Publicado por The Watson-Standard Co., [October, 1938]., Pittsburgh:, 1938
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 31,05
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Añadir al carritoTall 8vo. 3.5 x 8.5 in. triptych which folds out to oblong 4to. 10.5 x 8.5 in. w/ [6 pp (unnumbered)], w/ 16 paint samples tipped-in, self-printed colour decorated softcovers (minor dustsoiling, shelfwear), still VG copy, from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of this scarce paint sample catalogues at the end of the 1930s. This brochure details the Kno-Gloss flat finish oil paints intended for walls, ceilings, woodwork, and all interior work. The colour names include Pink, Tapestry Red, Dutch Blue, Apple Green, Light Buff, and others. The Watson Paint & Glass Co. began manufacturing consumer paints in 1902, and later formed the Watson-Standard Co. with the acquisition of Standard Plate Glass in 1929. No copies located in Worldcat.
Publicado por Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, [1937]., Pittsburgh:, 1937
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 31,05
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Añadir al carritoTall 8vo. 3.25 x 8.25 in. which folds out to oblong folio accordion-style to 12.5 x 8.25 in. w/ [8 pp (unnumbered)], w/ 15 paint samples tipped-in, self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers, (minor dustsoiling, shelfwear), NF copy from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of this scarce paint sample catalogues at the end of the Great Depression. The paint, colour chart, and instructions offer an invaluable guide for design choices at the end of the 1930s. The colour names include Sea Foam Green, Blossom Pink, Horizon Blue, Cascade Blue, Palmetto Green, Mist Gray, and more. No copies located in Worldcat.
Publicado por The Watson-Standard Co., [Feb., 1939]., Pittsburgh:, 1939
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 44,36
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Añadir al carritoTall 8vo. 3.5 x 8.5 in. which folds out to oblong folio. 21 x 8.5 in. w/ [12 pp (unnumbered)], w/ 30 paint samples tipped-in, self-printed colour softcovers, NF copy, preserving the original tissue guard, from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of this scarce paint sample catalogues at the end of the 1930s. This brochure details the two-coat house paint system safeguarding the home against cracking and pealing through long exposure. The colour names include Pea Green, Turkey Red, Colonial Yellow, Bronze Green, Ceiling Blue, and others. The Watson Paint & Glass Co. began manufacturing consumer paints in 1902, and later formed the Watson-Standard Co. with the acquisition of Standard Plate Glass in 1929. No copies located in Worldcat.
Publicado por Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, [1939]., Pittsburgh:, 1939
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
EUR 44,36
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Añadir al carritoTall 8vo. 3.25 x 8.25 which folds out to oblong folio accordion-style to 15.5 in x 8.25 in. w/ [10 pp (unnumbered)], w/ 24 paint samples tipped-in still preserving original tissue guard, self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers, NF copy, from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of this scarce paint sample catalogue at the end of the 1930s. The paint, colour chart, and instructions offer an invaluable guide for design choices on the eve of World War II. The colour names include Geneva Green, Emerald Green, Travertine, Delphinium Blue, Rose Pink, Orchid, Chinese Red, Navajo Red, Tangerine, Canary Yellow, and more. Worldcat locates 1 copy (Yale).
Publicado por U.S. Gutta Percha Paint Co., Dec., 1940]., [Providence, R.I.:, 1940
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 44,36
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Añadir al carritoTall 8vo. [8 pp (unpaginated)], which folds out to 13.5 x 8.25 in., numerous colour illustrations, w/ 26 tipped-in paint samples mounted, self-printed colour-illustrated cover art of kitchen painted in bright Chinaline colours (slight shelfwear) still a NF copy, from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of this very scarce paint sample catalogue advertising the company's very bright and "Gay" paint colours for every room in the house, and Chinaline White was available in both gloss and eggshell finishes. The colour names include Cuban Cream, Mandarin Yellow, Rustic Brown, Chinese Red, Quaker Gray, Holland Blue, and others. The United States Gutta Percha Company was founded originally in 1886 by J. William Rice (d. 1910), and at one time was one of the largest industrial companies located in Rhode Island. Chinaline paints were heavily advertised through the decades leading up to World War II as being free of lead and other toxic chemicals. No copies located in Worldcat.
Publicado por The Watson-Standard Co., [April, 1939]., Pittsburgh:, 1939
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 44,36
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Añadir al carritoTall 8vo. 3.5 x 8.5 in. triptych which folds out to oblong 4to. 10.5 x 8.5 in. w/ [6 pp (unnumbered)], w/ 18 paint samples tipped-in, self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers, beautiful Arts & Crafts cover art of young woman painting her folding table, colour text illustrations, NF copy from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of this scarce paint sample catalogues at the end of the 1930s. These beautiful bright quick drying gloss enamels were intended for use on walls, floors, woodwork, automobiles, and furniture. The colour names include Sky Blue, Light Orchid, Bird Blue, Roman Red, Leaf Green, Nile Green, and Mahogany. The Watson Paint & Glass Co. began manufacturing consumer paints in 1902, and later formed the Watson-Standard Co. with the acquisition of Standard Plate Glass in 1929. No copies located in Worldcat.
Publicado por Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, [Lakeside Press, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.],, Pittsburgh:, 1923
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 110,90
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Añadir al carritoTwo parts in one volume. 4to. [12], 208; 178, xxii pp. With 100's of photo & text illusts., many colour plates, colour plates w/ sample colours & tissue guards retained. Decorated & embossed faux leather brown publisher's cloth, gilt lettering & decoration front cover & spine (minor shelfwear, slight rubbing, slight bumping at foot of spine), still a VG bright copy, from the library of Prof. Rexford G. Newcomb (1886-1968), noted professor of Architecture (1918-54), and later Dean of the College of Fine & Applied Arts (1932-1954) at the Univ. of Illinois, w/ ownership stamps on endpapers. First edition of perhaps one of the best catalogues for the use of glass and colour in advertising, marketing, and architecture during the Roaring 20's era. Of particular interest is the evidence of architectural influence by Frank Lloyd Wright, showing a picture of his use of glass in a curtain design in the Dana House (p. 144). This lavish catalogue shows the importance of glass and stained glass in design, its allowance of interior light and illumination, interior shop displays, store fronts, bent glass, the use of glass in early automobiles, aquarium displays, and much more. The paint section offers an invaluable reference to the 1920's colour palate, providing colour samples for paints and varnishes, advertising Patton's paints, Pitcairn varnishes, with colour suggestions for home and commercial uses.
Publicado por Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, [1931]., Pittsburgh:, 1931
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 66,54
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Añadir al carritoTwo works. Tall 8vo. 3.5 x 8.5 which folds out to oblong folio accordion-style to 14 x 8.5 in. w/ [8 pp (unnumbered)], w/ 15 paint samples tipped-in, self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers, (minor dustsoiling, shelfwear); 19, [1] pp. Numerous photo illustrations, text illustrations, self-printed softcovers in tan & black (minor dustsoiling, shelfwear), still VG set from the library of Henry A. Heider (1892-1969), and Russell E. Heider (1919-2005), Portland, OR carpenters & building contractors. First edition, thus, of these scarce paint sample catalogues on the eve of the Great Depression. The paint, colour chart, and instructions offer an invaluable guide for design choices at the onset of the 1930s, and the instruction guide offers excellent tips in using Velumina Wallhide paints. The colour names include Sea Foam Green, Blossom Pink, Horizon Blue, Cascade Blue, Palmetto Green, Mist Gray, and more. No copies located in Worldcat.
Publicado por Hill, Hubbell & Co., [ca. 1925]., San Francisco, CA:, 1925
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
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EUR 576,68
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Añadir al carrito4to. [20], 172 (i.e. 340) pp. (hand numbered in pencil), most leaves w/ letter head sheet inserted between, as well as tissue guards for the paint sample leaves. With 3 colour plates showing the paint cans with Hill, Hubbell & Co. paint schemes, numerous photo illustrations, 207 tipped-in paint & varnish samples (2 removed), all leaves, and extra note leaves with blue colour printed letterhead. Original quarter-green cloth over gray boards, Arts & Crafts illust. on front cover of lighthouse in blue, gray, white & gilt, gilt & black lettering (minor soiling, occasional paint marks, numerous leaves w/ annotations, corrections, insertions), still a VG copy, w/ company bookplate on front pastedown of George L. Nagel, and numbered. First edition of this exceedingly scarce counter display catalogue for this California paint & varnish company during the Roaring 20s. Founded originally in 1905 before the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, Nagel notes in his introduction that this was intended to be a 20th anniversary catalogue presenting the company's full line of paints, varnishes, and special coatings offered for sale. Hill, Hubbell & Co. originally supplied marine paints and industrial paints, and special paints for lighthouses, and marine vessels, and adopted the Lighthouse motif as their company logo, and for paint marketing. They produced concrete paints, paints for bridges, oil tanks, water tanks, marine paints, automotive paints, varnishes for shingle roofs, enamels, glosses, metal paints, and much more. Of interest are the notes in the catalogue pointing out that 66 U.S. Navy destroyers were painted entirely with Hill, Hubbell & Co. Biturine Enamel, coated the Cambrian Reservoir in San Jose, CA, the pipes and other structures for the Hetch Hetchy Water Supply on the O'Shaughnessy Dam, and many other projects in the West. Hill, Hubbell & Co., along with the California Paint Co., Seattle Western Pacific Paint Corp., Rasmussen & Co., and others would all be later combined into the General Paint Corporation in Oct., 1928. No copies located in Worldcat; See: General Paint Corporation, Oakland Tribune, Oct. 17, 1928, p. 35.