with color illustration :

Early W. J. Reeves & Sons Catalogue

from around 1828-1830

 

Shown at right is the cover of an 8 pages (4 leafs) Catalogue / brochure of Reeves & Sons

 

 

The Catalogue lists colors, boxes, papers, pencils,etc .

 

It is approximately 7 1/2 x 4 inches for each page.

 

It is printed on fine wove paper folded & sewn in center .

 

The paper has partial watermark of "Fellows 1828"

John Fellows, hand-made wove paper, made at Eynsford Mill,

on the River Darent, in north Kent, England

 

Only a few copies this old are known to exist.

Reference: British National Portrait Museum The earliest catalog that Winsor Newton has is 1849

 

It also includes instructions on use and mixing in a hand painted color diagram.(see below)

 

Photos appear different than actual size - see measurements.

c.2013 The Whimsie Studio

 

 

MORE PHOTOS BELOW     Overall this rare catalog/ brochue in very good condition for age and un restored condition. The Catalogue consists of 8 pages: two sheets folded and sewn together Condition: There is light overall light toning slightly darker on some edges. Some foxing here and there. There are a few small tears and light folds from handling.   Most notably there is a small tear on the first page from edge above the word catalog going down between the letters G and U & slightly below those letters. Immensely repairable- see below Overall in very good codition considering it's 180 + years of age.   Photos appear different than actual size - see measurements. c.2013 The Whimsie Studio     Photos appear different than actual size - see measurements. c.2013 The Whimsie Studio     Photos are copyright protected   (c)1985-2011 All original designs and photographs shown herein are and copyright protected. (c) Copyright 1985- 2011 The Whimsie Studio, Larry Henke, Ronald Bodoh Whimsie studio is a trademark protected name