Mabie, Hamilton Wright

[Gordon, Frederic C.- Stunning Cover Design, in Original Box] Backgrounds of Literature

New York: The Outlook Company, 1903.

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.

Price: $375.00   Item #6494