[Rarebooks] FS: Bible books Illustrated and Signed by ARTHUR SZYK

[Charles Agvent]

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1.  BIBLE.  THE  BOOK OF JOB. New York: Limited  Editions  Club  1946.
Small  folio  (8-1/2"  x  12")  bound in  half  white  sheepskin  with
sheepskin  corners,  gilt-stamped,  and gilt-decorated  smooth  vellum
paper  sides. Copy #380 of 1950 copies illustrated with eight busy and
striking color plates by Arthur Szyk, each placed by hand in the book,
and  SIGNED by the illustrator on the colophon page. Slight  darkening
to  the spine which is rubbed at the tips with slight loss. Small  red
stain to front cover. About Very Good, lacking the slipcase.   $125.00

2.  BIBLE.  THE  BOOK OF RUTH. New York: Limited Editions  Club  1947.
Small  folio  (8-1/2"  x  12")  bound in  half  white  sheepskin  with
sheepskin  corners,  gilt-stamped,  and gilt-decorated  smooth  vellum
paper  sides. Copy #380 of 1950 copies illustrated with eight busy and
striking color plates by Arthur Szyk, each placed by hand in the book,
and  SIGNED  by the illustrator on the colophon page. Rubbing  to  the
spine  with  slight  loss at the tips. About Very  Good,  lacking  the
slipcase.                                                      $125.00

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