Search Results: Authors starting with W from Steven Schuyler Bookseller

Rochester, NY: Steve Jordan, 2015. First edition. Color Pictorial Wraps. New. Quarto, pp 264. b/w photographs throughout.. This practical "how-to" manual is written by a window repair contractor and "old house expert." It contains instructions on basic nomenclature, repairs, replacing parts, glazing, weatherstripping and more, including painting. Also, it promotes "environmentally friendly" practices. A handy and useful book for builders and home owners alike!

Canoga Park, CA: Builder's Book, Inc. Paperback. Near Fine. Octavo, pp 74. Extensive b/w photographs.. An essential book for home owners and handy-persons. Explains window parts, replacement and repair, reveals, hinges and weather stripping. Simple instructions, well-explained and illustrated.

Canoga Park, CA: Builder's Book, Inc. Paperback. Near Fine. Octavo, pp 84 Extensive b/w photographs.. Another basic book for home owners and handy-persons. Explains how to detect water infiltration, fix the problem and get "the responsible party" to pay for it! Very clearly explained and illustrated.

Paris: Denoël et Gonthier, 1982. First French edition. Original Wraps. Good; wraps smudged, some pages not separated. Large Octavo, pp. 299. Text in French.. Important work on this vital issue. We also have the revised English edition of this book.

London: Evans Brothers, 1968. First edition. Original Wraps. Very Good, mild ex-library. Elephant folio, pp. 9 plus contents list and 40 facsimile documents..

East Petersburg, PA: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008. Reissue. Paperback. New. Quarto. pp 80. Numerous illustrations and diagrams.. Not merely a comprehensive trade catalog, this ambitious 80 page booklet also traces the development of architectural millwork to modern times. A nice "pendant" to Brent Hull's "Historic Millwork, A Guide to Restoring and Re-Creating Doors, Windows and Moldings," published in 2003 by Wiley. See inventory number 10209.

Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. New. Octavo, pp. 12, illustrated in b/w.. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview on how to replace small sections of millwork without the major expense of having a millwork shop do it for you. Very practical.

Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2005. First edition. Glossy Pictorial Wraps, tan. New. Quarto, pp. ca 200, well-illustrated in b/w,. A collection of 7 of his publications listed above. The 7 individual pubs sell for over $100.. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this compendium gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of wood maintenance.

Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 1993. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. New. Octavo, pp. 16, illustrated in b/w. Provides list of suppliers.. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of exterior wood (damage and maintenance).

Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 1991. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. New. Octavo, pp. 16, illustrated in b/w. Lists suppliers.. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of wooden column maintenance.

Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 1993. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. New. Octavo, pp. 44, illustrated in b/w. Inccludes a building maintenance checklist.. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most issues in building maintenance. A great place to start the maintenance of your building. Very comprehensive.

Portland, ME: Historic HomeWorks, 2004. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. New. Octavo, pp. 31, illustrated in b/w. List of resources presented (suppliers and publications).. With over 20 years experience in building consulting (specializing in practical methods for the restoration of wood elements in period buildings), John Leeke's "Practical Restoration Reports" are on the mark for each subject they treat. With wonderful illustrations and his practical, no nonsense approach, this title gives a succinct but effective overview to most aspects of epoxy repairs to wood damage.

New York: Harcourt Brace, 1940. First American edition. Original Green Cloth. Very Good in Good DJ. Octavo, pp. 307, indexed, illustrated in b/w. Roger Fry, of the English Quaker family, was a lawyer and scientist before becoming known as an art critic..

Oak Park, IL: The Frank Lloyd Wright Association, 1979-1982. First printing. Staplebound Wraps. As New. Octavo, each issue approximately pp. 12, illustrated with b/w photos, 13 issues covering 1979 (4), 1980 (4), 1981 (3 issues; third issue covered two quarters), and the first half of 1982 (2).. This quarterly newsletter was published by the Frank Lloyd Wright Association for its membership. Topics include house histories, furnishing, book reviews, and letters to the editor. The map describes over 80 homes of historical interest, and places them on a map of Oak Park and River Forest. Beautiful typography.