Benoit, Pierre. Le Puits de Jacob

AUCTION 8 | Tuesday, November 16th, 1999 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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Lot 526

(SZYK, ARTHUR)

Benoit, Pierre. Le Puits de Jacob

ONE OF 50 COPIES hors commerce on Japon. Magnificent illustrations in colors by Szyk, 15 hors text and 15 initials and title-page vignettes Original printed wrappers, foot of spine with loss, broken. 8vo

Paris: 1927

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

This copy with an original decorative watercolor inscription in French by Szyk to his friend and supporter, Harry Glemby. Gothic letters heightened in red and blue with Szyk’s illuminator’s stamp