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Sears Modern Homes, 1913

Sears Modern Homes, 1913
By Sears Roebuck and Co.

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For thousands of Americans, catalogs such as this were the first step in realizing their dreams. Reproduced from a rare edition, this book features 112 designs for homes of "comfort and refinement." External views, floor plans, and other details offer valuable, authentic tips on building and restoration. 400 illustrations.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #232225 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-12-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

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It was a very good year...5
I was surprised to see Dover come out with the 1913 Sears Modern Homes catalog reprint, as the Schiffer Book (also available here at Amazon) is a reprint of the 1912 catalog (even though I was not able to find that fact mentioned anywhere *in* Schiffer's book).

Perhaps all these old catalogs will eventually be reprinted. Dover currently has the 1926, 1931 and Schiffer has the 1912 and now we have the 1913. And another new reprint on the market is the 1919 Sears Barn Catalog (also a very interesting book and one of my favorite reprints).

All that aside, Dover has done a good job here and you can't beat the price. When I purchased my first Sears Modern Homes catalogs (originals) at a popular auction website, I paid $20 for two catalogs. Now those puppies regularly fetch $100 per catalog and up.

If you have any interest in history or old houses, you'll want (and enjoy) this book. And the price - under $11 - can't be beat. Holy cow, that's a sweet deal. It's also a good reference book for anyone who wants to learn more about period millwork, elements of design and style (interior and exterior) and more.

Speaking as someone who's spent way too many years ruminating about Sears Homes, the 1913 reprint is of special interest because most of these early designs were so ugly and unattractive.

Rose Thornton
author, The Houses That Sears Built

Coffee Table Delight5
This beautifully reproduced "Sears Modern Homes 1913" catalog was intended as a little gift for a contractor friend. The book has been a huge success. It offers splendid examples of "new" homes, many with bathrooms. That Sears Roebuck sold these home kits is a uniquely American. The Modern Homes supplied the best materials and all are very handsome. I wish I could buy one today... with a bathroom.

Another Good Set of Plans4
I have several of the Sears Homes Plan books, and was happy to add this one to the collection. The only reason I'm not giving it a full five stars is not for reasons of content, but that the binding is not very good. The book is printed in landscape format and even though brand new, the pages look and feel about to come loose from the binding. One center page did come unbound upon my first opening of the book. I'm handling it very carefully, sure that to open it fully or too quickly will release all pages without even the spine snapping. Still, If you're as big a fan of the Sears home plans as I am (there are a number of the houses in my town) don't let this deter you from purchasing this book.