Lavender and Old Lace / Myrtle Reed
2015.7.271
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
1900s
8-1/4 in
Myrtle Reed
G.P. Putnam's Sons
New YorkLondon
New York
United StatesEngland
North America
1902
Knickerbocker Press
New York
New York
United States
North America
1908
Publisher's Binding- Art Nouveau
Margaret Armstrong
Front cover has elaborate art nouveau gilt and ivory design signed by Margaret Armstrong with the initials "MA," at the bottom of the decorated panel. One of a set of Reed titles isssued at various times by Putnam. All are bound in lavender cloth with elaborate gilt spine decoration and titling. Set has also been seen in pale grey cloth. Top edge gilt. Deckled page edges.
May 1908 reprint.
Margaret Armstrong and American Trade Bindings (1991)
Gullans & Espey 202
Bound for Beauty: Highlights from the Roberts Collection