[Harris, Joel Chandler- Armstrong, Margaret] Evening Tales, Done into English from the French of Frederic Ortoli

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1893.

First edition. Full reddish brown cloth with cunning cover illustration, lettering and design by Margaret Armstrong in black and silver. Unsigned, and appearing in Matthews', "Bookbindings, Old and New," 1895, with the caption, "Designed by Miss Armstrong," and Gullans and Espey, #181. The cover has a central half moon in silver, with the rest of the moon bearing silver lines and revealing the title, "Evening News," and a unique and striking manner. As well, Armstrong's has designed a wonderful all-over pattern of repeating snails, ducks, and rabbits in black. Spine gilt. Covers show some wear, but a very good copy of an exceedingly scarce and attractive Margaret Armstrong title. At the time of writing, no other copies located.

Price: $325.00   Item #5825