Die schönste Stadt der Welt: Ein utopisches Buch

Oertel, Rudolf. Die schönste Stadt der Welt: Ein utopisches Buch. Wien: Wiener Verlag, 1947. First edition. Quarto. 237, [7] (Text), + unpaginated pp. of photographic plates. Original pictorial wrappers over cloth spine and paper covered boards. Illustrated endpapers. Intriguing and captivating work in which the author imagines the reconstruction of Vienna based on various European architectural jewels and styles. This work is profusely illustrated with 25 plans and 131 b/w photographic reproductions of buildings and monuments. Some age wear on wrappers with creasing and chipping along upper edges. Previous owner’s signature on free front endpaper. Age-toning along paper margin. Top edge foxed. Text in German. Wrappers, binding and interior in overall good condition. g. Hardcover. (29463) $65