Das schlüsselfertige Eigenheim (The Ready-Made Private Home)

Grohmann, Hans. Das schlüsselfertige Eigenheim (The Ready-Made Private Home). München: Verlag F. Bruckmann, 1954. First edition. Quarto. 111 (1)pp. Original cream wraps with photo-illustrated dustjacket attached at spine, black lettering on cover and spine. Publisher’s device on title page. Publication providing advice on a wide array of details to be considered when moving into a ready-made (schlüsselfertig) homestead. The author elaborated on windows, awnings, flower windows and garden rooms, front doors, inside doors, garage doors, ceilings, design of walls, wallpaper, stucco, floors, staircases, closets, bar, fire places and ovens, balconies, lighting and curtain. The guide is profusely illustrated with 215 b/w photographs. Contains list of architects collaborating on the publication, construction companies and photo-credits at rear. Text in German. Dustjacket with light wear along edge, small chips and one inch closed tear of front joint at head of spine. Very light age-toning of block. Dustjacket in overall good, interior in very good condition. g to vg. Softcover. (46012) $75