The Use of a Box of Colours; In a Practical Demonstration on Composition, Light and Shade, and Colour. Illustrated by Plain and Coloured Examples
Published by Tilt and Bogue for the proprietor, Charles Smith, London, 1842
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Robin Bledsoe, Bookseller (ABAA), Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.Robin Bledsoe, Bookseller (ABAA)
AbeBooks seller since April 3, 2001
Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 105.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
82p + many ills. on 12 lithographed plates (5 in color, 1 mounted) + 6p of art supply ads. Heavily foxed; occasional penciling. Detailed advice chiefly for the watercolorist, as summarized in the subtitle. Charles Smith was a supplier of watercolor and oil paints and other artist's supplies. He sold a line of tints developed by Willson, which are advertised in the back and referred to in the text. Hard to find in complete or nice condition. Sold as is. Hardcover (original gilt- and blind-stamped boards, new cloth spine, rehinged).
Seller Inventory # 31797
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Use of a Box of Colours; In a Practical Demonstration on Composition, Light and Shade, and Colour. Illustrated by Plain and Coloured Examples
- Author
- Willson, Harry
- Publisher
- Tilt and Bogue for the proprietor, Charles Smith, London
- Publication year
- 1842
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Willson, Harry
- Edition
- First edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Art: 19th Century, Art: Artists' Writings, Art: Prints, Drawings, and Other Works on Paper, Art: Technique and Instruction: Composition, Pattern, Perspective, etc.
Robin Bledsoe, Bookseller (ABAA)
Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
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Specializing in good horse and art books since 1973. My open shop of 37 years is now closed, but I welcome online or phone orders. My equestrian books are strong in 19th-century titles, ephemera, and the obscure, overlooked, and uncommon in all fields. Among the other books are many antiquarian bookseller and book auction catalogues. For regular announcements of new arrivals, please sign up at www.bledsoebooks.com. I look forward to serving you.
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Artist Monographs; Art Exhibition Catalogues; Bookseller Catalogues; Photography; Book Arts, Equestrian SubjectsAssociation member
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Robin Bledsoe, Bookseller (ABAA)
MA, U.S.A.
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