Seleción de Cerrajería Artística

Barcelona Buenos Aires: José Montesó, 1957. First edition. Softcover. g. Quarto Oblong. (2) 50 plates. Original illustrated spiral-bound light brown wrappers with black lettering on cover. Ironwork from classical to modern designs, including work from pre-Christian eras, e.g. rare artistic renderings excavated in Central Italy and Pompeii. Illustrations on card stock with ironwork from gothic and renaissance eras depicting chairs, trellises, balconies, doors, balustrades, doorknobs and handles, elevators, etc. from Andalusia, Catalonia, England, Germany showing related designs and techniques. Text in Spanish. Binding rubbed with small stains from water exposure. Title-page with small triangular chip at top right corner and some foxing. Block age-toned. Title page, introduction page and plates 1, 2 and 3 detached from spiral and glued together neatly with white tape, not affecting text or images. Plates 38 and 39 detached from spiral but complete. Binding and interior in overall good condition.