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Architecture in America
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Monterey: Furnishing of the California Spanish Revival
- Richly Illustrated History of Monterey Furniture
- Features Many Examples of Monterey Work Shown in Full-Color
- Fascinating Book Filled with History and Fine Craftsmanship
$49.95
Discovering Church Architecture
- Breaks Down the Mystique Surrounding Ecclesiastical Architecture
- Features 600+ Terms Explained in Simple Language & Helpful Illustrations
- Understand the Church Where Before You Only Would Have Looked
$10.95
The Art Nouveau Style
- One of the Largest Pictorial Surveys of Art Nouveau Objects
- 579 Rare Illustrations of Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics…etc.
- Must-Have Photo Survey a Timeless Art Form
$30.95
High Steel: Building the Bridges Across San Francisco Bay
- Great New Book About San Francisco Bay's Bridges
- Takes you Through Their Construction, Start to Finish
- Filled with Fascinating Vintage Photos
$24.95
Victorian Tiles
- Charts the Complete History of Victorian Tiles
- Features Important Information on Collecting, Manufacturers, Designers, etc
- Fully Illustrated with Both Color and Black & White Photos
$10.95
Boston Then And Now, 59 Sites Photographed in the Past and Present
- Illustrated Account of the Monumental Change of Boston Over the Years
- Features Over 120 Beautiful & Detailed Photos
- Photos Depict Streets, Waterfront, Historical Sites, Major Buildings, etc.
$14.95
Building Architectural Models
- Learn to Design & Produce Professional Architectural Models
- 64 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Architecture Of The Pennsylvania Dutch
- Covers the Period from 1700 to 1900
- A Great Book by a Prolific Author
- Well Written and Well Illustrated
$15.95
The Victorian Workhouse
- Illustrated History of the Victorian Workhouse & Those Who Lived There
- Looks at the Design & Construction, Workhouse Life & Routine, and More
- Numerous Vintage Photos Help Paint the Bleak Story of the Workhouse
$8.95
Provincetown Discovered
- Tells the Fascinating Story of Picturesque Provincetown
- Beautiful Pictorial of Landscapes, Quaint Cottages, Seashores and More
- Must for Anyone who Appreciates the Beauty of Provincetown
$12.95
Homes in a Box: Modern Homes from Sears Roebuck
- Nostalgic Look at 100+ Home Kits from Sears Roebuck
- 129 Photos
- 10 1/2" x 8 1/2", 120 PGS.
$19.95
Holly’s Picturesque Country Seats
- Classic Architectural Designs and Commentary, ca. 1860
- An Important and Influential Work on Amerian Design
- Illustrated with Line Drawings and Floor Diagrams
$12.95
Principles of Victorian Decorative Design
- Definitive Work on Victorian Decorative Design
- Covers: Historic Styles, Color, Design in Furniture, Decorations, etc.
- Includes 180+ Detailed Illustrations
$14.95
Wallpaper In New England
- Chronicles the Complete History of Wallpaper in New England
- Filled with Detailed Photos and Includes a Color Section
- Includes Paper of All Kinds: Flocked, Landscape, Scenic, Nursery, and More
$29.95
20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler
- Invaluable Reference to the Best in Bathroom Design
- 401 Color And B&w Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 176 PGS.
$29.95
American Victorian Cottage Homes
- A Classic Period Reprint of "Palliser's American Cottage Homes"
- Classic Victorian "Cottages" in Elaborate Gingerbread
- Includes Early Advertising, Detailed Drawings & More
$16.95
Old House Measured and Scaled Detail Drawings for Builders and Carpent
- Unabridged and Unaltered Reprint of the Rare 1911 Publication
- Features Countless Vintage, Authentic Measured & Scaled Drawings
- Covers Every Conceivable Architectural Feature: Framing, Window Seats..etc
$16.96
Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn
- Analysis of the Stately Buildings Made by 19th Century New Englanders
- Filled with Vintage Photos, Illustrations and Diagrams
- Includes Detailed Glossary, Bibliography, and Index
$24.95
Creating Ponds, Brooks, and Pools: Water in the Garden
- Provides Helpful Planning Detials, Expert Advice, etc.
- Over 150 Brilliant Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Classic Sailing-Ship Models in Photographs
- The Greatest Ship Models of the Last 500 Years
- Accompanied by Historical Commentary
- Illustrated with Superbly Detailed Photos & Line Drawings
$24.95
Weathervanes
- Describes and Illustrates the Many Types and Styles of Weathervanes
- Explains The Evolution of The Weathervane and How They Work
- Includes a List of Further Reading and Places to Visit
$8.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
Garden Projects for the Backyard Carpenter
- Contains Over 30 Projects and Ideas!
- 438 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 112 PGS.
$19.95