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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 70

Set of books on architecture and building.

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Set of 5 books on architecture and building.
Books include: INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL, Building Stone, Lathing, Plastering, and Tiling (1909); VICAT, L.J., A Practical and Scientific Treatise on Calcareous Mortars and Cements (1837); HERBERT, John, The Port of London (1942). With custom bound book of journal articles and clippings, 1922-1926, with spine label "English Architectural Fragments."

Largest book is 4to, and H: 12 x W: 9 x D: 1 in.

Condition

Poor to fair. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL book in poor condition; spine is lacking, rear board detached, toning throughout, though chromolithographic plates in fair condition. VICAT is rebound with a replacement spine. LOWE lacking one postcard (No. 3) of the Old Curiosity Shop, Portsmouth St.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.