![“Compliments of Alonzo B. Jones Archts. [Architects]” [Inscribed photograph of an Architect’s Proposed Design for Library of Congress]. Alonzo B. Jones, ca. 1847–1907.](/images/noimage-req.png)
A rendering of the proposed exterior submitted by nineteenth century Philadelphia architect Alonzo B. Jones, for the building design competition for a new structure to... Read More
![[C.1888–1895 Original Boudoir Card Photograph of the New St. Charles Hotel in San Bernardino, California]. Anon.](/pictures/thumb/143199_1.jpg?v=1537914654)
This original photograph shows the New St. Charles Hotel in San Bernardino, California, circa 1888–1895, on a bright, sunlit day. When studied with care, a.... Read More
First Edition of this illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln, here compiling reproductions of several hundred etchings by Bernhardt Wall (1872–1956) of “Lincoln” landmark buildings throughout... Read More
Native of Toledo, Ohio, F.J. Scott was the son of wealthy Jesup W. Scott who donated funds to establish in Toledo, Ohio the Toledo Manual... Read More
Writing to Dr. Dobie, Scott complains of pain in his upper chest, fearing that it is his heart and describing the medications he took to... Read More
![Ivanhoe Catalogs of Metal Reflectors and Illuminating Glassware for Industrial, Commercial and Residential Lighting. [cover title]. Ivanhoe-Regent Works of General Electric Co.](/pictures/thumb/3727646_1.jpg?v=1542741014)
Compilation of trade catalogs, price lists, and brochures from 1921 to 1925 for commercial lighting hardware made by the Ivanhoe-Regent Works of General Electric Company... Read More
![Directions of Cities [First Edition, Autographed]. John Guinther, Edmund N. Bacon.](/pictures/thumb/3727329_1.jpg?v=1542668612)
Inscribed and autographed in 1996, the date of publication, by both John Guinther and Edmund N. Bacon to an individual. Direction of Cities explains how... Read More
Communications to the County Commissioners, City Councils, and County Board, on the Subject of New Public Buildings for the City of Philadelphia is a rare... Read More
![Colonial Houses Philadelphia Pre-Revolutionary Period. [First Edition]. Philip B. Wallace, M. Luther Miller.](/pictures/thumb/3727125_1.jpg?v=1534362474)
A photographic and architectural survey of Philadelphia’s earliest dwellings. New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc., (1931). 248pp. First Edition. Small folio. Near fine in... Read More
![Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia. The Craftsmanship of the Early Days of the Republic. [First Edition]. Philip B. Wallace, William Allen Dunn.](/pictures/thumb/3727126_1.jpg?v=1534362475)
Eighteenth-century Philadelphia wrought ironwork studied and presented in this excellent pictorial overview; the standard work on the subject. New York: Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc.... Read More
![Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s Oil Water Colors and Stencils Anyone Can Be an Artist. Call Within [caption title on painted cloth banner]. Edith L. Snyder.](/pictures/thumb/145887_1.jpg?v=1534362281)
Colorful American advertising display banner announcing a public demonstration of E. L. Snyder’s oil watercolors and stencils. Edith L. Snyder of Johnstown, Pennsylvania held the... Read More
1925 Book of technical specifications for grading, cutting, and fabricating Southern pine lumber for construction and architectural use. The illustrated booklet was prepared by the... Read More
![[Colorado:] The Homes of Our Favorite Poets. Wilson & Barnard.](/pictures/thumb/3726690_1.jpg?v=1534362442)
Advertising booklet for Pueblo, Colorado dry goods merchants Wilson & Barnard. While the booklet touts the Wilson and Barnard’s new building and their store’s amenities... Read More
