Well Made New Zealand A Century of Trademarks by Richard Wolfe, Published by Reed Methuen, 1987, 1st Edition, Softcover, Pgs138, detailed illustrations throughout.

Condition: In good overall condition, edge crease of front few pages, no markings or inscriptions within, clean and tidy throughout.

A unique book in that it looks at the New Zealand history of trademarks with graphic representation of hundreds of trademarks. In many respects they are about our history and development as a nation. Some amazing art, a lot of nostalgia, some real creativity, and a lot of memories. If you are a collector its an essential reference, you need to know what you’re looking for and what is kiwiana. If you are an artist its inspiring, and if you are interested in New Zealand’s growth to nationhood the trademarks tell the story. Chapters include: Far-reaching Effects, Real New Zealanders, Antipodean Awareness, Foreign Influences, The Domestic Front, Down on the Farm, National Concerns, Index of Symbols