This is a vintage hardcover book titled "Colour in Theory and Practice," Volume One: General Theory, authored by H.D. Murray and D.A. Spencer. Published in 1939 by Chapman & Hall Ltd in London, this significant work delves into the scientific and practical aspects of colour.

The book's cover is a sturdy, cloth-bound material in a brown hue, featuring the title and authors prominently in red lettering. It includes detailed discussions and illustrations, such as diagrams of Spectrometers and Spectrophotometers, and explanations of the production and formation of colour through reflection and dispersion. This listing includes the single book, "Colour in Theory and Practice, Volume One: General Theory," as pictured, offering a comprehensive look at historical colour science and its applications.

Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: Chapman & Hall Ltd
Item Type: Book
Era/Style: Vintage, Scientific, Technical
Material: Cloth-bound Hardcover
Book Title: Colour in Theory and Practice
Authors: H.D. Murray, D.A. Spencer
Volume: Volume One: General Theory
Publication Year: 1939
Publisher: Chapman & Hall Ltd
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (London)
Language: English
Topic: Colour Theory, Optics, Spectrophotometry