The product is a first edition hardcover book titled "Form and Re-Form" by Paul T Frankl, published by Harper & Brothers in 1930. The book focuses on modern interior design, offering insights on design principles and trends. As an original print, this collectible item provides a unique perspective on the world of design from the early 1930s, making it a valuable addition to any design enthusiast's library.



First edition, 1930.


Original black cloth elaborately stamped in gold. No dust jacket. Book is housed in a later clear removable protective cover. Gold decoration to front board remains strong; spine lettering shows rubbing/fading and there is general edge and corner wear. Interior is generally clean and sound with expected age toning. Illustrated Helen McNabb bookplate dated 1930 on front pastedown.


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Provenance: From the collection of Mark McDonald, co-founder of the influential New York design gallery Fifty/50. Acquired at Wright’s Defining Modern: The Collection of Mark McDonald, September 18, 2026, lot 273, where this volume was offered as part of the four-book group Rare Machine Age monographs, four.