Benoit, Pierre. Le Puits de Jacob

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

(SZYK, ARTHUR)

Place

Paris

Publication

1927

Description

ONE OF 50 COPIES hors commerce on Japon. Magnificent illustrations in colors by Szyk, 15 hors text and 15 initials and title-page vignettes

summary

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

Original printed wrappers, foot of spine with loss, broken. 8vo

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