London: International Textbook Co., 1911. First edition. Half-leather. octavo. pp vi, circa 450. illustrated with engravings. indexed. This is a particularly scarce ICS text. As with all the Int'l Textbook technical series for Tradesmen, solid, trustworthy and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. Eight parts in one, giving a wonderful snapshot about..... More
London: International Textbook Co., 1908. First edition. Half-leather. Octavo. pp vi, circa 450. Indexed, illustrated with engravings. As with all the Int'l Textbook technical series for Tradesmen, solid, trustworthy and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. 9 sections on lighting and electrical wiring. More
London: International Correspondence Schools, Ltd, 1908/1919. Later printing. Leather Bound. Octavo. pp vi, circa 680, illustrated with engravings of testing equipment, machine details, indexed. As with all the Int'l Textbook technical series for Tradesmen, solid, trustworthy and practical studies, wonderfully illustrated. Uncommon. More
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1925. First edition. Original Cloth. Octavo, pp. 129, indexed. More
Mendham, NJ: The Astragal Press, 1994. Reprint. Paperback. Octavo, pp 1025, 796. indexed. some b/w reproduced illustration. lists at over $80. reprint of the original 1843 edition. More
New York: David Williams Co., 1911/1881. Later edition. Cloth over Boards, crimson w/gilt lettering and embossed design. Quarto, pp 429. 744 b/w Figures. (drawings and diagrams) Decorated free end papers. An exceptionally well organized, extensive, and in-depth manual for metal workers with terms, descriptions of materials, geometric principles, and techniques..... More
Washington DC: Government Printing Office, 1899. First edition. Original Green Cloth. Octavo, pp. 704, indexed, illustrated. More
Dover Pubns, 1912 (1950). Paperback. More
London: Aluminium Development Association, 1954. Second revised. Pamphlet. 5.5" x 8.5" Ex-lib. pp 32. Published December, 1954. Charts and tables, b/w photos and drawings. Instructional reference for machining aluminium and its alloys, updated to include information on both wrought and cast alloys. More
London: Aluminium Development Association, 1943-1957. Original edition. Pamphlet. 5.5" x 8.5" Each pamphlet approx. pp. 50. Illustrated with color and b/w photographs, and line drawings. Set of 15 technical reference pamphlets on various aspects of working with aluminium and its alloys, including soldering, bending, riveting, painting, casting, welding, machining, heat-treating..... More
Pittsburgh, PA: ALCOA, 1950. Original edition. Navy Wraps, Spiral Bound. Small octavo, pp 213. Tables of structural members on each page with cross-sections. This handbook includes data on wrought aluminum alloys, castings, and plate metal. Physical properties, manufacture, fabrication, design and selection are included in this volume. A practical guide..... More
Philadelphia, PA: Samuel Yellin Foundation, 1982. Reissue. Original 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 and..... More
Philadelphia, PA: Samuel Yellin, 1982. Second edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 16, reprinted from the Anvil's Ring, Summer 1982. Illustrated with b/w photographs. This brochure describes the life and work of Samuel Yellin from 1906 to 1940. The forge continued to produce architectural and artistic ironworks from 1940 to 1985..... More
Jamestown, NY: Art Metal Construction Company, 1947. First edition. Pamphlet. Quarto, three-page fold-out paint color chart with 44 color samples; counterstamped by Walter King Company in Detroit, and the Sewage Treatment Works in Columbus, OH. A scarce example of mid-century art metal colors, including fifteen that simulated wood grain. A...... More
Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. First edition. Boards. Quarto, pp. 242, indexed. Richly illustrated with 250 b/w photos and drawings. Reference library Old House Journal. A well-documented survey of architectural, decorative, and domestic ironwork in Canada, with numerous photos of examples of the ironworker's art. Also provides an introduction..... More
Hants, England: Gower Technical, 1988/1989. Second printing. Hardcover. Small quarto, pp. xiii,129; wonderfully illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Covers the cleaning, repair and maintenance of metals. It examines the properties of metals, the corrosion processes leading to their deterioration, and the techniques for managing these problems. There are detailed..... More
Pittsburgh, PA: A.M. Byers Company, 1939. Second edition. Original Blue Cloth. Octavo, pp. vi, 97, includes glossary, illustrated with b/w photos, charts, & drawings. A very well written book on the history and manufacture of the product. More
London: Country Life Ltd., 1929. First edition. Cloth over Boards w/brown back, tan covers, protected in Mylar. Folio, (10" x 12 1/2") pp. 196 indexed. Wonderful b/w photographs, here in the original English first edition with the preferred images. Gift inscription from 1934 on front endpaper. A very nice copy..... More
Pittsburgh, PA: US Steel, 1937. Second Printing. Original Wraps. Large Octavo, pp. 77, richly illustrated w/ b/w photographs and plans. Nice copy of attractive volume printed on heavy paper. A rich source of the history of steel use and construction. From the introduction: "Heretofore. there has not been available from..... More
New York: Copper and Brass Research Assoc. 1922. First edition. Decorated Grey Stock Covers w/tipped in color illustration. Quarto, pp 29. b/w illustrations, building construction details and photographs. A general guide for the home owner starting out. Topics include what style to select, financing options, the advantages of copper roofing..... More
London, UK: Copper Development Association (UK), 1951. Fourth impression. Tan Boards with Green Cloth Spine. Small quarto, pp 130, illustrated with b/w photos and construction details. A practical guide to the use of copper sheets and strips as flashings and weatherings. Topics covered include physical properties of copper, constructing joints..... More
Washington, D.C. Dimock Gallery George Washington University, 1971. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 30, illustrated with b/w photographs. This brochure was published in conjunction with an exhibit by the same name, that took place at the Dimock Gallery at George Washington University in Washington DC in 1971. Blacksmith Samuel..... More
Washington DC: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Technical Preservation Services Division, 1980. First edition. Paperback. Quarto, pp. 170. Includes Notes and Bibliography. Richly illustrated with b/w photos. An excellent, practical guide to the preservation of architectural metalwork. Part I is "A Historical Survey of Metals"..... More
Washington DC: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Technical Preservation Services Division, 1980. First edition. Decorated Wraps, Gold. Quarto, pp. 170. Includes Notes and Bibliography. Richly illustrated with b/w photos. An excellent, practical guide to the preservation of architectural metalwork. Part I is "A Historical Survey..... More
Washington DC: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Technical Preservation Services Division, 1980. First edition. Decorated Wraps, Black. Quarto, pp. 170. Includes notes and bibliography. Illustrated with b/w photographs. An excellent, practical guide to the preservation of architectural metalwork. Part I is "A Historical Survey of..... More
