208 pages. Frontis, 6 color plates.
Contents: The blue flower [from the German of Novalis] -- The source. -- The mill. -- Spy rock. -- Wood-magic. -- The other wise men. -- A handful of clay. -- The lost word. -- The first Christmas-tree.
Collection
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
Lexicon
Search Terms
1900s
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Book Details
Author
Henry Van Dyke
Edition
First
Publisher
Charles Scribner's Sons
Place Published
City
New York
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Date Published
1902
Binding
Binding Type
Publisher's Binding- Art Nouveau
Binding Designer
Margaret Armstrong
Binding Notes
Signed Margaret Armstrong art nouveau cover design in gilt, green and pale blue stamped upon navy blue cloth. Gilt titles and design to spine. Top edge gilt. Monogram at lower right quadrant.
One of a series of uniform bindings designed by Armstrong for Van Dyke titles issued by Scribners.
Notes
Published October 1902.
Flyleaf Inscription: Molly E. Mower. Dec. 25 1902. C.P.W.
Relationships
Related Publications
Publication
The Art of American Book Covers 1875-1930 / Richard Minsky
