{"product_id":"better-homes-gardens-bookshelves-storage-1971","title":"Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Storage and Bookshelves 1971 Pamphlet Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens Guide to Storage and Guide to Bookshelves are two illustrated home improvement pamphlets, including a confirmed 1971 Meredith Corporation edition of Guide to Bookshelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 50 page guides are built around practical home projects, with photographs, floor plans, diagrams, line drawings, storage ideas, built-in units, and instructions for designing and building bookshelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pamphlet home improvement lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Storage and Better Homes and Gardens Guide to Bookshelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better Homes and Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meredith Corporation confirmed for Guide to Bookshelves. Publisher for Guide to Storage not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971 confirmed for Guide to Bookshelves. Guide to Storage year not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated staple-bound softcover pamphlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None issued with these pamphlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 pages each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Home improvement, storage, woodworking, interior planning\"\u003e Home improvement, storage, woodworking, interior planning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e No ISBN \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 1\/2 x 5 1\/2 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both pamphlets are complete, clean, readable, and remain useful as project references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pages shown are clean and easy to read, with clear photographs, diagrams, floor plans, and line drawings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bookshelves guide includes specific sections on fireplace shelves, alcove shelves, stairway bookshelves, space-saving shelves, room dividers, bookshelf design, and construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Storage guide includes indoor and outdoor storage ideas, built-ins, cabinets, hidden storage, sheds, and other space-saving projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe covers show light edge and corner wear from handling and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor age toning is visible on the interior paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall surface marks and light rubbing are visible on the covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guide to Bookshelves carries a 1971 Meredith Corporation copyright. Its rooms, stereo equipment, furniture, and built-in shelving capture a very specific moment in American home design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese guides suit readers interested in vintage DIY projects, woodworking, home organization, or 1970s interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 50 page pamphlets remain together here. The mix of finished-room photographs and actual construction drawings makes the pair more useful than decorative alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something satisfying about a bookshelf guide that assumes the answer to needing more shelves is simply to build them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. 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