A treatise applying colour theory to architecture, with chapters on the use of colour in historic buildings in Italy, France, Germany and England. Illustrated with 22 b/w photographs and 12 coloured plates. Many of these are taken from architectural fragments or models in the Victoria and Albert Museum, showing the practical use of it's collections. The author's proposed colour schemes for interiors show the richness of Edwardian decoration, with multiple hues used even on the painting of a door. A fascinating glimpse into the history of taste and of interior design. Fair / Good overall. Red cloth binding with gilt title on spine. Front cover has title framed by decorative architectural motif. Spine rubbed at top and foot, covers watermarked. Block dusty and foxed at edges; binding remains good. Internally, contents generally clean; discolouration to endpapers, and occasional faint foxing to pages.