American Builder Magazine Lot of 2 trade magazines 1938 architectural plans(Old Magazines, Early 20th Century Periodicals, Trade Magazines, Architecture, Home Planning, Illustrated Magazines). American Builder and Building Age. Published 1938, New York by Simmons Boardman Publishing Corporation. Two issues, each c. 140 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout. Abundant period advertising, some in color. Illustrated pictorial paper wrappers. Lot of two (2) mid 20th century trade magazines. Set is physically old and