HAY (David Ramsay). The Principles of Beauty in Colouring Systematized.1845

Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, First edition, 8vo, [4], iv, 72 + 8pp., of publishers adverts, presentation inscription from the author to front endpaper, 14 numbered plates with 86 mounted paint samples, text and plates sectionally bound, publishers original cream gilt boards, rebacked with original spine neatly laid-down, rubbed. First edition of this unusual work on colour theory.