THE LADY OF THE LAKE
Christy, Howard Chandler; Scott, Sir Walter
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since September 8, 2020
Quantity: 1From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since September 8, 2020
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First Christy-illustrated edition of this beloved poem of the Highlands, populated by beautiful "Christy Girls" - very scarce signed. Howard Chandler Christy's art of elegant, attractive women led to him being hailed as the successor to Charles Dana Gibson, and the "Gibson Girl" of the 1890s and 1900s was soon replaced by the "Christy Girl" of the 1910s. Christy would go on to illustrate a number of famous WWI recruitment posters, including the iconic 1917 "Gee I wish I were a Man, I'd Join the Navy." THE LADY OF THE LAKE was published just as the popularity of the Christy Girl was approaching its zenith, and showcases the artist's talent for depicting beautiful women (and men). Copies signed by him are very scarce. 11.5'' x 8.75''. Publisher's green cloth pictorial boards with gilt, yellow, and green stamping. Illustrated in black, white, and blue with color frontispiece and title page, with 12 color plates. [112] pages. Signed by Christy to title page, dated 1910. Binding with mild rubbing, a couple careful infills. Leaves with occasional faint soiling, a bit of rubbing to one color plate. Bright. Seller Inventory # 48207
Bibliographic Details
Title: THE LADY OF THE LAKE
Publisher: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis
Publication Date: 1910
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good plus.
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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