Trade-Marks Designed by Clarence P. Hornung
New York: Caxton Press, 1930. First edition. Hardcover. 63 pages. 20.5 x 18 cm. Limited edition, copy 65 of 750 signed by Horning in black ink at colophon. Other than slight toning at some pages at upper gutter of approx. one centimeter, an excellent very clean french-leaved copy. Trade Marks are in colors. Many famous trademarks and symbols used in the mid 20th century drew on Hornung's work, or were designed by him. He designed book bindings for clients including Encyclopædia Britannica, Harper's, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and H. Wolff. Spine sunned. Orig. crimson cloth, beveled edges with white flying horse inset at front cover. Near fine in publisher very good black board slipcase. Item #23737
Price: $675.00