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Tue, May 26, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Wed, Jun 3, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 50
Set of books on architecture and building.
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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); LOWE, David, Thirty-Two Picture Postcards of Old London (1977). 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.
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.
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); LOWE, David, Thirty-Two Picture Postcards of Old London (1977). 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
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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.
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