Rare 1934 First Edition British Colour Council Dictionary Colour Standards book For Sale

Please make me an offer, this is a rare set of books, and therefore difficult to price.Title:The British Colour Council Dictionary of Colour Standards (First Edition, 1934)Format:2 Volumes in Original Caledon Jade Green Slipcase/BoxCompleteness:100% Complete (All 220 original silk ribbon swatches present)Item OverviewAn exceptional, highly sought-after copy of the legendary 1934 First Edition of the British Colour Council Dictionary of Colour Standards. Published in London to standardize color across the British empire\'s textile and manufacturing industries, this historic two-volume set is a holy grail for fashion historians, graphic designers, and rare book collectors.Volume 1 contains the comprehensive text, history, and index of color names, while Volume 2 houses the iconic concertina-folding pages featuring the dyed silk ribbon swatches (each showcasing both a matte and a gloss finish).Condition Report• The Swatches & Pages: 100% Complete. All 220 original silk ribbon swatches are present and intact with beautiful, vibrant color retention. The internal pages and bindings of both volumes are in very good condition, clean, and free from the industrial ink notes or heavy handling marks commonly found on working copies of this text. Only minor marks as expected, please see the photographs.• Note on Ribbon: One silk ribbon is currently creased/not lying perfectly flat. I have left this completely untouched to preserve its original, as-found state, though it could easily be flattened under a gentle weight.• The Outer Case: The original Caledon Jade Green case is present and structurally sound, showing expected signs of age and shelf wear (scuffing/rubbing to edges and general age-toning), which is entirely typical for a 90+ year-old industrial reference box. Please see the high-resolution photos for a precise look at the case\'s condition.Shipping & HandlingDue to the rarity and value of this set, it will be meticulously packed in bubble wrap and a sturdy box. It will be shipped via a fully tracked, insured, and signed-for premium courier service to ensure it arrives safely.
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