Lot #35: Vintage 1965 Canadian Government CGSB 1-GP-12c Paint Color Standard Booklets Swatches Box

Massive, highly unique archival collection of vintage Standard Paint Colors materials, issued in 1965 by the Canadian Government Specifications Board (CGSB) via the Department of Defence Production. This lot features an incredible assortment of official government paint specification booklets alongside their corresponding original black protective pocket envelopes containing distinct, individual color sample chips/swatches. As a remarkable historical bonus, this collection contains an early Canadian National Railways (CNR) Paint Colour Standard card for "Black No. 10", originally issued in January 1952 and annotated with obsolete update references through September 1966. • Historical Significance & Rarity: The CGSB 1-GP-12c paint standard was printed in 1965 and famously adopted by the unified Canadian Armed Forces in 1968. Parts I and II were officially withdrawn by the Canadian Government in February 1991, meaning these tangible, physical standard sets have been out of print for over three decades, making full-box lots exceptionally scarce. • The Scale Reference System: Unlike American or British color systems that used names, the mid-century Canadian system utilized a strict alphanumeric designation (such as the 505 yellow series visible in the lot), mapping directly to gloss, semi-gloss, and flat classifications across military, industrial, and civil infrastructure. • Cross-Disciplinary Collector Appeal: This lot holds significant cross-appeal for multiple niche collector markets: • Military & Aviation Modelers: Crucial for referencing original mid-century Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Canadian Army vehicle/aircraft restorations. • Railroadiana Collectors: The inclusion of the 1952 Canadian National Railways paint standard card adds immense value for Canadian railway historians tracking early diesel and rolling stock liveries. • Design & Architectural Historians: A complete industrial index tracking mid-century Canadian industrial aesthetics, interior design, and color engineering This collection is a goldmine for Film & Television Art Departments, specifically for Property Masters (Props) and Set Decorators/Scenic Artists. In the film industry, pieces like this are highly sought after for both their physical presence on camera and their practical utility behind the scenes. • Period-Accurate Dressing for Government & Military Sets: In a period piece set between the 1960s and 1990s, these booklets are perfect for dressing "Cold War" government offices, military bunkers, railway dispatch centers, or architectural firms. • "Hero" Props for Specialized Characters: A "hero prop" is an item handled directly by an actor or featured in a close-up. If a character is an architect, a civil engineer, a military logistics officer, or a forensic investigator analyzing a crime scene from the 1960s/70s, handing them one of these authentic, crisply preserved Canadian Government booklets makes the scene instantly believable. • Exact Period-Correct Set Construction: Scenic artists (the crew members responsible for painting the sets) frequently struggle to find exact paint formulas for historical eras. Digital screens distort color, and modern paint decks don't match 1960s industrial standards. • The Ultimate Reference for Historical Bias: If a production is filming a show about the Canadian military, Canadian National Railways (CNR), or mid-century public infrastructure, these swatches give the paint department the exact physical color chips needed to color-match modern paints (like Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams) to authentic 1965 Canadian government specs. • Clear Elements for Prop Replication: Film graphic designers constantly have to invent or duplicate vintage paperwork, top-secret files, and manuals. Having a stash of genuine 1965 Canadian Government Specifications Board covers provides them with perfect typography, layout, and paper-stock reference material to scan and use as a template for custom props. Pickup category timeslot {A}