New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1978. First edition. Cloth over Boards, Navy w/red metalic lettering. Quarto, pp 878 including index.b/w detailed line drawings, diagrams and tables throughout. An encyclopedia of building materials from abrasives to zinc. Detailed drawings for each style and type of design for every kind of..... More
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1898. Sixth edition. Cloth over Boards. 12 Mo, pp. viii, 249, indexed, plus pp. 34 publisher's advertisements, illustrated w/ 90 diagrams and figures (b/w line drawings). Authoritative and reliable as usual for this series. Clear and concise explanations on girders, iron arches, suspension bridges, masonry..... More
Council For British Archaeology, 1994/97. Paperback. Octavo, pp. viii, 75. Bibliography, multiple indexes. Despite its small format, an absolute bundle of information on each page, ranging from examples of balusters (turned and carved) through Newell Posts, Panelled Doors, Hinges and Latches, Window Hardware, Panelling, Moulding and Cornices. With as many..... More
Vancouver: Johns-Manville Products, nd (1937). First edition. Color Pictorial Trade Pamphlet, yellow. 8 1/2" x 11" trade pamphlet, pp 9. Color and b/w perspective renderings and color sample charts of wall finish board types. From examples of interiors incorporating this Asbestos Flexboard wall finish to color charts and specifications, this..... More
New York: Lead Industries Association, 1931. First edition. Boards. 12mo, pp. 104. Well illustrated. Glossary. A wonderful period piece, written while lead was a major industrial and building material (paint, plumbing, including a large section on lead as a building material). Uncommon. More
Nashua, NH: Marblecraft Products, Inc., nd ca 1975. Original edition. Boxed in Blue Cardboard. Boxed Set, 4" x 4" x 12" of 20 4" diameter samples of colored faux marble, approx. 3/8" thick. More
Chicago. IL: Masonite Corp. 1943. First edition. Trade Pamphlet, green. 8 1/2" x 11", pp 10. b/w construction details and photographs throughout. Uses for Masonite shown include insulation, sheathing, lath, interior finishes, mouldings, and blankets. Instructions for applications are very clearly photographed. A practical and uncommon trade publication! More
New York: Mcgraw-Hill Book Co., 1966. Cloth over Boards, yellow/black. Octavo, pp 376, indexed. b/w construction details and photographs. throughout. Excellent overview of the fundamental properties of building materials: concrete, stone, steel, wood, glass, plastics, and more. Many construction drawings and bibliographic information as well. A wonderful resource! More
London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1932/49. Later printing. Cardboard Covers. octavo, pp. 149. Extremely well illustrated; two significant appendices, literature list and index. An important study into the weathering of natural building stone and how to prevent it and restore after its effects. The study is both technically sound and..... More
Washington DC: EPA, 1984. Later edition. Boards, Black, gilt lettering on spine. Quarto, n.p. , approx. 50. Includes tables and charts. A copy of the Moody Medical Library. A technical, scientific report survey asbestos and analyzing the building materials in laboratories by construction date and other factors. More
Chicago. IL: United States Gypsum Co., 1992. 90th Edition. Color Pictorial Wraps. 12mo, pp 528. b/w construction details throughout. An excellent manual and guide for building with dry wall, cement board, plaster and lath, stucco and more. Clear text and illustrations. More
Chicago. IL: United States Gypsum Co., 1939. Original edition. Color Pictorial Wraps, brown. Quarto, pp 116. b/w photographs, illustrations and construction details throughout. Together with house plans, individual room lay-outs, and site plan analysis, this attractive trade piece discusses pertinent subjects including fire safe construction, weather proofing, foundation design, structural..... More
Chicago, IL: United States Gypsum, 1944-1945. First edition. Staplebound Wraps with Illustrated Covers. Quarto, pp 14 and 22, illustrated with b/w and color drawings and photographs. An outstanding selection of techniques for the use of plaster, laminated millwork, lighting coves and much more. Ideas for remodeling homes and hallways, outdoor..... More
London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1887. First edition. Cloth over Boards. 12 Mo, pp. viii, 144, indexed, plus pp.40 publisher's advertisements, illustrated w/ 90 diagrams and figures (b/w line drawings). Authoritative and reliable as usual for this series. Clear and concise explanations on riveting and cast iron, main girders, flooring..... More
Los Angeles: Architectural License Seminars, 1983. First edition thus. Spiral Bound Wraps. Quarto, pp. approx. 200, illustrated w/ b/w photographs and drawings. More
Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son, 1912. First edition. Cloth over Boards. 12 Mo (5 x 7), pp. 196, indexed, illustrated w/ b/w drawings. More
Chicago: Windsor & Kenfield, 1893. First edition. Blue Cloth over Boards. octavo, pp 207. Illistrated in black and white. Indexed. 5 pages trade lit at end. A very scarce and technically competent trade piece from the 19th century. Very detailed description of various color components. Along with, typical ceramic ware..... More
Easton, PA: Alpha Portland Cement Co., 1927/1915. Later Edition. Grey Stock Covers. Octavo, pp 112. b/w photographs, construction details, and table throughout. An extensive look at the history, creation, uses, and building methods of portland cement. There are detailed installation drawings, and many examples of building types where this cement..... More
Easton, PA: Alpha Portland Cement Co., 1923/1915. Fourth edition. Pictorial Stock Covers, black/grey. Octavo, pp 104. b/w photographs, construction details, and table throughout. Also, perspective renderings of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, The Vanderbilt Hotel in NYC, and The New York Aqueduct, which all used this material! An extensive look..... More
Chicago. IL: American Steel & Wire Co., nd 1911 (circa). First trade edition. Decorated glossy wraps, white. Octavo, pp 46. b/w photographs on each page. The construction photograph of the Hatfield Canal (the longest canal in use in Wisconsin) built by the La Crosse Water Power Company dates this pamphlet..... More
Atlanta, CA: The Concrete Ace Publishing Co., 1905. Fourth edition, Revised. Color, Sage Green, over Boards w/Red Lettering. 24 mo (4" x 6") pp 98. Plus Trade advertisements in the back. Signed by 2 owners of the period, possibly father and son. Everything you wanted to know about concrete, mortar..... More
Cleveland, OH: Herot Builders Supply Company, nd ca 1922. Original edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp 11, illustrated with b/w photographs. Haydite is burned clay or shale properly crushed and screened into fine or coarse sizes, and is used to make a strong, light weight concrete. This booklet is devoted to..... More
Chicago. IL: Frederick J. Drake & Co., 1916. Third edition. Decorated Boards. 12 mo. pp 520, plus index, publisher's advertisements. b/w illustrations, three folding plates in excellent condition. A thorough, practical guide to using the above materials with a discussion of terms, tools, building methods and maintenance. Very useful for..... More
Chicago. IL: Frederick J. Drake & Co., 1916. Third edition. Cloth over Boards w/ embossed cover. 12 mo. pp 525, plus index, a self-quiz; illustrated with b/w drawings. A thorough, practical guide to using the above materials with a discussion of terms, tools, building methods and maintenance. Very useful for..... More
Washington DC: Portland Cement Association, nd (circa 1935). First edition. Pictorial Wraps, b/w. Octavo, pp 31. b/w drawings and photographs throughout. A home improvement guide with suggestions for uses of concrete. Topics include theory of mixing concrete, aggregates, definitions, proportioning, and methods. Very nice photographs of applications such as foundations..... More
