The Book Shed

Shelf wear to tips, corners, and edges of the book, spine darkened, sunned at publisher's title, page edges darkened. Signed binding by Amy M. Sacker. Sacker studied under well-known architect, designer, and instructor Charles Howard Walker as well as Joseph DeCamp and Joseph Lindon Smith. In 1892 she won a scholarship to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for her exemplary work. Upon graduation, Sacker began teaching decorative design at the Cowles Art School. She illustrated books with figurative compositions that occupied the entire front instead of typical ornamental patterns. Domestic publishers used her designs several times for different books. Sacker won a bronze medal in 1901 for her book covers at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo and a medal in 1930 for her book plates at the Boston Tercentenary Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition. In 1901, Sacker founded her own school named the Sacker School of Design and Interior Decoration, where she taught for over 40 years. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!