Ink & Blood. A Book of Drawings by Arthur Szyk. Introduction by Struthers Burt.

Auction 92 | Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Arts

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Lot 249

SZYK, ARTHUR.

Ink & Blood. A Book of Drawings by Arthur Szyk. Introduction by Struthers Burt.

Featuring 75 illustrated plates (several in color). <<This copy with embossed stamp>> on dedication page reading: “This is one of 15 presentation copies,” however the inscription block is blank, as is the artists’ signature block. Original black morocco gilt, rubbed. Fine hand-made abstract-patterned end-papers. Sm. folio.

New York: The Heritage Press 1946

Est: $600 - $800

Accompanied by: Four=page eulogy of Szyk by Simon H. Rifkind. With colophon: “In appreciation of a colorful friend … Sidney Hollaender.”