1916 The Unknown Quantity Henry Van Dyke Cover by Margaret Armstrong

Description: The Unknown Quantity: A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales. By Henry Van Dyke and cover decorated by Margaret Armstrong. Published in New York by Charles Schribner's Sons. 1916, 370 pp, hardcover binding. In good condition. Covers and spine have slight age-related wear and toning. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Hinges are in good condition and pages have good support throughout. Edges of pages have age-related toning and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. Margaret Armstrong was one of the most influential women in book decoration during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her book covers followed the Art Nouveau style. Henry Van Dyke was an American novelist and teacher. He wanted to become a professional pianist, but moved on to study journalism as it was difficult for African-Americans to become professional musicians during Van Dyke's youth. He moved to writing fiction after winning awards at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. COLL1916ABCR

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