London: Caxton, n.d. (1920s). First edition. Embossed cloth over boards; gilt lettering. Quarto, pp. 224, 232. Richly illustrated in color and b/w. Index. The original edition, not a reprint, and in unusually nice condition for such large volumes that are often frequently referenced in the field. A monumental set on..... More

London: G. Jackson & Sons, 1928. First edition. velum spine and paper-covered boards. Quarto, pp. 63. including 48 b/w full page illustrations. Very good copy with original vellum spine and gilt-embossed paper-covered boards. A gift copy from the publisher. Features interesting illustrations of recent work in both traditional-styled and modern..... More

New York: F.W. Dodge Corp. 1936. Original edition. Original Green Illustrated Cloth. Octavo, pp. approx. 250, index of firms and of products. Richly illustrated in color and b/w. A Sweet's trade catalog for residential owners. The subtitle says it all--it's full of period building materials and furnishings for the 1930's..... More

London: Caxton Publishing Co. Ltd., ca. 1930. Possible First edition. Red Cloth over Boards with Gilt Lettering on Spine. Octavo, Vol. 1 pp. 260, Vol. 2 pp. 228, Vol. 3 pp. 243. Indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photos, and photographic color frontispieces. A thorough compendium of techniques and details..... More

Cleveland, OH: J.H. Hansen, Publishers, 1929. First edition. Cloth over Boards, navy w/gilt design & lettering. Folio, (10 1/14" x 14 1/2") pp 194. Beautiful b/w photographs of 108 classical Italian doorways accompanied by architectural drawings. The author undertook this study of doorways and entrances in Italy just as Facism..... More

Bay City, Michigan: International Timber Company, ca. 1944. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Small quarto, pp. 39, profusely illustrated w/ color drawings and plans. Sterling homes offered an economical home of high quality by doing all their milling off site, and shipping the precut framing to the construction site for assembly..... More

New York: Self Published, printed by Deutsch Litho & Printing Co, Baltimore, ca 1895. First edition. Orig Hardcover in guit-stamped cloth-covered burgundy boards. Quarto (7" x 10.5"), pp. 122, with 5 chromo-litho plates of bricks and brick patterns, 1 color map, 22 illustrations of buildings, 21 illus of brick shapes..... More

Oakland, CA: Dixon & Hillen, July, 1923. First edition. Pictorial Wraps. Quarto, pp 40, illustrated with b/w photographs and period trade advertisements. An exceptionally important issue of this series, featuring ca. 20 pages of houses designed and built by the famous "Los Angeles Investment Co. Builders." Features "A Small Home..... More

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Window Glass & Door Company, 1918. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Oblong octavo, pp. 116, illustrated with b/w drawings, with 1918 letter on company letterhead laid in, concerning embargos, rationing, and availability during the Great War. All sorts of windows and doors: cottage windows, leaded bevel plate glass..... More

Flint, MI: Flint Institute of Arts, 1985. First edition. Staplebound White Wraps. Octavo, pp. 35. Illustrated with 15 b/w plates. 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..... More

Philadelphia, PA: Samuel Yellin Foundation, 1982. Reissue. Glossy Pictorial Wraps. Quarto, pp. 16, illustrated with b/w photographs. 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..... More

South Braintree, MA: J. H. Stedman Naturalized Flooring, July, 1925. Original edition. Staplebound Wraps. Small quarto, pp. 60, illustrated with b/w photographs and color sample chart. A previous owner inscribed the cover in ink. A very attractive catalog with interior photographs of rooms featuring Stedman flooring, which also makes it..... More

London: Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, 2002. Reprint. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 17, illustrated with b/w photographs. This pamphlet describes and illustrates the repointing of old stone and brick walling, a common remedial task that is often undertaken unnecessarily, or executed badly. The use of strong cement mortars..... More