Die neue Perspektive des Architekten
Stuttgart: Julius Hoffmann, 1949. Fifth revised and expanded edition. Hardcover. Large Quarto. 94 (1)pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over beige quarter cloth and textured paper-covered boards with black lettering on cover and spine. Handbook for the application of crepuscular rays demonstrating the system and device with explanation of signs and technical terms. The added part explains Reile's new technique to generate perspective views called Strahenbüschel-Perspektive (crepuscular ray perspective, sometimes referred to as God's rays). Illustrated with 43 full page b/w plates of geometrical drawings, including the device itself, demonstrating the viability and application of the procedure with detailed explanation on opposite page. Text in German. DJ lightly age-toned with some wear along edges, small tears and light fraying at top of spine. Book block moderately age-toned. DJ, binding and interior in overall good condition. g. Item #37215
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