phaidon Universe, 1990. Review copy. Quarto, pp. 128, illustrated with b/w and color photographs and drawings. Original Wraps. Very Good.

This captivating chronicle of two early Brooklyn houses, the Jan Martense Schenck House (circa 1675) and the Nicholas Schenck House (circa 1775, remodeled in the early 19th century), is also the history of several generations of the Dutch family that built and inhabited them. The compelling text and its accompanying 160 illustrations (16 in color) weave a fascinating history of Dutch-American life and culture through an enlightening examination of the two houses, which are permanently installed within The Brooklyn Museum. What ultimately unfolds is an insightful account of the assimilation of one family's old Dutch traditions into an emerging American society. From the Old House Journal reference library. (20803)   $30.00

[New York]. Lancaster, Clay. Old Brooklyn Heights: New York's First Suburb Including Detailed Analyses of 619 Century-Old Houses. New York: Dover Publications, 1979. Second edition. Small quarto, pp. xxxii, 221, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Original Wraps. Very Good.

This book is a comprehensive, street-by-street guide to the historic houses, churches and public buildings of Brooklyn Heights, describing more than 600 vintage homes predating the Civil War and spanning numerous architectural styles: Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic, Romanesque, Neoclassic and others. Nearly 90 illustrations document the Victorian-era charm of the neighborhood, officially designated as New York's first historic district. To update this edition Edmund Gillon has provided 41 outstanding new photographs, both interior and exterior views. The extensive new foreword recounts the successful struggle to have the area accorded landmark status. A remarkably through guide to one of America's most distinctive communities. From the Old House Journal reference library. (20802)   $30.00

[Restoration]. Labine, Clem and Carolyn Flaherty [Editors]. The Old-House Journal Compendium (Signed by the Author). Woodstock, NY: Overlook Hardcover, 1980. Later printing. Quarto, pp. 390, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Signed in heavy ink by Clem Labine on front endpaper in 2019. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Good Dust Jacket.

A nice copy of an uncommon compendium from a pioneering publication in the preservation movement. Features previously published articles from "Old House Journal," covering hands-on solutions to most problem areas in home ownership. Wonderfully illustrated. (20799)   $40.00

[New England]. Giffen, Sarah L. and Kevin D. Murphy [Editors]. A Noble and Dignified Stream: The Piscataqua Region in the Colonial Revival, 1860-1930. York, ME: Old York Historical Society, 1992. First edition. Quarto, pp. xiii, 241, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.

The Piscataqua River is at the center of a group of communities first settled during the 17th century, and renowned during much of the 19th century for having especially historic characteristics. This regional study examines the emerging historical consciousness that appeared in southern Maine and coastal new Hampshire and illuminates the role played by the region in the formulation and promulgation of a image of the American past. Interdisciplinary in content, this book examines the literature, art, architecture, gardens and early historic preservation projects that flourished between 1860 and 1930 in New Castle, Dover, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York, Kittery Point, South Berwick, and Ogunquit, Maine. From the Old House Journal reference library. (20796)   $50.00

[New England]. Fennelly, Catherine [Editor]. New England Galaxy, vol. 1 no. 1, Summer 1959. Sturbridge, MA: Old Sturbridge, Inc., 1959. First edition. Small octavo, pp. 24, illustrated with b/w photographs. Some pencil inscriptions on the back cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This new magazine was published for the Friends of Old Sturbridge Village as a magazine of New England life, manners, and social history, and edited by members of the Sturbridge staff with contributions by guest authors, historians, and specialists. This particular issue featured an article about covered bridges by Eric Sloane, illustrated with his own drawings. As with most new publications, volume 1 number 1 is always extremely scarce. From the Old House Journal reference library. (20795)   $35.00

[Tools]. Nagyszalanczy, Sandor. The Art of Fine Tools. Newtown, CT: Taunton Press, 1998. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 231, illustrated with color photographs. Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine Price-Clipped Dust Jacket.

This volume is a rich visual feast celebrating the world's most amazing tools. This collection of more than 250 masterpieces features unique tools built with sumptuous materials, lavished with artistic decoration, or made for remarkable precision. Locked away in the vaults of private collectors, many of these exquisite tools have never before appeared in publication. Included in this beautifully photographed book are measuring instruments, hand-planes, saws and other cutting tools, striking and drilling tools, Asian treasures, incredible miniatures, ingenious foot-powered machines, and improbable combination tools. Each photo is accompanied by detailed notes that provide intriguing historical and technical details about the tool. This book will delight anyone who works with tools. (20835)   $35.00

[Tools]. Nagyszalanczy, Sandor. Tools Rare and Ingenious Celebrating the World's Most Amazing Tools. Newtown, CT: Taunton Press, 2004. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 210, illustrated with color photographs. Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket.

Craftsmen, over the centuries, have transformed inherently humble objects - drills, saws, planes, and levels - into works of art. This volume expands on the author's book The Art of Fine Tools by offering a world tour of objects that rarely leave the private vaults of collectors. In more than 375 color photographs, the author presents tools ranging from calipers that mimic dancing ballerinas to a carved breast drill that's shaped like a violin and, astonishingly, outfitted with a bow. Some tools glitter with silver and jewels, others are breathtaking in their simplicity. Included in this fascinating history are maker's marks and logos, jewelry-like miniature tools, patent and prototype models, and elaborate presentation tools that were created as awards or gifts. This is a book to treasure. (20836)   $35.00

[Carpentry]. Salaman, R. A. Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700-1970 And Tools of Allied Trades. Newtown, CT: Taunton Press, 1990. First American edition. Small quarto, pp. 546, bibliography and references, illustrated with b/w drawings. Paperback. Near Fine.

Since its first publication in 1975, this title has come to be recognized as a definitive reference work, one that has been of great value to craftsmen, antique dealers and all who are interested in the subject of woodworking tools and their uses. The present edition is a substantial enlargement on the original work.It has been revised and updated by Philip Walker, an authoritative historian and collector of tools. (20834)   $30.00

[Tools]. Hodgson, Fred T. A Practical Treatise on The Steel Square and its Application to Everyday Use (Vols. 1 & 2, two volume set) Being an exhaustive collection of steel square problems and solutions, "old and new," with many original and useful additions, forming a complete encyclopedia of steel square knowledge, together with a brief history of the square, and description of tables, keys and other aids and attachments, in two volumes. Chicago: Frederick Drake Company, 1903/4. Revised Edition. 12mo (4.75" x 7.25"), pp. 242, 230, indexed, plus a "50 House Plan Supplement" at the end of each volume, with floor plans and elevations. Illustrated with hundreds of in-text line drawings.  Original Half Leather Green Cloth with Embossed Design & Lettering. Good; heavy edge, corner, and backstrip wear, weak hinges.

A very early and scarce Hodgson title, one which shows the full functionality of the framing square. This is an expanded version of the 1890's editions. (20833)   $55.00

[Tools]. Sellens, Alvin. The Stanley Plane: A History and Descriptive Inventory. South Burlington, VT: The Early American Industries Association, 1975. First edition. Quarto, pp. 216, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Signed by a previous owner in pencil on the title page, and stamped by the same author inside the front cover. Hardcover. Very Good in Good Mylar-Protected DJ.

The rapid development of new Stanley woodworking planes during the past one hundred years, and the continual changing of those in production, has resulted in a lack of comprehensive information in the midst of a vast variety of detail. Each plane, wood scraper, and beading tool made by Stanley is listed in this book, along with dates of manufacture, major changes, and illustrations. This is the first time we are offering this title. (20831)   $75.00

[Structural Engineering]. Withey, M. O. and James Aston; edited by F. E. Turneaure. Johnson's Materials of Construction. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1930. Seventh edition. Small quarto, pp. xxii, 859, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Original Brown Cloth over Boards w/embossed design. Very Good.

An extensive and encyclopedic text about building materials, including general structural engineering principles, and the detailed chapters of each material - cast iron, wrought iron, steel, other metals and alloys, cement and concrete, bricks, timber, and more. Also there are several chapters on materials testing, including impact and strengths tests. A very scarce volume with a wealth of information for builders, preservationists and engineers. (20842)   $40.00

[Wood]. Wallis-Tayler, A. J. The Preservation of Wood. London: William Rider and Son, Ltd., 1925. Second edition. Octavo, pp. xix, 344, indexed, illustrated with 119 b/w drawings and photographs, plus pp. 27 advertising section and pp. 20 publisher's catalog bound in. Several previous owners signed the front endpapers. Maroon Cloth over Boards. Very Good, front hinge weak.

The subject of wood preservation is covered in twelve chapters, which deal with destruction of wood by decay; seasoning or drying wood; preservative treatment of wood; open tank or immersion method of treatment of wood; pressure system of impregnation; preservative processes; fire-proofing and fire-retardant wood treatment; and more. (20837)   $50.00

[Carpentry]. Ellis, George. Modern Practical Joinery A Treatise on the Practice of Joiner's Work by Hand and Machine, for the Use of Workmen, Architects, Builders, and Machinists Containing a Full Description of Tools and Their Uses, Workshop Practice, All Kinds of House Joinery, Bank, Office, Church, Museum, and Shop Fittings, Air-Tight Cases, and Shaped Work With Chapters on Stairbuilding and Handrailing, Foremen's Work, Fixing, &c. Including a Concise Treatise on Joinery Machines, Machine Shop Practice, and Preparation of Work for Machining. Fresno, CA: Linden Publishing, 1987/1908. Later printing of Third Edition. Octavo, pp 486, illustrated with b/w construction details, 600 drawings, 31 photographs. Paperback. As New.

This manual covers basic practices, joints, doors and paneling, windows and shutters, stairbuilding, mouldings, types of woods and much more. An invaluable resource for builders and home owners who enjoy doing their own projects. (20832)   $40.00

[Building Materials]. Davis, Gerald [Editor]. Building Performance: Function, Preservation, and Rehabilitation A symposium sponsored by ASTM Committee E-6 on Performance of Building Constructions, Bal Harbour, FL, 17 Oct. 1983. Philadelphia, PA: American Society for Testing and Materials, 1986. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 196, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Black marker obliterates a previous owner's name on the front endpaper. Original Wraps. Very good.

This volume contains papers about the preservation and rehabilitation of buildings. The papers are in two groups: one, to improve overall building performance, and two, for historical buildings and building materials. The thirteen papers included here were among those presented at a symposium of the same title. The symposium was organized to elicit new methods and data, and to provide a starting point for standards development work. This book gives convenient access to the new ideas presented at the symposium and to those papers which contain reference information, checklists, and procedures. (20828)   $55.00

[Building Technology]. Mamillan, Marc. Pathology of Building Materials Part I: Stone / Part II: Terra cotta Materials, Coatings, Mortars. Rome: International Centre for the Study of Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property, 1970. First edition. Small quarto, pp 53, text in English. Signed by a previous owner on the front cover in ink in 1976. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

Each section has general remarks about the material itself, its production, and its use. This includes physical and chemical properties, general technical specifications, recommendations on how to handle that item, calculations, overall safety; any cautions needed to handle it, and much more. A helpful guide for those wanting to take preventive measures during construction, or seeking remedies for damage already done. (20826)   $80.00

[Paint]. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Principles and Practices of Up-Keep Painting. Chicago: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 1923. First edition. Octavo, pp. 200, numerous practical illustrations, interspersed blank leaves for notes, Color Supplement chart pasted in rear of book, with 6 pages of chipcharts, bright colors, samples of stuccos, enamels, barn paints, machinery enamels, shingle stains. Presentation book plate dated 1923 inside front cover. Original Cloth. Good.

This book was written as a practical aid to plant superintendents or others responsible for the maintenance of industrial property and equipment, and as a help to architects and engineers in the protection of new construction. It covers in simple, practical fashion modern painting practice for all types of exterior and interior surfaces. A wonderful piece of trade-related literature, well-suited to the practical and technical needs of tradesman or conservator. (20825)   $65.00

[Building Materials]. Verrall, W. The Modern Plasterer (complete in 2 volumes): A Practical Work on Plastering, Decorative Plasterwork, Rough-Casting, Cement-Washes, Plastic Floors, Artificial Marbles, etc. London: Caxton, n.d. (1920s). First edition. Quarto, pp. 224, 232. Richly illustrated in color and b/w. Index. The original edition, not a reprint, and in good working order, for such large volumes that are often frequently referenced in the field. Embossed cloth over boards; gilt lettering. Good; cover stains and minor tears, some fore edge stains, foxing on endpapers, some pen doodles on front endpaper in one volume.

A monumental set on an important building trade! Despite their scarcity, we seem to find sets of Verrall's original editions (my UK colleagues are constantly on the lookout for us!) Very comprehensive, written at a time when the old trade skills were much more common. A wonderful two volume treatment on the subject, and a very sturdy and nice set of a hard-to-find publication in the US! (20824)   $225.00

[Masonry]. Harris, Harry A. [Editor]. Masonry: Materials, Design, Construction, & Maintenance. Philadelphia, PA: American Society for Testing and Materials, 1988. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 289, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

This publication contains papers presented at the symposium of the same name held in New Orleans, LA in 1986. The editor of this publication was the symposium chairman. Some sample titles: "Investigation of Masonry Bond and Surface Profile of Brick," "Problems and Solutions to Masonry Buildings," "An Investigation of an Extended Plastic Life Mortar," and "Diagnosis of Terra-Cotta Glaze Spalling." An interesting compilation of developments in materials, design, construction, and maintenance. (20822)   $90.00

[Glass]. Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Special Details: How to Install Glass Block Without Priority Materials. Toledo, OH: Owens-Illinois Glass Co., 1941. First edition. Quarto, pp 13. b/w photographs, drawings and installation details. Some light pen marks on front cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Scarce trade catalog showing industrial uses for this popular mid-century glass material. Each page describes an installation challenge, such as replacing large metal windows in 12" brick walls, and uses clear specification drawings to illustrate the techniques involved in the installation. The back cover illustrates six types of Insulux glass block and their suggested use. Scarce; this is our first time offering this title. (20821)   $60.00

[Millwork]. ICS Staff. ICS #409 Building Construction and Materials Operations preliminary to building / limes, cements, and mortars / excavating, shoring, and piling / foundations / stone masonry / concrete construction / areas, vaults, and retaining walls. Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, 1924. Revised. Octavo, pp. ~450, illustrated with b/w drawings. Signed by a previous owner on the front endpaper in 1925. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

One of a series of textbooks that were standard training and reference materials for those engaged in engineering professions, trades, and vocational occupations. Excellent coverage of building construction and materials, including limes, cements, mortars, footings, foundation walls, bearing piles, rubble masonry, reinforced concrete, and so much more. Well illustrated and in beautiful condition, which is very unusual for these often-used titles. (18950)   $55.00

[Preservation]. Jordan, Steve. Rehab Rochester A Sensible Guide for Old-House Maintenance Repair and Rehabilitation. Rochester, NY: Steve Jordan, 1995. First edition. Quarto, pp. 95, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. A signed and numbered print by Elinor Chambers laid in, depicting early residences on Fitzhugh Street in Rochester. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

Finally, an "owner's manual" for older homes! This is a must-read for all who live in, hope to purchase, or simply admire Upstate New York's vast stock of homes built prior to WWII. This book presents a body of knowledge which would take years of research by even the most dedicated homeowner. This charmingly illustrated guide belongs in the library of building industry professionals and every old home enthusiast - whether a city, suburban or regional resident. An early publication by the author of best sellers The Window Sash Bible and Storm Windows. See also #57 in this newsletter. (20819)   $35.00

[Flooring]. Maple Flooring Manufacturers' Association. Maple Beech and Birch Flooring Official Maple Flooring Book containing concise and authentic information for architects & builders concerning the characteristics and uses of maple, beech and birch flooring. Chicago, IL: Maple Flooring Manufacturers' Association, 1911. Original edition. Small quarto, pp. 39, illustrated with b/w drawings with some spot color. Decorated endpapers. Decorated Boards. Good; some backstrip damage, loose hinge.

Chapters on the characteristics and uses of maple, beech and birch, comparative wearing qualities, care in manufacture of flooring, grading, uses of different thicknesses and faces, laying the floor, and much more. Nicely illustrated with photographs of buildings that used maple flooring, such as the Wanamaker building in Philadelphia and the Federal Building in Chicago. (20817)   $65.00

[Masonry]. Grimmer, Anne E. A Glossary of Historic Masonry Deterioration Problems and Preservation Treatments. Washington DC: Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1984. First edition. Narrow Octavo, pp. 65. Glossary, reading list. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

A very early and compact publication on the subject, but chock full of details and illustrations. It fulfills the need for a standard set of definitions for masonry deterioration as well as the preservation treatments prescribed. It is a general reference and interpretive tool to provide an explanation of all terms likely to be used to describe conditions of masonry deterioration and repair techniques and treatments to preserve historic masonry. Ideally suited for the professional. A very hard title to find. (20812)   $85.00

[Masonry]. Torraca, Giorgio. Porous Building Materials: Materials Science for Architectural Conservation. Rome: ICCROM (International Center for the Study of the Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property), 1981. First edition. Octavo, pp 141, with bibliography, illustrated with b/w diagrams and drawings. Decorated Wraps, blue. Near Fine.

Covering brick, masonry, stone, mortar and plastics, this technical publication includes discussion of corrosion, materials' deterioration, the effects of pollution, and conservation techniques. An uncommon and invaluable contribution to this field of study. (20811)   $55.00

[Paint]. Jordan, Steve and Judy Ostrow. Painting Kitchens How to Choose and Use the Right Paint for Your Kitchen Walls, Ceiligns, Floors, Cabinets, Countertops, and Appliances. Gloucester, MA: Quarry Books, 2004. First edition. Quarto, pp. 128, illustrated with color photographs and drawings. Mild ex-library markings. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

Paint is one of the most dramatic and inexpensive ways to revitalize a room, so it is no surprise that we're always seeking new color ideas and tips that will yield eye-catching results and make the job run smoothly. Different rooms pose different challenges and requirements, and kitchens are no exception. Walls can get grease- or oil-spattered, so you need a paint that cleans well and is durable. This book will teach you how to choose paint colors that will complement your built-ins and cabinetry. It will also teach you how to paint around tricky areas such as cabinets and backsplashes. And if you want to paint cupboards, appliances, floors, or other kitchen-related elements, there's information about how to tackle the job, too. For color inspiration, full-color photos of beautiful decors are shown, complete with swatch samples and accent and trim colors including nearly every possible color combination imaginable. This is a book that will teach you how to create a dream kitchen where ideas know no bounds. (20800)   $35.00

[Wood]. Stalnaker, Judith J. and Ernest C. Harris. Structural Design in Wood Structural Engineering Series. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989. First edition second printing. Small quarto, pp. xiii, 426, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. A previous owner stamped the front endpaper. Decorated Boards. Very Good.

Probably the most comprehensive text of its kind ever written, this book describes the basic principles of wood structural design and demonstrates a wide range of real-world design options and applications. An important book for practicing structural engineers and architects and for engineering and architectural students. (20798)   $40.00

[Wood]. Hickin, Norman E. The Dry Rot Problem (The Rentokil Library). London: Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 1963. First edition. Octavo, pp 115, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Cloth over Boards, black w/pictorial Dust Jacket. Very Good in Good Dust Jacket.

This book discusses the problem of fungal decay of wood in buildings in the United Kingdom, the causes of wood decay, the eradication of dry rot and wet rot and methods of wood preservation. An uncommon book in this country, quite helpful and well illustrated. (20797)   $40.00

[Carpentry]. Burn, Robert Scott [Editor]. The Carpenter and Joiner being practical descriptions of timber work on the large scale, floors partitions, roofs, bridges, and scaffolding, the work known generally as carpentry, also descriptions of the methods used in forming and fitting together wood work on the small scale, as doors, windows, and the exterior and interior fittings and fixtures of houses, shops, etc., etc. known as joinery by various experts and authorities. London: Ward, Lock, Bowden & Co., 1892. First edition. Octavo, pp. vii, 280, illustrated with 207 b/w drawings and 25 folding plates. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

The contents of this volume originally appeared in the pages of the periodical The Technical Journal and Industrial Self-Instructor. The subject of carpentry was not completed in the journal; specifically, the subject of timber was lacking, and is supplied in this volume in a special section. An appendix explores staircasing and handrails. The editor was a Scottish engineer and prolific writer. Very scarce; this is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (20792)   $125.00

[Metal]. Copper Development Association. Copper Flashings and Weatherings A Practical Handbook: C.D.A. Publication No. 42. London, UK: Copper Development Association (UK), 1951. Fourth impression. Small quarto, pp 130, illustrated with b/w photos and construction details. Tan Boards with Green Cloth Spine. Very Good.

A practical guide to the use of copper sheets and strips as flashings and weatherings. Topics covered include physical properties of copper, constructing joints and seams, gutters, drips and dormer coverings. An invaluable resource for builders! (20790)   $65.00

[Pattern Books]. Architect's Small House Service Bureau. Colonial Homes. Minneapolis, MN: Architect's Small House Service Bureau, 1930. Quarto, pp 32. b/w exterior perspectives (drawings or photographs) and floor plans, with period advertisements. Ex-library stamp and a 1986 date are on the front cover. Decorated Wraps. Very Good.

Compiled by professional architects, this portfolio includes New England, Dutch, Cape Cod, Southern, brick, bungalow, and cottage style colonial homes with dimensioned floor plans and attractive renderings. The inclusion of several photographed houses, rather than drawings, is a welcome delight. (20829)   $75.00

[Pattern Book]. Grand Rapids Home Builders Association. Parade of Homes. Grand Rapids, MI: Grand Rapids Home Builders Association, 1960. Original edition. Oblong quarto, pp. 40, illustrated with b/w perspective drawings and floor plans, with period advertisement. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This was the guide book to an open house event that allowed visitors to tour new residential construction on Parade Drive, promoting the work of nineteen members in the Grand Rapids Home Builders Association. At the time of publication, there were 63 lots available for construction, so the tours would give the prospective homebuyer a chance to see the available lots and narrow down what sort of home design they wanted. A great snapshot of mid-century designs and marketing. (20816)   $80.00

[Pattern Book]. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Book of Modern Homes. Chicago, IL: Sears, Roebuck & Co., 1940. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 52, illustrated with b/w perspective drawings and floor plans. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

A wonderful house pattern book with detailed exterior perspective drawings and complete floor plans for homes in popular styles, plus a few summer cottages, a barn, and several garages. Specifications, dimensions, materials and other pertinent topics are also covered. (20815)   $100.00

[Pattern Book]. Weyerhaeuser Sales Company. Weyerhaeuser 4-Square Book of Homes. St. Paul, MN: Weyerhaeuser Sales Company, 1940. First edition. Quarto, pp. 79, indexed, illustrated with b/w perspective drawings of home exteriors and floor plans. Front cover stamped by Miller & Zeilstra Lumber of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A previous owner signed the front cover, and there are a few pencil doodles and another owner signature on the back cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

The homes included in this book were chosen for artistic merit; they fit compatibly into the scene in practically any American community, and the interiors were designed for high usability of of space. These attractive, classic homes still deserve a second look today. (20813)   $80.00

[Building Materials]. Servicised Products Corp. Expansion Joints 1942 Catalog; A. I. A. File Number 4 E 11 Para-Plastic Hot-Poured Rubber Sealing Compound / Asphalt / Fiber / Cork / Cork-Rubber / Self-Expanding Cork / Waterstop. Chicago, IL: Servicised Products Corp., 1942. Original edition. Quarto, pp 12, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

The facts in this catalog were compiled to assist the architect and engineer in selecting the proper expansion joint and water seal for concrete and general construction. (20830)   $75.00

[Kitchens]. Art Metal Construction Company. Art Metal Kitchens. Jamestown, NY: Art Metal Construction Company, nd c. 1949. First edition. Quarto, pp. 25, illustrated with b/w photos and specification drawings. Stamped by New Century Kraftsmen Company on the front cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very good.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, Art Metal was associated with the modernization, efficiency, economy and beauty of work space. The Art Metal kitchen was the last word in modern convenience, placing the work spaces and storage space in order to follow the flow from refrigerator to sink, or work space to the range, thus saving energy, labor and time. Many photos of finished kitchens illustrate the Art Metal line and fashionable 1940s decor. An attractive catalog. (20823)   $85.00

[Wood]. The Consolidated Sash and Door Company. Distinctive Architectural Woodwork Catalog No. 119. Cincinnati, OH: The Consolidated Sash and Door Company, 1949. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 56, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Hardwood flooring, window frame units, exterior door frames, steel and aluminum casement sash, steel picture windows, insulating sheathing, garage doors, automatic door operators, disappearing stairways, moulding, trim, kitchen cabinets, mantels, china cases, linen cases, stairwork, paneling, shingles, and much more. (20820)   $40.00

[Wood]. Lane Manufacturing Company. Wood Working Machinery. Montpelier, VT: Lane Manufacturing Company, nd c. 1912. Fifth edition. Oblong quarto, pp. 86, indexed, illustrated with b/w engravings, with many fold-out illustrations. Decorated Perfect Bound Wraps. Very Good.

This company offered a complete line of machinery necessary for the manufacture of lumber, and circular saw mills were their specialty. The illustrations are large and beautifully detailed. This is the first time we've had this rare catalog, and it is one of the nicest woodworking trade catalogs we've ever offered. (20814)   $80.00

[Masonry]. Grogan, John C. and Conway, John T. [Editors]. Masonry: Research, Application, and Problems A symposium sponsored by ASTM Committees C-7 on Lime, C-12 on Mortars for Unit Masonry, and C-15 on Manufactured Masonry Units, Bal Harbour, FL, 6 Dec. 1983. Philadelphia, PA: American Society for Testing and Materials, 1985. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 242, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Decorated Boards. Very Good.

This publication contains papers presented at the symposium of the same name held in 1983. The editors of this book were the symposium co-chairs. Some sample titles: "Corrosion of Steel in Brick Masonry," "Guidelines for Temporary Masonry Wall Support Systems," and "Durability of Brick Masonry." An interesting compilation of developments in the field. (20839)   $70.00

[Masonry]. Gage, Mary and James Gage . The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825. Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2005. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 88. Bibliography and Appendices. Illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Paperback. New.

"A detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England." Offers an interesting look at early American and particularly New England stone masonry and quarrying techniques. Of interest to stoneworkers, early colonial history enthusiasts, and hikers and explorers who want to know more about the split stones and quarries found throughout the New England woodlands. (18961)   $30.00

[Paint]. Sherwin-Williams. Paint and Color Style Guide. Cleveland, OH: Sherwin Williams, 1951. First printing. Large Folio (19" x 17") , pp. 100, illustrated with color photographs of home interiors. One loose page. Spiral Bound, Full red Leatherette. Very Good, mild ex library; slight tattering to backstrip.

What a nostalgic walk through 1950s decor this is, and what a visual treat! The bright colors and patterns that were so popular in that period are well represented in this style guide. Every room in the home has a section devoted to offering up color, pattern, and furniture ideas for decorating that room. A wonderful snapshot of post-war decoration and color aesthetics. Uncommon today. (6861)   $150.00

[Architecture]. Miami Design Preservation League. Portfolio: Art Deco Historic District. Miami, FL: Miami Design Preservation League, 1979. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 36, illustrated with b/w and color photographs, and period advertisements. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This is a single edition commemorative publication marking the designation to the National Register of Historic Places the first 20th century historic architectural district "Old Miami Beach," popularly known as the Art Deco District. This portfolio displays and explains the district with over 30 color and b/w photographs of art deco buildings, and articles by noted architectural and design authorities familiar with the district and Art Deco style. From the Old House Journal reference library. (20712)   $30.00

[Pattern Book]. Louis Bossert & Sons, Inc. Bossert Houses. Brooklyn, NY: Louis Bossert & Sons, Inc., 1922. First edition. Quarto, pp. 48. Illustrated with b/w photographs, renderings, and plans. Laid in: 3-page color-printed folded promotional brochure with price list: "A Permanent Summer Vacation. A Bossert Bungalow at Island Park-Long Beach." Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

A lovely house catalog from Louis Bossert & Sons, a Brooklyn lumber and real estate development company that expanded into the kit home market. Bossert, a German immigrant, was active in the Bushwick German community in Brooklyn. He also built the Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Heights - known as the "Waldorf-Astoria of Brooklyn" - that became the unofficial home of the Dodgers. Features wonderful visuals, including overhead sectional views of each design, and an attractive color cover. Designs include small homes, cottages and bungalows, garages, club houses, churches, hospitals and dormitories. The Ready Cut models were higher quality buildings, Sectional models were pre-fabricated buildings erected in sections, and Excelsior models were cheaper and smaller buildings, mostly summer camps and cottages. Scarce. (20716)   $60.00

[Pattern Book]. Gowing, Frederick H. [Architect]. Book K: Building Plans for Modern Homes Title page: Building Plans for American and English Colonial Dwellings and Other Medium Cost Homes. Boston: Frederick H. Gowing, 1930. First edition. Quarto. pp 224. illustrated with b/w photographs of home exteriors and floor plans. Original Wraps. Good; chipping backstrip, cover partly detached, some pencil marks and staining on cover.

A nice pattern book of designs, self-published by a Boston architect, selected for artistic design and economy in construction. Many different American and English style homes, from bungalows to multi-family dwellings. (20696)   $60.00

[Tools]. Hodgson, Fred T. The Carpenters' Steel Square, and Its Uses. New York: J. S. Ogilvie, 1890. Third edition, revised and greatly enlarged. Octavo, pp. viii, 98. Illustrated with nearly 100 woodcuts. Original Cloth, maroon with black embossed lettering. Very good.

A very early and scarce Hodgson title, one which shows the full functionality of the carpenter's steel square, such as obtaining the lengths and bevels of all kinds of rafters, hips, groins, braces, brackets, pulins, collar beams, and jack-rafters. (20681)   $35.00

[Trades]. ICS Staff. ICS #A-3 - Architecture and Building Construction: Plumbing and Gas-Fitting, Heating and Ventilation, Painting and Decorating, Estimating and Calculating Quantities. Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1897-1900. First edition. Octavo. pp v, about 500. Numerous b/w diagrams and engravings. Half-Leather. Very Good, light bumps to corners.

As with all the international textbook technical series for building tradesmen, solid, trustworthy, and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. A scarce series. (7524)   $45.00

[Plumbing]. Winkler, Gail Caskey. The Well-Appointed Bath: Authentic Plans and Fixtures from the 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. (20734)   $25.00

[Plumbing]. J. L. Mott Iron Works. Mott's Illustrated Catalog of Victorian Plumbing Fixtures for Bathrooms and Kitchens. New York: Dover Publications, Inc, 1987. Reprint. Oversized paperback, 9.25" x 12.25", pp. 277, indexed. 844 illustrations, 40 in color on 8 plates. Oversized Paperback. Very good, minor wear along spine and corners.

Facsimile edition of a rare 1888 catalog of Victorian plumbing fixtures by the J. L. Mott Iron Works of New York, including baths and showers, water closets, basins, bidets, kitchen and greenhouse fixtures, and more. Lavishly illustrated with b/w engravings, line drawings and color plates. An excellent visual resource for authentic fixtures and interior details from this period. From the Old House Journal reference library. (20733)   $20.00