Urbanisme.

Octavo, bound in quarter morocco over decorated boards, top edge gilt. Lengthily inscribed by Le Corbusier and dated in 1930. In near fine condition. Illustrated throughout. Norman N. Rice’s copy with his name. Rice was born in Philadelphia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied with Paul Cret, the first American to work in the atelier of Le Corbusier (1928-29) and upon his return to Philadelphia, contributed to the design of the P.S.F.S. building. He was also a classmate, colleague and longtime friend of Louis Kahn and was best known for his public commisions for the city of Philadelphia and Temple Beth Hillel in Wynnewood.