What a rare find!  10 great books to add to your collection. All have dust jackets that are in great condition. Light wear/discoloration. Binding in all are very good. Downstairs decorating has the most wear. Pages in fantastic condition. Light dust and discoloration from years of storage. Please see photos. Fantastic Collectible set.  Most listings have 9 books and not 10.  


  1. Book of Gardening by Leonard Barron
  2. Book of Building by Gerald Lynton Kaufman
  3. Book of Heating, Plumbing, and Wiring by Rodger Whitman
  4. Book of Decoration Upstairs by Harold Donaldson Eberlein
  5. Book of Decoration Downstairs by Harold Donaldson Eberlein
  6. Book of Outdoors by Ellen J. Didbin Wangner
  7. Book of Furniture by Alice & Bettina Jackson
  8. Book of Kitchens by Ellen J. Didbin Wangner
  9. Book of Repairs by Vincent B. Phelan
  10. (Note: The exact final volume title often varies as publishers sometimes bundled supplemental guides for landscaping, drapery, or home management).

The American Home Library Book Set of 10 from 1931 is a first edition collection focused on building and decorating topics. Published by Doubleday, this illustrated set covers home improvement subjects within the Home & Garden category. The books are in English and come in hardcover format, making them a valuable addition for collectors interested in antiquarian and collectible books.