Early Connecticut Architecture [Elephant Folio Loose Prints, Both Sets] in Original Brentano's Box

New York: William Helburn, 1924. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. New York: William Helburn, 1924 & 1931. First Editions. Full sized loose prints in original Brentano's cardboard shipping 'portfolio' (actually a shipping box - see description below) circa 1931. Both sets, full-sized. These the are not the smaller books, nor the purported reproductions, but all of the original full-size prints from both sets. The First and Second series complete, consisting of 25 plates in the first (1924) and 20 plates in the second (1931), with title and index sheets for each. All 21" x 15", all in near fine to fine condition, with light foxing to the title page of Series One and Plate 20 of Series Two. Both sets were limited editions. Seldom found with this completeness, let alone this condition. Second series is quite scarce. Far too large for flatbed scanning, even on a large format scanner; see digital photographs. J. Frederick Kelley, AIA, shows his studies of architectural details on a number of named early New England residences in these sets; Kelly (1888-1947) was an early twentieth century New England architect noted for, in addition to his seminal books, critiques, and these prints, restoration of such historical homes as Harrison House in Branford, CT., a circa 1725 Classic colonial saltbox which is now a tourist attraction, and the circa 1639 Henry Whitfield House in Guilford, CT, the second restoration of which he executed in the 1930's. In accordance with his specialty, the prints in these sets are primarily residential in nature. Difficult find in this condition. Note: the included 'shipping'portfolio' was Brentano's term for the original shipping box. It is not a slipcase; there was none, and all the prints were placed directly in the shipping box, which was, of course, marked by shippers and opened by the original owner. Nonetheless, the box is a piece of the history and provenance of the sets. Auction house provenance information available to purchaser. See all scans. L311