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Historical Colours first published in 1934 , this one is the 5th edition. Receiving requests for notable colours of the past it was decided to publish this book with a convenient form of reference for such colours. Colour index with panels of colour very informative , all tissue guards are present. 8vo.Pp 73, [1] , this is a good glean copy. A beautiful book , covers in patterned green with title in black label , letters in white on front and also spine. Seller Inventory # 2589
Title: A TINT BOOK OF HISTORICAL COLOURS
Publisher: THOS. PARSONS AND SONS LTD., LONDON W1
Publication Date: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition
Seller: BOOKIT!, Genève, Switzerland
Condition: Used: Very Good. Cartonné, complet de ses serpentines, très bon état sans défauts. Seller Inventory # lc_89296
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: M & P BOOKS PBFA MEMBER, Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Fourth Edition. Tight Firm Clean Copy - Fourth Edition - Signed By Previous Owner On title Page. All Colours Complete And Intact. Green/Grey Hard Cover With Silver Titles Contained Within Black Boxes On Front And Spine. Discoloured Surfaces From Handling Over The Years - Slight Cocking Of Spine - Edge Wear And Slight Rubbing. Seller Inventory # 010243
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Seller: Aardvark Rare Books, Bucknell, SHROP, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 4th Edition. [74] pp. w/ green & gold water-patterned endpapers Containing 136 pasted-in paint swatches protected w/ tissue guards Thos. Parsons & Sons Ltd. 1950 First published in 1934 Fourth Edition/ Library Edition 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" Thos. Parsons and Sons Ltd. London. 1950. Fourth edition; first published in 1934. Bound in light green boards with title-labels laid down, green and gold water-patterned endpapers. 74 pages containing 136 pasted-in paint samples, protected with tissue guards. English. 245 x 185mm. 0.6kg. . Good; slight wear to boards, black label missing from spine; spotting to pages, the samples are present and remain bright. Parsons was established at the beginning of the 19th century and became a leading supply of paints for both buildings and coaches. First published in 1934 this was the company's beautifully produced "swatch book" and contained 136 colour samples for paints that could be purchased from the firm. The colours. Seller Inventory # mon0000343354
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Seller: Beaux Books, ABA, ILAB, Hartley Wintney, HAMPS, United Kingdom
Condition: Near Fine. Thos. Parsons and Sons Ltd. Mitcham. 1954. Fifth edition; first published in 1934. Hardback, small quarto; bound in light green boards with title-labels laid down, green and gold water-patterned endpapers. 74 pages containing 136 pasted-in paint samples, protected with tissue guards. English. 245x185mm. 0.6kg. Near fine; slight shelf wear; an excellent copy. Parsons was established at the beginning of the 19th century and became a leading supplier of paints for both buildings and coaches. First published in 1934 this was the company's beautifully produced "swatch book" and contained 136 colour samples for paints that could be purchased from the firm. The colours are split into historical periods or styles, including Colours of Egypt, Oriental Colours (Imperial Chinese Yellow, Deep Nankin Blue, Sang de Boeuf), Pompeiian Colours, Medici Blue, Verdure Tapestry Colours, William & Mary Georgian Greens, Empire Colours, Wedgwood Colours (Wedgwood Lilac, Wedgwood Jasper Red), Adam Brothers, Della Robbia Colours, Majolica Colours, Aubusson Tapestry Colours (Aubusson Violet, Aubusson Diaper), Treillage Colours, Delft Ware Colours (Famille Rose, Famille Vert, Imari Red, Delft Blue), etc. The book finishes with information about Parsons' colour scheme service and a list of paints and enamels available. Beaux Books specialises in fine and rare books on art and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. We welcome questions about our books and we are happy to provide any extra images. Buy with confidence from an experienced bookseller. 1954. Fifth edition; first published in 1934. Seller Inventory # 3916
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Seller: D2D Books, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4th Edition. Thos. Parsons & Sons Ltd., 1950 hardback No Jacket. 4th Edition. Bound in light green boards with title-labels laid down, green and gold water-patterned endpapers Containing 136 pasted-in paint swatches protected w/ tissue guards. Some pages have light stains and minor rubbing to boards but still in GOOD CLEAN READING ORDER. 24 hour despatch via Tracked/Insured, full refund if not satisfied. A photo scan can be sent you of this book if requested. Seller Inventory # studytint
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Seller: James Hine, Ilminster, SOMER, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Mounted colour samples throughout. (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition thus, 1934, De luxe edition. Mounted colour samples throughout. Some light foxing throughout. Decorative paper endpapers. Paper covered boards rubbed along spine edges and corners, some fraying and very slight chipping. The small paper onlay which says Thos. Parsons And son is chipped at on end resulting in a small loss to address. A few light marks, else good copy. Scarce & important history of colour. Seller Inventory # 002523
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Seller: The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. [73] pp. Containing 136 pasted-in paint swatches protected w/ tissue guards Thos. Parsons & Sons Ltd. 1961 Sixth Edition Library Edition 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" *slight foxing condition noted* Parsons was established at the beginning of the 19th century and became a leading supply of paints for both buildings and coaches. First published in 1934 this was the company's beautifully produced "swatch book" and contained 136 colour samples for paints that could be purchased from the firm. The colours are split into historical periods or styles, including Colours of Egypt, Oriental Colours (Imperial Chinese Yellow, Deep Nankin Blue, Sang de Boeuf), Pompeian Colours, Medici Blue, Verdure Tapestry Colours, William & Mary Georgian Greens, Empire Colours, Wedgwood Colours (Wedgwood Lilac, Wedgwood Jasper Red), Adam Brothers, Della Robbia Colours, Majolica Colours, Aubusson Tapestry Colours (Aubusson Violet, Aubusson Diaper), Treillage Colours, Delft Ware Colours (Famille Rose, Famille Vert, Imari Red, Delft Blue), etc. The book finishes with information about Parsons' colour scheme service and a list of paints and enamels available. Seller Inventory # 43664
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Seller: The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 4th Edition. [74] pp. w/ green & gold water-patterned endpapers Containing 136 pasted-in paint swatches protected w/ tissue guards Thos. Parsons & Sons Ltd. 1950 First published in 1934 Fourth Edition/ Library Edition 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" Thos. Parsons and Sons Ltd. London. 1950. Fourth edition; first published in 1934. Bound in light green boards with title-labels laid down, green and gold water-patterned endpapers. 74 pages containing 136 pasted-in paint samples, protected with tissue guards. English. 245 x 185mm. 0.6kg. . Good; slight wear to boards, black label missing from spine; spotting to pages, the samples are present and remain bright. Parsons was established at the beginning of the 19th century and became a leading supply of paints for both buildings and coaches. First published in 1934 this was the company's beautifully produced "swatch book" and contained 136 colour samples for paints that could be purchased from the firm. The colours are split into historical periods or styles, including Colours of Egypt, Oriental Colours (Imperial Chinese Yellow, Deep Nankin Blue, Sang de Boeuf), Pompeian Colours, Medici Blue, Verdure Tapestry Colours, William & Mary Georgian Greens, Empire Colours, Wedgwood Colours (Wedgwood Lilac, Wedgwood Jasper Red), Adam Brothers, Della Robbia Colours, Majolica Colours, Aubusson Tapestry Colours (Aubusson Violet, Aubusson Diaper), Treillage Colours, Delft Ware Colours (Famille Rose, Famille Vert, Imari Red, Delft Blue), etc. The book finishes with information about Parsons' colour scheme service and a list of paints and enamels available. *slight foxing condition noted*. Seller Inventory # 41977
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