Pine Cones and Needles
The Art of American Book Covers
by M
2y ago
Thomas Watson Ball?Francis DanaLeonora of the YawmishNew York: Harper& Brothers, 1897This unsigned cover was issued by Harper while Thomas Watson Ball was working there as an art editor, what today would be called an art director. Although thin trees are a common element in his designs, along with a background hill, I hesitated to give an attribution. Many designs from Harper during his tenure ..read more
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Another cover by Thomas Watson Ball
The Art of American Book Covers
by M
3y ago
Joan of the Alleyby Frederick Orin BartlettIllustrations by Eleanor WinslowBoston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1904Cover by Thomas Watson BallIt's instantly recognizable as a Ball by the lettering. He was the Art Director for Colgate 1903-1907, and the style follows the Art Nouveau logo he developed for their toothpaste. The previous year he used similar lettering for Robin Brilliant and ..read more
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For sale today on eBay
The Art of American Book Covers
by R
5y ago
Shadowings Lafcadio Hearn. Shadowings. Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1900. Light blue, blue and gold stamping on dark blue cloth. In the original dust jacket with the same design in green and silver on blue paper. Cover design by the Decorative Designers firm, unsigned, pictorial by Lee Thayer. The cover design is often misattributed to Bruce Rogers. Publishers' bindings expert ..read more
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Auction of the books in the Feb. 13 catalog
The Art of American Book Covers
by R
5y ago
I've put the collection that is in the catalog that was posted a month ago today on eBay in case you want to acquire it. Click here to see the eBay auction ..read more
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