A Grammar of Color: Arrangements of Strathmore Papers in a Variety of Printed Color Combinations according to the Munsell Color System

Munsell, A. H.; C. W. Dearden

Editore: Strathmore Paper Company, Mittineague, MA, 1921

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Posthumous explication of Munsell's color theories and system, exquisitely printed, with diagrams by Cleland; the heart of the book is a series of 19 folding Color Sheets, "showing a selection of Strathmore cover papers with measured color areas arranged according to the Munsell System", with die-cut flaps allowing the isolation of a particular color combination; a supplemental set of colored paper sheets with die-cut windows allows the comparison of yet more combinations, in recommended ratios. Furthermore, inside each color sheet is a discussion of the colors used, and the colors and weights of papers available from Strathmore. Hardcover book with envelope of supplemental sheets. Light wear to book, small scuff to spine, some foxing within, Strathmore presentation label inside front cover; title leaves for sheets 1, 2, & 3 missing, title leaf for sheet 7 has a 3"+ tear - the sheets themselves are all present, a few showing minor edge creases & tanning; the supplemental sheets, numbers 20-46 are ex-library in a torn & marked fabricated envelope, the printed original being lost; with some library marks, stickers, numbers, smudging to sheet 20, smudges & tape mend to sheet 25, corner crease to sheet 29, tears & tape mends to sheet 34, 2 inches gone from top of sheet 35, including part of the window; minor edgewear & smudging. Text clean; 28 text pages, two full-color plates showing the importance of a balanced color design; 19 folding/die-cut sheets, all present; supplemental sheets numbered 20-46 all present. Also laid in is Journeys Through the Strathmore Galleries, Number One, Fall of 1924, a single folded page discussing the importance of fine paper in your printed sales material. Scarce with the supplemental sheets. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this oversize book may be Size: 9" by 13". Codice articolo t0742os

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Titolo: A Grammar of Color: Arrangements of ...

Casa editrice: Strathmore Paper Company, Mittineague, MA

Data di pubblicazione: 1921

Legatura: Hard Cover

Illustratore: Arthur S. Allen, T. M. Cleland, Helen Dryden,

Condizione: Good

Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket

Edizione: First Edition.