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Victorian Woodturnings and WoodworkVictorian Woodturnings and Woodwork 
by Blumer & Kuhn Stair Co.
Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Varied, unusual examples make it an inspiring, instructive resource.


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Florida Architecture of Addison MiznerFlorida Architecture of Addison Mizner 
by Addison Mizner
Reprint of prized volume depicts over 30 residences and other buildings designed by great architect in imaginative adaptations of Spanish Colonial style. 185 photographs.


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1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans
by Herbert C. Chivers
Reproduced from a rare edition, this showcase of homes ranges from cottages and bungalows to sprawling mansions. Each house is meticulously illustrated and accompanied by complete floor plans.


Our Price $18.95


The American Builder's CompanionThe American Builder's Companion
by Asher Benjamin
The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures.


Our Price $18.95


American Country Houses of the Thirties: With Photographs and Floor PlansAmerican Country Houses of the Thirties: With Photographs and Floor Plans
by Lewis A. Coffin
Blueprints, sketches, and exterior and interior photographs showcase the finest examples of 1930s country homes from 70 different architectural firms. A variety of styles are featured, from simple cottages to large estates.


Our Price $12.95


Barber's Turn-of-the-Century Houses: Elevations and Floor PlansBarber's Turn-of-the-Century Houses: Elevations and Floor Plans
by George F. Barber
Created by a noted Knoxville, Tennessee, firm with a successful mail-order business, this architectural snapshot features working floor plans and fine drawings of over 80 distinctive vintage dwellings.


Our Price $19.95


Best Homes of the 1920sBest Homes of the 1920s
by Standard Homes Company
Scores of excellent photographs, drawings, and floor plans depict standardized homes of wood, brick, stucco, and stone, perhaps the most carefully planned of their time. Eight-room "Homestead," colonial-style "Cambridge," and more.


Our Price $10.95


The Bungalow Book: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910The Bungalow Book: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910
by Henry L. Wilson
Here are 112 of the most popular and economic blueprints of the early 20th century — plus an illustration or photograph of each completed house. A wonderful time capsule that still offers a wealth of valuable insights.



Our Price $12.95


Craftsman Bungalows: 59 Homes from "The Craftsman"Craftsman Bungalows: 59 Homes from "The Craftsman"
by Gustav Stickley
Best and most attractive designs from Arts and Crafts Movement publication — 1903–1916 — includes sketches, photographs of homes, floor plans, descriptive text.



Our Price $13.95


Craftsman Bungalows: Designs from the Pacific NorthwestCraftsman Bungalows: Designs from the Pacific Northwest
by Yoho & Merritt
This reprint of a rare catalog, showcasing the charming simplicity and cozy style of Craftsman bungalows, is filled with photos of completed homes, plus floor plans and estimated costs. An indispensable resource for architects, historians, and illustrators.


Our Price $10.95


Elegant Small Homes of the Twenties: 99 Designs from a CompetitionElegant Small Homes of the Twenties: 99 Designs from a Competition
by Chicago Tribune
Nearly 100 designs for five- and six-room houses feature New England and Southern colonials, Normandy cottages, stately Italianate dwellings, and other fascinating snapshots of American domestic architecture of the 1920s.


Our Price $14.95


Florida Architecture of Addison MiznerFlorida Architecture of Addison Mizner
by Addison Mizner
Reprint of prized volume depicts over 30 residences and other buildings designed by great architect in imaginative adaptations of Spanish Colonial style. 185 photographs.



Our Price $20.95


The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic ArchitectureThe Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture
by Lester Burbank Bridaham, Ralph Adams Cram
Dispelling the conventional wisdom that French Gothic architectural flourishes were born of despair or gloom, Bridaham reveals the whimsical nature of these creations and the ingenious artisans who made them. 572 illustrations.



Our Price $18.95


Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847
by Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon
In a rich retrospective of ecclesiastical architecture, the intricate geometry of classic Gothic design is revealed in 158 expert illustrations: windows, moldings, doorways, arches, roofs, porches, panels, hinges, and more.


Our Price $18.95


Great Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth CenturyGreat Bridges: From Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century
by Wilbur J. Watson
From an expert in the field, this wide-ranging study covers everything from stone viaducts in Roman Iberia to steel and concrete suspension bridges in Geneva and New York. 200 illustrations.



Our Price $19.95
On Sale! $7.98



The Most Popular Homes of the TwentiesThe Most Popular Homes of the Twenties
by William A. Radford, Daniel D. Reiff
Based on a rare 1925 catalog, this architectural showcase features floor plans, construction details, and photos of 26 homes, plus articles on entrances, porches, garages, and more. 250 illustrations, 21 color plates.


Our Price $19.95


The Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's RecordThe Power of Buildings, 1920-1950: A Master Draftsman's Record
by Hugh Ferriss
An influential architect and draftsman presents a guided tour of three decades of American buildings. Sixty striking drawings, accompanied by informative captions, offer views of Taliesin West, Lever House, and other landmarks.


Our Price $15.95


Small Houses of the Forties: With Illustrations and Floor PlansSmall Houses of the Forties: With Illustrations and Floor Plans
by Harold E. Group
56 floor plans and elevations of houses that originally cost less than $15,000 to build. Recommended by financial institutions of the era, they range from Colonials to Cape Cods.


Our Price $12.95


Victorian Woodturnings and WoodworkVictorian Woodturnings and Woodwork
by Blumer & Kuhn Stair Co.
Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Varied, unusual examples make it an inspiring, instructive resource.



Our Price $14.95
On Sale! $5.98



Vitruvius Britannicus: Second SeriesVitruvius Britannicus: Second Series
by J. Badeslade, J. Rocque, John Woolfe, James Gandon
This magnificent volume comprises three folios, originally published between 1739 and 1771. More than 100 plates depict facades, ground plans, exterior elevations, and perspective views of grand Neo-Palladian buildings.


Our Price $24.95



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