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189252052Chicago IL & Wilmington OH: Farquhar Heating Co. F. Farquhar & Sons 1892; 1895. Two vols. 12mo. 76 16; 16 pp. Numerous text illustrations diagrams throughout both works. First work gilt & blue illustrated softcovers on light green wraparound gilt lettering on spine very slight shelfwear; 2nd work -- orange-coloured printed softcovers black lettering front cover illust. of prize medals on back cover Fine set. First editions of these scarce catalogues describing and promoting the Farquhar steam heating systems which were designed to not only provide heat for homes and commercial buildings through steam radiator systems but operated as hot water heaters as well. The first work focuses not only on heaters with brick settings but the burners Seamless Warm Air Furnace Water & Air Combination Hopper Combination Heater Farquhar’s Air Filter as well as the Vent & Return System to avoid interior pollution issues in the homes. Along with testimonials the catalogue offers suggested floor plans for siting air ventilation systems and radiators as well. The second catalogue promotes their Hot Arch Furnace which was awarded the Columbian Exposition Medal of Excellence as well as Award for Merit from the Chicago Building Trades & Material Exhibition. Worldcat locates 1 copy of 1st work UCSB No copies located of 2nd; See: World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago Illinois 1893 Vol. I pp. 822-824; History of Clinton County Ohio: Its People Industries and Institutions pp. 460-462. Farquhar Heating Co., F. Farquhar & Sons, paperback