The Master's Violin / Myrtle Reed
2015.7.279
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
1900s
8-1/4 in
Myrtle Reed
LondonNew York
EnglandUnited States
New York
North America
1904
Knickerbocker Press
1910
Publisher's Binding- Art Nouveau
Margaret Armstrong
Art nouveau gilt stamped design of intertwining iris by Margaret Armstrong. Binding is unsigned. Bound in lavender cloth with elaborate gilt spine decoration and titling. Stamped in gilt and white. One of a set of Reed titles which was issued at various times by Putnam, and is sometimes seen in pale grey cloth. Top edge gilt. Deckled page edges.
Owner's name stamp: Grace W. Pound., Bookseller's ticket: W. B. Clarke Co. Booksellers & Stationers, 26 & 28 Tremont St. & 30 Court Sq., Boston.
Margaret Armstrong and American Trade Bindings (1991)
Gullans & Espey 205