1930s Carbone Boston New York Catalog of Importations, Third Issue
This used 1930s Carbone Boston New York Catalog of Importations (Third Issue) is a collectible print item for enthusiasts of historical catalogs and import history. It is offered in pre-owned condition; check the listing for details on wear, completeness, markings, or any missing pages. Free shipping is included with purchase, and the item will be packed to help protect it in transit. Check the listing for details on publication specifics, included inserts, or any additional information not provided here.
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Original Carbone Boston & New York “Catalogue of Importations,” Third Issue, circa 1930s, featuring decorative art pottery, majolica, and European ceramics.This large-format catalog was used by interior decorators and department stores to select imported wares from Italy, France, and England for luxury American markets.Features include: • Over 60 pages of high-quality printed illustrations and photographs • Color and monochrome product plates featuring vases, urns, planters, lamps, and jardinières • Decorative silhouettes annotated with form numbers and glaze options • Full descriptive text covering design, texture, and hand-finishing • Original heavy board covers with black cloth spine and gilt-embossed title labelApprox. date: late 1930s–early 1940s (pre-WWII era)Size: 12” × 10” (approx.)Condition: Very good vintage condition — binding tight, cover shows expected surface wear and fading. Interior pages clean, vibrant, and complete.This is an exceptionally scarce surviving trade catalog from one of America’s most exclusive decorative arts importers, representing the interwar peak of European design influence in U.S. retail.
