1989 Catalogue from Liberty Paint Corp.
Hudson, NY: Liberty Paint Corp. 1989. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 80, richly illustrated w/ b/w drawings. More
Hudson, NY: Liberty Paint Corp. 1989. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 80, richly illustrated w/ b/w drawings. More
New York: Columbian Carbon Co., 1950. Original edition. Cardboard Covers w/white plastic comb. Octavo (5" x 8 1/2") pp 50. With glossy colored paint chips on each page. These pigments are composed of "pure iron oxides" made from what was the "largest manufacturer of this type of pigment at that..... More
Brooklyn, NY: John W. Masury & Son, 1937, 1935 (circa). Original edition. Pamphlets. 2 Pamphlets , 1st - small octavo. 18 glossy color chips, 2nd - fold-out, pp 2. 10 Glossy colored paint chips, bright and clear. 1st - A wonderful sampling of bright clear colors that would provide vivid..... More
New York: John W. Masury & Son, 1935 (circa). Pamphlet. Pamphlet, fold-out, pp 2. 10 Glossy colored paint chips, bright and clear. Deep ochres, slate gray and other colors, ideal for informal and utility areas. More
London: 1998. Three-ring holes, unbound. A helpful resource for anyone who is restoring a historic house. More
London/New York: The Trade Papers Publishing Co. Ltd./The Painters' Magazine, 1921. First edition. Cloth over Boards, burgundy. 12mo, pp. 107, indexed, the nicest copy we've ever seen. A useful guide to dealing with common painting and papering problems, written by the author of "Scumbling and Colour Glazing." Quite scarce, no..... More
Springfield, MA: Milton Bradley Co., 1929. First edition. Staplebound Wraps. Octavo, pp. 32, richly illustrated w/ color drawings. An attractive copy, scarce in this condition. More
Chicago: Finishing Research Laboratories, Inc., 1928. First edition. Original Cloth. Octavo, pp. 113, indexed, includes color plates, drawings, diagrams, a color chart, and 3 color wheels. An uncommon color piece. Good period reference onthe subject, aimed at the tradesman invloved in all aspects of color application. More
New York: Henry Holt & Co, 1987. First edition. Original Blue Cloth. Quarto, pp. 117, indexed, glossary, notes, appendix, richly illustrated in b/w & color. Includes an extraordinary chart that provides color combinations based on paints available today; select the main color, and the chart indicates all the appropriate trims..... More
New York: Henry Holt & Co, 1987. First edition. library rebound, with dustjacket bound to boards. Quarto, pp. 117, indexed, glossary, notes, appendix, richly illustrated in b/w & color. Includes an extraordinary chart that provides color combinations based on paints available today; select the main color, and the chart indicates..... More
New York: Henry Holt & Co, 1987. First edition. Boards. Quarto, pp. 117, indexed, glossary, notes, appendix, richly illustrated in b/w & color. Includes an extraordinary chart that provides color combinations based on paints available today; select the main color, and the chart indicates all the appropriate trims. An important..... More
New York: Henry Holt & Co, 1987. First edition. original boards. Quarto, pp. 117, indexed, glossary, notes, appendix, richly illustrated in b/w & color. Includes an extraordinary chart that provides color combinations based on paints available today; select the main color, and the chart indicates all the appropriate trims. An..... More
Hearst, 2001. Hardcover. More
New York: National Lead Co., 1924. First edition. Black portfolio w/gilt lettering. Small quarto, pp 30. Color renderings on each page: 15 exterior perspectives and 15 interior perspectives. A charming trade piece with beautiful colored perspective renderings showing exterior and interior paint finishes. The National Lead Company began business in..... More
New York: National Lead Co., 1910. Original edition. Postcards w/acrylic covers. 2 color postcards, one with child's handwriting saying "Happy Easter" on back. The postcards depict "The Dutch Boy At Work" with 2 children and their pet dog, and the "Dutch Boy" overlooking a small town with harmoniously painted homes..... More
New York: National Lead Company, 1936. Original edition. Original Wraps. 3.25" x 5.5", pp. 140,. Indexed, b/w illustrations. A very ambitious little trade publication. Covers exterior and interior wood, metal, brick, stucco, concrete and stone painting; wall finishing, painting boats. Full of insider tricks-of-the-trade! More
New York: National Lead Co., 1936. Original edition. Decorated Color Wraps, 1 burgundy , 1 grey). 24 mo, pp140, w/appendix & index. A technical guide for painting contractors with chapters on mixing paints, using paints on a variety of exterior surfaces, (brick, stucco, concrete, stone) finishing interior walls and woods..... More
New York: National Lead Co., 1913. First edition. Boards, ivory w/tipped in label. Quarto, pp 48. Color and b/w illustrations. A trades piece primarily for home owners, demonstrating mostly exterior color schemes, and some interior scheme, as well as technical recommendations. An early rendering of the "Dutch Boy" is on..... More
New York: National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2007. First edition. Soft. Large mousepad (approx. 8 x 9), brightly colored representation of an artist's palette, plus National Trust for Preservation logo. Nice mousepad, gift for anyone in the building trades or professions. More
New York: Wiley, 1965. First edition. More
New York: National Lead Company. Color Pictorial Wraps, olive. Quarto, pp 31. Color perspective renderings throughout, b/w photographs. Another beautifully designed trades publication by O.C. Harn, the advertising genius for the National Lead Company. This booklet shows exterior color selection in relation to size and proportion, trim colors, architectural styles..... More
New York: Theo. Audel & Co., 1949. Revised. Black leatherette. 12 mo (5 X 7 1/2), pp. xxiii, 430, illustrated by b/w photos, with fold-out color chart, rear 8 pages of publisher's ads. A solid trade publication, well illustrated. More
Tab Books, 1982. Hardcover. More
New York: Macmillan, 1997. First edition. Cloth over Boards. Quarto, pp. 305, indexedprofusely illustrated w/ color photographs. More