Myrtle Reed Cover Designs

The Myrtle Reed series (1899-1913) is most outstanding for Armstrong’s use of white and pink inks, gold and silver tooling and bright lavender cloth. The light color palette paired with Armstrong’s traditional design motifs make this collection unique and bold.

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The Spinster Book, 1901

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Lavender and Old Lace, 1902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At the Sign of the Jack-o-Lantern, 1905

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A Spinner in the Sun, 1906

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Love Affairs of Literary Men, 1907

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Flower of the Dusk, 1908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Old Rose and Silver, 1909

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Master of the Vineyard, 1910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Threads of Grey and Gold, 1913