This is a neat one, both for the terrific array of colors and for the nature of Alabastine paint itself, a powdered tint that was mixed with water for use on interior surfaces. And, as one can tell  from the samples in this booklet, some of which have bled a bit, this could be used as a sort of watercolor palette if desired--wet the colors with a brush and you could do a little painting.

Founded in New York by Melvin B. Church in 1879, Alabastine was derived from gypsum that was mined from shale beds around Alabaster, Michigan. The durable surface the paints created were reportedly easy to maintain and touch up, and the paint could be applied over old painted walls, and even wallpaper, all described in detail in the text here. Samples also include examples of painted surfaces decorated with stencils, with instruction stencil application described in detail. A postmark on the front of the booklet dates it to 1912. 

 5 3/8" x 3 3/16" closed. There are two pages stuck together, which I have not tried to pull apart; they seem pretty well stuck! Otherwise, pretty good condition, and great color, with photos showing all pages with samples. Some bleeds here and there as shown and some wear around the staples binding it.