Edificio Central del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas

Madrid: Publicaciones Españolas, [1944?]. Paperback. [38p] 4to., 8.75x10.75 inches, profusely illustrated with sepia gravure photos of architecture and sculptures, has a light corner-crease, very good paperback in green stiff wrappers.

Minimal text, a largely illustrated-only souvenir on the completion of this federal institute devoted to scientific investigation—built with the grace of Franco (as noted in the carved inscription above the entrance). Exteriors and interiors, including many views of the new library, all bare interiors (no people) and exteriors (no pedestrians) whatsoever. With frontis portrait of El Jefe del Estado. OCLC notes various European holdings plus three US (Yale, IL, Puerto Rico).

Cat.No: 205382

Price: $25.00