A Grammar of Color Arrangements of Strathmore Papers In a Variety of Printed Color Combinations According to the Munsell Color System

A. H. Munsell; T. M. Cleland

Published by The Strathmore Paper Company, Mittineague, Mass., 1921

About this Item

A brightly illustrated work highlighting harmonious colour combinations, according to the Munsell Color System, with explanatory notes and accompanying diagrams from A. H. Munsell and T. M. Cleland. First edition. Bound in the publisher's quarter cloth with paper-covered boards. 'A Grammar of Color', presenting the Munsell Color System, a system created by A. H. Munsell that specifies colours based on their hue, value (lightness) and chroma (intensity). Compiled by American book designer T. M. Cleland, with an introduction from painter and art teacher, A. H. Munsell, the inventor of the Munsell colour system. In this work, Cleland presents Munsell's system, using diagrams and text to illustrate the application of the system within the world of graphic art. Illustrated with a selection of strathmore cover papers printed with measured colour areas arranged according to the Munsell System. With nineteen folding colour sheets. Collated, complete. Bound in the publisher's quarter cloth with paper-covered boards. Externally, very smart, with light bumping and a little rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with light scattered spotting, mainly to the first 28 pages of text. Plates remain clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 946Q12

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Grammar of Color Arrangements of ...

Publisher: The Strathmore Paper Company, Mittineague, Mass.

Publication Date: 1921

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book