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Reference # 997-094

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Two hardbound volumes of the American Architect magazines, a weekly journal of construction and decorative arts founded in Boston by Osgood & Co. Recognized as the premier journal for professional and aspiring architects and builders. Vol. 1 includes the very first issue printed in Dec. 1876 and through 1877. Vol. 2 is from 1883. A compilation of the weekly publications of American Architect placed in hardbound volumes for archiving. Books are 13 1/4" x 9", with the publications being large periodicals filled with related professional articles on current architectural and decorative arts projects. Many illustrations and drawings of both commercial and residential with building exteriors as well as interior details and floor plans. Includes public buildings such as large hotels as well a residences for the wealthy and professional buildings. A wide range of information for both builders and architects. They give a great overview of the interests during a period of change and transition. A wealth of first hand professional architectural information from the 1870's and 80's. In good condition.

Archived Hardbound American Architect Periodicals, 1877 and 1883
Price $ 450.00 - 2 Volumes

Reference # 998-912

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A rare catalog from the Technical Glass Co., located in Los Angeles & New York City. This catalog, No. 7, was issued in 1930 and measures 10 5/8" x 7 3/4" with 64 pages of glass door knobs and cabinet knobs being manufactured by this large company at that time. Also included are three additional pieces of advertising - a one page revised price bulletin (front & back) on glass pulls and knobs (not pictured); a two page fold out bulletin # 302 with prices for cupboard latches - the Tegco tilt catch (pictured below); a second two page bulletin # 293 on the display box of knobs and pulls along with prices - knobs & pulls are shown in color (pictured below). In very good condition.

Reference # 710-348

1 hardbound set of 12 issues available

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A library hard-bound archive of 12 issues (6 months) of the Country Life in America magazine. These original magazines were published from November 1911 through April 1912. The bi-monthly publications are packed full of articles and advertising that give a ton of information on country life in the early 1900's. Articles include one of a kind subjects as well as re-appearing columns about automobiles, the new sport of flying, power yachting, gardening and grounds, gardening under glass, stable & kennels, stock & poultry, photography, and much more. Individual articles cover subjects such as clay tennis courts, many automotive articles, domestic architecture, country living in many aspects, gardening, American sports, plant breeding, forestry (a new movement), animal husbandry, wild life conservation, agriculture, suburban development, American photography. The April 15, 1912, issue is their 10th Anniversary issue and covers a retrospective of progress over their first 10 years of publication. Each issue offers a large section of country homes and estates for sale which is amazing with descriptions, photos, and prices. The magazines are packed with advertising which is very informational on products and services of the times and provides hours of interesting reading. Issues are in very good condition, kept nicely by the hard-bound archiving. They were rather large magazines measuring 14 1/2" high x 10 1/2". The entire book is about 2 1/2" thick and weighs 14 pounds. A wealth of information about country life in America during the early 20th century.

12 Issues of Country Life in America November, 1911 through April, 1912
Price $ 295.00

Reference # 998-838

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Original soft bound Dent Hardware Company, Fullerton, PA, catalog - 1901. Manufacturers of refrigerator trimmings and similar goods for butchers cooling rooms, grocers ice boxes, beer coolers, cold storage, and specialty hardware. 9" x 6 1/4" with 63 pages. Pages are clean and in very good condition - front cover has a missing corner torn out as seen in photo above. Back cover is intact. Illustrations are beautifully detailed with sizes and prices.

Reference # 998-837

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Sear Roebuck & Co. of Chicago STOVES catalog, 1909. Original soft-bound volume 8 1/2" x 11" with 36 pages. Full of illustrations and greatly detailed information - pricing and even freight charts. All varieties of cook stoves, fireless cookers, ranges, heaters, hot air circulators, radiators, hot plates, laundry stoves, wood, gas, kerosene, oil, and gasoline stoves and ranges. Wickless oil-gas stoves and accessories of all sorts.

Reference # 998-845

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Original soft-bound catalog from the Period Furniture Hardware Co., Boston, Mass, circa 1930. Measuring 10" x 7" with 28 pages. Filled with illustrations of their line of cabinet hardware and period accessories. An original price list is enclosed. In good condition.

Reference # 998-831

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J. G. Braun Co., catalog # 29, Wrought Iron Drapery Hardware, 1929. Soft-bound 11" x 8 1/2" catalog with 31 pages. Contains many illustrations with sizes and an original price list. Items include curtain poles, brackets, center motifs, curtain rings, iron tie backs, iron specialties, forged nails, lanterns, grilles for windows, fire screens, etc. There are small splotches of blue ink on the front cover as shown above but the pages are clean and in good condition.

Reference # 998-830

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J. G. Braun Co., catalog # 26A, Perforated Steel Sheets, 1929. Soft-bound 11" x 8 1/2" catalog with 20 pages. Contains many illustrations of items such as radiator covers & enclosures, radio consoles with grilles, telephone screens, vent grilles, annunciators, wrought ornamental motifs, grilles for windows, fire screens, and pages of perforated steel designs. In good condition with clean pages.