5 vols.
19th-Century American Architecture: Downing, A.J. A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening, adapted to North America;... with Remarks on Rural Architecture. New York & London: Wiley and Putnam, 1841. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. brown cloth; spine gone, edge wear. Frontis., text illus. Light to moderate foxing. Hitchcock 354. * _ _. Cottage Residences... adapted to North America. New York & London, 1844. 2nd ed. 8vo, orig. green cloth, gilt; moderate wear & dust soiling, back cover sunned. 11 plates (1 colored). 1 plate loose. Light to moderate foxing. Adverts. Hitchcock 335. * _ _. The Architecture of County Houses. New York: D. Appleton, 1851. 2nd ptg. 8vo, orig. green cloth, gilt; moderate wear & dust soiling. 32 (of 36) plates, text illus. & plans. Bdg. broken. Hitchcock 326. * Hammond, J.H. The Farmer's and Mechanics Practical Architect; and Guide in Rural Economy. Boston: J.P. Jewett, 1858. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. cloth; spine gone, other wear. Frontis., illus., plans. Frontis. detached. Scattered light foxing. Hitchcock 545. * Scott, Frank J. The Art of Beautifying Suburban Home Grounds. New York: D. Appleton, 1870. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. green cloth, gilt, t.e.g.; moderate wear, spine ends frayed, spine starting to separate. Plates, text illus. Adverts. Hitchcock 1137.
From the library of Edmund Bacon.