New York. rebound in buckram. Quatrto, pp. 178. Profusely illustrated with floorpland, elevations and photos of defense homes. More
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1001 Nacht - Aus der von Felix Paul Greve besorgten sollständigen Ausgabe ausgewählt und in vier Bänden herausgegeben von Paul Ernst. 4 Bände.
Leipzig: Insel-Verlag, 1911. First edition. Linen over Boards. 8° (Octavo). 4 Bd. OHLeinenbd. Kanten leicht bestoßen, Einbände minimal berieben, sonst sehr gute Exemplare. Die Märchen aus 1001 Nacht sind auch oder gerade noch Heute ein absolutes Muss für Jung und Alt. Zusammengestellt in vier sehr schönen, originalen und unrestaurierten, gut..... More
Acroterion: The work of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture 2003-2004.
Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame, 2004. First edition. Original Wraps. Quarto, pp 79. Richly illustrated. New condition. Very scarce annual (yearbook) from one of our nation's best architecture departments. More
American Builder Big-Value Homes; Popular Sizes That Offer "more House For the Money"
Chicago. IL: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp. 1938. Color Pictorial Wraps, turquoise. Quarto, pp 170. Color and b/w renderings, photographs, plans, and exterior elevations on every page. A wide variety of styles, floor plans and building materials are shown in this period catalog of plan houses. Some construction photographs and working drawing..... More
American Builder, the World's Greatest Building Paper, With 16 Home Designs in Colors, November 1927, Vol. 44, 45.
Chicago. IL: American Carpenter & Builder Co., 1927, 1928. First edition. Color Pictorial Wraps, Red. Quarto, pp 262. b/w illustrations on every page and 16 pages of color. Featuring 16 house plans with exterior perspective renderings and articles on such topics as wood framing and heating systems. More
The American Home (3 issues) - September 1931, April 12932, September 1934 and Building Age - October, 1929.
Doubleday Doran & Company Inc., 1929, 1931, 1932, 1934. First edition. Color Pictorial Wraps. Quarto, pp 152, pp 67, pp 66, pp 77. Profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, trade advertisements, and color images. These journals cover a variety of timely topics. This issue of "Building Age' is entirely devoted to..... More
Architectural Drawing ("Details of Gutters: Wooden Gutter, Gutter of 16 oz. Copper").
Boston: 1896. Original draftsman's drawing from 1897, on drafting paper 16" x 23". Partially colored in 5 colors. One of a series of ca. 25 sheets of architectural drawings from late nineteenth century. Executed by A. C. Jones "after designs by E. R. B. Chapman, Architect." Some of the other..... More
Architectural Drawing ("Old Staircase in my Lee House, Marblehead, Mass"); featuring "Elevation of Side," "Elevation of Pilaster amd Paneling opposite Newell."
Boston: "Jan - Nov '97" Original draftsman's drawing from 1897, on drafting paper 16" x 23". Partially colored in yellow. One of a series of ca. 25 sheets of architectural drawings from late nineteenth century. Executed by A. C. Jones "after designs by E. R. B. Chapman, Architect." Some of..... More
Art Supplies Catalog, For Artists, Students, Illustrators.
Minneapolis, MN: Art Instruction Inc., nd ca 1955. Original edition. Decorated Wraps, brown. Octavo, pp 28. b/w photographs on each page. Sketch pads, pencils, crayons, artists' kits, paints, brushes and more are included in this catalog. More
BELGIUM AND HOLLAND; Handbook For Travellers (Reisehandbuch)
Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1891. 10th revised edition. Distinctive Baedeker red binding. 12 mo (4 x 6.5). pp. lxii,404. With maps and plans. Indexed. Ownership signature on front free page. As with all of their publications, the definitive travel book on any region. Well researched and "illustrated." As always, great period..... More
BERLIN UND UMGEBUNG; Handbook For Travellers (Reisehandbuch)
Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1908. 15th edition. Distinctive Baedeker red binding. 12 mo (4 x 6.5). pp. 239. With maps and plans. Indexed. As with all of their publications, the definitive travel book on any region. Well researched and "illustrated." As always, great period pieces and beautiful slices of history. Scarce..... More
Boston Citizen Seminars: Fiscal, Economic and Political Problems of Boston and the Metropolitan Community.
Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College, 1964. First edition. Original Wraps. Large Octavo. Ex-library Franziska Porges Hosken (1919 - 2006), author of a number of important works on architecture and urban history and planning, with her ownership stamp. More
Cassell's Household Guide; Every Department of Practical Life: A complete Encyclopedia of Domestic and Social Economy
London & New York: Cassell, ca 1910. Decorated Boards. quarto, pp. 380. Well illustrated with wood engravings. A wealth of information and a wonderful snapshot of the period! More
Cast Iron Door Stop of Cottage House.
Heavy cast iron, 7 3/4" x 41/2." With Manufacturer's mark "cJ." on reverse, and number "1283" stamped below it. Appears to be from 1920s. A very uncommon and attractive cottage doorstop. For that architect or period homeowner who has everything! More