Reprinted from a rare 19th-century catalog: over 800 authentic examples of period hardware from doorknobs to staircase pilasters marketed by a Parisian firm specializing in metalwork for buildings.BooknewsA step-by-step guide to completing an application for listing a building in the National Register of Historical Places (NRHP), offering advice on qualifications, researching the history of a house, and common problems. Includes listings of state historic offices and county codes, plus a completed sample application. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)