Squiffer (1924)

Designs by Dugald Stewart Walker

To the left, we show a rare copy of Squiffer as published by Robert M McBride & Company (New York) in 1924.   This copy shows the original decoratively gilt-stamped emerald cloth cover.           On the right, we show Walker's illustrated Title Page.

Squiffer is a whimsical story by Hal Garrott recounting the adventures of a magical squirrel - Squiffer. The 1st Edition

carrying illustrations by Dugald Walker was published by Robert M McBride & Company (New York) in 1924.

The promotional material provided by the publishers to accompany Squiffer makes interesting reading:

Squiffer is a squirrel whose desire to become a boy sends him upon strange

adventures. The characters of the tale include a Bear, a Candy Princess, the

wicked Red Fairy Hot (with his three quick changes) and ever so many

other delightful persons.

Dugald Walker has again employed his skill as an artist in making a book as

beautiful physically as its text deserves.

Our Greeting Cards and Reproduction Prints

For connoisseurs of Walker's work, we have prepared sets of 4 Greeting Cards displaying the major colour images from his designs for Squiffer and on the left, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.             Code: DW SQ CS(4) Price: US$20.00

Similarly, we have prepared sets of 14 Greeting Cards displaying the major monotone images from Walker's designs for Squiffer and on the right, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.               Code: DW SQ MS(14) Price: US$70.00

When presented on Greeting Cards, these images are prepared as tipped-on plates - in hommage to the hand-crafted

approach typical of prestige illustrated publications produced in the early decades of the 20th Century. Each card is

hand-finished and the images are presented on Ivory card stock (in the case of colour illustrations) or White card stock

(in the case of monotone illustrations) with an accompanying envelope. The rear of each card carries information

about Dugald Walker, this wonderful suite and the profiled illustration - we have left the interior of the cards blank so

that you may write your own personal message.

Should you wish to order a Reproduction Print of one or more of these images, we have provided some options below.

Each of these large format prints is also accompanied by information about Dugald Walker, this suite and the profiled

illustration.

To purchase, simply click on the appropriate "Add to Cart" button and you will be taken through to our Shopping Cart

secured through PayPal. Multiple purchases will be consolidated by that feature and shipping and handling costs to any

destination in the world are accommodated by our flat-rate fee of US$20 for every US$200 worth of purchases.

Of course, should you wish to discuss some customised options, we welcome your contact on any matter through

ThePeople@SpiritoftheAges.com.

In the meantime, enjoy perusing these wonderful images from Dugald Walker.

The colour illustrations

Frontispiece Away they spun in the midst of the delighted company.	Captain Foozlebing's Employer At ease on the top of the chimney they sat, Red Fairy Hot regarding him with evil eyes.	A Marine May Pole The gay flashing tow-ribbons, winding about the McGinty's mast, formed a marine maypole.	Can the Oriental Change His Spots? "Then take that!" hissed Red Fairy Hot, throwing the powder.
Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ C1 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ C2 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ C3 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ C4 (12x18) Price: US$60.00

The major monotone illustrations

It's the Bear! The Bear tried to follow his little guide.	Luckily the Rug Was Not a Sleep-walker Heaven help us if you're a sleep-walker!	Bear Power Walls, roof, furniture, dishes - all were ground to bits.	Bear Power A washing-machine purred; a vacuum-cleaner whistled.
Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M1 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M2 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M3 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M4 (12x18) Price: US$60.00
The Candy Palace He decided to steal away into the woods and examine the pie.	It's the Way They Say "Ouch" That Counts Taking a smooth licorice sphere, he dipped it in liquid butter; aimed it carefully and rolled it.   (Presented as a diptych)		Unavoidably Detained The only way you'll get loose is to eat your dinner.
Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M5 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	A pair of reproductions on 12x18'' sheets Code: DW SQ M6|7 (12x18) Price: US$120.00		Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M8 (12x18) Price: US$60.00
The Real Confections Now you've done it; it's the Candy Kiss!	Pink Powder Squiffer saw bats beating their wings against the rocks.	Splashed with Milk A flood of milk splashed him from his spats to his hat.	The Tree Dance The animals did not applaud and Barky gave up trying to please them.
Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M9 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M10 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M11 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M12 (12x18) Price: US$60.00
The Tree Dance The animals did not applaud and Barky gave up trying to please them.	The Jolly Tenpins Thirteen past thirteen. They should be in the bowling alleys.
Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M13 (12x18) Price: US$60.00	Reproduction on 12x18'' sheet Code: DW SQ M14 (12x18) Price: US$60.00