The Book of Job – from the translation prepared at Cambridge in 1611 for King James I with an introduction by Mary Ellen Chase and illustrations by Arthur szyk. HERITAGE PRESS Publishing. New York, 1946. Copy with szyk’s signature on title page, place and date: “Arthur szyk NEW CANAAN 1946”.
The book is accompanied by eight color illustrations by Arthur szyk made in a special technique called “miniare” – the use of red oxide paints made of lead. The book is divided into eight parts each of which opens with a large letter in bright red. Original fabric cover sewn, with gilt letters on the spine, and an illustration of szyk on the front.
148 p. 29 cm. Thick and fine paper. Very good condition.
