FREYSSINET,EUGÈNE. Badovici,Jean & Eugène Freyssinet. — Grandes constructions réalisées par E. Freyssinet et présentees par Jean Badovici, Architecte.

[Paris], Éditions A. Morance´, [1931]. 17,[1] pp. B./w. text ills (line drawings) & 25 loose b./w. plts. Together in orig. quarter red cloth portfolio with ribbons, gilt lettering on spine. Large 8vo. 4to. - Corners very slightly worn; ex-libris on upper pastdown. Otherwise a very neat copy.This is the 2nd part of the 'Grandes Constructions' series by publisher Albert Morance, an extract of l'Architecture Vivante, 9, nr. 35. This copy is complete with all the 25 plates plates included in the list of plates and the line drawings accompanying the text. - - Preface by Jean Badovici, text by Eugène Freyssinet. The 25 plates with photographs presenting a number of Freyssinet's massive projects: Compagnie des radiators in Dammaries-les-Lys, hangars at Orly, etc. Eugène Freyssinet (13 July 1879 - 8 June 1962) was a French structural and civil engineer. He was the major pioneer of prestressed concrete. - Very rare and complete copy. Very rare in this condition.