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Design in the Public Service: Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991

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Author: Gerard Forde
A survey of the highlights of the Dutch PTT’s patronage of design and architecture over a 70 year period, published to coincide with the exhibition at the London Design Museum and the privatisation of the PTT.

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  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: 8vo
  • Year: 1991
  • Client/Publisher: Design Museum
  • Size: 210mm x 295mm

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Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo
Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo

 

Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo
Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo

 

Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo
Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo

 

Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo
Design in the Public Service Dutch P.T.T. 1920-90, Design Museum, London. 1991. Book design by 8vo
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