Boston: Henry N. Clark Co., 1925. 13th edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 177, indexed, richly illustrated, "our general Catalogue of Stove, Range, and Heater Repairs, Stove Dealers' Supplies, Furnace Pipe and Fittings, Stoves, Stove Pipes and Elbows, etc" scarce trade catalog. Featuring beautiful hardware including ovens and ranges, cast iron..... More
Beaver Falls, PA: The Associated Tile Manufacturers, 1918. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 16, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. During the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, people learned the value of sanitation, and there was a rise in the demand for sanitary meat markets. Tiled walls, floors, ceilings..... More
Beaver Falls, PA: The Associated Tile Manufacturers, 1925. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 31, illustrated with b/w photographs. There were sanitary advantages to using tile in hospitals in the 1920s: they were waterproof and easy to clean, they were resistant to staining and abrasion; and they were attractive and..... More
Providence, RI: Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co., 1929. First edition. Original Wraps. 12 mo (4 1/2 X 6 1/2), pp. 426, indexed, illustrated by photos & drawings. More
Boston, MA: American Tool & Machine Company, nd c. 1910. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 20 indexed, richly illustrated w/ detailed b/w drawings. This catalog was designed for those in the rubber working industry, offering cement churns, coating machines, doubling machines, and cloth measuring machines for standard uses, and..... More
Cambridge, MA: Cutterwood & Sanderson Co., 1929. Original edition. Red Cloth over Boards w/gilt lettering. Quarto, pp 378. b/w illustrations on every page. An extremely thorough and extensive catalog of tools, machines, and hardware - including cutters, flat stock, drills, grinders, brushes, saws, welding and cutting equipment, goggles, hoists, and..... More
Sheffield, MA: Falcon-Wood, 1990. First edition. Pamphlet. Octavo, pp. 15. Illustrated with b/w photos. Color flyer for Rosini's furniture maintenence kits slipped in. A nice illustrated catalog of antique and collectible hand tools from Falcon-Wood, a small tool and antiques dealer. Scarce. More
Philadelphia: Henry Disston & Sons, Inc., 1955. First edition. Pictorial Wraps. Small Octavo, pp. 63. Indexed. richly illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Wonderful mid-20th century tool catalog from a Philadelphia manufacturer. Catalog features short articles on The Saw in History, Steps in Making a Disston Hand Saw, How to..... More
Baltimore, MD: Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., nd circa 1955. Second edition. Decorated Wraps, cardboard, white. Quarto, pp 46. b/w photographs and detailed illustrations on each page. Back free end paper has an aerial photograph of this Baltimore plant. Pittsburgh Plate Glass built their brush division on Frederick Avenue in Baltimore..... More
Fitchburg, MA: Simonds Saw and Steel Co., 1923. Original edition. Staplebound Wraps. 24mo (2.5" x 5"), pp. 64, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. A handy reference book of rules and other information around carpentry jobs such as cutting rafters; hand saw setting and filing; measuring and cutting for stairs; recipes..... More
Cleveland, OH: The Osborn Manufacturing Co., 1974. First edition. Plastic comb binding, white. Quarto, pp 1008 b/w photographs on each page. This catalog includes power brushes, paint and varnish brushes and maintenance brushes. An extensive trades piece, quite uncommon. More
Cleveland, OH: The Osborn Manufacturing Co., 1956. First edition. Plastic comb binding, white. Quarto, pp 100. b/w photographs on each page. The company began in Cleveland in 1887, with its principal products ranging from horse and butcher block brushes to street cleaning brooms. This catalog includes power brushes, paint and..... More
St. Louis, MO: Vitro Enamel Products, 1938. Original edition. Stock Covers, light grey. Quarto, pp 36. b/w illustrations on each page. Price List, laid-in. An extensive selection of ranges, steam tables, counters, seats, tables, booths, and other miscellaneous equipment for hotels and restaurants. Nicely illustrated and very uncommon. More
New York: Singer Manufacturing Co., 1896. First edition. Original Wraps. Octavo, pp. 68, indexed, illustrated with b/w engravings. Another sheet of parts is attached inside with paper clips. A previous owner's name is stamped on the title page. The Singer Model 17 sewing machine was popular at the turn of..... More
New York, Boston, Cleveland: Singer Manufacturing Co., 1896-1926. First edition (reissue where stated). Seven pamphlets in staplebound wraps; one perfect bound in soft cover, one cloth-bound boards. Nine pamphlets and booklets (8 softcover, 1 pictorial boards), numerous B/W illustrations. More
Utica, NY: New York Wall Paper Co., nd ca 1930. Original edition. Stapled Wraps, tan stock. 24 mo, 12 colored fabric samples for window shades. More
Niagara Falls, NY: Niagara Blue Ribbon Wall Papers, n.d. (ca. 1925). First edition. Staplebound Original Color Wraps. Quarto, 35 color wallpaper samples with text on facing pages. A beautiful catalog of wallpaper samples, many with metallic highlights. A wonderful early 20th century collection, quite scarce. More
Bayport, MN: Andersen Frame Corporation, nd ca 1945. Original edition. Ephemera. Cardstock envelope, 2.75" x 5.5", with printed card that slides up and down within the envelope to reveal lumber sizes for each size window. A handy pocket tool in its day, and an attractive advertising piece. More
Akron, OH: Brown-Graves Co., 1953. Original edition. Pictorial staplebound wraps. Quarto, pp. 10, b/w photographs and drawings with price list laid in. Residential wood casement and picture windows proportioned for modern construction. Short specifications included. More
Akron, OH: Brown-Graves Co., 1940. First edition. Pictorial Wraps, turquoise. 8" x 11" pp 3. b/w window elevation types and construction details. Residential wood casement and picture windows with "universal frames" for all types of construction. Short specifications included. More
Akron, OH: Brown-Graves Co., ca 1945. First edition. Pictorial Wraps, brown. 8" x 11" pp 3. b/w illustrations, photographs, window types and some details. A residential wood window that slides, is double hung, and tilts, so that the outside could be cleaned from inside the room. More
Dallas, TX: Clearview Louver Window Corp. nd circa 1955. First edition. Color Pictorial Wraps, green. 8 1/2" x 11" fold-out trade pamphlet with b/w construction details. b/w photographs on front cover. Residential and Commercial Window products with installation details for wood frame, brick veneer, solid masonry, and concrete block. More
Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Window Glass & Door Co., 1913. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. 12 Mo (3 x 6), pp. 54. Scarce catalog of detailed spec list, window glass section dated 1913, plate glass section 1910. More
Clinton, IA: Curtis Companies, Inc., 1936. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Quarto, pp. 16. Illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. One of the scarcer Curtis woodwork catalogs, featuring the Silentite "Pre-Fit" window frame, screen, and storm sash. Also includes sections on kitchens, doors, stairs, fireplaces, and china cabinets, plus installation drawings..... More
Minneapolis, MN: DeVAC, Inc., nd ca 1957. First edition. Color Pictorial Wraps, blue. 8" x 11" pp 7. b/w photographs, window type elevations, and installation details. Glass walls, porch enclosures, double-hung, and ventilating sashes are included in this windows catalog. More
