Coronation Colours Issued By The British Colour Council 1936
$450
[2] pp.
The British Colour Council & The National Federation of Associated Paint, Colour and Varnish Manufacturers of the United Kingdom
1936
9" x 6"
Coronation Colours. Issued by The British Colour Council Coronation Colours. Issued by The British Colour Council
Robert J. Wilson.
The British Colour Council & The National Federation of Associated Paint, Colour and Varnish Manufacturers of the United Kingdom. London. 1936. Paperback, octavo; blue wrapper with title printed in gold, gold cord and tassel, with folded leaf loosely inserted. [4 pages.] 16 mounted colour samples (8 flat and 8 gloss). Two stapled pages of 'Notes on Coronation Colours' and an additional colours letter loosely inserted. English. 230 x 155mm. 0.1kg. . Near fine.
A sample card featuring paint colours to be used for the Coronation of George VI, produced by The British Colour Council in conjunction with The National Federation of Associated Paint, Colour, and Varnish Manufacturers. The intention was to create a uniform set of colours that could be used for decorating buildings and municipal areas throughout the country. Eight colours are listed, with both "glossy" and "flat" finishes. These are Coronation Gold, Green, Red, and Blue, and four pastels named Marlborough Blue, Holyrood Green, Buckingham Lilac and St. James' Rose. Inserted is a two page document by The British Colour Council listing the meanings and history of each colour. This is dated September 1936, before Edward VIII's abdication. A loose letter from John Line & Sons, Limited, Reading details seven additional colours for the coronation, including Peacock Blue and Signal Red. The letter is dated January 1937, post abdication.