[Pattern Book]. Brooks, S. H. City, Town, and Country Architecture being a series of designs for street elevations, shop fronts, buildings adapted for new railway towns, and the embellishments of gentlemen's demesnes, with specifications, estimates, quantities, prices, & other practical remarks. London: John Williams and Co., 1847. First edition. Folio (14" x 18"), pp. viii, 48, illustrated with 36 plates

 Green Embossed Cloth over Boards, gilt lettering. Good; waterstains, foxing, general soiling.

This work contains a series of original designs for street elevations and shop fronts in the Grecian, Gothic, Italian, Tudor, Elizabethan, and Louis XIV styles. The buildings were considered suitable for new railway towns, and also includes several improved methods of construction never before given in any work, with measured drawings of plans, elevations, details, sections, and views. Very interesting and scarce title, currently the only copy available. (22273)   $250.00

[Decorative Arts]. Nicolai, Hermann Georg. Das Ornament der Italienischen Kunst des XV. Jahrhunderts [The Ornament of Italian Art of the 15th Century] a collection of the most outstanding motifs. Dresden: Gilbers'sche Konigl. Hof, 1888. First edition 1882. Folio (14" x 20"), 100 full page b/w photographs. Text in German. Portfolio of Decorated Boards, originally three folding flaps to protect the loose plates, but only one flap survives. Very Good; plate 100 has an open tear to one corner, does not affect the photograph.

The plates in this portfolio, views mostly in Venice and Verona, are absolutely beautiful! The author was a German architect and educator, professor of architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden from 1850 until his death. Very hard to find; this is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (22283)   $225.00

[Ornamentation]. Ward, James. Historic Ornament: Treatise on Decorative Art and Architectural Ornament (2 vols). New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. First edition. Octavo, pp. 409 (vol 1), pp. 411 (vol 2), illustrated with 436 b/w engravings (vol 1) and 317 b/w engravings (vol 2). Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards With Gilt Lettering on Spine. Very Good.

A good survey of the subject for decorators, students, craftsmen, and architects alike. Includes information on ornamentation around the world, from Europe to the Far East. Volume 1 focuses on prehistoric art, ancient art and architecture, Eastern, early Christian, Byzantine, Saracenic, Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture and ornament. Volume 2 focuses on pottery, enamels, ivories, metal work, furniture, textile fabrics, mosaics, glass, and book ornamentation. The engravings are a delight. This is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (22245)   $80.00

[Carpentry]. Tredgold, Thomas and E. Wyndham Tarn. Carpentry and Joinery: An Atlas of Engravings to accompany and illustrate "Elemental Principles of Carpentry, with a Treatise on Joinery." (Volume 182 of the Scientific and Technical Series.) Consisting of Thirty-Five Plates. With Descriptive Letterpress. London: Crosby Lockwood and Son, 1886. Third Edition. Quarto, pp. 12, plus 34 of 35 b/w lithographic plates (plate IX lacking), some fold-out. Original Cloth on Boards, olive w/embossed design & gilt lettering. Very Good in Mylar protective jacket.

Thomas Tredgold (1788-1829) was a self-taught engineer, and whose technical works on carpentry, cast iron, and steam engines became "standard textbooks of English engineers" in the 19th century (ODNB). This atlas of plates is very hard to find; this is the first time we've been able to offer a 19th century edition. (22268)   $150.00

[Metal]. The National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors. Standard Practice in Sheet Metal Work A reference book compiled for the use of Architects, Engineers, Sheet Metal Contractors, Installers of Warm Air Heating Systems and Vocational Training Schools. Pittsburgh, PA: The National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors, 1929. First edition. Quarto, pp. 768, illustrated with hundreds of scaled line drawings. Full Leatherette, embossed cover. Very Good; moderate wear at top of backstrip.

Probably the best title on the subject, as scarce as it is invaluable for the tradesman. A very hard title to find. Very sturdily bound, which is important for its large size. (22282)   $250.00

[Architectural History]. Rogers, Frederick. Specifications for Practical Architecture a guide to the architect, engineer, surveyor, and builder, with an essay on the structure and science of modern buildings, upon the basis of the work by Alfred Bartholomew, thoroughly revised, corrected, and greatly added to. London: R. A. Sprigg, Atchley & Co., 1872. Photomechanical reprint by Palala Press, 2015. Small quarto, pp. viii, 416, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings. Decorated Boards. New.

In the 1870s, a volume of specifications was sorely needed, and the old standard work of Alfred Bartholomew was out of print. The author used Bartholomew's work as his basis, and adapted it to contemporary science and requirements, including the use of iron, glass, and asphalt. An important reference book for the student of Victorian architecture that can be very hard to find. These modern reprints can help meet the demand. (22269)   $80.00

[Color Theory]. Blaszczyk, Regina Lee. The Color Revolution. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2012. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 380, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Boards. Fine in Fine DJ.

In this book, the award-winning historian Regina Lee Blaszczyk traces the relationship of color and commerce, from haute couture to automobile showrooms to interior design, describing the often unrecognized role of the color profession in consumer culture. Blaszczyk examines the evolution of the color profession from 1850 to 1970, telling the stories of innovators who managed the color cornucopia that modern artificial dyes and pigments made possible. This book tells the history of how colorists help industry capture the hearts and dollars of consumers. (22280)   $45.00

[Engineering]. The Ohio Bell Telephone Company. Planning for Home Telephone Conveniences: for the use of architects, engineers, builders, owners A. I. A. File Number 31i5. Cleveland, OH: American Telephone & Telegraph, 1929. First edition. Large Octavo, pp. 51, illustrated w/ b/w diagrams. Pictorial Faux Leather over Boards. Very Good.

The desirability of planning in advance for telephones in residences was generally recognized by architects, engineers, and builders by the 1920s. The purpose of this booklet was to present information on this subject, to help those designing and building residences to provide telephone arrangements. Chapters on telephone protector cabinets, telephone wire conduits, telephone cabinets, and much more. An attractive publication for anyone interested in 20th century telephone technology. (22281)   $150.00

[Pattern Book]. Henry H. Saylor, (Editor) Frank M. Day (Introduction) Aymar Embruy, II (Costs). Inexpensive Homes of Individuality Being a Collection of Photographs and Floor Plans Illustrating Certain of America's Best Country and Suburban Homes of Moderate Size. New York: McBride, Nast & Co., 1912. New & Enlarged. Small quarto, pp 80, illustrated with b/w photographs and floor plans. Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards, olive w/embossed design & lettering. Good; foxing on title page; one page partially detached with close tears repaired with cellophane tape.

A lovely plan book showing architect designed homes including Georgian, "Country," half-timber, stained shingle, stone, and other attractive materials. One of the most distinctive plan books we've seen, with beautiful designs attributed to individual architects. (22246)   $80.00

[Pattern Book]. Anonymous. Building Suggestions. nd c. 1920. Small quarto, pp. 27, heavy glossy pages illustrated with b/w photographs and floor plans. Three-ring bound. Very Good.

This is a very nice collection of residences and farm buildings. There is no indication who the architect or the client was, but with this attractive collection, there were plenty of good candidates for the final choice. (22270)   $80.00

[Carpentry]. McPhee & McGinnity Co. and Hallack & Howard Lumber Co., Denver, CO. Universal Design Book No. 25 on Builder's Woodwork. Dubuque, Iowa: Universal Catalogue Bureau, 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp. 356, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. Embossed Cloth over Boards. Very Good; some cover staining.

An attractive line of millwork such as doors, windows, sash, colonnades, stairwork, breakfast nooks, kitchen cupboards, bathroom cabinets, porchwork, mouldings, and much more. (22271)   $150.00

[Architecture]. Embury II, Aymar. Roofs: The Varieties Commonly Used in the Architecture of the American Colonies (The Monograph Series, Number 1, Volume XVIII). New York: Russell F. Whitehead, nd c. 1931. Original edition. Quarto, pp. 16, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural drawings. Original Wraps. Very Good; front and back cover soiled.

This roofs issue is quite scarce and has beautiful photographs of New England and mid-Atlantic exteriors, such as Mount Vernon; the Morris-Purdee House in New Haven; the Captain John Clark House in South Canterbury, Conn.; and the Witter House in Chaplin, Conn. The article includes an illustrated guide to 15 different roof styles for ease in identification. A good resource for those interested in Colonial-era roofing. (22272)   $40.00

[Pattern Book]. Newson, John Henry. Homes of Character. Cleveland, OH: John Henry Newson Co., 1913. Second edition. Quarto, pp. 304. Richly illustrated with b/w, tinted photographs, drawings, floor plans, and detailed renderings. Includes advertising section in back. Ex-library markings. Some foxing in the endpapers. Cloth over Boards, sage, with tipped-in pictorial label. Very Good.

An interesting early 20th century pattern book supplemented with articles on all aspects of housekeeping, interior decoration, design, and comfort. Features wonderful hand-tinted photographs and over 100 home designs. (22247)   $110.00

[American]. Schuyler, Montgomery. American Architecture. New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1892. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 211, illustrated with b/w engravings. Ex-library markings. Cloth over Boards. Good, heavy edgewear to covers.

Fascinating look at 19th century American architectural trends. Chapters on Queen Anne, the Vanderbilt houses, the Brooklyn Bridge, an American cathedral, and architecture in Chicago and Minnesota. A very scarce book in its original 19th century edition. (22248)   $85.00

[International]. Elwes, Dudley George Cary; Rev. Charles J. Robinson. A History of the Castles, Mansions, and Manors of Western Sussex. London: Longmans & Co., 1876. First edition. Quarto, pp. 285, xliii, indexed, illustrated with 34 b/w engravings and 13 folding plates. Signed neatly in ink by a previous owner on the front endpaper. Cloth over Boards, gilt lettering. Good; 3.5" split to backstrip, weak hinges.

This volume is a rich history of the interesting buildings and architecture that dot the Sussex countryside, including Albourne, Arundel, Horsham, and Eartham. Nearly two hundred buildings are profiled in this book. (22250)   $150.00

[Architecture]. Ramsey, Charles George and Harold Reeve Sleeper. Architectural Graphic Standards (Eighth Edition). New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1988. Eighth edition. Small quarto, pp. 854, indexed, illustrated with b/w architectural specification drawings. Original Publisher's Cloth. Very Good.

The ultimate in standard references, a "must" for any architect. These older editions remain indispensable for architects and builders/tradesmen who work in more traditional, older built environments. This one is in unusually nice condition. (22239)   $65.00

[Plumbing]. Kohler Co. Kohler of Kohler 75th Anniversary Plumbing Fixtures Catalog K48. Kohler, WI: Kohler Co., 1948. First edition. Quarto, pp. 144. Indexed, illustrated in b/w and color. Aerial photograph of Kohler used for endpapers. Two one-page inserts laid in; 1951 bathtub advertisement, and 1950 bathroom sink advertisement. Blue Cloth over Boards. Very Good. No DJ as Issued.

Scarce edition of this post-war plumbing fixture catalog with marvelous period illustrations. Includes an article on Kohler Village and numerous factory photos and drawings, as well as hundreds of product images. An interesting commemorative catalog. (22238)   $75.00

[Preservation]. Hosmer, Charles B. Jr. Preservation Comes of Age: from Williamsburg to the National Trust, 1926-1949 (2 vols). Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia, 1981. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 1291, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

This impressive and richly illustrated sequel to Charles B. Hosmer's earlier volume, Presence of the Past, reviews the history of preservation activity in the United States from 1926 to 1949 - the formative era of the American preservation movement. The story begins in the period when preservation shifted from volunteer efforts to save individual buildings to an increasing involvement by professionals in large-scale preservation projects. Hosmer perceptively reconstructs the personalities of those most deeply involved in the field and captures the sense of action and urgency that often accompanied preservation. Within the broader drama are many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories never before made public. The wide range of sources includes interviews with more than 80 preservationists as well as letters, minutes, reports, and manuscripts in archives throughout the United States. The 225 illustrations in the book accurately reflect America's slowly awakening interest in its own cultural past. This is the first time we've had a complete set to offer for sale. (22259)   $80.00

[Masonry]. Audel, Theodore [Publisher]. Masons and Builders Guides (4 volumes). New York: Theodore Audel, 1950. Reissue. 12 mo (4 1/2 X 6 1/2), pp ca. 300 per volume, iIlustrated with wood engravings. Contains several tables and data. Black leatherette, gilt lettering. Very Good; Volume 4 has some watermarking on the bottom of the pages.

The Audel guides to the building trades are a practical series of educators on the various branches of building construction, designed to give technical trade information in concise, accurate and plain language. Each book is fully illustrated and indexed for readiest form of reference and study. Volume 1 is devoted to brick work, brick laying, bonding, and designs. Volume 2 covers brick foundations, arches, tile setting, and estimating. Volume 3 is devoted to plastering, stone masonry, steel construction, and blue prints. Volume 4 covers concrete, mixing, placing forms, reinforced concrete, and stucco. A standard for every tradesman and apprentice in his day. (22257)   $75.00

[Masonry]. Audel, Theodore [Publisher]. Carpenters and Builders Guides (4 volumes). New York: Theodore Audel, 1946. Reissue. 12 mo (4 1/2 X 6 1/2), pp ca. 300 per volume, iIlustrated with wood engravings. Contains several tables and data. Black leatherette, gilt lettering. Very Good.

The Audel guides to the building trades are a practical series of educators on the various branches of building construction, designed to give technical trade information in cocise, accurate and plain language. Each book is fully illustrated and indexed for readiest form of reference and study. Volume 1 is devoted to tools, steel square, saw filing, joinery, and furniture. Volume 2 covers builders mathematics, drawing plans, specifications, and estimating. Volume 3 is devoted to house and roof framing, laying out, and foundations. Volume 4 covers doors, windows, stair building, millwork, and painting. A standard for every tradesman and apprentice in his day. (22258)   $75.00

[Wood]. Bulian, Franco; Jon A. Graystone. Wood Coatings: Theory and Practice. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2009. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 320, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Decorated Boards. Very Good.

This book addresses the factors responsible for the performance of wood coatings in both domestic and industrial settings. The term "wood coatings" covers a broad range of products including stains, varnishes, paints, and supporting ancillary products that may be used indoors or outdoors. Basic information on the chemistry and technology of coatings is included for the benefit of students and laboratory technicians. (22260)   $85.00

[Wood]. Bigelow, Deborah; Elisabeth Cornu; Gregory J. Landrey; Cornelis van Horne [General Editors]; Catherine E. Hutchins [Content Editor]; Patricia Anne Rice [Copy Editor]. Gilded Wood: Conservation and History. Madison, CT: Sound View Press, 1991. First edition. Quarto, pp. 428, indexed, illustrated with 37 color plates and 248 b/w photographs. Cloth over Boards. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ.

Thirty-two papers presented at the Gilding Conservation Symposium held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in October 1988 comprise an interdisciplinary compilation of current gilding conservation and historical information, exploring the use of various types of gold and silver leafs and many of the problems that afflict gilded surfaces (furniture, decorative arts, architectural ornamentation, panel paintings, and polychrome sculpture) from ancient times to modern. The volume was produced with the quality of an art book! (22261)   $85.00

[Paint]. Davidson, Ellis A. A Practical Manual of House Painting, Graining, Marbling, And Sign Writing containing full information on the processes of house-painting in oil and distemper, the formation of letters and practice of sign-writing, the principles of decorative art, a course of elementary drawing for house-painters, writers, etc. and a collection of useful receipts. London, England: Crosby Lockwood And Son, 1900. Eighth edition. 12mo, pp. xxi, 394, with nine original color illustrations of woods and marbles, and numerous wood engravings, and publisher's catalog bound in. Cloth over Boards. Very Good.

A fine and historic guide for house and sign painters. Chapters on tools, color grinding, oil painting, flatting, painting in distemper, mixing tints, graining, marbling, and much more. Quite scarce. (22263)   $110.00

[Metal]. Weaver, Lawrence. English Leadwork: Its Art & History. London: B.T.Batsford, 1909. First edition. Quarto, pp. xv, 268, indexed. 441 b/w photographs and illustrations. With Bibliography. Original Cloth on Boards, grey. Very Good.

Richly illustrated, well researched study on the history and artistry of leadwork as practiced in England. The industry defining study, with chapters on all aspects of the product and its history; particularly rich in its treatment of lead as an architectural element still not surpassed. (22262)   $175.00

[Plastering]. Hayles, David. The Magic of Scagliola (Limited edition publication). Oxford, NY: David Hayles, 2015. First edition, Limited to 100 copies. Quarto, pp 326, illustrated with color photographs. Color Pictorial Boards. New.

Scagliola, a plastering technique used to create the look of marble is the life work of author and expert preservationist David Hayles. He recently won the prestigious Askins Award from the Preservation Trades Network. This beautiful volume contains techniques and "recipes" developed over the centuries from the Benedictine monks to public buildings in America. Stunning photographs on each page. (20118)   $90.00

[Roofing]. Asbestos Shingle, Slate And Sheathing Co. Ambler Asbestos Shingles Architecture and the Ambler Asbestos Shingle. Ambler, PA: Asbestos Shingle, Slate And Sheathing Co., nd c. 1913. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 20, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Staplebound Wraps. Good; cover soiling, one corner torn away from front cover.

Includes directions for several different methods of installation of roofing shingles, such as honeycomb, straight laid, and French diagonal. Exterior photographs of buildings with Ambler products are included to showcase the quality of the building materials, including such buildings as libraries, railroad depots, residences, stables, and churches. A fascinating window into early 20th-century use of asbestos. (22241)   $55.00

[Concrete & Cement]. Lehigh Portland Cement Company. 28 Better Homes: The Lehigh Portland Cement Home Competition. Chicago, IL: The Architectural Forum Service Division, nd ca 1930. First edition. Quarto, pp 32. 20 pages of home designs with b/w architectural drawings and floor plans. Charts of cement stucco textures, and concrete masonry wall construction details. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

A very uncommon group of prize winning designs for cement and concrete houses - including one entry by Herbert Magoon who eventually designed the bath houses at Jones Beach State Park in NY. Among the popular styles depicted are bungalow, Spanish, and small cottages. (22242)   $70.00

[Pattern Book]. West Coast Lumber Bureau. Prize Homes of West Coast Woods Chosen by A Jury of America's Foremost Architects. Seattle: West Coast Lumber Trade Extension Bureau, 1928. Original edition. Small quarto, pp. 31, illustrated with architectural renderings in b/w with floor plans. Staplebound wraps w/illustrated cover. Good; several closed tears to front cover.

Fine examples of West Coast design with superb renderings, exterior elevations, interior elevations and floor plans. Cottage styles, farm houses, and other styles are represented. A scarce and attractive publication. (22243)   $110.00

[Pattern Book]. Wright, Richardson [Editor]. Low Cost Suburban Homes A Book of Suggestions for the Man with the Moderate Purse. New York: Robert M McBride & Company, 1916. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 120. Illustrated with b/w drawings, photographs and floor plans. Ex-library markings. Decorated cloth over boards. Good; front hinge loose.

This book was intended for those who wanted a comfortable house with a modest price. It supplies simple, direct plans that serve the needs of those with a small family. Interior design and decoration is also addressed and illustrated. (22244)   $50.00

[Concrete & Cement]. Hodgson, Fred T. Concretes, Cements, Mortars, Plasters & Stucco How To Use And How To Prepare Them. Chicago. IL: Frederick J. Drake & Co., 1914. Third edition. 12mo, pp. 525, indexed, a self-quiz; illustrated with b/w drawings. Cloth over Boards w/ embossed cover. Good; weak hinges, worn cover.

A thorough, practical guide to using the above materials with a discussion of terms, tools, building methods and maintenance. Very useful for the builder and historic preservationist, a wealth of detailed information. (22160)   $70.00

[Building Materials]. Ochsendorf, John. Guastavino Vaulting The Art of Structural Tile. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2013. First paperback edition. Quarto, pp. 255, Index, Notes, and Selected Bibliography. Richly illustrated with b/w and color photos, drawings, and details. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

This beautiful hardcover volume explores the structural tile vaulting system brought to the U.S. by Rafael Guastavino, tracing its Mediterranean roots and charting its history as a beautiful and popular construction technique found in some of the most notable buildings in America, including more than 200 major buildings in Manhattan, and hundreds more across the country. Grand Central Terminal, Carnegie Hall, the Biltmore Estate, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Registry Hall at Ellis Island, and many major university buildings are some examples of the structures built by the Guastavinos. A wonderful and important title! (20489)   $55.00

[Windows]. Muneer, T.; N. Abodahab; G. Weir; J. Kubie. Windows in Buildings: Thermal, Acoustic, Visual and Solar Performance. Oxford: Architectural Press, 2000. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 258, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color drawings. Includes CD-ROM with MS Excel workbooks. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

This book presents state-of-the-art information on high efficiency glazing systems and their energetic and environmental impact on modern buildings. The information is presented in easy-to-use charts, tables and software for the design and selection of glass, glazing systems and other window materials, to enable their suitable and appropriate incorporation into modern buildings. The accompanying CD ROM demonstrates the computation examples in the book. It contains over 50 Excel spreadsheets showing window design data and routines for analyzing a building's thermal, visual and aural environments. This information is the result of many years of research undertaken by the authors. (22251)   $45.00

[Preservation]. Fischetti, David C. Structural Investigation of Historic Buildings A Case Study Guide to Preservation Technology for Buildings, Bridges, Towers and Mills. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2009. First edition. Large Octavo, pp. 272, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Decorated Boards. New.

Conservation of our existing structures has obvious economic and social value. Moreover, historic structures provide an excellent laboratory for studying aspects of structural engineering, materials science, forensic engineering, and building design. This book provides a practical guide for consulting structural engineers and others on dealing with issues unique to historic structures. Emphasizing structural evaluation and condition assessment based on sound preservation philosophy, but without burdening the reader with tedious calculations, the book discusses the role of the structural engineer in the evaluation and preservation process and discusses such topics as structural safety, analysis, and conservation. Engaging case studies, drawn from the author's own practice, include relocating the Cape Hatteras lighthouse, the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge, James Madison's Montpelier, and much more. A foundational text for students anticipating a career in preservation and a guide for seasoned structural engineers. (22252)   $125.00

[Building Trades]. American Fluresit Company. 13" Advertising Ruler. Cincinnati, OH: American Fluresit Company, nd, c. 1950. Original edition. Wooden ruler with black lettering. There are four scales on this ruler. On the front of the rule, the first scale measures inches, but numbers it so that 1 inch = 4 feet. The other scale measures joists 16" on centers, with each tick mark being about 5/16" apart. The two scales on the back of the ruler double the scale so that 1 inch = 8 feet. Advertising wooden ruler. Very Good.

The front of this ruler celebrated the development of lapidensin, a colorless liquid which waterproofed and dampproofed exterior masonry walls above grade, including brick, stone, and stucco. The back side of the ruler advertised their floor hardeners, such as Duromit, Durocrete, and Dust-A-Lay. An interesting, collectible advertising piece. (20688)   $25.00

[Building Trades]. Merritt & Tomlinson, Inc. Advertising Mechanical Pencil with Floaty Concrete Truck. Scranton, SC: Merritt & Tomlinson, Inc., nd, c. 1950. Original edition. Antique mechanical pencil. "Merritt & Tomlinson, Inc. Manufacturers of Quality Masonry Products since 1946 READY MIXED CONCRETE Scranton, S. C. - Phone 2711 - 2721 Lake City, S. C. - 8-2651" Mechanical pencil. Good, but not as a functioning pencil.

This charming pencil has a transparent end cap filled with a yellow liquid that allows a tiny cement truck suspended in the liquid to move back and forth as you rock the pencil. The pencil's lower barrel does not attach securely to the pen. It does not appear to be functional as a pencil, but it's a wonderful piece of advertising history. (20584)   $20.00

[Metal]. Copper Development Association. Copper Flashings and Weatherings A Practical Handbook: C.D.A. Publication No. 42. London, UK: Copper Development Association (UK), 1953. Sixth impression. Small quarto, pp 130, illustrated with b/w photos and construction details. Tan Boards with Green Cloth Spine. Very Good.

A practical guide to the use of copper sheets and strips as flashings and weatherings. Topics covered include physical properties of copper, constructing joints and seams, gutters, drips and dormer coverings. An invaluable resource for builders! (21264)   $60.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Heskel, Julia. Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott: Past to Present. Boston, MA: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott Incorporated, 1999. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 145, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs and architectural drawings. Decorated Boards. Very Good in Near Fine DJ.

Tracing its roots to the arrival in Boston in 1874 of Henry Hobson Richardson, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott is one of the oldest continuously practicing architectural firms in the United States. Richardson came to Boston to design Trinity Church in Copley Square and stayed on to build one of the most distinguished records in the history of American architecture. Today, the firm he bequeathed to his successors enjoys a national reputation for its design expertise in educational, medical, scientific research, corporate, and civic buildings. With the publication of this book on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. SBRA reflects on its past to recognize what is distinct and abiding about its journey from then and now. The salient point about SBRA's age is not that it is old, but that it remains continually vibrant and productive at the forefront of its profession. This book is a carefully crafted and beautiful history of the firm and its projects. (21996)   $30.00

[Pattern Book]. The Atlas Portland Cement Company. Houses of Stucco. New York: The Atlas Portland Cement Company, 1926. First printing. Quarto, pp. 44, illustrated with b/w building plans and photographs, and two plates of color options. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

Sections on the foundation and cellar; walls of concrete block and stucco; walls of stucco on metal lath; color and texture; the roof; the garage; and remodeling in stucco. Many beautiful photographs of building exteriors with floor plans. (22065)   $45.00

[Pattern Book]. Gowing, Frederick H. Book G: Building Plans for Modern Homes Building Plans for Colonial Dwellings, Bungalows, Cottages and Other Medium Cost Homes. Boston: Frederick H. Gowing, 1925. First edition. Quarto. pp 224. illustrated with b/w photographs, architectural drawings and floor plans. Pictorial Boards. Very Good with repaired backstrip.

The purpose of this book is to furnish the prospective home owner with medium cost, well planned and delightfully attractive and comfortable homes, which prioritized convenience and details such as cozy corners, window seats, china closets, and fireplaces. Uncommon in boards like this copy. (22109)   $50.00

[Architecture]. Johnston, George Barnett. Drafting Culture: A Social History of Architectural Graphic Standards. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2008. First edition. Quarto, pp. 285, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and architectural drawings. Color Decorated Boards, Cloth spine. New.

Architectural Graphics Standards by Charles George Ramsey and Harold Reeve Sleeper, first published in 1932 (and now in its eleventh edition), is a definitive technical reference for architects-the one book that every architect needs to own. The authors, one a draftsman and the other an architect, created a graphic compilation of standards that amounted to an index of the combined knowledge of their profession. This first comprehensive history of Ramsey and Sleeper's classic work explores the changing practical uses that this "draftsman's Bible" has served, as well as the ways in which it has registered the shifts within the architectural profession since the first half of the twentieth century. When Architectural Graphics Standards first appeared, architecture was undergoing its transition from vocation to profession-from the draftsman's craft to the architect's academically based knowledge with a concomitant rise in social status. The older "drafting culture" gave way to massive postwar changes in design and building practice. Writing a history of the architectural profession from the bottom up-from the standpoint of the architectural draftsman-George Barnett Johnston clarifies the role and status of the subordinate architectural workers who once made up the base of the profession. Johnston's account of the evolution of Ramsey and Sleeper's book also offers a case study of the social hierarchies embedded within architecture's division of labor. Johnston investigates what became of the draftsman, and what became of drafting culture, and asks - importantly, in today's era of digital formats - what price is exacted from architectural labor as architecture pursues new professional ideals. (22115)   $25.00

[Architecture]. Sparrow, W. Shaw. Our Homes and How to Make the Best of Them. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1909. First edition. Small quarto, pp. xii, 280, illustrated with b/w photographs and b/w and color architectural drawings. Ex-library markings. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good; some cover soiling, foxing inside front and back covers.

Chapters on the history of the house, house plans, roofs, walls, windows and doors, furniture, decoration, and much more. Scarce; this is the first time we've been able to offer this title. (22088)   $65.00

[Photography]. Narahara, Ikko. Broadway. Tokyo: CREO, 1991. First edition. Square quarto, pp. 100, illustrated with b/w photographs. Minimal text in Japanese and English. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good Mylar-protected DJ.

The history of the development of the city of New York is engraved on the street of Broadway, which slants north up Manhattan. Collected here are photographic spaces of 98 intersections on Broadway, from its starting point at Bowling Green all the way up to Columbus Circle. These images of New York intersections are photographed at ground level, with a 180-dgree lens, assembled in mandala-like fashion, four buildings in outer triangles with variety of details in diamond shaped center. All photographs were shot between 1973 and 1978, and provide a retrospective view of New York City in the 1970s. Narahara, born in 1939 in Fukuoka, norther Kyushu, has won numerous awards for his work. (22103)   $75.00

[Masonry]. Mulligan, John A. Handbook of Brick Masonry Construction. New York: Abrams, 1942. First edition, second impression. Octavo, pp. 526, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photos. Original Maroon Cloth Over Flexible Boards, Gilt Lettering on Spine. Very Good, minor shelfwear and rubbing to corners, interiors Very Good.

A very nice copy of this uncommon brick masonry trade manual, quite popular in its day. Richly illustrated. (18999)   $55.00

[Architecture]. Weaver, Lawrence [Editor]. Small Country Houses of To-Day. London: Country Life Library, nd c. 1911. First edition. Quarto, pp. 224, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Publisher's catalog bound in. Previous owner signed the front end paper in pencil in 1911. Cloth over Boards. Very Good; 1" split at bottom of spine.

Contributions from over 40 designers, each highlighting one or more homes in England that they designed and built, accompanied by photographs of the interior and exterior and their floor plans. A lovely book that would appeal to anyone who enjoys English country homes. (19701)   $40.00

[Interiors]. Kaye, Myrna. There's a Bed in the Piano: The Inside Story of the American Home. Boston: Bulfinch Press, 1998. First edition, as stated. Octavo, pp. xv, 260, indexed, with 166 b/w illustrations, social history of the American home. Trade Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

Step over the threshold of the American home. Survey the rooms, note the furniture, and discover a trove of clues to our social history. Old furniture and rooms are bits of history that tell of individuals, whence they came, and where and how they lived. By revisiting old porches, pulling a bed from a piano, finding a parlor suite made of steer horns, we better understand the paths Americans have taken to our present. A comprehensive look at the subject by a well known author and antiques dealer. (7357)   $15.00

[Architectural History]. Grushina, A. [Editor]. Lot of 44 AC Magazines [Architecture and Construction of Moscow]. Moscow: Order of Lenin Printing House, 1980s-1990s. Original printing. Quarto, each issue about 36 pages, illustrated with b/w photographs. Text in Russian. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This monthly illustrated magazine covers a lot of interesting topics related to Moscow architecture. Some sample topics covered in the issues include Moscow antiquities in photographs; index of Moscow churches; atlas of old Moscow; architect Bazhenov; underground Moscow; Cathedral Square; and much more. Very hard to find in the United States; this is the first time we've encountered any issues of this periodical. (22232)   $60.00

[Interiors]. The House Beautiful Publishing Company. The House Beautiful, August 1918. Boston: The House Beautiful Publishing Company, 1918. First edition. Quarto, pp. 60, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and period advertisements. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

Articles on the Japanese garden in America; Mayfield in Newport, Rhode Island; famous pieces of Adam furniture; canning and drying food; electricity in the home; vines in the garden; old Providence; and much more. A very beautiful issue in very nice condition. (22233)   $30.00

[Interiors]. The House Beautiful Publishing Company. The House Beautiful, June 1917. Boston: The House Beautiful Publishing Company, 1917. First edition. Quarto, pp. 68, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs and drawings, and period advertisements. Vokes Theatre playbill laid inside, from a 1914 fundraiser for Wellesley College, which suffered a devastating fire that year. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good in Wraps.

Articles on the Martin House in North Swansea, Massachusetts; birds and their trees; arrangement and balance of furniture; a forest home in the mountains of Colorado; decorative tiles for a garden; the Green Arbor Tea House in Concord, Massachusetts; and much more. A very beautiful issue in very nice condition. (22234)   $30.00

[Gypsum]. United States Gypsum Company. Gypsumist, Architects' Edition, November 1927. Chicago, IL: United States Gypsum Company, 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp. 7, illustrated with b/w photos with spot color. Two b/w engravings of Italian architecture laid inside (facade of Saint Stefano in Abruzzo, and Palazzo Canacci in Florence) Staplebound Wraps. Good; cover partially detached.

This issue contains articles on the cathedral of Saint Trophisme in Arles, and Structolite for fireproof homes. (22235)   $30.00

[Gypsum]. United States Gypsum Company. Gypsumist, Architects' Edition, March 1926. Chicago, IL: United States Gypsum Company, 1926. First edition. Quarto, pp. 7, illustrated with b/w photos with spot color. Sketch in colored pencil in margin of front cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This issue contains articles on Southern Colonial architecture; a historical church of Southern Colonial design; Rocklath testing; and Structolite for fireproof and economic construction. (22236)   $30.00

[Gypsum]. United States Gypsum Company. Gypsumist, Architects' Edition, March 1927. Chicago, IL: United States Gypsum Company, 1927. First edition. Quarto, pp. 7, illustrated with b/w photos with spot color. Sketch in colored pencil in margin of front cover. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This issue contains articles on French Renaissance architectural style; lath used in ancient Egypt, Middle Ages, and English Renaissance, and the development of modern lath. (22237)   $30.00

[Masonry]. Charles Warner Company [Publisher]. The Mason Builder: Lot of 5 issues, 1910-1912. New York: Charles Warner Company, 1910-1912. Original printing. Small quarto, each issue ~14 pages, illustrated with b/w photographs. September 1910, February 1911, June 1911, August 1911, March 1912. Each issue is 3-hole punched. Staplebound Wraps. Very Good.

This monthly illustrated magazine was printed for those interested in masons' building materials. Topics include summaries of various trade shows sponsored by companies such as the National Lime Manufacturers Association and the National Builders' Supply Association; corrosion of metal lath; elementary studies in lime; Alca lime; stone screenings in sidewalk construction; tests of cement-lime mortars; history of clay sewer pipe construction; concrete bridges; and much more. (22240)   $125.00

[Architecture]. Myers, Howard [Editor]. The Architectural Forum, August 1938. Philadelphia, PA: Time, Inc., 1938. First edition. Quarto, pp. 106, illustrated with b/w photographs and period advertising. Spiral Bound Wraps. Good; open tear and heavy soiling to front cover, text block very good.

This issue focuses on industrial buildings. Articles on Kelvinator Corporation plant, Kellogg grain elevators, Pratt & Whitney engine test house, De Soto press shop, Ford Motor Company plant, Chevrolet commercial body plant, Delco appliances, Chrysler half ton truck plant, and much more. (22264)   $30.00

[Architecture]. Myers, Howard [Editor]. The Architectural Forum, October 1935 Small House issue. Philadelphia, PA: Time, Inc., 1935. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~300, illustrated with b/w photographs and period advertising. Neatly signed in ink by a former owner on the table of contents page. Spiral Bound Wraps. Good; heavy creases and corner wear to front cover, text block very good.

This issue focuses on small houses, and money for building them. Over 100 houses photographed with floor plans, plus a series of articles on funding, including FHA insured mortgages, a large scale subsistence homestead project in Michigan, a formula for figuring room rentals in housing projects, Sears-Roebuck prefabricated houses for General Houses, and much more. (22265)   $30.00

[Architecture]. Myers, Howard [Editor]. The Architectural Forum, November 1938 LIFE Houses issue. Philadelphia, PA: Time, Inc., 1938. First edition. Quarto, pp. 114, illustrated with b/w photographs and period advertising. Spiral Bound Wraps. Very Good.

This issue focuses on four modern and four traditional house designs for modern living, by eight distinguished architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Royal Barry Wills, and Aymar Embury II. They were planned for four typical families selected by LIFE. The houses are shown with plans, elevations, interior perspectives, architects' comments, and clients' criticisms. Also included are 25 case studies of recent residential work of modest cost, an article on vapor lamps, building money, and more. (22266)   $30.00

[Architecture]. Myers, Howard [Editor]. The Architectural Forum, October 1937 Domestic Interiors issue. Philadelphia, PA: Time, Inc., 1937. First edition. Quarto, pp. ~300, illustrated with b/w photographs and period advertising. Spiral Bound Wraps. Very Good.

This issue focuses on domestic interiors. Articles on areas for general activities, reading, conversation and entertainment; game rooms, bars, work spaces, and children's playrooms; dining rooms; cooking with gas, electricity, or coal; bedrooms; stairs and other elements of circulation; bathrooms, closets and built-in storage units; and much more. (22267)   $30.00

[Urban Studies]. Jones, Peter Blundell. Modern Architecture Through Case Studies. Oxford: Architectural Press, 2002. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 255, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

Peter Blundell Jones details the inadequacy of the first histories of the Modern Movement by revealing the existence of suppressed alternative traditions within the movement and shows their great diversity through the use of case studies. Each case is analyzed in detail then used as a springboard to explore different theoretical approaches. Case studies are shown to be the most effective way to explore this diversity and to get closer to the buildings discussed. Blundell Jones uses the Weissenhof as a general comparative study that is followed by single examples by chosen architects, each taking a particular set of themes. Reappraise the modern movement with this informative, scholarly, and insightful text. (22249)   $30.00

[Urban Studies]. Katz, Peter. The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1994. First edition. Oblong quarto, pp. 245, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

The move to livable communities - ideal "small towns'' and neighborhoods where people work, live, play, and walk from place to place - is on. Profit from what a visionary group of architects leading this movement has learned about designing new "small towns'' in this book. You'll discover the amazing potential for this kind of work as well as case studies, site plans, project analyses, and 180 beautiful photographs. This unique reference also tackles - and answers - the critical issues of crime, health, traffic, environmental degradation, and economic vitality and opens a startling window on the look and feel of future communities. Every designer can profit from this guide to building the utopias of tomorrow - today! (22253)   $20.00

[Urban Studies]. Duttmann, Martina; Friedrich Schmuck; Johannes Uhl. Color in Townscape for Architects, Designers and Contractors, for City-Dwellers and Other Observant People. San Francisco, CA: W. H. Freeman and Company, 1981. First American edition. Oblong small quarto, pp. 191, illustrated with color photographs. Oversized Paperback. Very Good.

This book shows how theories of color and form have been brought to life in modern architecture. Illustrated with examples from throughout the 20th century and around the world, and replete with nearly 400 full-color illustrations, this book is built on the insights and experience of eminent artists, architects and critics, including Bofill, Botta, Kroll, Gehry, Mondrian, Barragan, and Graves. It is a practical reference for the professional and a startlingly beautiful source of information and pleasure for anyone interested in the colors and contours of civilization. (22254)   $25.00

[Urban Studies]. Thomas, Derek. Architecture and the Urban Environment A Vision for the New Age. Oxford: Architectural Press, 2002. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 224, indexed, illustrated with color photographs. Glossy Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

This book forms a critical appraisal of the place and direction of architecture and urban design in a new world order at the start of the 21st century. This practical guide highlights current social and natural resource issues and helps architects to formulate an approach to future design. The author is a South African architect and environmental planner. He has been in architectural practice for 40 years and has traveled extensively on five continents from which he has drawn inspiration and new insights for the book. (22255)   $20.00

[Architectural History]. Fletcher, Sir Banister; edited by John Musgrove. A History of Architecture (19th edition). Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann, 1994. Nineteenth edition. Small quarto, pp. 1622, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and photographs. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

The 19th edition of Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture is the first major work of history to include an overview of the architectural achievements of the 20th century. Banister Fletcher has been the standard one volume architectural history for over 100 years and continues to give a concise and factual account of world architecture from the earliest times. Color maps and photographs appear fro the first time, alongside enlarged reproductions of the remarkable original collection of 'study sheet' line drawings, many of which have been revised and to which a number of new sheets have been added. The lavish complement of photographs is enlarged and improved with many new illustrations within the revised or rewritten central chapters, in addition to those relating to buildings appearing in the book for the first time. (22256)   $40.00

[Building as Envelope]. Walker, Lester. A Little House of My Own 47 grand designs for 47 tiny houses. New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2000. Second edition. Oblong small quarto, pp. 240, illustrated with color and b/w photographs and architectural plans. Previously published in 1987 under the title "Tiny Tiny Houses." Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

A delightful exploration of the smallest of modern dwellings, with numerous details, floor plans, specifications, and diagrams. Includes historic examples such as Thoreau's cabin and Jefferson's honeymoon cottage at Monticello as well as mobile houses, tent houses, and special-purpose buildings. (22274)   $25.00

[Architectural History]. Kirker, Harold. The Architecture of Charles Bulfinch. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1978. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. xxiii, 398, indexed, illustrated with 174 b/w photographs and architectural drawings. Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Very Good DJ.

Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844), son of a wealthy and cultivated Boston family, exerted a wide influence on architecture in New England, where his version of the Adam style became characteristic of the early Republican period. As architect and Boston selectman, he was responsible for the great development of Old Boston. Later he was appointed architect for the final stages of the Capitol in Washington. In this definitive volume, the author has catalogued Charles Bulfinch's known commissions, arranged chronologically. Each listed is accompanied with illustrations and a brief descriptive essay, drawing on previously unpublished Bulfinch family and client papers, as well as contemporary comment from travelers, magazines, newspapers, and town and county records. (22275)   $35.00

[Color Theory]. Finlay, Victoria. Color: A Natural History of the Palette. New York: Random House, 2003. First paperback edition. Octavo, pp. 448, indexed, illustrated with b/w drawings and color photographs. Color Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria Finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself. Embark upon a thrilling adventure with this intrepid journalist as she travels on a donkey along ancient silk trade routes; with the Phoenicians sailing the Mediterranean in search of a special purple shell that garners wealth, sustenance, and prestige; with modern Chilean farmers breeding and bleeding insects for their viscous red blood. The colors that craft our world have never looked so bright. (22276)   $20.00

[Crafts]. Korn, Peter. Why We Make Things and Why It Matters The Education of a Craftsman. Boston, MA: David R. Godine Publisher, 2013. Stated First Edition. Small quarto, pp. 179, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Cloth over Boards. Fine in Fine DJ.

Woodworking, handicrafts -the rewards of creative practice, bringing something new and meaningful into the world through one’s own vision, make us fully alive. How does the making of objects shape our identities? How does creative work enrich our communities and society? What does the process of making things reveal to us about ourselves? The author poignantly probes for answers in this book that is for the artist, artisan, crafter, do-it-yourselfer inside us all. (22277)   $25.00

[Art Deco]. Benton, Charlotte; Tim Benton; Ghislaine Wood [Editors]. Art Deco 1910-1939. London: V&A Publications, 2003. First edition. Quarto, pp. 464, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Perfect Bound. Very Good.

Art Deco - the style of the flapper, the luxury ocean liner, and the skyscraper - came to epitomize the glamour, luxury, and hedonism of the Jazz Age. It burst onto the world stage at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Art Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris and quickly swept the globe. Its influence was felt everywhere, from the skylines of New York and Shanghai to the design of fashionable evening wear, jewelry, and plastic radios. Above all, it became the style of the pleasure palaces of the age - hotels, nightclubs, and movie theaters. This authoritative publication brings together leading experts in the field to explore the sources, varied forms of expression, distinct visual language, and global reach of Art Deco. With its breathtaking illustrations, this lavish volume is the definitive book on what is, arguably, the most popular style of the 20th century. (22278)   $40.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Reed, Peter [Editor]. Alvar Aalto: Between Humanism and Materialism. New York: Abrams, 1998. First American edition. Quarto, pp. 320, indexed, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Cloth over Boards. Fine in Fine DJ.

Of the indisputably great figures in 20th-century architecture, Alvar Aalto is in many ways the most humane, the least rigid, the most relevant to our contemporary sensibility and the emerging future. This sumptuous book offers a thorough study of an innovative and prolific master, whom Frank Lloyd Wright termed a genius. This fresh, penetrating examination of Aalto's work and influence includes essays by five notable critics and historians. Some 50 of Aalto's projects - houses, town halls, cultural institutions, factories, furniture and glass designs, and regional plans - from all periods of his extraordinarily productive career are illustrated and described, using much previously unpublished and newly photographic material. This book was published to accompany a 1998 retrospective exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. (22279)   $40.00

[English]. Gloag, John. The English Tradition in Design. London: King Penguin Books, 1947. First edition. 12mo, pp. 71, illustrated with b/w photographs. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Very Good in Mylar DJ.

A delightful overview of English design from medieval times through the late 1930s, wonderfully illustrated. From the Old House Journal reference library. (22284)   $20.00

[International]. Brunskill, R. W. Timber Building in Britain. London: Victor Gollancz, 1994. Second edition. Small quarto, pp. 255, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Glossy Pictorial Wraps. Very Good.

A very informative book on all aspects of historic British timber building. Extremely well illustrated showing details of the many various styles and joints used and the pros and cons of each. (21417)   $20.00

[Engineering]. Ritter, Michael A., Structural Engineer. Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection and Maintenance EM-7700-8. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, 1990. First edition. Quarto, pp 944. b/w photographs, drawings, and tables throughout the text. Stock Wraps, tan. Very Good.

A thorough examination and guide to many design and engineering issues for timber bridges. The author includes chapters on history, bridge building types (log, laminated, trusses, etc.); wood properties; design theory; construction; decay; inspection; repairs and maintenance. Quite a rare and practical guide for the bridge engineer. (22285)   $40.00

[Architectural Monograph]. Miller, Donald L. Lewis Mumford: A Life. New York: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1989. First edition, as stated. Octavo, pp. 628, indexed, illustrated with b/w photos. Original Cloth. As New in Fine DJ.

Malcolm Cowley called Lewis Mumford "the last of the great humanists," and indeed, in more than six decades of writing, Mumford made contributions to history, philosophy, literature, art, architectural criticism, and urban planning. The author of some thirty books, Mumford produced a body of work almost unequaled in the twentieth century for its range and richness. A New York Times Notable Book, Donald Miller's engagingly written biography reveals Mumford's full and fascinating life. Based on ten years of research and unprecedented access to original and private papers, Miller penetrates Mumford's reserved public persona and takes in the complete man, his works as well as his days, as he struggles to transform the world -- and his own life -- in decades marked by unparalleled change. "A gracefully written biography." (Francesca McKeon, San Francisco Chronicle) (4574)   $20.00

[Chemistry]. Carson, P. A. and C. J. Mumford. Hazardous Chemicals Handbook. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994. First edition. Small quarto, pp. 378, indexed, illustrated with b/w line drawings. Color Pictorial Wraps. New.

The authors' aim with this handbook, is to provide a rapid ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment. The book provides look-up data, and concise, clear explanations of general chemical principles, physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to compliance with designated safe practice, control of risks to people's health and limitation of environmental impact. (22286)   $20.00

[Fine Arts]. Diana, Maurizio and Giolj Guidi [Editors]. Technology for Culture Advanced diagnostic techniques applied by ENEA - The Italian Commission for Nuclear and Alternative Energy Sources - to the study and conservation of art and the cultural heritage. Rome: De Luca Edizioni D'Arte, 1990. First edition. Quarto, pp 99, illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Cloth over Boards. As New in Fine DJ.

The need for a closer functional relationship between all the chief government agencies operating in the area of the protection of Italy's artistic heritage entails the formation of a scientific commission for planning and research. ENEA set up a special committee to coordinate its activities for the protection, study and preservation of Italy's artistic heritage. This book lays out ENEA's technological approach to this sector. (22287)   $30.00

[California]. Gottlieb, Robert. Reinventing Los Angeles: Nature and Community in the Global City. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2007. Second Printing. Small quarto, pp. 430, indexed, illustrated with b/w photographs. Perfect Bound. As New.

Los Angeles is a place without a sense of place, famous for sprawl and overdevelopment and defined by its car-clogged freeways. It might seem inhospitable to ideas about connecting with nature and community. But in this book, educator and activist Robert Gottlieb describes how imaginative and innovative social movements have coalesced around the issues of water development, cars and freeways, and land use, to create a more livable and sustainable city. (22288)   $30.00