[Rarebooks] FS: 1872 Theory of Colouring -Bacon

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Bacon, J[ohn]. "THE THEORY OF COLOURING: Being an Analysis of the
Principles of Contrast and Harmony in the Arrangement of Colours, with
Their Application to the Study of Nature and Hints on the Composition of
Pictures, etc."  London; Geo. Rowney & Co.: 1872. 4th ed., revised. A
popular work, first published in 1866 which went through a number of
editions. The book was published by Rowney & Co., a major art supply
manufacturer and competitor of Winsor and Newton, and was meant to give
students a solid grounding in color theory and application. Hardcover.
5”x7.25”, viii + 58 pages, + 20 pages of illustrated advertisements for
art supplies & equipment. 6 chromolithographed plates, including a color
wheel. Publisher’s blue bindstamped cloth with gilt titles. Covers with a
little rubbing and wear, else a nice copy. [09928] $125.00


AS ABOVE, London; Geo. Rowney & Co.: (ca.1900) 16th ed. Softcover.
5”x7.25”, 70 pages, + 16 pages of illustrated advertisements for art
supplies & equipment. 6 chromolithographed plates, including a color
wheel. Covers with a little rubbing and wear; one plate detached but
present. [09929] $60.00


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