WOOD HANDBOOK: WOOD AS AN ENGINEERING MATERIAL.
Washington DC: US Department of Agriculture, 1974. Second revised. Cloth over Boards. More
Washington DC: US Department of Agriculture, 1974. Second revised. Cloth over Boards. More
London: Cassell, 1904. First edition. Original Wraps. 12 Mo (4 x 7), pp. 94, illustrated w/ b/w drawings. More
Washington DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1939. Color Pictorial Wraps, light orange. Small octavo, pp 23. b/w photographs, diagrams and charts throughout. A technical booklet describing structural loading tests on wood frame constructions including walls, partitions, floors and roofs. Compressive, lateral, concentrated, and impact loads are tested, with such..... More
Newtown, CT: The Taunton Press, 1990. First printing. Cloth over Boards. Quarto, pp 223, indexed. Color plates, and b/w photographs throughout. Some pencil notations in the text. One of the best books on this subject. Invaluable! It includes systematic methods for identifying woods, the anatomy of woody plants, soft woods..... More
New York: Praeger, 1969. First edition. Boards. Quarto, pp. 169, illustrated with numerous b/w photos and line drawings. Ex. Lib. While it tends more towards modernism and European examples, it is a wealth of visual (and technical) material about constructing in wood. More
Washington DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1952. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Small Quarto, pp. 77. More
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 1993. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 16, illustrated in b/w. Provides list of suppliers. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for..... More
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2005. First edition. Glossy Pictorial Wraps, tan. Quarto, pp. ca 200, well-illustrated in b/w,. A collection of 7 of his publications listed above. The 7 individual pubs sell for over $100. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration..... More
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2006. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 21, illustrated in b/w. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat..... More
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2006. First edition. Glossy Pictorial Cover, tan. Quarto, pp. 21, illustrated with b/w photographs. A practical manual for this method of removing exterior and interior paints which works particularly well for historic buildings with layers of old paint. This volumes discusses, advantages, disadvantages, methods, safety, case..... More
Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2004. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 31, illustrated in b/w. List of resources presented (suppliers and publications). With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on..... More
New York: Facts on File, 1989. First edition. Hardcover. Oblong Quarto, pp. 192, index and glossary. Profusely illustrated with color photos. Thorough and detailed reference book on trees, forest types, and various facts about 150 different woods in commercial use. A valuable compendium on this versatile, popular, and enduring building..... More
Chicago. IL: Masonite Corporation, 1950 (circa). Pamphlet w/illustrated covers. Oblong small quarto pamphlet, pp 15. b/w illustrations. An unusual advertising brochure showing siding, paneling, leatherwood and other uses of this versatile material. More
Chicago. IL. Brochure. Oblong small quarto. pp 9. b/w illustrations on each page. Plenty of use details of home builders on fastenings, joints and panels. Practical information on tools and methods. More
Chicago. IL: Masonite Corporation, 1960. Original edition. Quarto. pp 27. b/w details. An excellent guide for working with panels, flooring, framing and other masonite elements. Very practical. More
Chicago. IL: Masonite Corporation, 1950 (ca). Original edition. Quarto. pp 4. b/w details. A very good period piece of the era. More
Chicago. IL: Masonite Corporation, 1950 (circa). Brochure w/Illustrated Cover. Oblong quarto brochure, pp 7. b/w photos and illustrations on every page. An explanation of what and how masonite board was created and its many uses in construction. More
Chicago. IL: Masonite Corporation, 1950 (circa). Brochure w/Illustrated Cover. Oblong quarto brochure, pp 4. b/w photos and illustrations on every page. An explanation of what and how masonite board was created and its many uses in construction. More
Oshkosh, WI: Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacturers' Assoc. 1929. First edition. Decorated Wraps. Octavo, pp. 24. Illustrated with b/w and color photos and renderings. A wonderful 1929 trade piece, nicely illustrated, promoting the use of birch wood for furnishings, interiors, and architectural decoration. The color plates are particularly bright. From..... More
Detroit: Ornamental Products Co, nd c.1930. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Oblong quarto, pp. 41, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Lovely illustrated catalogue of carvings, modern as well as Chippendale and Louis XV and XVI characteristics, rosettes, capitals and pilasters made of oak, mahogany, gum, and walnut. The company guaranteed..... More
Chicago, IL: South Chicago & Calumet Lumber Company, 1899. First printing. Folded pamphlet. 8-page accordian fold-out pamphlet (3.75" x 8"), illustrated with b/w drawings. Trade advertising from the 19th century is scarce. This is the first time we've been able to offer anything from this important Chicago lumber company. Flooring..... More
New Orleans: Southern Pine Association, 1937. Later printing. Black Cloth over Boards, Gilt lettering. 12 Mo, pp. 186, index additional xii, illustrated w/ b/w diagrams, foldout chart. More
San Francisco, CA: California White and Sugar Pine Mfgr's. Assoc. 1926. Original edition. Pictorial Wraps, white/slate. Quarto, pp 49. b/w photographs, and illustrations of standard shapes and moulding details throughout. A beautifully illustrated collection of pine stock boards and standard shapes. The various grades are clearly photographed and their uses..... More
Seattle, WA: The North Coast Dry Kiln Co., 1914. First edition. Decorated Stock Covers, brown. Quarto, pp 16. b/w photographs on each page. A very scarce trade publication, depicting dry kilns for western lumber in Oregon, Canada, and other west coast areas. Detailed images of the heating systems, foundations, stackers..... More
1980. Original Wraps. Chapters on marks, sizes, finish, boards, light framing studs, joists, timbers, and much more. Very good technical work, for the professional grader, lumberman or builder. More