Beautiful repackaging of Werner’s ‘Nomenclature of Colours’ – a referencing system from 1814 which classified colours by matching them to botanical and zoological specimens. ‘Tile Red’ for instance, can be seen in the ‘Breast of the Cock Bullfinch, Shrubby Pimpernel, Porcelain Jasper’. Darwin relied on it heavily for his voyage to the Galapagos. Beautifully illustrated, including contemporary cabinets of eggs, flowers, butterflies, minerals etc.
We are delighted to support Patrick Baty, a fellow independent in Chelsea, by offering his book at a discounted price of £30 (rather than £35). Long live independents!
