Description: Title: Poster Progress (Introduction by Tom Purvis, R.D.I.)Author: F.A. Mercer, W. Gaunt (editors)Publisher: The Studio Publications Incorporated (New York)Date: 1939ISBN: N/ADescription: A collection of 19th- and 20th-century commercial art posters, with theoretical commentary and an introduction written by painter Tom Purvis. Purvis was a freelance designer whose work was mostly confined to commercial art; his work was featured twice at the Summer Olympics, in 1928 and 1932. Hardcover. This copy is a re-bound ex-library item and has endured wear and tear typical of such (please see Condition for details). Condition: Hardcover ex-library book, re-bound in red cloth with gold lettering on spine. Scuff marks and age-related discoloration on covers and page blocks. Bookplate on inside front cover. Catalogue card pocket on front free endpaper. Library punch stamp on title page, and on pages 7 and 57 of main text. Library pencil marks on copyright page. Main text readable with occasional stains, yellowing or pinholes on pages but no tears, folds or annotations. The Friends of the Springfield Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of the Springfield Library (Massachusetts). The Friends work to promote awareness of library resources, raise funds for special programming, and advocate on behalf of library interests. Your purchase directly benefits the libraries. It helps to purchase essential materials such as books, computer programs, updated technology and also helps to ensure the continuance of excellent children's programs. Thank you.
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Publication Year: 1939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Poster Progress
Author: Tom Purvis, F.A. Mercer, W. Gaunt
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Ex-Library, Library Binding
Publisher: The Studio Ltd.
Genre: Art & Culture, History
Original Language: English
Topic: Art History, Graphic Design