First published in 1814, Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours is a historic guide that catalogs the natural world through a precise system of color classification. Based on Abraham Gottlob Werner’s standardized scheme and refined by artist Patrick Syme, it pairs carefully defined hues with examples from minerals, plants, and animals. Used by naturalists such as Charles Darwin, this charming pocket-size facsimile offers both historical insight and timeless inspiration for artists, scientists, and lovers of color.