Steven's Selections ~ The Holidays - December, 2015

Welcome to the December 2015 Newsletter!

Happy Holidays from Stephanie, Steven, and Kim Schuyler

In Boston, it was the year of Eight feet of Snow, to have the Olympics or not to have the Olympics, the drama of deflate-gate (did he or didn't he?) and much more!
Hopefully the winter will bring enough snow for the skiers but not too much for the commuters.
We hope that wherever you are, that your holiday season is comfortable, cozy, and bright; that friends and family enjoy good cheer; and that the New Year is a good one.

Happy Browsing!

Steven

Table of Contents

New Arrivals

Holiday and gift books
Plan books and architecture
Paints and Finishes
Carpentry, Construction and Building Materials

Holiday Sale

New Arrivals

The Magic of Scagliola (Limited edition publication.)

Hayles, David.

[Plastering]. Hayles, David. The Magic of Scagliola (Limited edition publication.) Oxford, NY: David Hayles, 2015. First edition. Quarto, pp 326. Color photographs on every page. Color Pictorial Boards. New. Scagliola, a plastering technique used to create the look of marble is the life work of author and expert preservationist David Hayles. He recently won the prestigious Askins Award from the Preservations Trades Network. This beautiful volume contains techniques and "recipes" developed over the centuries from the Benedictine monks to public buildings in America. Stunning photographs on each page. For a balanced review see Clem Labine's blog: http://traditional-building.com/clem_labine/ (17306) $90.00

Select Specimens of Gothic Architecture, Comprising the Most Approved Examples in England, From the Earliest to the Latest Date.

Caveler, William, (Architect).

[English]. Caveler, William, (Architect). Select Specimens of Gothic Architecture, Comprising the Most Approved Examples in England, From the Earliest to the Latest Date; Forming the Complete Chronology of That Admired Style: Including Plans, Elevations, and Details, with an Historical and Descriptive Account of Each Building and Its Parts So Illustrated. London: M. Taylor, 1839. Second edition. Large quarto, pp 44 plus 80 b/w plates and illustrated title page. Cloth over Boards, w/tipped in label on spine. Pages, Very Good, Binding Good, with some tears & wear on corners.An extremely scarce volume of drawings and history of English Gothic architecture, superb in the clarity of its detail and beauty. (17349) $125.00

Lowe Brothers High Standard Paint and Varnish.

The Lowe Brothers Company.

[Paint]. The Lowe Brothers Company. Lowe Brothers High Standard Paint and Varnish. Dayton, OH: Lowe Bros. Co., ca 1920's. Original edition. Oversize, 19" x 29" pp 19. Vivid silkscreens in color perspective renderings on each page. Leather Portfolio, w/brass title plate. Very Good+. An early Lowe Brothers trades publication with outstanding color illustrations of home exterior and interior color schemes. The exterior renderings show how paint colors can be coordinated with facades, trim, shutters, roofing and other elements. The interior renderings of living rooms, dining rooms and other spaces, show a variety of harmonious color schemes using "mellotone" paints and enamel finishes for the wood work. A one of a kind volume, in superb condition. (17314) Price upon request.

4.
Contemporary Farmhouses, Flexiplan 71204.
Hodgell, M.R.

[Pattern Book]. Hodgell, M.R. Contemporary Farmhouses, Flexiplan 71204. Urbana, Il: University of Illinois Press, 1956. First edition. Written under the direction of the Farmhouse Technical Committee (NC-9) of the North Central Region. Illustrated Cardboard Covers, green, white plastic combs. Very Good+. With 56 floor plans of living/dining/garage spaces on the left hand side and 56 floor plans of bedroom spaces on the right hand side, a prospective home owner can take a piece of trace paper and create countless variations of one story ranch homes with this book of plans. Also included are furniture templates, suggestions for planting, and other design recommendations. Graphically clear with strong architectural drawings. Exceptionally uncommon. (17333) $225.00

5.

Garlinghouse Lawn and Garden Ideas, Houses-Garages-Carports-Patios-Fences-Pools.

L.F. Garlinghouse Company.

[Gardening]. L.F. Garlinghouse Company. Garlinghouse Lawn and Garden Ideas, Houses-Garages-Carports-Patios-Fences-Pools. Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1959. First edition. Quarto, pp 33. b/w photographs on each page. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
Attractive wood fences, detached garages, garden walls, sun decks, patios, and pools are depicted with smiling families in this appealing publication. Great ideas for the budget conscious suburban home owner, then and now. (17337) $45.00

6.

The Home Designer, An Illustrated Monthly Dedicated To Better Home Environment; Vol. VI, No. 6 Homes in Forest Hill and Balboa Terrace, San Francisco.

Dixon, Walter W. (Editor.)

[Pattern Book]. Dixon, Walter W. (Editor.) The Home Designer, An Illustrated Monthly Dedicated To Better Home Environment; Vol. VI, No. 6 Homes in Forest Hill and Balboa Terrace, San Francisco; Boxton-Zwieg, Builders; Garden Section, Page 93. Oakland, CA: Dison & Hillen, September, 1923. First edition. Quarto, pp 108. b/w architectural photographs and floor plans. trade advertisements. Pictorial Wraps. Pages Very Good+, clean and bright, covers slightly darkened. An exceptionally lovely and very scarce volume of California architect-designed homes, including bungalows, Spanish style and European styles. The architect Harold Stoner, was born in Brighton, England, moved to Canada, and then eventually became quite reknown in San Francisco. This is truly a collector's item for anyone who appreciates the unique beauty of California architecture of the 1920's. (17345) $85.00

7.
Classic and Renaissance Architecture.

Buhlmann, J.

[Architectural History]. Buhlmann, J. Classic and Renaissance Architecture. New York: William Helburn, Inc., 1910. Later edition. Folio, (13" x 17") np, pp ca140. 79 plates of b/w architectural drawings and some photographs. Boards w/buckram cloth spine. Pages Very Good+, Binding Good w/some wear on edges. This extensive volume of Classical architecture is divided into: firstly, the orders of columns, including temples and monuments; secondly, the orders of the Renaissance, arches, arcades, doors, windows, and facades; and finally, the decoration of rooms in relation to the exterior of buildings, including the influence of Greek architecture in Italian buildings. (17355) Sold.

International "Hopkins" Windows.

International Casements.

[Windows]. International Casements. International "Hopkins" Windows, Publication No. 18 AIA File No. 16-E-1. Jamestown, NY: International Casements Co., October, 1931. Original edition. Quarto, pp 9. Large scale window details, photographs, and window type elevation drawings on each page. Color Stock Folio, purple w/tipped-in title. Near Fine. A handsomely produced windows trades piece for steel casement type windows. Includes specifications and excellent illustrations. (17359) $60.00

Gift and Holiday Selections

Rapp & Rapp Architects.

Rapp, Charles Ward.

[Architectural Monograph]. Rapp, Charles Ward. Rapp & Rapp Architects. San Bernadino, CA: Viburnum Press, 2014. First edition. Quarto, pp 156. 8 full page color architectural perspective renderings and b/w photographs and illustrations on every page. Several other color illustrations. Signed by the author. Color Pictorial Wraps. New. Beginning with Isaac Raap, this family of architects designed buildings all across the nation. Four of his sons opened two separate firms, one in Chicago, and the other in Trinidad, Colorado. The Chicago firm was known for its theater designs including the famous Paramount Theater in New York City and the New Fischer Theater in Detroit. The Colorado firm's Pueblo style architectural is still influential. In addition to being architectural history, this is a fascinating story of how a family business was passed on from one generation to the other. (16619) $35.00

10.

C.R. Ashbee; Architect, Designer, and Romantic Socialist.

Crawford, Alan.

[Architectural Monograph]. Crawford, Alan. C.R. Ashbee; Architect, Designer, and Romantic Socialist. London: Yale University Press, September 1, 2005. First edition. Small quarto, pp 495, including index. Illustrated with 20 color and 200 b/w photographs. Winner of 2 awards: including the 1986 Henry Russell Hitchcock Book Award in 19th century studies. Color Pictorial Wraps, grey. Near Fine in Wraps.

C. R. Ashbee was "a major force" behind the Arts and Crafts Movement. Inspired by Ruskin and William Morris, he started a creative craft workshop in London called the Guild of Handicraft, which he later moved to the Cotswolds. Divided into three sections: Ashbee's life; his contributions to design, architecture, furniture and interior decoration, metalwork, jewelry and fine printing; and finally his influence. Appendixes list writings and architectural projects, and other related collections. (16799) $40.00

11.

"Give us this day our daily bread" (Original Linocut).

Fritz Eberhardt (artist, calligrapher).

[Art]. Fritz Eberhardt (artist, calligrapher).

"Give us this day our daily bread" (Original Linocut). Portland, ME: Wolfe Editions, 2015/1965. Limited Edition. 18 1/2" x 27 1/2" Original Linocut Print on Magnani Artistico paper, with black ink 13" x 17" image. From the original linocut block. New. As well as a master book binder, Fritz Eberhardt was an internationally recognized calligrapher, type designer, woodcut artist, graphic designer, and teacher. He was born in Silesia, now a part of Poland, studied under Hermann Zapf, among others, and came to Pennsylvania in the 1950's with his wife. For this original linocut, he used his own unique style of lettering. He passed away in 1997. (16938) $75.00

12.

Impressions of Imagination: Terra-Cotta Seattle.
Aldredge, Lydia.

[Terra Cotta]. Aldredge, Lydia.

Impressions of Imagination: Terra-Cotta Seattle.

Seattle, WA: Allied Arts of Seattle, Inc., 1986. First edition. Quarto, pp 71, with glossary of architectural terms. Color and b/w photographs on each page. Introduction by Robert Venturi. Color Pictorial Wraps, buff. As New in Wraps. A photographic inventory of the historic terra cotta buildings in Seattle. The history of its manufacture, the ornamented buildings in this city, portraits of major architects, and a glossary of terms is included in this volume. (17158) $20.00

13.

The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen.

Raspe, Rudolf Erich.

[Literature]. Raspe, Rudolf Erich. The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen. New York: Pantheon Books Inc., 1944. First printing. Quarto, pp 213.160+ illustrations by Gustave Dor� Cloth over Boards. Very Good+, original Dust Jacket very torn and chipped. Baron Munchhausen was a fictional German nobleman based on a real one nobleman. The author was a German writer who later settled in England and may have even met the actual Baron. It appears that much of this fiction, outrageous exploits, etc. comes from folk tales. There were many authors and versions of this book, however this one is particularly lovely because of the famous Gustave Dor� illustrations done around 1880. (17342) $30.00

14.

The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, signed by the members of the Von Trapp Family.

Maria Augusta Trapp.

[Biography]. Maria Augusta Trapp. The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, Signed by the members of the Von Trapp Family, Maria, Agathe, Hedwig, Johannes, Eleonore, Martina, and Werner. New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1950/1949. Seventh Impression. Octavo, pp 309, indexed. 8 historic b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards, grey w/red design. Very good, w/o DJ. The true story of the Von Trapp family as written by Maria Von Trapp. An uplifting, yet simple tale of a faily escaping war-time Europe, which became one of the most unforgettable musicals of all time. Signed by all the members of the family except George. (17368) $60.00

Paints and Finishes for Buildings

15.

Historical Color Guide.

National Lead Company.

[Decorative Arts]. Burris-Meyer, Elizabeth. Historical Color Guide. New York: William Helburn, Inc., 1938. First edition. Octavo. pp. 32. Features 30 tissue-protected plates of paint chips illustrating each period and color scheme discussed in the book. (i.e. Renaissance, English Victorian, 3 French styles, various nationalities, etc). Cloth over Boards, red w/embossed lettering & design. Pages Very Good, binding Fair w/small tears in corners.

Another work by Burris-Meyer, popularly known as the "color Pope." Despite its age, this book is a fine reference for architects, designers, artists, and others in replicating historical color schemes. All plates and chips present. (17307) $100.00

16.

Artistic Interiors For Homes
O.C. Harn.

[Paint]. O.C. Harn. Artistic Interiors For Homes. New York: National Lead Company, 1909. Small octavo, (np) pp 22. 10 beautiful color plates of interior perspectives and color chart on back cover. Color Pictorial Wraps, olive w/ribbon ties. Very Good+, Pages clean and bright. Color recommendations for the painter in a variety of interior rooms, showing paint colors, textiles and other finishes. Gorgeously illustrated and produced with period decor. O.C. Harn was the National Lead Company's advertising genius, responsible for many campaigns to increase the use of paints and varnishes across America. (17308) $30.00

17.

Correct Color Schemes, Illustrated; Painting The House In Harmony With Its Architecture And Its Setting.

O.C. Harn.

[Paint]. O.C. Harn. Correct Color Schemes, Illustrated; Painting The House In Harmony With Its Architecture And Its Setting, Together With Simple Hints On Shrubbery Arrangement. Philadelphia: John T. Lewis & Bros. Co., 1910. First edition. Small quarto, pp 27. 11 Color Plates A-K , b/w photographs, site plans and Color chart on back cover. Decorated Wraps w/color illustration & gilt lettering. Near Fine.
A wonderfully conceived advertising piece, designed to show home owners how to harmonize exterior color schemes with the design of the grounds or site. O.C. Harn was the National Lead Company's advertising genius, responsible for many campaigns to increase the use of paints and varnishes across America. (17309) $65.00

18.

Producing Color Schemes Automatically, A book on Decoration based on the Dutch Boy Color Chart.

Knust, William; Adler, Hazel H (Interior Decorator).; Paul, M. Rea (Consulting Colorist).

[Paint]. Knust, William; Adler, Hazel H (interior decorator).; Paul, M. Rea (consulting colorist). Producing Color Schemes Automatically, A book on Decoration based on the Dutch Boy Color Chart with Automatic Color-Scheme Selector. John T. Lewis & Bros. Co.. First edition. Small quarto, pp 38. Color chart on back cover. Automatic color selector laid-in. Decorated Wraps, khaki. Very Good+ (another copy good). With the laid in color selector, painters, designers, and home owners, could use the color chart to select a group of harmonizing and/or contrasting colors. The color selector is a sheet with punched holes, designed to line up with the blocks of colors in the chart. (17312) $35.00

19.

The Dutch Boy Painter and The Carter Times (8 volumes.)

National Lead Company.

[Paint]. National Lead Company. The Dutch Boy Painter and The Carter Times (8 volumes.) Jan-Feb 1930, March 1930, April-May 1930, June 1930, July-August 1930, September 1930, Oct.-Nov. 1930, December 1930; A Magazine Devoted To The Interest Of Good Painting. New York: National Lead Co., 1930. First edition. 12 mo. pp 20 each to pp 190. b/w photographs, drawings and trade advertisements. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. These booklets, aimed at the painting contractor include articles on applying wall primers, cleaning brushes, using advertising trucks and signage, and paint defects. The National Lead Company was tireless in its plan to recruit painters to develop mailing lists of property owners called the "Never Fail Plan" thus possibly resuling in lead paint being used ubiquitously. (17315) $60.00

20.

Decorating the Home, Illustrating Up-to-the-Minute Effects Obtainable with White Lead Paint.

O.C. Harn.

[Paint]. O.C. Harn. Decorating the Home, Illustrating Up-to-the-Minute Effects Obtainable with White Lead Paint. New York: National Lead Co., 1926. First edition. 12 mo, pp 32. 3 pages of paint chips in excellent condition, bright and clean. Beautiful color renderings of home exteriors and interiors. Laid-in request form for additional "Decorative Services" In stamped envelop postmarked 1927 in NY to Mrs. G.H. Lee of Richmond, NY. Color Pictorial Wraps w/envelop. Near Fine envelop, Fair. Showing a bungalow with surrounding foliage and coordinating colors, a colonial with a historic setting, living spaces, and special paint finishes; this is an outstanding advertising piece for originally intended for home owners, designers and contractors. In beautiful condition. (17318)   $50.00

21.
The House We Live In, Its Decoration, Its Protection, A practical guide for the property-owner telling how to select color schemes and also what to look for in a painting job.
O.C. Harn.

[Paint]. O.C. Harn. The House We Live In, Its Decoration, Its Protection, A practical guide for the property-owner telling how to select color schemes and also what to look for in a painting job. New York: National Lead Co., ca 1925. Sixth Edition. Quarto, pp 22. Color renderings on each page of home exteriors and interiors. Pictorial Wraps, stock. Very Good+, Pages clean and bright.
An advertising piece for home owners with suggestions for selecting exterior paint colors with regard to natural surroundings, adjacent houses, style, air pollution, fading due to sunlight and other factors. Interior paint effects such as sponge mottling, the tiffany, and low-relief textures are also discussed. The illustrations in this booklet are lovely and appealing. (17310) (17316) (17319) 45.00

22.
Paint ~ what it is how to use it profitably "Save the surface and you save all."
National Lead Company.

[Paint]. National Lead Company. Paint ~ what it is how to use it profitably "Save the surface and you save all." Paint & Varnish. New York: National Lead Co., 1923. Original edition. 12 mo, pp 30. Color perspective renderings throughout. Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
Another charming advertising booklet featuring the advantages of white lead paint, with beautiful illustrations of colonial homes and bungalows in the midst of foliage and shrubbery, and interior spaces with soft harmonious colors. (17321)   $25.00

23.
Color Harmony, Practical Help in the Selection of Colors For House Painting Exterior and Interior.
John T. Lewis & Brothers.

[Paint]. John T. Lewis & Brothers. Color Harmony, Practical Help in the Selection of Colors For House Painting Exterior and Interior. Philadelphia, PA: John T. Lewis & Bros. Co., nd ca 1915. Original edition. Small octavo fold-out pamphlet with paint chips, clear and bright, in envelop. Trade Pamphlet in envelop. Very Good+.
Color combinations are shown with approximately 20 different paint chips for exteriors and interiors.
(17322)   $30.00

24.
It's Time To Paint What to do...and how it's done.
Bass-Heuter Paint.

[Paint]. Bass-Heuter Paint. It's Time To Paint What to do...and how it's done 1936 edition. San Francisco, CA: National Lead Co., 1936. First edition. 12 mo, pp 80. Color illustrations throughout. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+.
A charming booklet with technical advice on painting on various surfaces, overcoming paint defects such as blistering, finishing floors, walls and wood work, decorative finishes, and furniture finishes as well. Plenty of color renderings and some color charts illustrate these painting suggestions. (17323)   $35.00

25.
Contemporary Color Guide, How Controlled Color Contributes To Modern Living With 30 Plates in Color.
Burris-Meyer, Elizabeth.

[Paint]. Burris-Meyer, Elizabeth (Consulting Colorist). Contemporary Color Guide, How Controlled Color Contributes To Modern Living With 30 Plates in Color. New York: William Helburn, Inc., 1947. First edition. Small quarto, pp 30. Sets of 30 coordinated Color chips to accompany 30 different spaces. Cloth over Boards, yellow w/embossed lettering and decoration. Pages and chips Very Good+, Binding Good w/some frayed edges. The author has created 30 color schemes for a variety of spaces from restaurants to living areas to theater lounge spaces to a doctor's waiting room. Munsell notations are included with each chart. The color chips are in superb condition. An uncommon resource. (17324)   $85.00

26.

The Paint Beautiful, Practical Color Schemes from the Art Department of the Carter White Lead Company.
Carter White Lead Company.

[Paint]. Carter White Lead Company. The Paint Beautiful, Practical Color Schemes from the Art Department of the Carter White Lead Co. Chicago. IL: Carter White Lead Co., nd ca 1925. Original edition. 12 mo,   np ca pp 22. Color perspective illustrations throughout. Color Decorated Boards. Very Good+. Beautiful recommendations for paint schemes showing various styles of homes from colonial to Victorian.
(17325) $75.00 Also available in wraps, (17330) $70.00

27.
The Handbook On Painting.
National Lead Company.

[Paint]. National Lead Company. The Handbook On Painting. New York: National Lead Co., 1940. Original edition. 16 mo, pp 138, w/appendix & index. Color Wraps. Very Good+.
A technical guide for painting contractors with chapters on mixing paints, using paints on a variety of exterior surfaces, (brick, stucco, concrete, stone) finishing interior walls and woods, colors, special finishes, and painting metals. Very conveniently sized and an excellent resource! (17326) (17327)   $20.00

28.

How To Paint Right, The Inside About Painting Inside And Outside.

National Lead Company.

[Paint]. National Lead Company. How To Paint Right, The Inside About Painting Inside And Outside. Bridgeport, CT: National Lead Co., nd ca 1948. Original edition. Small octavo, pp 48, indexed. Color comic format on each page. Distributed by the Ginzberg & Port Co., Inc., CT. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. A booklet designed to help the DIY home owner choose colors, learn basic painting facts, use check lists, prepare and protect surfaces, and solve other issues. Harry, Tom, Mary, and Bob are the "comic book" characters who walk the home owners through these principles! A collector's item. (17328) $35.00

29.

Decorating the Home, Illustrating Up-to-the-Minute Effects Obtainable with White Lead Paint.

O.C. Harn.

[Paint]. O.C. Harn. Decorating the Home, Illustrating Up-to-the-Minute Effects Obtainable with White Lead Paint. New York: National Lead Co., 1926. First edition. 12 mo, pp 35. 3 pages of exterior and interior paint chips in clean and bright condition. Color perspective renderings throughout. Pictorial Wraps. Good.
Another visually appealing booklet showing exterior and interior color schemes using Dutch Boy's paints. Charming renderings of a bungalow, colonial home, and living spaces. (17329) $50.00

30.

Dutch Boy Products ephemera ~ 2 postcards (1910).

National Lead Company.
[Paint]. National Lead Company. Dutch Boy Products ephemera ~ 2 postcards (1910). New York: National Lead Co., 1910. Original edition. 2 color postcards, one with child's handwriting saying "Happy Easter" on back. Postcards w/acrylic covers. Near Fine. The postcards depict "The Dutch Boy At Work" with 2 children and their pet dog, and the "Dutch Boy" overlooking a small town with harmoniously painted homes and roof tops. (17331) $25.00

31.

Dutch Boy Paint Products 3 pamphlets.

National Lead Company.

[Paint]. National Lead Company. Dutch Boy Paint Products 3 pamphlets, 1941 1) Painting with Dutch Boy 2) Dutch Boy Colors in Oil 3) Use Dutch Boy Painters' Products. New York: National Lead Co., 1941. Original edition. 3 16 mo fold-out pamphlets, color illustrations on each page. Trade Pamphlets. Very Good.
Pamphlets advertising the advantages of using Dutch Boy paints with some paint chips and color recommendations. (17332) $25.00

32.
Glass ~ Paints, Varnishes and Brushes Their History Manufacture & Use.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.

[Glass]. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Glass ~ Paints, Varnishes and Brushes Their History Manufacture & Use. Pittsburgh, PA: The Lakeside Press, 1923. Original edition. Quarto, pp 208 and 178. index pp xxii. Illustrated profusely with b/w photographs and several color plates. Cloth over Boards, brown w/gilt decoration. Very good with minor tears on corners. Showing factories, glass manufacturing, paints, brushes, tools, architectural glass, mirrors, store fronts, interiors, display cases, patterned and wired glass, leaded and stained glass, color paint charts, and more. It's hard to find so much information about this subject in one place! (17350) $150.00

Plan Books and Architecture

33.

Homes.

Home Building Plan Service.

[Pattern Books]. Home Building Plan Service. Homes. Portland, OR: Home Building Plan Service, January, 1948. First edition. Oblong quarto, np ca 50. Sepia toned perspective renderings and floor plans. Color Pictorial Wraps, yellow. Near Fine.

Beautifully illustrated ranch houses, contemporary homes, and cottages, in this uncommon plan book. This Portland, Oregon company published many of its designs in Popular Mechanics for about 30 years before moving to Minnesota and evolving into LifeStyle Home Design's. (17334) $45.00

34.

"homes for pleasant living" (MCMLXV).

Farmer, W.D.

[Pattern Book]. Farmer, W.D. "homes for pleasant living" (MCMLXV). Atlanta, GA: W.D. Farmer - Residence Designer, 1965. 7th Edition. Quarto, pp 46. Sepia toned perspective renderings and floor plans on each page. Color perspective on colophon page and center-fold pages. Color Pictorial Wraps, dark brown. Very Good.
A variety of suburban style homes with clearly delineated floor plans, fully dimensioned, with square footages included. A useful compendium the architectural historian and designer. (17335) $25.00

35.

Sunshine Homes, New Improved Edition.

Lieurance, I.G.; Arthur, R.J.

[Pattern Book]. Lieurance, I.G.; Arthur, R.J. Sunshine Homes, New Improved Edition. Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1952. Eighth Edition. Quarto, pp 48. b/w photographs w/thumbnail "blueprint" floor plans. Color Pictorial Wraps, light blue. Near Fine. Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. This issue highlights the popular ranch style house that had become so popular after WWII. (17336) $40.00

36.

New Modern Ranch Homes ... for town or country living!

National Plan Service, Inc.

[Pattern Book]. National Plan Service, Inc. New Modern Ranch Homes ... for town or country living! Chicago, Il: National Plan Service, Inc., 1956. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 32. Exterior color perspective renderings and b/w floor plans on each page. Laid-in order sheet. Color Pictorial Wraps. Near Fine. A very scarce pattern book from the National Plan Service, a noted publisher of 20th century house plans. Floor plans are clearly delineated, with dimensions. Very nicely illustrated. (17343) $35.00

37.

Garlinghouse Ranch and Suburban Homes, Special Edition, Over 125 Designs.

Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G.

[Pattern Book]. Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G. Garlinghouse Ranch and Suburban Homes, Special Edition, Over 125 Designs. Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1952. Eighth Edition. Quarto, pp 80. Color renderings, b/w photographs and/or floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue/yellow. Very Good+.

Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. This volume has an extensive collection home plans, designed in a variety of different materials and styles for post WWII families. (17344) $45.00

38.

Deluxe Small Homes by Garlinghouse, Over 110 Plans.

Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G.

[Pattern Book]. Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G. Deluxe Small Homes by Garlinghouse, Over 110 Plans. Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1952. Sixth Edition. Quarto, pp 64. Color renderings, b/w photographs and/or floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. This volume has a large selection of ranch houses with a variety of exterior finishes, very attractively illustrated and photographed. (17356) $45.00

39.

Garlinghouse, All American Homes
Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G.

[Pattern Book]. Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G. I.G. Lieurance, R.J. Arthur, T.G. Branham. Garlinghouse, All American Homes, Garlinghouse, World's Most Popular Plan Books Homes For All America, Complete Plans Available. Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1952. Fourth Edition. Quarto, pp 48. Color renderings, b/w photographs and/or floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. This volume also has a large selection of ranch houses with a variety of exterior finishes, very attractively illustrated and photographed. (17357) $45.00

40.

Garlinghouse Blue Ribbon Homes.

Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G.

[Pattern Book]. Arthur, R.J.; Branham, T.G.; Lieurance, I.G. Garlinghouse Blue Ribbon Homes. Topeka, KS: L.F. Garlinghouse Co., nd ca 1952. Original edition. Quarto, pp 64. Color renderings, b/w photographs and/or floor plans on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. Lewis F. Garlinghouse was one of the early publishers of plan books which he used to "jumpstart" his construction business. This volume also has a large selection of ranch houses with a variety of exterior finishes, very attractively illustrated and photographed. (17358) $45.00

41.

Living on the Level, with an inscription to Crocker Wright, signed by Royal Barry Wills

Wills, Royal Barry.

[Pattern Book]. Wills, Royal Barry. Living on the Level, with inscription to Crocker Wright signed by Royal Barry Wills on the front free end paper. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1955/1954. No edition stated. Quarto, pp. viii, 120, richly illustrated from drawings and plans (many in two colors) for houses designed by the author. Typed pages on a design competition laid in. Crocker Wright was one of R.B. Willis's clients. Cloth over Boards, grey. The ultimate plan book for ranch houses! This has become a very scarce Wills title! Richly illustrated from drawings and plans for houses designed by the author. Chapters include: The Advantages of Living on the Level, How to Analyze Your Needs, chapters on living and dining rooms, kitchens and bath rooms. Pages 51 - 120 are perspective renderings and floor plans of house plans, many with appealing pencil sketches. (17351) $95.00

42.

The Houses That Sears Built Everything, You Ever Wanted to Know About Sears Catalog Homes (signed by the author.)

Thornton, Rosemary.

[Pattern Book]. Thornton, Rosemary.

The Houses That Sears Built, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sears Catalog Homes (signed by the author.) Alton, Illinois: Gentle Beam Publications, 2004. First printing. Quarto, pp vi, 158. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, halftones. Indexed, appendiced. Signed by the author. Pictorial Wraps. New.

Between 1908 and 1940, some 75,000 Sears homes were built. And yet, there has been very little research published on the subject. Rose Thornton's book corrects that oversight handily with this new publication. This labor of love of hers will resonate with architectural historians, kit homeowners and readers of Americana, since the kit house was a uniquely American feature of our architectural landscape. (9634) $20.00

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California's Kit Homes: A Reprint of the 1925 Pacific Ready-Cut Homes Catalog (signed by the author.)

Thornton, Rosemary and Wolicki, Dale Patrick.

[Pattern Book]. Thornton, Rosemary and Wolicki, Dale Patrick. California's Kit Homes: A Reprint of the 1925 Pacific Ready-Cut Homes Catalog (signed by the author.) Alton, IL: Gentle Beam Publications, 2004. First edition. Quarto, pp. 160. Richly illustrated in b/w. Color Pictorial Wraps. New. Following the success of her first book on Sears Kit Houses, Rosemary Thornton now moves into new pastures with this modern reprint of an obscure hard-to-find but important kit house trade catalog. As popular as these houses were in their day, the related trade literature was not saved and is now relegated to the ranks of "collector's items." Rosemary Thornton and Dale Patrick Wolicki have done a service for architectural historians and kit homeowners alike with this reprint. Their passion and knowledge are inspiring. A "must have" for any kit house owner and fan of this architectural genre. (12887) $30.00

44.

Montgomery Ward's Mail-Order Homes, A History and Field Guide to Wardway Homes (signed by the author.)
Thornton, Rosemary and Wolicki, Dale Patrick.

[Architectural History]. Thornton, Rosemary and Wolicki, Dale Patrick. Montgomery Ward's Mail-Order Homes, A History and Field Guide to Wardway Homes (signed by the author.) Norfolk, VA: Gentle Beam Publications, 2010. First edition. Quarto, pp. 326. Bibliography. Richly illustrated with b/w photos and reproduced catalog pages. Pictorial Wraps. As New.

A fascinating look at Montgomery Ward's collection of kit homes, ordered by catalog and shipped by rail throughout the U.S. A valuable research tool, a helpful visual resource for identifying these homes, and a readable introduction to one of the most popular kit homes in America (12190) $35.00

45.

Hammond, Adam.

[Brick]. Hammond, Adam.

Nusson's Scientific & Technical Series No. 13: The Art of Practical Brickcutting and Setting, Illustrated with Ninety Engravings Showing the most Advanced Methods of Setting Out, Taking Off, and Applying Bevels for Arched Work, Groins, Columns, Pediments, Mouldings, Curvilinear work, etc. To Which are Added Remarks on Some Building Materials and Rules for Mensuration of Gauged Work. Toronto, CA: The Musson Book Co., Ltd., ca 1895. Later edition. 16 mo, pp 104. b/w construction and architectural details, and geometric diagrams (mensuration) Cloth over Boards, black. Very Good+.

The Musson Book Company, established in Canada in 1894, republished this British volume shortly after it was published there. This guide describes how to proportion and draw arches, groins, coves, domes, columns, walls, mouldings, and other elements of brick work. Clearly illustrations accompany the step by step instructions and recommendations. An excellent resource for builders, preservationists, and architects.

(17340) $45.00

46.

Carpentry; A Practical Treatise on Simple Building Construction.

Townsend, Gilbert; with Ross and MacDonald.

[Carpentry]. Townsend, Gilbert; with Ross and MacDonald. Carpentry; A Practical Treatise on Simple Building Construction, Including Framing, Roof Construction, General Carpentry Work, Exterior and Interior Finish of Buildings, Building Forms and Working Drawings. Chicago, IL: American Technical Society, 1944. Reprint of 1918 edition. Octavo, pp. 436, indexed, illustrated with over 500 b/w photographs, architectural drawings and construction details. Original Red Cloth w/embossed design and title on cover. Very Good+. A very thorough examination of timber building construction from roofing to walls to floors. It also includes, trusses, towers and steeples. Clear and precise drawings helpful to builders and architects. (17341) $30.00

47.

Heatform Fireplaces.

The Superior Fireplace Company.

[Heating & Ventilation]. The Superior Fireplace Company. Heatform Fireplaces. Baltimore, MD: Superior Fireplace Co., 1958. Original edition. Oblong quarto, pp 50. b/w photographs and detailed drawings on each page. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good+. A well produced catalog of stone, brick and metal fireplaces with many modern and traditional designs. An excellent resource for builders as well as architects and home owners.

(17339) $45.00

48.

Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools.

Hoadley, R. Bruce.

[Wood]. Hoadley, R. Bruce. Identifying Wood: Accurate Results with Simple Tools. Newtown, CT: The Taunton Press, 1990. First printing. Quarto, pp 223, indexed. Color plates, and b/w photographs throughout. Cloth over Boards w/Dust Jacket. Near Fine in NF DJ. One of the best books on this subject. Invaluable! It includes systematic methods for identifying woods, the anatomy of woody plants, soft woods and hard woods, and a glossary of technical terms. (17076) $40.00

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Twentieth Century Building Materials: History and Conservation. Jester, Thomas C., Editor.

[Trades, Misc.]. Jester, Thomas C., Editor. Twentieth Century Building Materials: History and Conservation (from the reference library of Old House Journal Magazine). New York: McGraw-Hill, 1995. First edition, Third printing. Octavo, pp. 352, indexed, richly illustrated w/ color and b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards, Silver Lettering. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. The first in-depth study of 20th century building materials, this beautifully made book provides necessary information to the preservation community about how materials deteriorate, how to diagnose their condition, and how to fix them, as well as directions, bibliographies and sources for further research. An impressive and very scarce title. (17129) $65.00

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50.

World Mirrors, 1650-1900.

Child, Graham.

[Antiques]. Child, Graham.

World Mirrors, 1650-1900. London: Sotheby's Publications, 1990. Large format, Quarto. 400pp., col. plates, b/w. illustrations. Hardcover w/Dust Jacket. Near Fine.

The role mirrors play in design and decoration of interiors, with European, American, and Chinese examples. Styles from Baroque to Rococco to Chippendale are examined. Written by a furniture expert from Sotheby's. (16304) $180.00

51.

American Windsor Chairs.

Evans, Nancy Goyne.

[Furniture]. Evans, Nancy Goyne. American Windsor Chairs. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1996. Quarto, pp 744. 1000+ illustrations, including 25 color plates. Colored end papers. Cloth over boards, embossed letter w/DJ. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. A history of the Windsor chair design, decoration, and production by region. About 2400 chairmakers are listed by region. Very beautifully assembled and written. (16305) $45.00

52.

The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture.

Rieman, Timothy D., Burks, Jean M.

[Furniture]. Rieman, Timothy D., Burks, Jean M. The Complete Book of Shaker Furniture. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1993. First edition. Large format, pp 400+. 1000+ photographs and renderings including117 color plates. Hardcover w/DJ. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Tables, chairs, desks, boxes, and case clocks to built-in cupboards and cases of drawers are included in this beautiful study of this major style of American furniture. (16311) $25.00

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[Art Nouveau]. Russell, Frank (ed.). Art Nouveau Architecture. New York: Arch Cape Press, 1986. Reprint. Quarto, pp. 332, indexed, beautifully illustrated with over 400 b/w & color photographs, organized by country, includes bibliography. Original Red Cloth w/DJ. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. A stunning publication, one which lends itself well to such an international, richly illustrated depiction. Essays on Art Nouveau architecture in both Europe and America with biographical information about major architects. (16556) $50.00

54.

Brickwork in Italy: A Brief Review from Ancient to Modern Times.

Mars, G. C.

[Brick]. Mars, G. C. Brickwork in Italy: A Brief Review from Ancient to Modern Times. Chicago: American Face Brick Association, 1925. First edition. Quarto, pp. xix, 298. Indexed, illustrated with approx. 280 b/w drawings and 20 tissue-guarded color plates plus map. Contains Introduction by Mars and Preface by Gustavo Giovanni. Original Cloth with Gilt Design and Title on Spine. Very Good. An important study, ambitious and comprehensive. Divided into 4 parts by period (Roman, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque styles). Amazing color plates of architectural brickwork structures protected by tissue. (16746) $60.00

American Art & Architecture of the Boston Public Library; Limited Edition.

Glenn; Barkan, Jonathan.

[American]. Litton, Glenn; Barkan, Jonathan.

American Art & Architecture of the Boston Public Library; Limited Edition (3,000) from the personal library of Robertson Ward, F.A.I.A.

Boston, MA: Trustees Of The Boston Public Library, 1999. Oblong quarto. pp 64. Color illustrations and b/w drawings on every page. With a dedication by Mayor Menino on the front inside cover. Color Pictorial Wraps. As New. Published to demonstrate the scope of the Boston Public Library's holdings of American Art & Architecture. From its architecture to art, miniatures, books, and more, this publication highlights some unexpected treasures. Quite uncommon. (16987) $30.00

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England.
Morgan, William.

[New England]. Morgan, William.

A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England.

Bovina, NY: Norfleet Press, 2013. First edition. Quarto, pp 216. 181 color photographs. Cloth over Boards w/Dust Jacket. As New. A beautifully illustrated look at vernacular farmhouses, barns and stables in New England, as well as their "bucolic settings." The author, William Morgan, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and writes about historic and modern architecture. The photographer lives and works in Latin America and France and has been published in Architectural Record, the New York Times and other journals.

(17173) $40.00