Lot 513
Prospectus for the Publication of "The Bible in Pictures" by Abel Pann - Jerusalem, 1923
The Bible by Abel Pann. The Palestine Art Publishing Co. Jerusalem, 1923. English.
A Booklet printed towards the publication of the book "The Bible in Pictures" by Abel Pann. A short introduction by Abel Pann ("Why I have illustrated the bible") and short articles about the bible illustrations by Abel Pann. The publishing house details for ordering the booklet appear at the end.
Illustrated cover, designed by Abel Pann, printed especially for this booklet by "Graphica" [Bezalel]. The back cover features an illustration of a Jew holding an open bible and the inscription: "Engraved by the Author, Printed at the 'Graphica' Jerusalem". A small lithograph is attached to the booklet - portrait of Abel Pann. 16 pp, 22.7 cm. + [1] leaf, 21.7 cm. Good condition. Some inscriptions on the cover and on the title page. Ink stamps. Ex-library copy.
