PACKAGE AND PRINT; THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONTAINER AND LABEL DESIGN. [Package & Print.]

Davis, Alec.

Published by New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1968.

About this Item

Ex-library copy. American first edition (as stated; preceded by 1967 British edition). 112 pages plus 96 unnumbered pages of b/w plates. Hardcover: H 28.5cm x L 22cm. Laminated dust jacket with shelf sticker affixed near spine heel, flaps taped down over boards. Khaki colored cloth. Some surface peeling to front pastedown from removal of library stickers; discard stamp, partial sticker, and pencil notation on front free endpaper; discard stamp and pencil notations on title page; library pocket removed from rear free endpaper. Color frontispiece plus three other color plates and numerous illustrations within text. More than 200 b/w images in rear plate section. Davis reviews the social history of packaging, the materials of packaging including pottery, glass, paper, foil, wood, cardboard, and metal, as well as package design. Bibliography. Index. Although the book favors British labeling designs, there are numerous American examples as well. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 3.5 pounds (1.58 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.

Seller Inventory # PXZP-10146

Bibliographic Details

• Title: PACKAGE AND PRINT; THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONTAINER AND LABEL DESIGN. [Package & Print.]
• Publisher: New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1968.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Decorative Arts