John Ed. Sears — The Architects&Apos; and Builders&Apos; Compendium

London, The Compendium Publishing Co. Ltd. 1942-1950. First edition. Cloth. A copiously illustrated two volume set of architectural catalogues. A very scarce catalogue.Including two annual volumes of issue for the years 1942 and 1950.The 56th and 64th editions.Bound in green cloth. Founded by British architect and politician John Edward Sears, who acted as editor of this catalogue for several years.Published yearly, The Architects' Compendium contains hundreds and hundreds of manufacturers of different services and materials which may be of use to architects.Including chapters on pressed metal products, metal works, doors, gates, railings, concrete-glass construction, asphalts, lead work, and more.Containing general and technical information, index to materials & services, index to firms represented, and a register of branded goods & trade names. Illustrated throughout to accompany the advertisements, some of which are in colour. In full cloth. Externally, smart. Light bumping and fading to spines. Odd mark to 1950 boards. Light spotting to 1950 endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Closed tear to title page of 1950 volume. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .