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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
![“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.](/pictures/thumb/145896_1.jpg?v=1547593627)
![[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)
![Following Abraham Lincoln 1809–1865. [Inscribed by Author]. Etched and Bernhardt Wall.](/pictures/thumb/3728009_1.jpg?v=1545174814)
![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)
![Directions of Cities [First Edition, Autographed]. John Guinther, Edmund N. Bacon.](/pictures/thumb/3727329_1.jpg?v=1542668612)
![Colonial Houses Philadelphia Pre-Revolutionary Period. [First Edition]. Philip B. Wallace, M. Luther Miller.](/pictures/thumb/3727125_1.jpg?v=1534362474)
![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)
![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)
![[Colorado:] The Homes of Our Favorite Poets. Wilson, Barnard.](/pictures/thumb/3726690_1.jpg?v=1534362442)