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Graphik – Werbung + Formgebung, 6, 1950

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Content includes:
Chemistry ads – seen by a chemist
E. Staudacher – Advertising in the field of fire extinguishing technology
ERP poster competition of the Marshall Plan countries in Paris
Dr. A. Grote – Tax advantages as sales aids
Dr. E. Henssler – trademarks at home and abroad

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Year: 1950
  • Client/Publisher: Verlag Maiwald
  • Size: 210mm x 300mm

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Graphik – Werbung + Formgebung, 6, 1950
Graphik – Werbung + Formgebung, 6, 1950
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