Originally published in 1883, this now-rare book features 20 color plates illustrating directions for mixing primary and secondary colors to achieve olive, russ

The definitive volume on how paint has been used in the U.S. in the last 250 years. Eminent contributors cover the history of this medium in American buildings

Victorian Exterior Decoration provides a foolproof system for choosing the colors that will best suit the particular style of any house.

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