Kidder-Parker Architects' and Builders' Handbook

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A red, softbound book of Kidder-Parker Architects' and Builders' Handbook, owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. This 18th edition of the book (a) is softbound with detached red leather covers (b,c) and four blank pages (d) also detached. The spine and cover are engraved in gold-color ink and large gold-colored engravings on the spine read, “KIDDER / PARKER / ARCHITECTS’ / AND / BUILDERS’ / HANDBOOK / HARRY PARKER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / 18TH EDITION / JOHN WILEY / AND SONS”. Stamped in black ink throughout the interior pages, covers, and detached blank pages is "Mr. J.A. Cook." The interior contents are organized into 28 chapters. There are no markings on the back cover.

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