Vintage (1963 - First Edition) A History Of Land Transportation by Maurice Fabre - Illustrated.
Modernist Cover. Part of “The New Illustrated Library of Science and Invention” series. Designed by the acclaimed graphic designer Erik Nitsche. Cover features a grid of stylized wheel illustrations that represent the evolution of land travel, ranging from ancient wagon wheels to modern automobile tires and high-performance rims. Published by Hawthorn Books. Visual history of transportation achievements, covering prehistoric sledges, steam engines, and modern high-speed trains. Grid pattern is a signature of Nitsche’s modernist design style for this specific 12-volume library series, which aimed to combine scientific history with high-end graphic art.
Binding is starting to show inside. Distress to dust jacket. Includes Dust Jacket. Some discoloration to cover. Pages Are Clean.
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Vintage (1963 - First Edition) A History Of Land Transportation by Maurice Fabre - Illustrated.
Modernist Cover. Part of “The New Illustrated Library of Science and Invention” series. Designed by the acclaimed graphic designer Erik Nitsche. Cover features a grid of stylized wheel illustrations that represent the evolution of land travel, ranging from ancient wagon wheels to modern automobile tires and high-performance rims. Published by Hawthorn Books. Visual history of transportation achievements, covering prehistoric sledges, steam engines, and modern high-speed trains. Grid pattern is a signature of Nitsche’s modernist design style for this specific 12-volume library series, which aimed to combine scientific history with high-end graphic art.
Binding is starting to show inside. Distress to dust jacket. Includes Dust Jacket. Some discoloration to cover. Pages Are Clean.
Price Includes Shipping.
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