THE GIBSON BOOK A Collection of the Published Works of Charles Dana Gibson
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, R. H. Russell. 1906. Binding: Contemporary full red cloth over board, flat spine, title in gilt decorated with floral motif on the upper board., Notes: Charles Dana Gibson (1867–1944) was an American illustrator. He was best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters inspired his images. He published his illustrations in Life magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor in 1918 and later owner of the general interest magazine. Peddling his pen-and-ink sketches, Gibson sold his first work in 1886 to Life magazine, founded by John Ames Mitchell and Andrew Miller. It featured general interest articles, humor, illustrations, and cartoons. His works appeared weekly in the popular national magazine for more than 30 years. He quickly built a wider reputation, with his drawings being featured in all the major New York publications, including Harper's Weekly, Scribners and Collier's. His illustrated books include the 1898 editions of Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau as well as Richard Harding Davis' Gallegher and Other Stories.
, Size: Oblong Folio. , Illustration: The illustrations include pictures of everyday people and neighbours, sketches and cartoons, London, the education of Mr. Pip, Americans, a widow and her friends, the social ladder., Volume: 2 volumes. , Category: Book Plate Books General;. A fine example, plates are clean and crisp.
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Binding: Contemporary full red cloth over board, flat spine, title in gilt decorated with floral motif on the upper board., Notes: Charles Dana Gibson (1867–1944) was an American illustrator. He was best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters inspired his images. He published his illustrations in Life magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor in 1918 and later owner of the general interest magazine. Peddling his pen-and-ink sketches, Gibson sold his first work in 1886 to Life magazine, founded by John Ames Mitchell and Andrew Miller. It featured general interest articles, humor, illustrations, and cartoons. His works appeared weekly in the popular national magazine for more than 30 years. He quickly built a wider reputation, with his drawings being featured in all the major New York publications, including Harper's Weekly, Scribners and Collier's. His illustrated books include the 1898 editions of Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau as well as Richard Harding Davis' Gallegher and Other Stories.
, Size: Oblong Folio. , Illustration: The illustrations include pictures of everyday people and neighbours, sketches and cartoons, London, the education of Mr. Pip, Americans, a widow and her friends, the social ladder., Volume: 2 volumes. , Category: Book Plate Books General;.
Price: $375.00