Title, Year
American Standard Plumbing Fixtures
Catalog P50,
1950
Designer
Ladislav Sutnar (1897–1976)
Publisher, Size (h x w)
American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corp., Pennsylvania, USA, 11.25 x 8.75" (28.58 x 22.23 cm), 160 pp., English
Rare. A remarkable, specialized catalog designed by Ladislav Sutnar to simplify the selection of plumbing fixtures (baths, lavatories, water closets, urinals, etc). Sutnar's design organizes products in a logical and functional sequence. His use of an identification system, section dividers and "visual units" (pairs of facing pages designed to be self-contained) make it easy to find products and promote quick product comparison. This sophisticated visual presentation helped set new standards in catalog design and is an important historical item. Highly recommended.
Very good plastic spiral-bound covers with some scratching to the covers and light wear on the corners. Near fine interior pages with only a hint of wear. Inside pages bright, tight and clean.
$225.00 USD
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