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[Gordon, Frederic C.- Stunning Cover Design, in Original Box] Backgrounds of Literature
by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: The Outlook Company, 1903. Third Printing, Published in the same year as the First Edition. Third Printing, Published in the same year as the First Edition. 8vo. Original publishers maroon cloth with elaborate gilt-stamped cover and spine design consisting of all-over ivy on trellis, gilt lettering, by Frederic C. Gordon, who was the artist commissioned to design the front cover of Stephen Crane's "The Black Riders," published in 1895. Signed by Gordon, F.C.G., appearing on lower spine in gilt. Fully illustrated, with prospectus for the autograph edition laid-in. A pristine copy with absolutely no signs of wear, in the original purple paper covered two-part card box with printed paper label on cover denoting title, author publisher, etc. (box a bit worn at edges, otherwise very good). Illustrated with drawings and photographs throughout. A rare survival of a gorgeous Turn of the Century Art Nouveau gilt-stamped cover.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6494
- Title
- [Gordon, Frederic C.- Stunning Cover Design, in Original Box] Backgrounds of Literature
- Author
- Mabie, Hamilton Wright
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third Printing, Published in the same year as the First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Outlook Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1903
Terms of Sale
Nudelman Rare Books
7 day return guarantee for any reason, with full refund including shipping costs, if notification has been made and item has been posted back to us in 7 days after receipt.
About the Seller
Nudelman Rare Books
Biblio member since 2011
Seattle, Washington
About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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- Spine
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