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Building Superintendence.

By T. M. Clark; 194 diagrams; 336 pages, 6 1/2 x 9 inches; cloth; post-paid......................................$3.50

This work is intended to supply a want experienced especially by young architects and those intending to build and supervise for themselves. The author selects three typical classes of buildings - namely, stone, wooden and buck - and shows the different stages of construction in each, from the breaking of the ground to the completion of the structure in every detail. The book is not designed as a manual of architecture and construction, but considers exclusively and minutely the best methods for selecting proper materials and using those materials economically and to the best advantage. At every step attention is called to the numeinus mistakes that the amateur builder is liable to make, from oversight, lack of system or from the careless work of the contractor. The successive steps of the mason, carpenter and joiner, plasterer and plumber are explained and illustrated. Much attention has been given to the subject of foundations, drainage, ventilation and heating, and while perhaps there is not much that is new stated on these subjects, yet we believe there has been no hook published in this country in which so much practical information and advice has been collected in one volume. The book includes forms of specifications and contracts' and brief remarks on stair building.

Draftsman's Manual; or How Can I Learn Architecture.

Containing hints to enquirers and directions in draftsmanship. By F. T. Camp, architect. One small volume, cloth; price, post-paid............ .........................§1.00

CONTENTS. - Introduction. Preliminary Words. Draftsman's Out fit. Technics of Planning. General Remarks on Planning. General Remarks on Exteriors. Drawing the plan. Using the Instruments. Designing the Elevations. Tracing and Inking. Proportion of Rooms.

Perspective Drawing.

By Ada Cone. A series of practical lessons beginning with Elementary Principles and carrying the student through a thorough course in Perspective. 33 illustrations. One 12mo. volume, cloth. Price post paid.................$1.00

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Hints on the Drainage and Sewerage of Dwellings.

By Wm. Paul Gerhard, civil engineer. One 12mo volume; cloth; price, post-paid...............................$2.00

CONTENTS. - Chapter I. - Fresh Air vs. Sewer Gas. Chapter II. - Necessity of Ventilation in Rooms containing "Modern Conveniences, and Detective Arrangements of Plumbing Fixtures." Figs. 1 to 18. Chapter III. - Soil-and Waste-Pipe System as usually found in Dwellings. Figs. 19 10 31. Chapter IV. - Traps and Systems of Trappings. Figs. 32 to 38. Chapter V. - Details of Traps. Figs. 39 to 159. Chapter VI. - Insecurity of Common Water Seal Traps. Figs. 160 to 164. Chapter VII. - Defects in the Plumbing Works of Dwellings. Chapter VIII. - Cellar Drains and Drainage of Cellars. Figs. 165 to 169. Chapter IX. - Usual Defects of House Drains. Sewer Connections. Privies. Vaults and Cesspools. Figs. 170 to 181. Chapter X - System of Plumbing as it should be inside a Dwelling. Figs. 182 to 206. Chapter XI. - Plumbing Fixtures. Figs. 207 to 262. Chapter XII. - Removal and disposal of Household Wastes. Figs. 263 to 282.

Ames' Alphabets.

One oblong volume, 33 7x11 well-tilled plates, handsomely bound in cloth; price, post-paid.......................$1.50

Adapted to the use of Architects, Engravers, Engineers, Artists, Sign Painters* Draughtsmen, etc. This work has been prepared under our supervision, and with especial reference to the wants of Architects, Sign Painters, and Draughtsmen. Architects will find examples of the most common words in use on their drawings, so that if desired they may be transferred directly to their drawings. " with instructions in regard to tracing and transferring, and the preparation of India Ink." This will be especially valuable to Architectural Students and Amateurs. Sign Painters will find fancy and shaded letters especially adapted to their wants, while every alphabet In the book will be found suggestive.

A Manual of Industrial Drawing.

For carpenters and other woodworkers. By W. F. Decker, Instructor in Drawing, University of Minnesota. 176 pages, 29 plates and numerous other illustrations. One 8vo vol., cloth; price, post-paid...............................$2.00

CONTENTS. - Chapter I. - Rough Sketches. Chapter II. - Drawing Instruments and Materials. Chapter III. - Lettering and Titles. Chapter IV. - Definitions and Geometrical Problems. Chapter v. - Elementary Projection. Chapter VI. - Applications of Projections. Chapter VII - Isometrical and Cabinet Projections. Chapter VIII. - House Plans. Chapter IX. - Laying out of Rafters.

Practical Lessons in Architectural Drawing; or, How to Make the Working Drawings for Buildings. 44 pages descriptive letter-press, illustrated by 33 full-page plates (one in colors), and 33 wood-cuts, showing methods of construction and representation. The best and most practical book ever published. By Wm. B. Tuthill, A. M., Architect. One large 8vo volume, oblong, cloth; price, post-paid.$3.00

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CONTENTS. Chapter I. - Introduction. ChapterII. - A small Frame House. Chapter III. - A Frame Building. Chapter IV. - A Brick Building, Chapter V. A Stone Building. Chapter VI. - The Specifications. Chapter VII. - Color.

The work or braces Scale Drawings of Plans. Elevations, Sections and Details of Frame. Brick and Stone Buildings, with full descriptions and a form of Specifications adapted to the same.

Suited to the wants of Architectural students. Carpenters, Builders, and all desirous of acquiring a thorough knowledge of Architectural Drawing and Construction.