Publisher's Binding- European Origin

Viktor Olíva

Book cover designed by Oliva, noted Czech Art Nouveau artist. Fine grain olive green beveled cloth. Stylized gilt art deco titles to cover with exaggerated "P" and "C" in black and gilt. Pictorial design of open steamer trunk with the initials "M.B.", open red umbrella, and a pair of red shoes. Design is very detailed, created by finely stamped coloring and indented and raised detail of design. Example: the handle of the trunk and the golden clasps are raised, while the open trunk is indented, creating depth, as is the interior of the umbrella, the inside of the shoes, and the black shadow. The red umbrella is one of Oliva's signature designs.