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Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, 1945. These are 15 little books, 8.75" X 6" in illustrated paper covers with staple binding. Some show a little shelf wear or very minor soil. I would rate them GOOD PLUS to VERY GOOD MINUS condition. Each 48-page booklet covers a different topic: HOW TO DECORATE GAME AND HOBBY ROOMS, HOW TO MAKE YOUR CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES, HOW TO DECORATE YOUR BATHROOM, HOW TO DECORATE BOYS' AND GIRLS' ROOMS, ETC, ETC. These booklets are nicely illustrated in black and white. They are particularly interesting because they reflect taste in decorating 75 years ago. Ms koues was Director of the Studio of Architecture, Building and Furnishing for GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE. Altogether 720pp.. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket.

WARTSON-GUPTILL PUBLICATIONS, New York, 1971. 11 1/2" X 8 3/8" in hard covers, with a sturdy slipcase showing some shelfwear. A few tiny blemishes on front cover, finger marks on foil endpapers: otherwise Excellent: about NEAR FINE condition. This is a reviwew of prize-winning ads in print and on TV, including several for Volkswagen and the famous Alka-Seltzer "Spicy meatball" ad. Beautifully illustrated throughout. 543pp + section of advertising.. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket.

Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1944. 11" X 8.25" in spiffy light brown cloth with black titles. Clean, tight, unmarked: NEAR FINE condition. Jacket - Chipped and torn at spine ends; heavily rubbed on spine edges and front panel; back panel soiled: FAIR. 225pp. Illustrated. Fourth Edition.. 4th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair.

Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, KY, 1954. 8.75" X 6" in glossy black and green heavy paper covers with plastic comb binding. Very minimal shelf wear. Clean, fresh-looking and unmarked - Half a hair away from "new" condition: FINE PLUS. 219pp. [BC033]. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket.

Reynolds Metals Company, Louisville, KY, 1951. 8.75" X 6" in glossy black and green heavy paper covers with plastic comb binding. Very minimal shelf wear. Clean, fresh-looking and unmarked NEAR FINE condition. 131pp. [BC033]. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.

Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, 1948. 9" X 6.5" in reddish-brown pebble grained LEATHER with fancy gilt cover and spine decoration. Thumb indexed; all edges gilt. Rubbing along lower edges and spine edges: VERY GOOD PLUS or better condition. This book comes in several versions. This is the nicest. The leather covers are a little rubbed, but still quite attractive. The gilding is bright, and the binding is sound. A great-looking book. 976pp. [BB121]. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Funk & Wagnalls, NY Approx. 10" X 7.5" in light brown cloth and front cover illustration. Owner's name inside front cover, old price in pencil on flyleaf: VERY GOOD. Jacket shelfworn and starting to chip at foot of spine: GOOD to GOOD PLUS condition. at Beautifully illustrated, as always, by the author. Shows antique hand tools, techniques, and designs of these old structures. 112pp.. Hardcover. Very Good/Good.

Graphis Press, 2006. 12" X 8.875" in black hard covers. LIKE NEW condition. Jacket: NEAR FINE with moderate shelf wear. 238pp. Filled with some of the hippest, niftiest most provocative ads you are ever likely to see all in one place.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine.

Art Consulting Scandinavia, 1995. 8.375" X 8.25" in heavy paper covers. A little shelf wear - Small scuffs on front and back cover. Otherwise clean, tight, unmarked. Nicely illustrated. 74pp. [BB111] VERY SCARCE.. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.

Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen, PA, 2002. 11.25" X 8.75" in illustrated glazed hard covers. 4 tiny "dents" in top front corner: VERY GOOD PLUS to NEAR FINE condition. A must for collectors or dealers in fine antique furniture. Gorgeously illustrated throughout. Detailed and focused. 256pp, includes prices.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket.

Watson-Guptill, 2004. 11.25" X 9.75" in bright blue hard covers. Absolutely like new insiude and out. Filled with great photos - a beautiful book. 214pp. [BD008]. First Edition.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Images Graphiques, New York, NY, 1977. 10 1/2" by 7 " hardcover book with the first 16 pages of text, & the remainder of the pages, 32, of colored illustrations. It is in VERY GOOD condition.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Art Books Intl Ltd, 1998. 6.25" X 6.126" in illustrated heavy paper covers. MINOR shelf wear, but clean, tight, and unmarked: FINE condition. 47pp. [BD008]. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket.

Princeton Architectural Press, 1998. 11" X 8.5" in matte plasticized heavy paper covers with nifty cover decoration. VERY minor shelf wear, but clean, tight, unmarked: LIKE NEW condition. 72pp. [BD073]. 1st Edition. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket.

The World Publishing Company, Cleveland and New York, 1945. 8.625" X 6" in dark blue cloth with white titles. A little soil, esp back cover. VERY GOOD or better condition. 350pp. In a scuffed, soiled jacket chipped at corners and spine ends: FAIR PLUS condition. [CA032] FIRST EDITION THUS.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair.

The Homemakers Guild, Publishers, New York, 1952. 8.75" X 5.75" in maroon leatherette covers with gilt titles and light tan cloth spine with red titles. The gilding has faded slightly, but overall - clean, tight, unmarked: VERY GOOD PLUS or better condition. The paper dust jacket has darkened from handling; chips lower front panel, top of spine, top edge back panel: GOOD. 311pp + 9pp index. [CA032]. Hardcover. Very Good/Good.

Books Nippan, 1994. 7.875" X 4.125" in glossy illustrated hard covers. Old price erasure top of flyleaf; minor shelfwear, but clean, tight unmarked: FINE PLUS condition. 94pp. [BB054]. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket.

Crhristie, Manson & Woods International, 1988. 10" X 7 7/8" in slick illustrated heavy paper covers. Moderate shelf wear: VERY GOOD or better. Clean and unmarked. 129pp. [AD112]. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Kirjayhtyma, Helsinki, 1989. 9.5" X 6.75" in glossy, illustrated heavy paper covers. Some shelf wear; fore edge curling slightly; otherwise clean, tight, unmarked: VERY GOOD PLUS.Beautifully illustrated. 93pp. [CA059]. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Grosset & Dunlap, 1972. 11.25" X 8.875" in green hard covers with gilt lettering. Very light wear at spine ends and at corners; otherwise, clean, tight, unmarked: VERY GOOD PLUS. Jacket chipped at spine ends and corners; a little soil: GOOD. Innumerable illustrations. Lots of great 50 year old decorating ideas. 498pp.. Hardcover. Very Good/Good.