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By Subject > Gift Ideas > Architecture from Around the World Magnificent books for browsing or reference, from grand historical overviews to specialized surveys of Victorian painted ladies and California bungalows. Recommendations... Plantation Houses and Mansions of the Old South  by J. Frazer Smith Rich survey ranges from pioneer cabins to French Provincial and Neoclassic revivals. Extensive commentary on each building, with over 100 detailed illustrations, including 36 floor plans. Bibliography. all books in Architecture, Interior Design, Period Style Sturgis’ Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture and Building: An Unabridged Reprint of the 1901-2 Edition, Vol. III  by Russell Sturgis, Francis A. Davis Volume 3 of monumental 3-volume classic offers comprehensive and detailed coverage of architectural terms, individuals and national styles. Total in set: over 100 photographs and more than 1000 illustrations. Bibliography. all books in Architecture, Interior Design, Period Style 100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans  by Radford Architectural Co. Reprint of rare 1909 catalog features houses ranging from simple 3-room bungalows to elaborate 10- and 12-room structures with sitting rooms, libraries, parlors, and wraparound porches. For home restorers and nostalgia lovers. all books in Architecture, Interior Design, Period Style 100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings  by A. J. Bicknell & Co. Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages, many others. 98 black-and-white illustrations. all books in Architecture, Interior Design, Period Style Authentic Color Schemes for Victorian Houses: Comstock’s Modern House Painting, 1883  by E. K. Rossiter, F. A. Wright This rare book invited homeowners of the Victorian era to join in the revolutionary trend towards colorful houses in mellow tones of olive, russet, citrine, buff, plum, and sage. 20 color plates. all books in Architecture, Interior Design, Period Style Products in Architecture from Around the World 100 Turn-of-the-Century House Plans by Radford Architectural Co. Reprint of rare 1909 catalog features houses ranging from simple 3-room bungalows to elaborate 10- and 12-room structures with sitting rooms, libraries, parlors, and wraparound porches. For home restorers and nostalgia lovers. Our Price $12.95 100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings by A. J. Bicknell & Co. Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages, many others. 98 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $8.95 101 Classic Homes of the Twenties: Floor Plans and Photographs by Harris, McHenry & Baker Co. Authentic plan book advertises homes chosen for aesthetic appeal, convenience, and economy of construction. Ranging in scale from lavish to modest, each model appears with detailed floor plans, measurements, and a photograph of completed dwelling. Our Price $14.95 Architectural Details and Measured Drawings of Houses of the Twenties by William A. Radford Clearly detailed plans for houses of frame, brick, and stucco as well as rural structures. Plans also feature built-in buffets, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, windows seats, fireplaces, more. 154 black-and-white illus. Our Price $15.95 Authentic Color Schemes for Victorian Houses: Comstock’s Modern House Painting, 1883 by E. K. Rossiter, F. A. Wright This rare book invited homeowners of the Victorian era to join in the revolutionary trend towards colorful houses in mellow tones of olive, russet, citrine, buff, plum, and sage. 20 color plates. Our Price $17.95 Beautiful Bungalows of the Twenties by Building Age Pub. More than 45 bungalows — from a charming residence for a small family to a chalet in Los Angeles. Includes exterior and interior views, floor plans, elevations, and details. 43 double-page spreads of illustrations. Our Price $12.95 Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction by Charles S. Whitney Profusely illustrated book describes bridges of all types, among them Lucerne's medieval Kapellbrücke; the magnificent Maximiliansbrücke in Munich; and the unusual "honeycomb" bridge connecting two islands off the coast of Maine. 401 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $29.95 On Sale! $14.98 California Bungalows of the Twenties by Henry L. Wilson Reprint of rare architects' catalog includes elevations, floor plans, interior sketches for dozens of authentic bungalow designs. Detailed descriptions of special features, dimensions, costs, etc. 231 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $14.95 Castles: Their Construction and History by Sidney Toy Concise, scholarly survey traces castle development from ancient roots. Nearly 200 photographs and drawings illustrate moats, keeps, baileys, many other features. Caernarvon, Dover castles, Hadrian's Wall, Tower of London, more. 199 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $12.95 Charleston Interiors by Samuel Chamberlain, Narcissa Chamberlain Splendid pictorial survey of 51 of South Carolina's historic homes. Over 300 photos, plus descriptive text — Ashley Hall, Crayton Hall, Joseph Manigault house, plus homes of Colonel William Rhett, John Edwards, others. Our Price $19.95 Classic Houses of the Twenties by Loizeaux Rare plan book published by Loizeaux building-supply and lumber companies of New Jersey in 1927. Illustrations and floor plans for 134 houses — Colonial, Gothic, Modern English, Italian, and other styles. Over 230 illustrations. Our Price $16.95 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 Homes by Gustav Stickley 296 architectural drawings, floor plans, and photographs illustrate 40 different kinds of "Mission-style" homes from The Craftsman (1901-16), voice of American style of simplicity and organic harmony. Our Price $14.95 Elegant Country and Suburban Houses of the Twenties by Charles S. Keefe Interior and exterior views of 51 elegant homes in a variety of distinctive architectural styles. Sweeping staircases, cornices, chimney caps, fireplace mantels, and other details. 219 black-and-white plates. Our Price $24.95 Form and Design in Classic Architecture by Arthur Stratton Informative, readable text and 100 handsome illustrations profile the relationship of exterior and interior elements in the creation of architectural unity. Dozens of edifices by renowned architects receive detailed, coherent analysis. Our Price $24.95 Greek and Roman Architecture in Classic Drawings by Hector d’Espouy Perhaps the finest record of classical architecture ever made. Detailed illustrations offer unparalleled three-dimensionality and effects of scale. Parthenon, Roman temples, Pantheon, Coliseum, many others. Introductory notes. Preface. 127 plates. Our Price $16.95 Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture by Cyril M. Harris This massive compendium contains over 2,000 line drawings, and clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms relating to the architectural achievements of a great variety of world cultures, ancient to modern. Our Price $24.95 Late Victorian House Designs: 56 American Homes and Cottages with Floor Plans by D. S. Hopkins Charming private homes — from a $1,000 two-story cottage with servant's room, to a $3,300 two-story house with five bedrooms and four fireplaces. 165 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $8.95 Masterpieces of American Architecture by Edward Warren Hoak, Willis Humphrey Church Splendid survey of buildings from 1900 to 1930 features works by McKim, Mead & White; Pope; Platt; Gilbert; others. The Boston Public Library, Lincoln Memorial, Woolworth Building, many more. 189 photos. 77 black-and-white illustrations. Our Price $29.95 Plantation Houses and Mansions of the Old South by J. Frazer Smith Rich survey ranges from pioneer cabins to French Provincial and Neoclassic revivals. Extensive commentary on each building, with over 100 detailed illustrations, including 36 floor plans. Bibliography. Our Price $18.95 Next 6

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