Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
Lexicon
Search Terms
1890s
Dimensions
Height
8-1/2 in
Width
5-1/2 in
Book Details
Author
Hamilton Wright Mabie
Illustrator
Maude Cowles, Genevieve Cowles
Edition
First
Publisher
Dodd, Mead & Company
Place Published
City
New York
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Date Published
1899
Binding
Binding Type
Publisher's Binding- Art Nouveau
Binding Designer
Alice C. Morse
Binding Notes
Art Nouveau raised embossed rectangular panel design to front cover and a strong gilt design to spine. Signed binding design of Alice C. Morse. Olive green decorative cloth. Gilt top edge. Deckled edges.
Notes
"Abbie Stone" on flyleaf.
Relationships
Related Publications
Publication
The Proper Decoration of Book Covers: The Life and Work of Alice C. Morse
