Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
Lexicon
Search Terms
American wit and humor, 1900s, Art Nouveau
Dimensions
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
5 in
Book Details
Author
Marshall P. Wilder
Illustrator
Charles Graham, Bart Haley
Edition
First
Publisher
Funk & Wagnals Company
Place Published
City
New York
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Date Published
1905
Binding
Binding Type
Publishers' Binding- Onlay
Binding Notes
Bound in dark blue vertical ribbed cloth, and stamped in gilt in an art nouveau border with a large, exaggerated sun, the center of which is a small sepia photo onlay of the author. Another onlay, in color, is a small rectangle, depicting an urban park at the turn of the century. The spine is a wonderful art nouveau long-stemmed sunflower. \
Notes
First edition, published June 1905.
Flyleaf inscription: "From Harry Christmas 1906. Dear pappa: - Have not read this book, but as Skagit County may be cloudy at this time of the year, you may be able to see and feel a little sunshine in this book. Let me know if you do."
