[Carpentry]. Price, Francis. The British Carpenter: or, a Treatise on Carpentry. Containing the most concise and authentick Rules of that Art, in a more Useful and extensive Method, than has been made Publick Bound in: A supplement to the British Carpenter: containing Palladio's Orders of Architecture, with the Ornaments of Doors and Windows, Proportioned and adjusted by Divisions on Scales; together with the accurate Curves of their Mouldings, and their Application to Use. London: Palladio, 1768. Sixth edition. Quarto, pp. 72 plus 58 (of the original 62) engraved plates. Some pages have been professionally repaired. Full Leather. Fair; some plates damaged or missing, no backstrip, covers detached, some browning and soiling.

The eighteenth-century fascination with Greek and Roman antiquity followed the systematic excavation of the ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum in southern Italy; and after 1750 a neoclassical style dominated all artistic fields. This title focused on geometry, timber, floors, roofs, ceilings, staircases, spires, and railings, and the supplement focused on ornaments on doors and windows. Deemed one of the most influential titles on building in the 18th century. It is extremely hard to find any title from the 18th century, and this title is highly sought after in any condition. (22381)   $750.00

[Paint]. Clark, R. Ingham. A Few Notes on Varnish & Fossil Resins. London: Charles Letts & Co., 1891. First edition. Quarto, pp. iv, 69, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and engravings by James West. Decorated Boards. Very Good in Mylar jacket; beautiful floral endpapers and very nice illustrated flourishes throughout.

Chapters on varnish, Japanese lacquer, varnish making, amber, copal, gum damar, mastic, and much more. Scarce; this is the first time we've encountered this title. (22382)   $200.00

[Carpentry]. Lowndes, William S. ICS #250, 251, and 252 - Carpentry (3 volume set). Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1924, 1935, 1937. Original edition. 12mo, pp. iv, 107 (vol 1), pp. iv, 87 (vol 2), pp. v, 64, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings. Hard Cover. Very Good.

As with all the International Textbook technical series for tradesmen, these are solid, trustworthy and practical studies. Six parts in three volumes, giving a wonderful snapshot about the building trades in the 1920s and 1930s. Uncommon. Wonderfully illustrated. (22335)   $90.00

[Hardware]. ICS Staff. ICS #266 B - Builders' Hardware. Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1932. First edition. 12mo, pp. iv, 167, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings and engravings. Hard Cover. Fine.

As with all the International Textbook technical series for tradesmen, this is a solid, trustworthy and practical study. Almost like a well illustrated hardware trade catalog! Especially good on window and door hardware types. Uncommon. (22336)   $45.00

[Architecture]. Ramsey, Charles George and Sleeper; Robert Packard, editor. Architectural Graphic Standards for Architects, Engineers, Decorators, Builders, and Draftsmen (Sixth Edition). New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1970. Sixth Edition, 4th printing. Quarto, pp. 695, indexed, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings. Original Publisher's Cloth. Very Good, but soiled cover.

The ultimate in standard references, a "must" for any architect. These older editions remain indispensable for architects and builders/tradesmen who work in more traditional, older built environments. We endeavor to have copies of most editions of this standard reference in inventory.  Contact us for the edition you might need. (22354)   $55.00

[Architectural History]. Jackson, Allen W. The Half-Timber House Its Origin, Design, Modern Plan, and Construction, Illustrated with Photographs of Old Examples and American Adaptations of the Style. New York: McBride, Nast & Company, 1912. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xviii,115, frontis, 63 photographs, text drawings. Ex-library markings. Brown Three-Color Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Enigmatically dedicated "to all those who own castles in Spain." Half-timber work is a method of building in which external and internal walls are constructed of timber frames and the spaces between the structural members are filled with such materials as brick, plaster or wattle and daub. Chapters describe English domestic architecture, half-timber construction in England, how to plan the house, methods of construction, exterior and interior details. Includes a chapter on comparison of English and American country houses with a memorable quote: "the desire for privacy with our British cousins is almost morbid." (22338)   $65.00

[Pattern Book]. Gibson, Louis H. Convenient Houses with Fifty Plans for the Housekeeper Architect and Housewife - A Journey Through the House - Fifty Convenient House Plans - Practical House Building for the Owner - Business Points in Building - How to Pay for a Home. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., 1889. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 321, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographic frontispiece and b/w line drawings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Good, weak hinges.

This book is intended to deal with houses in a housekeeping spirit. In doing this, the architect/author has in mind convenience, stability, and beauty of surroundings. The general arrangement of the house is considered, with respect to kitchen and panties, plumbing, laundry, and heating. But there is also an eye towards decorations, such as mantels, grates, fret-work, portieres, wood-carving, doors, window casings, stained glass, and much more. The fifty convenient houses featured are mostly houses that had been built before publication. A scarce pattern book; this is the first time we've had this title for sale. (22339)   $95.00

[New York]. General Motors Company. Futurama. New York: General Motors Co., 1940. First edition. Oblong Octavo, pp. 29. Illustrated with b/w photographs from the exhibit. Staplebound B/W Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

A marvelous souvenir guidebook to GM's famous Highways and Horizons exhibit at the New York World's Fair, with its massive exhibition hall designed by Norman Bel Geddes. A remarkable look at the incredible future world of 1960! (22380)   $50.00

[Pattern Book]. Radford, William A. Radford's Practical Barn Plans Being a Complete Collection of Practical Economical and Common-Sense Plans of Barns, Out Buildings and Stock Sheds. Chicago: Radford Architectural Co., 1907. First edition. Quarto, pp. 156, indexed, plus a publisher's catalogue at the rear, illustrated with b/w drawings and floor plans. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

The book presents designs that were arranged to conserve labor while using economical construction. As with all of Radford's titles, industry-defining and highly influential. It has become very scarce. (22340)   $50.00

[Architecture]. Wheelwright, Edmund March. School Architecture A General Treatise for the use of Architects and Others. Boston, MA: Rogers & Manson, 1901. First edition. Quarto, pp. 324, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards. Very good.

In this book a general view is given of typical examples of the schools in most of the countries in which public education is well developed. The author endeavored to compile a compact handbook, useful for architects and others who are interested in the subject. Chapters include general requirements and features of schools; elementary and secondary schools of various countries in Europe and the US; comparison of features of elementary schools; manual training and mechanic arts high schools; training schools for teachers; heating, ventilation and sanitation; and specifications for an American school. Scarce; this is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (22341)   $75.00

[Pattern Book]. The Radford Architectural Company. Radford's Modern Homes 200 House Plans. Chicago; New York: The Radford Architectural Company, 1909. First edition. Octavo, pp. 210, illustrated with b/w drawings of home exteriors and architectural drawings of floor plans. Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards. Good; weak hinges.

A collection of one hundred absolutely new and attractive plans never before published, together with a selection of one hundred of Radford's most popular houses published heretofore, making a beautiful and valuable book of two hundred up-to-date designs. The largest and most complete book of its kind ever issued, being two books combined in one. (22343)   $75.00

[Modernism]. Johnson, J. Stewart. American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age. New York: Abrams, 2000. First edition. Oblong small quarto, pp. 192, indexed, illustrated with color photographs. Cloth over Boards. Fine in Near Fine DJ.

In the years between the world wars, a pioneer group of designers, architects, and artists-including Norman Bel Geddes, Donald Deskey, Paul Frankl, Raymond Loewy, Gilbert Rohde, Eliel Saarinen, Walter Dorwin Teague, and Russel Wright-forged a new design aesthetic that was unmistakably American and undeniably modern. This book, the companion volume to an exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases more than 125 of the most influential works by these and other legendary designers. From chairs, dinnerware, and textiles to lamps, cocktail sets, and clocks, these strikingly innovative objects made stylish modern design accessible to a broad audience-and are much sought after by collectors today. This extraordinary book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American design. (22344)   $40.00

[Metal]. Andrews, Jack. Samuel Yellin, Metalworker - signed by the author. Philadelphia, PA: Samuel Yellin Foundation, 1992. Stated First Edition. Quarto, pp. 127, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Signed by the author on the title page. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Very Good DJ.

Based on Andrews' earlier article on Yellin's work and career, this monograph covers a far more substantial amount of Yellin's fine metalwork and takes an in-depth look at his contributions to the art and craft of fine art blacksmithing and wrought iron work. Many examples of his intricate metalwork are reproduced in this book. Very scarce. (22345)   $125.00

[Design]. Kaplan, Wendy [Editor]. Charles Rennie Mackintosh. New York: Abbeville Press, 1996. Stated First Edition. Small quarto, pp. 382, indexed, illustrated with color photographs. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Fine DJ.

Architect, interior designer, furniture designer, painter, and graphic artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) was a modern Renaissance man. This far-ranging book by the leading scholars in the field offers new information and ideas about many aspects of Mackintosh's work. Individual chapters are devoted to his two most remarkable surviving buildings, Glasgow School of Art and The Hill House - both illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs. This authoritative volume, which accompanied a major retrospective with an international tour, also contains an extensive chronology, a cast of characters, a selected bibliography, and an appendix of the Mackintosh buildings and interiors that are still in existence. Informative, eloquent, lavishly illustrated, and elegantly designed, this will be the definitive book on Mackintosh for years to come. (22346)   $40.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Oresko, Robert [Editor]. The Works in Architecture of Robert & James Adam. New York: St Martin's Press, 1975. First American edition. Quarto, pp. 184, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This book sets out clearly Robert and James Adam's aesthetic credo and stakes their claim to having affected a revolution in the decorative arts of the late 18th century. Following the tradition of the great Renaissance and Baroque architects, the Adam brothers codified their style and made their rich vocabulary of decoration available to designers in England and on the continent. The Adam style was fundamentally eclectic, drawing most heavily for inspiration upon the antique while borrowing also from the cinquecento and the French Rococo. Their vision permeated every aspect of their designs, from the shape of the rooms to the smallest detail of ormolu beading, and the Adam mode became an integral part of the late 18th century style. A handsome volume, and well illustrated. (22347)   $45.00

[Building Specifications]. Radford, William A. Architectural Details for Every Type of Building For Contractors, Builders, Lumber Dealors, Mill Men, Draftsmen, Architects. Chicago: Geographical Publishing Company, 1946. First edition. Quarto, pp. 160, indexed, illustrated with architectural drawings. Cloth over Boards. Good; soiled cover, weak front hinge.

A precursor to the famous Architectural Graphic Standards, and pound-for-pound its equal! (22348)   $100.00

[Tiles and Pottery]. American-Franklin-Olean Tiles Incorporated. Tile Specifications for House Construction: Booklet No. 100 A.I.A. File No.23-A. Lansdale, PA: American-Franklin-Olean Tiles Incorporated, 1937. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 90, illustrated with b/w drawings and color sample charts. Laid in: Folder 260 (Revised Charts of American-Olean Glazed Tile Trip Shapes, pp. 8) and an introductory letter by American-Franklin-Olean. The text has thumb tabs for easy browsing, grouped by cost of the home. One section is printed in color suggesting color combinations. Staplebound Wraps. Very good.

Considerable responsibility rests with the architect in the selection of materials for any project, but the proper installation of the materials is equally as important as the selection. A detailed specification is necessary to convey the architect's or the client's ideas to the builder and the tile contractor. American-Franklin-Olean prepared these specifications for tile-work, to cover a large part of the house construction field. The specifications were divided into seven price classes, assuming the architect would use tile in proportion to the cost of the home. An attractive catalog, well illustrated. (22360)   $100.00

[Tiles and Pottery]. Franklin Pottery Inc. Catalog of Hand-Made Tiles in Glazed Faience and Faience Mosaics, Unglazed Colonial Reds and Unglazed Polychrome Flints A.I.A. No. 23-a4. Lansdale, PA: Franklin Tile Company, nd c. 1930. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 100, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and one color plate. Perfect Bound, brown cover. Very Good.

These tiles were created from plastic clay and hand-wrought, resulting in a variation of surfaces and edges. The practical, endurable tiles were artistically conceived, had many pleasing designs, and were created with visual and manual skill by craftsmen who had pride in their handiwork. This catalog contains floor patterns, ecclesiastical designs, drinking fountain designs, a patio fountain, patterned tiles, lunettes, incised silhouettes, borders, mantels, and much more. A beautiful trade publication from an esteemed company which was in business between 1923 and 1935. (22356)   $125.00

[Tiles and Pottery]. Newcomb, Rexford. Architectural Monographs on Tiles and Tilework (Two issues) No. 2: Ceramic Architecture in Ancient Egypt, Babylonia and Assyria; No. 7: The Decorative Tiles of North Africa. Beaver Falls, PA: Associated Tile Manufacturers, 1924, 1929. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 30 (No. 2), 32 (No. 7), each issue illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and two color plates. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good; cover edges are chipping, tape discoloration on front cover and spine.

Each of these issues focuses on the ceramic arts of a particular civilization at a specific time, and is written and presented by a professor of the history of architecture at the University of Illinois. Well illustrated and scarce; this is the first time we've had a copy of any issue for sale. From the Old House Journal reference library. (22357)   $60.00

[Plumbing]. Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co. Modern Bath Rooms A handbook on plumbing fixtures, compiled and illustrated for the information of home builders and those desiring to improve the sanitation of their present dwellings. Pittsburgh, PA: Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co., 1913. Ninth edition. Small quarto, pp. 95, illustrated with b/w drawings with spot color. Original Wraps. Very Good.

Features bathtubs, showers, sitz baths, foot baths, sinks, and toilets. An attractive catalog with quality illustrations and good use of spot color. (22358)   $80.00

[Building Trades]. Martin, Clarence A. Details of Building Construction. Boston: Bates & Guild, 1905. First edition, later printing. Quarto, pp. 4, plus 33 plates. Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Written by a professor of architecture at Cornell, it was created to present to his students as part of his course on architectural construction. A nice book: most plates include multiple diagrams. Details include several types of windows, dormers, doors and door frames, cornices, stairs and fireplace. (22362)   $80.00

[Photography]. Shepard, Carroll S. Photograph of First Congregational Church, West Haven, Conn., c. 1885. West Haven, CT: Carroll S. Shepard, nd c. 1885. Original edition. Boudoir card photograph (5.25" x 8.5", albumen photograph mounted on stiff cardboard). The reverse side identifies the photographer as Carroll S. Shepard of West Haven, and a previous owner penciled "1st Cong. Church" on the back. Boudoir Card. Very Good.

Carroll S. Shepard was a well-known photographer in the West Haven area in the 19th century; there is a lovely collection of Carroll Shepard photographs at the New Haven Museum. The First Congregational Church in West Haven was established in 1719. This building was erected in 1859 and is still in use today. This photograph would make a lovely gift for someone who attends this church, or who is interested in West Haven history. (22363)   $40.00

[Architectural Monograph]. White, Theo B. [Editor]; foreword by John F. Harbeson. Paul Philippe Cret: Architect and Teacher - signed by John Harbeson (for another important title of Harbonson's, see item 61 below). Cranbury, NJ: Associated University Press, 1973. First edition. Quarto, pp. 94, indexed, plus 99 b/w photographic plates. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Paul Philippe Cret (October 24, 1876 - September 8, 1945) was a French-born Philadelphia architect and industrial designer. For more than thirty years, he taught a design studio in the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Cret taught in the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania for over 30 years, and designed such projects as the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia, the master plan for the University of Texas in Austin, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia, and the Duke Ellington Bridge in Washington, DC. Louis Kahn studied at the University of Pennsylvania under Cret, and worked in Cret's architectural office in 1929 and 1930. Other notable architects who studied under Cret include Alfred Easton Poor, Charles I. Barber, William Ward Watkin, and Chinese architect Lin Huiyin. (22371)   $50.00

[California]. McCoy, Esther. Craig Ellwood Architecture. New York: Walker and Company, 1968. First edition. Oblong small quarto, pp 156, indexed, Illustrated with b/w and color photographs, architectural plans and drawings. Boards. Very Good in Good Mylar-Protected DJ.

Ellwood's houses grew out of something quite new: the practical possibilities of advanced, 20th-century construction. Still, Ellwood is no mere engineer. Because his discovery of architecture came through structure, structure remained his principal and favorite discipline. In an industry as thoroughly inefficient as that of American homebuilding, Ellwood was able to prove that logic, simplicity and exquisite taste can combine to produce buildings that are cheaper than those built daily by allegedly expert and cost-conscious builders. He created eloquent structures and spaces to produce some outstandingly successful integrations of architecture and landscape, often in a manner that seems like an abstraction of the Japanese. One of the most sought-after books on California modernist architecture. (22372)   $175.00

[Masonry]. Street, George Edmund. Brick and Marble in the Middle Ages Notes of Tours in the North of Italy. London: John Murray, 1874. Second edition. Octavo, pp. xxvi, 415. With 65 illustrations, some in color.  Embossed Cloth over Boards, gilt details. Good: heavy backstrip wear, weak hinges.

This is a travelogue that provides a detailed account of the author's journeys through northern Italy, documenting the various architectural marvels he encountered along the way. From the cathedrals and palaces of Milan to the Byzantine palaces of Venice, with descriptions of the various churches, buildings, and monuments accompanied by detailed sketches and photographs. Almost twenty years passed between the first and second edition of Street's architectural tour through Italy, and the second edition is over 100 pages longer than the first! The author made many alterations and additions, sometimes in relation to towns not visited in his first journey, and sometimes in reference to buildings either not described at all, or at best insufficiently described before. An insightful perspective on Italian Gothic architecture and the use of brick and marble in construction during the Middle Ages (22373)   $85.00

[International]. Brown, Percy. Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods). India: K. L. Bhargava & Co., 1971. Sixth reprint. Quarto, pp. 216, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Book plate for Max James Allen affixed inside front cover. Mr. Allen was an attorney and former honorary consul of India. Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Few countries possess a richer architectural heritage than India, a country whose buildings are rooted in history, culture, and religion. As a results of India's global discourse with other regions around the world, there have been many influences that have been assimilated into its architecture, producing unique, varied and lively results. This fantastic volume walks the reader through India's history, both architecturally and culturally, exploring its different styles of buildings and providing interesting insights into their origin and evolution. Highly recommended for those with an interest in Indian history and architecture. (22374)   $55.00

[Tools]. ICS Staff. ICS #254 - The Steel Square Parts 1-2. Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1930, 1935. Later printing. 12mo, pp 79, illustrated with b/w line drawings and engravings. Hard Cover. Very Good.

As with all the International Textbook technical series for tradesmen, solid, trustworthy and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. Two parts in one, giving a wonderful snapshot about the building trades in the 1930s. Uncommon. (22375)   $50.00

[Millwork]. Harman, C. B. ICS #276 - Millwork Parts 1-3. Scranton, PA: International Texbook Company, 1934, 1936, 1937. Later printing. 12mo, pp. 74, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Chapters on sash and windows, doors, blinds and shutters, moldings, stairs, machinery, and much more. As with all the International Textbook technical series for tradesmen, this book is a solid, trustworthy, and practical reference, and is well illustrated. Uncommon. (22376)   $50.00

[Masonry]. Lowndes, William S. ICS #245 - Building Stone, Foundations, Masonry. Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1936, 1937. Later printing. 12mo, pp. iv, 66, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings and engravings. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Chapters on varieties and qualities of stone, stone cutting and finishing, inspection and tests, finishing of stonework, carved work, footings, deep foundations, foundation walls, waterproofing, rubble masonry, and much more. As with all the International Textbook technical series for tradesmen, this book is a solid, trustworthy and practical study, and wonderfully illustrated. Three parts in one, giving a comprehensive snapshot about the stone and masonry industries/trades in the 1930s. Uncommon. (22377)   $60.00

[Arts & Crafts Style]. Stickley, Gustav [Editor]. The Craftsman - Vol. XX, No. 4 - July 1911. New York: The Craftsman Publishing Co., 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~ 90, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Decorated Brown Paper Wraps. Good.

The Craftsman was the "Bible" for promoting the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the ideas of William Morris, John Ruskin, and social/cultural ideas. This issue has articles on the national liability of waste; open stairways for city buildings; modern country homes in England; two Craftsman schoolhouses; a cabinetmaker and his work; and much more. (22383)   $35.00

[Arts & Crafts Style]. Stickley, Gustav [Editor]. The Craftsman - Vol. XX, No. 5 - August 1911. New York: The Craftsman Publishing Co., 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~ 90, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Decorated Brown Paper Wraps. Good.

The Craftsman was the "Bible" for promoting the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the ideas of William Morris, John Ruskin, and social/cultural ideas. This issue has articles on German art; modern country homes in England; picturesque treatment of city windows; irrigation for Eastern gardens; Craftsman summer log homes; and much more. (22384)   $35.00

[Arts & Crafts Style]. Stickley, Gustav [Editor]. The Craftsman - Vol. XXV, No. 5 - February 1914. New York: The Craftsman Publishing Co., 1914. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~ 90, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Decorated Brown Paper Wraps. Good.

The Craftsman was the "Bible" for promoting the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the ideas of William Morris, John Ruskin, and social/cultural ideas. This issue has articles on saving the nation's water supply through our national forests; the care of the roadside; Craftsman suburban homes; the ostrich as a protector of wild birds; the value of right lighting for sculpture, architectural detail and paintings; the beauty of modern tile and its place in architecture; and much more. (22385)   $35.00

[Arts & Crafts Style]. Stickley, Gustav [Editor]. The Craftsman - Vol. XVII, No. 1 - October 1909. New York: The Craftsman Publishing Co., 1909. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~ 90, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings. Decorated Brown Paper Wraps. Good.

The Craftsman was the "Bible" for promoting the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the ideas of William Morris, John Ruskin, and social/cultural ideas. This issue has articles on modern British art; a historic house on the Hudson; a 400-year-old cottage in Kent; country houses for all-year use; lessons in practical cabinetmaking and metal work; and much more. (22386)   $35.00

[Americana]. Sleicher, John A. [President]. Leslie's Weekly - September 24, 1903. New York: Judge Company, 1903. First edition. Folio (11" x 16"), pp. 24, illustrated with b/w photographs and period advertisements. Mild ex-library mark. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

The front cover features Pioneer Square in Seattle, Washington, with its remarkable totem pole brought from Alaska. Inside, there are photographic spreads from Baltimore highlighting its night illumination, Harvard Yard's tame squirrels, progress toward the St. Louis World's Fair, and everyday life in Rome. Other topics covered include Chinese troops in America, contagion at Navy recruiting stations, and a very unique stone monument erected in a cemetery in Ohio. A very beautiful issue in very nice condition. (22337)   $50.00

[Roofing]. Ludowici-Celadon Company. The Tuileries Brochures, 9 issues, 1929-1932. Chicago, IL: Ludowici-Celadon Company, 1929-1932. Original edition. Quarto, each issue pp. ~32, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural drrawings. Some issues have ex-library markings. March 1929 and May 1929 (Architecture of East Anglia), September 1929 (Groombridge Place Kent), March 1930 (Georgian Architecture), May 1930 (The Four Inns of Court), September 1930 (Rural Architecture in Buckinghamshire), November 1930 (The Towers of Dorset), March 1931 (Some Minor Architecture of Normandy), May 1932 (An Architect Revisits France) Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

The Tuileries brochures were a series of monographs on European architecture with special reference to roofs of tile. Noted authors include Edwin Gunn, Sir Lawrence Weaver, Frederick Ackerman, Howard Robertson, Henry Oothout Milliken, Samuel Chamberlain, Francis Bendall, and Marian Greene Barney. Exceedingly hard to find. (22368)   $150.00

[Interiors]. Tanner, Henry. 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. measured and drawn with introductory and descriptive text. London: B.T. Batsford, 1902. First edition. Folio (12.5" x 17.5"), pp. viii, 10. Fifty full plates of nicely rendered architectural detail drawings. Ex-library markings. Original burgundy cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Very Good.

A very technical study of Renaissance, Classic, Jacobean, and Wren architectural examples, with wonderful line drawings of joinery, cabinetry, doorways, cornices, etc. (21683)   $60.00

[American]. Wheeler, Gervase. Homes for the People in Suburb and Country; The Villa, the Mansion, and the Cottage adapted to American climate and wants with examples showing how to alter and remodel old buildings. New York: Charles Scribner, 1855. First edition (third thousand). 12mo, pp. x, 443, illustrated w/drawings, frontispiece, Hitchcock 1367. Signed by original owner on front endpaper. Original Brown Embossed Cloth. Very Good: professionally rebacked, missing page 265.

One of the earliest books to describe balloon framing. The author emigrated to America from England in the 1840s and became one of the originators of the Stick style. Attractive plates. (2285)   $75.00

[Arts & Crafts Style]. von Holst, H.V. Modern American Homes. Chicago: American Technical Society, 1912. First edition. Oblong quarto (13" x 9.5"), pp. 108, b/w photographic plates with floor plans (each plate is really a page with b/w illustration and text.) Original Brown Cloth on Boards w/embossed lettering. Good Condition. Loose signature and page professionally repaired.

A scarce title with page after page of period homes, with an especially high number of bungalows in wood and stucco. The primary emphasis is on bungalows of all kinds, but there are cement plaster houses, Adirondack camps and boathouses, and occasional mansions. Each house is priced and the architects identified. (18711)   $100.00

[Pattern Book]. Anonymous. Building Suggestions. nd c. 1920. Small quarto, pp. 27, heavy glossy pages illustrated with b/w photographs and floor plans. Three-ring bound. Very Good.

This is a very nice collection of residences and farm buildings. There is no indication who the architect or the client was, but with this attractive collection, there were plenty of good candidates for the final choice. (22270)   $60.00

[Pattern Book]. West Coast Lumber Bureau. Prize Homes of West Coast Woods Chosen by A Jury of America's Foremost Architects. Seattle: West Coast Lumber Trade Extension Bureau, 1928. Original edition. Small quarto, pp. 31, illustrated with architectural renderings in b/w with floor plans. Staplebound wraps w/illustrated cover. Good; several closed tears to front cover.

Fine examples of West Coast design with superb renderings, exterior elevations, interior elevations and floor plans. Cottage styles, farm houses, and other styles are represented. A scarce and attractive publication. (22243)   $60.00

[Pattern Book]. Newson, John Henry. Homes of Character. Cleveland, OH: John Henry Newson Co., 1913. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 304. Richly illustrated with b/w, tinted photographs, drawings, floor plans, and detailed renderings. Includes advertising section in back. Ex-library markings. Some foxing in the endpapers. Cloth over Boards, sage, with tipped-in pictorial label. Very Good.

An interesting early 20th century pattern book supplemented with articles on all aspects of housekeeping, interior decoration, design, and comfort. Features wonderful color photographs and over 100 home designs. (22247)   $75.00

[Metal]. The National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors. Standard Practice in Sheet Metal Work A reference book compiled for the use of Architects, Engineers, Sheet Metal Contractors, Installers of Warm Air Heating Systems and Vocational Training Schools. Pittsburgh, PA: The National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors, 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp. 768, illustrated with hundreds of scaled line drawings. Full Leatherette, embossed cover. Very Good; moderate wear at top of backstrip.

Probably the best title on the subject, as scarce as it is invaluable for the tradesman. A very hard title to find. Very sturdily bound, which is important for its large size. (22282)   $175.00

[Building]. Miller, Francis T. W. [Editor]. Lockwood's Builder's, Architect's, Contractor's & Engineer's Price Book for 1899 A comprehensive hand-book of the latest prices of every kind of material and labour in trades connected with building, including many useful memoranda and tables, with a supplement containing the London building acts, 1894 and 1898 and other enactments related to building in the metropolis with the by-laws and other regulations now in force, notes of all important decisions in the superior courts, and an index to the acts and regulations. London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1899. First edition. 12mo, pp. cxlix, 212, indexed, illustrated with period advertisements. Cloth over Boards. Good; heavy cover wear, loose hinges.

Contains chapters for all sorts of builders, including bricklayer, carpenter, coppersmith, electric lighting, gasfitter, glazier, ironmonger, joiner, mason, painter, paperhanger, plasterer, plumber, slater, tiler, and much more. This is the first time we've been able to offer this scarce title. (22127)   $75.00

[Pattern Book]. Williams, Paul R. The Small Home of Tomorrow. Hollywood, CA: Murray & Gee, Inc., 1945. First edition. Quarto, pp. 95, illustrated with b/w perspective drawings and house plans. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Paul R. Williams was an internationally known black architect who specialized as a creator of livable homes, having designed over 2,000 homes in Southern California and in various sections of the US, Mexico, and South America. Many motion picture stars and executives in Hollywood and Beverly Hills lived in homes designed by Williams, including Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. This book contains 40 of his designs, and includes sections of the kitchens and bathrooms of tomorrow (love the idea of operating the bathroom water with a foot pedal!), and the modern garden. A scarce and very desirable book, and the first time we've been able to offer it in dust jacket. (21017)   $50.00

[Windows]. Hope's Windows. Hope's Holford Casements, Bonderized. Jamestown, NY: Hope's Windows Inc., 1941. First edition. Quarto, pp 27, Window elevations, constructions details and photographs on each page.  Pictorial Stock, b/w. Very Good.

A catalog of metal windows with a standard Hope's Window finish, showing mullion details, installations details in brick and wood frame construction, and photographs of several residential applications in America and England. (21393)   $60.00

[Metal]. Wattenmaker, Richard J. Samuel Yellin In Context. Flint, MI: Flint Institute of Arts, 1985. First edition. Octavo, pp. 35. Illustrated with 15 b/w plates. Staplebound White Wraps. New.

An in-depth examination of metalworker Samuel Yellin's work in its broader context, with roots in earlier European wrought ironwork traditions. The b/w plates of his works are spectacular and give a real sense of the depth and breadth of his work. A scarce title, as are all Yellin works. (21705)   $45.00

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

A very nice 1930s trade piece, from a very ambitious New York-based lumber company. Glass mouldings, stop beads, beveled beads, half rounds, quarter rounds, coves, rounds, nosing and cove, astragals, trim and casing, back band mouldings, door stops, wall mouldings, base mouldings, panel mouldings, wall panel mouldings, chair rails, hat hook strip, solid crowns, crown mouldings, picture mouldings, and much more. (21783)   $50.00

[Tiles and Pottery]. Standard Wall Covering Co., Inc. Mono-Marble Mono-Tile Dealer's Manual. Philadelphia, PA: Standard Wall Covering Co., Inc., 1930. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 61, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural specification drawings, plus several color samples. Three-hole Punched, with Brass Brads. Very Good in Wraps.

This company installed the standard 4" bathroom and kitchen wall tiles, plus they did larger stone tiles for use in churches, offices or bars. Many photographs show before and after installations, commercial and residential use, and estimation instructions. (21259)   $40.00

[Pattern Book]. Montgomery Ward & Co. Beautiful Wardway Homes. Chicago, IL: Montgomery Ward & Co., 1930. Quarto, pp. 108, indexed, illustrated with b/w architectural drawings and floor plans. Color Pictorial Wraps. Good; front cover detached, missing back cover; one page has several sections scissored away, light pencil marks throughout.

Over 60 home exteriors and a few garages are illustrated, with floor plans and descriptions of the interior. A few pages are devoted to advertising of plumbing, heating, and lighting needed to finish the interior of the home. A valuable resource for anyone with a Wardway home. (21165)   $45.00

[Millwork]. Elmer & Moody Co. Millwork Sash Doors & Moulding Design Book. Seattle, WA: Elmer & Moody Co., 1931. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 44, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. Order form bound in. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

Illustrations of doors, sashes, windows, moulding, trim, hardware, stairs, cabinets, cupboards, and more. This has an extensive collection of architectural millwork items, wonderful for contractors, architects and home owners (21598)   $50.00

[Restoration]. Miller, Judith. Period Fireplaces: A Practical Guide to Period-Style Decorating. London: Reed Books, 1995. First edition. Small quarto, pp 128. Color photographs and b/w illustrations on every page. Original Red Cloth, Pictorial Dust Jacket. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.

A design/building guild for preserving and restoring period fireplaces in residential interiors. Includes an in-depth pictorial survey of fireplaces from the 16th-century inglenooks to 20th century modernist styles; a wealth of information on styles, ornamentation, dating and construction; and a comprehensive directory of suppliers. From the Old House Journal Reference Library. (22379)   $25.00

[Masonry]. ICS Staff. The Building Trades Handbook A Convenient Reference Book on Building Construction Treating of Mathematics, Geometrical Drawing, Structural Design, Masonry, Brickwork, Terra-Cotta Masonry, Fireproofing, Carpentry, Joinery, Roofing, Plastering, Estimating, and the Elements of Architectural Design. Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co., 1914. Third edition. 24mo, pp. xvii, 409, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings, plus 16-page supplement about ICS (International Correspondence Schools) Original Black Cloth. Very Good.

Covers virtually all aspects of construction. You can't pack any more information into such a small package without needing a microscope! (22342)   $40.00

[Interiors]. Zukowski, Karen. Creating the Artful Home: The Aesthetic Movement. Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, 2006. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 176, profusely illustrated w/ color and b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. New in new dustjacket.

"Impeccable in its scholarship, yet also aware of current trends... vaults across 120 years to make the Aesthetic Movement meaningful for our times..... a paradigm of what I call 'practical scholarship.'" --Clem Labine, founder of Traditional Building and Period Homes magazines (19399)   $20.00

[Architectural History]. MacDougall, Elisabeth Blair [Editor]. The Architectural Historian in America: A Symposium in Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Society of Architectural Historians (Studies in History Art, Vol 35). Washington DC: National Gallery of Art, 1990. First edition. Quarto, pp 316, indexed. b/w photographs. Glossy Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

In December 1988, the Society of Architectural Historians and the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts jointly sponsored a symposium on "The Architectural Historian in America," held at the National Gallery of Art in celebration of the then-forthcoming 50th anniversary of the society. This volume contains 19 of the papers presented at that gathering, and includes amateur architectural historians, early journals, and modern architectural critics and several other ways of observing American architecture, architectural history and historians. (22349)   $30.00

[Engineering]. Engel, Heinrich. Structural Systems. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981. First paperback edition. Quarto, pp. 256, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Oversized Paperback. Very Good in Wraps.

Architecture must assimilate the scientific and technological advances that influence it, but must also be imaginative and creative. This book represents a new approach to course work in architectural structures - traditionally a program taught by engineers for engineers. It compensates for the usual failure to establish a concise relationship between architectural structure and architectural form and space; instead of simply teaching how to analyze a given system, it stimulates the development of new systems This book will interest everyone engaged in the design of buildings. (22350)   $30.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Baker, Paul R. Richard Morris Hunt. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1980. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. 588, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This is the definitive biography of the man who was widely regarded by his contemporaries as the dean of American architects and who was a seminal figure in establishing architecture as a profession in the United States. Covering all of Hunt's major commissions -- including his famous Fifth Avenue mansions and Newport "cottages" -- the book provides a fresh look at the artistic achievements of America's Gilded Age. Paul Baker's reassessment of Hunt's works naturally covers his most famous buildings, such as The Breakers and Marble House in Newport, Biltmore House in North Carolina, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the base for the Statue of Liberty. But it also reveals Hunt's designs for houses on a more intimate scale, public buildings and monuments, and commercial structures. (22351)   $30.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Hennessey, William J. Russel Wright: American Designer. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1985. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. 96, list of selected designs, bibliography, illustrated with b/w photographs. Perfect Bound. Very Good in Wraps.

Traces the career of Wright, who created designs for furniture, dinnerware, lamps, glassware, appliances, and interiors. (22352)   $20.00

[Architects]. Chapman, William B. [Executive Director]. AIA 100 Published by the Philadelphia Chapter of teh American Institute of Architects on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Chapter American Institute of Architects, 1969. First edition. Quarto, pp. 208, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Oversized Paperback. Very Good in Wraps.

This volume highlights buildings and their architects from the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects, including the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society building which was awarded their "Building of the Century" designation. Frank Furness was named their "Architect of the Past," and Louis I. Kahn was named "The Philadelphia Architect." (22353)   $20.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Morrison, Hugh. Louis Sullivan: Prophet of Modern Architecture. New York: Peter Smith, 1952. Reprint of 1935 edition. Octavo, pp. 391, indexed, illustrated w/ b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

Louis Henry Sullivan (1856-1924) was an American architect, and has been called a "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism. He was an influential architect of the Chicago School, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, and an inspiration to the Chicago group of architects who have come to be known as the Prairie School. Along with Wright and Henry Hobson Richardson, Sullivan is one of "the recognized trinity of American architecture." In 1946, the American Institute of Architects awarded posthumously to Louis Sullivan its Gold Medal, the highest honor of the architectural profession. This book is considered to be the best introduction to the work of one of America's most famous architects. (22355)   $20.00

[New England]. Nutting, Wallace. Vermont Beautiful. New York: Garden City Publishing Co., 1936. Reissue. Small quarto, pp. 254, illustrated with b/w photographs. Part of the States Beautiful Series. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good, no DJ.

The author spent over twenty years journeying through Vermont, including five full summers where he stayed in the state, and as a result knows there are far more beautiful spots in Vermont than any one person can ever see. This classic is a pictorial representation of beautiful spots in Vermont, accompanied by essays which illuminate the images. (22359)   $30.00

[Architecture]. Harbeson, John F. The Study of Architectural Design. New York: W. W. Norton, 2008. Reprint of 1926 edition. Quarto, pp. 310. Index, glossary of French terms. Richly illustrated with b/w drawings, paintings, photos, and plans, and several color plates. Paperback. New.

This is the only English language text that describes the Beaux-Arts teaching method of architectural design, a rigorous method and style that was a leading force in early 20th century American architecture before being swept away by the rising popularity of Modernism. Originally published as a series of articles in "Pencil Points" magazine, this important reprint edition brings new and timely attention to traditional Beaux-Arts architectural design training methods. (22361)   $30.00

[Tiles and Pottery]. Austwick, Jill and Brian. The Decorated Tile: An Illustrated History of English Tile-making and Design. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1981. First American edition. Quarto, pp. 160, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs and drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

An in-depth survey of English tile-making and design throughout history, by two noted scholars and collectors of tiles. This unique reference volume includes 257 color photographs, 112 b/w photographs, and 158 diagrams. More than 350 tiles are shown, including tiles from all periods and styles.An invaluable feature for the collector or dealer is the inclusion of 150 tile backs to help in identifying manufacturer or designer. Also included are lists of picture-tile series and manufacturers. (22364)   $35.00

[Stone]. Sallis, John. Stone. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana University Press, 1994. First edition. Octavo, pp. 147, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine.

In an elegant and provocative text enhanced by photographs, John Sallis offers an important new theory of philosophy and art. He takes up the various guises and settings in which stone appears and what philosophers have said about the beauty of stone. "Stunning insights into Renaissance aesthetic theory. . . a rigorous and critical assessment of key moments in the Western aesthetic tradition, speaks beyond the audience of philosophers and literary critics . . ." —Renaissance Quarterly (22365)   $40.00

[Architectural History]. Vidiella, Alex Sanchez; Julio Fajardo Herrero; Sergi Costa Duran. 1000 Architectural Details A Selection of the World's Most Interesting Building Elements. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books, 2010. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. 295, illustrated with color photographs and b/w architectural drawings. Decorated Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.

This is a reference catalog to buildings' structural features. In photography and drawings (floors, elevations, cross-sections, axonometrics and sketches), the authors discuss how function meets form to create outstanding architecture and design. The material has been selected for its capacity to inspire and propose innovative ideas on how to approach the design or construction of different parts of a project. Divided into 15 thematic chapters, each detail is illustrated with a close up photograph or drawing and explained in a concise caption. The authors discuss structural elements, materials, and finishings. This is a fascinating volume packed with comprehensive illustrations and expert information. (22366)   $40.00

[New York]. Reynolds, Helen Wilkinson. Dutch Houses in the Hudson Valley before 1776. New York: Dover Publications, Inc, 1965. Reprint of 1928 edition. Small quarto, pp. 467, indexed, illustrated with 150 b/w photographic plates. Introduction by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Perfect Bound. Very Good in Wraps.

A comprehensive look at the history of Dutch houses in the Hudson Valley before 1776: background, the people, slaves, land-titles, dug-outs, log and board cabins, location of the houses, building materials, architectural details, outbuildings, stone walls, plantings, river and road, traditions, survivals, plus lists and photographs of houses. A good documentation of dwellings from the colonial period in the Hudson River valley that are fast disappearing before the march of modern civilization. (22367)   $30.00

[Architectural History]. Semes, Steven W. The Future of the Past A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation. W W Norton & Co Inc, 2009. First edition. quarto, 336 pp. Hardcover. New in new dustjacket.

A wonderful publication, as visually stunning as it is ambitious. For traditional builders, architects and urban planners. Called by preservation pioneer Clem Labine "The most important new book on Urban Architecture." Furthermore, Labine agrees with Semes' basic rejection of the Modernist theory that is embedded in the Secretary’s Standards – theory that has led to government promotion of stylistically dissonant construction in historic places. Instead, Semes argues persuasively that visual wholeness and continuity of historic areas should be the paramount design imperative. In many historic settings, new traditional architecture is the route to harmony with existing building fabric, and Semes calls for rethinking preservation policies that have led to so much governmentally dictated stylistic discord. (11115)   $25.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Mower, David. Gaudi. London: Oresko Books Ltd, 1977. First edition. Quarto, pp. 96, chronology, bibliography, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Oversized Paperback. Very Good.

Antonio Gaudi was responsible for some of the most memorable images in the history of architecture. He is one of the towering figures of 20th-century design, dominating the world of Mediterranean building not only by the wealth of his architectural vocabulary and the exuberance of his style but also by his unique public image of austere dedication to religious and national aspirations. The Sagrada Familia, his masterpiece and life's work, stands today as both a statement of Gaudi's aesthetic vision and an emblem of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, the industrial center of Spain and a city of strong cultural traditions. The author's penetrating analysis fills the need for a concise but comprehensive account in English of Gaudi's work. Over 100 illustrations, many photographed by the author specially for this book. (22369)   $40.00

[Architectural History]. Gallagher, Rev. J. Joseph. The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen The Story of Baltimore's New Cathedral. Baltimore: Helicon Press, 1960. Second Printing. Quarto, pp. 94, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Perfect Bound. Very Good in Wraps.

The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is a Catholic cathedral located in northern Baltimore, Maryland. It was completed in 1959. It was constructed using funds bequeathed by an Irish Baltimore merchant, Thomas J. O'Neill. It is said to be the only cathedral in the 2,000 year history of the Church that was donated by a single individual. The design is modified Gothic Revival architecture with Art Deco accents, constructed of brick faced with limestone.The Cathedral features and sculptures were created by Italian-born American sculptor Joseph Coletti. This book takes the reader on an intricate tour of all sections of the building, illustrated with dozens of photographs of every feature. A lovely gift for any fan of Baltimore architecture and history. (22370)   $30.00