The science of appearances (deluxe edition)

as formulated and taught by Max Meldrum. Arranged and edited by Russell R. Foreman. Sydney : The Shepherd Press, 1950. Quarto, gilt-lettered full crushed morocco, ruled in blind, slightly rubbed at head and foot os spine, gilt decoration of an artist’s palette on upper board, spine in compartments, tipped-in portrait frontispiece, pp. xvii; 298; extensively illustrated with colour and black and white plates, diagrams, a folding chart and plastic viewing slides housed in the pockets in rear endpaper, publisher’s slipcase. The deluxe edition, limited to 100 copies signed by Max Meldrum, this copy is number 86 (a trade edition of 1000 copies also published)

The very rare book on colour theory by pioneer tonalist Max Meldrum, most difficult to find in good condition with all its viewing cards, chart, and slipcase. An influential teacher, one of his most well known pupils was Clarice Beckett, whom he held in high regard.

A fine, clean copy of a rare book.