Strictly speaking, this ad features a newspaper, not a book. It’s so exquisite, though, that I am giving it a pass.
NY Times Advert, 1895
Books in Art: The New York Times Ad, 1895
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Tag Archives: 19th Century
Once Upon a Time: Late Nineteenth Century Children’s Book Illustrations
Children’s books from the late nineteenth century have the best illustrations. Here’s why:
They are charming.
From Round the Hearth [and other verses], 1889.
They are nonsensical.
From Lilliput Lyrics. Illustrated by Chas. Robinson, 1899.
Happy Christmas!
Happy Christmas!
Harper’s Bazar, XMAS 1894
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.”-Laura Ingalls Wilder
Daily Diversion #174: Old Books
Two books from the mid-1800s, given to me by a friend.
Antique Books: Cornell’s Primary Geography and Cushing’s Manual (Rules of Proceeding and Debate in Deliberative Assemblies). Both copies are from the 1850s.
Books in Art: Still Life by Henri Fantin-Latour
Still Life, 1866, by Henri Fantin-Latour.
Still Life, 1866, Henri Fantin-Latour
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 