Chicago: American School of Home Economics, 1912-1914. Hardcover. An uncommon book comprised of three works: The House Its Plan, Decoration and Care by Bevier: Household Hygiene by Elliott; and Household Management by Terrill. The three authors were all university or college teachers. The handbook offers a fascinating look at housekeeping techniques and beliefs in the early 20th century. Each work is paginated separately. The topics range from an historical overview of housing to housing care and cleanliness, to the keeping of household accounts and managing expenditures. With illustrations, graphs, and tables throughout. Boundin yellow cloth with title in black to front cover and spine. Binding is bumped and somewhat soiled but still very good. Interior pages are in very good condition. Bevier book: 226 pages; Elliott: 228 pages; Terrill: 214 pages. ETI/041317. Very Good. More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985. Paper Wrappers. 4to. Full color illustrated paper wrappers with light green spine panel and black title to spine. Pristine interior with tight binding and many full color photographs. 175 pp. INT/081605. Fine. More

London: Conran Octopus Limited, (2002). Hardcover. 4to. Black paper covered boards with silver title to spine. Minor wear to corners and spine ends. Pristine interior filled with color illustrations. Black and red illustrated dust jacket with red title to front panel and white title to red spine. Small open tear to front panel. Index, 192 pages. Interior design. INT/081508. Near Fine in Very Good + DJ. More

New York: Rizzoli, (1990). Hardcover. 4to. Red paper covered boards with gilt title to spine. Light bumping to spine ends and corners. Previous owner's name to front free end page. Else is clean and bright with many full color photographic illustrations throughout. Illustrated dust jacket with white title to front and spine panels. Index, 224 pages. Interior design. INT/081312. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. More

New York: Clarkson N. Potter, (1984). Hardcover. 4to. Dark blue cloth boards with silver title to spine. Pristine, tight interior with full color photographic illustrations. Very minor fading to edges of boards. Bright blue dj with white title to spine panel. 288 pp. INT/081605. Fine in Fine dj. More