1903 Little Rivers Henry Van Dyke Antique Book Scribner's Art Nouveau Cover

Charles Scribner's Sons
Little Rivers: A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness
1903 Antique Hardcover, Art Nouveau Binding

This is an antique 1903 edition of "Little Rivers" by Henry Van Dyke, published by Charles Scribner's Sons. The book is a collection of essays on nature and fishing. This particular copy is notable for its stunning publisher's decorative cloth binding in the Art Nouveau style, featuring an elaborate design of dragonflies and flowers in gilt, silver, and green on a dark blue background. Printed by The Caxton Press, it is a beautiful example of early 20th-century bookmaking.

• Features a highly decorative Art Nouveau cover with gilt and colored stamping.
• Gilt top page edges add a touch of elegance.
• Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, a prominent American publisher.
• Approximate Measurements: 7.5" H x 5" W x 1.25" D

Condition: Used. In good antique condition, showing wear consistent with its 120+ years of age. The cover has some rubbing and corner/edge wear. The pages are tanned/yellowed from age. The binding is intact but shows some stress and separation at the interior gutter in some places, as pictured. Please review all photos for a detailed assessment of the book's condition.