Dr. Oscar Mothes - Illustrirtes Bau-Lexikon - 2 volumes -
Dr. Oscar Mothes - Illustrirtes Bau-Lexikon Praktisches Hülfs-und Nachschlagebuch im Gebiete - Verlagsbuchhandlung von Otto Spamer - Leipzig und Berlin - and 562 pp. - with hundreds of steel engravings - hardcover with marbled boards and leather spine, and reinforced corners (see condition) - dim. approx. cmThe handwritten dedication states: Aan den Heer J.L. Springer, als erkenning van betoonde dienstvaardigheid, bij gelegenheid der onthulling van het standbeeld voor Joost van den Vondel. Amsterdam, 18 Okt. 67. P.J.H. Cuypers Arch. (J.L. Springer was 17 years old at the time!)P.J.H. Cuypers - Known for among other things: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Central StationJ.L. Springer, architect. - made his name as an architect at a very young age Condition: Exterior poor. Spine of volume I is loose, spine of volume II is missing. Inside age wear, but intact and with all illustrations. Read More