Antiquarian book - Old architectural construction book with steel engravings from 1886 signed Gugel - Sold

Valuable old unique architectural construction book from 1886 by architect Eugen Heinrich Gugel (1832-1905) 3 kilos and almost 1000 pages and 6 steel engravings, thickness 6 cm, hard cover. This architect/writer was the first professor at TH in Delft. This book was used for education in Delft. Book is signed by M. Meijer, one of the most important figures in the reconstruction of Rotterdam after the bombing in May 1940. Well-known buildings by Gugel: Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, etc Gugel's contributions to architecture and his books have had a very important impact on the field and on architectural education. The book contains several fascinating details, styles, construction techniques, iconic buildings, such as Egypt's pyramids, Parthenon, Acropolis in Athens and various cathedrals in Europe. It also includes regional variations and the influence of art and philosophy. The architectural book can explore these influences. The 6 special steel engravings in the book contain detailed images of buildings or historical context. For those interested in the history of architecture, this is a very valuable book. Can be shipped or picked up in Hellevoetsluis.