A Grammar of Color: Munsell Color System & Strathmore Papers – 1st Edition – 1921
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A Grammar of Color: Munsell Color System & Strathmore Papers – 1st Edition
1921 – Over 100 years old!
Item Specifics:
- Publisher: Strathmore Paper Company
- Author: A.H. Munsell (introduction) & T.M. Cleland (arrangements)
- Publication Year: 1921
- Binding: Hardcover (cloth-backed boards)
- Special Features: First Edition, 19 folding color specimen sheets
Full Description:
Up for sale is a scarce first edition of A Grammar of Color, published by the Strathmore Paper Company in 1921. This monumental work represents the historic first major presentation of Albert H. Munsell’s revolutionary color system directly applied to the printing, advertising, and graphic design trades. The volume features a beautifully designed introductory text by T.M. Cleland detailing color dynamics, two full-page color plates engraved by Rudolph Ruzicka, and a spectacular series of large folding paper specimen sheets.
Up for sale is a scarce first edition of A Grammar of Color, published by the Strathmore Paper Company in 1921. This monumental work represents the historic first major presentation of Albert H. Munsell’s revolutionary color system directly applied to the printing, advertising, and graphic design trades. The volume features a beautifully designed introductory text by T.M. Cleland detailing color dynamics, two full-page color plates engraved by Rudolph Ruzicka, and a spectacular series of large folding paper specimen sheets.
Condition Details:
- Completeness: This volume is 100% complete regarding the primary content. All 19 folding color-printed paper sheets are present, intact, and firmly attached. Please note that the separate supplemental envelope (sheets 20-46) is not included with this listing.
- Interior: The early pages and introduction text are in exceptionally good condition with very clean paper. The vivid, rich colors on the die-cut specimen sheets remain bright and clean.
- Binding: The original cloth-backed binding is intact and tight. Pages and fold-outs are securely held.
- Exterior Cover: The grey boards show typical vintage shelf wear, light scuffing, and corner/edge bumping consistent with its age (see photos and video).
An excellent, sturdy reference copy for any serious collector of art theory, typography, or industrial printing history. Please review the high-resolution images carefully for exact cosmetic condition.
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