The Book of Ruth

New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1947. Illustrated by Arthur Szyk. Limited Edition. Hardcover. #1473 of 1950 numbered and signed (by illustrator Arthur Szyk) copies. The 10th of the 17th Series and the 184th publication by the LEC. The King James VErsion with a preface by Mary Ellen Chase. Illustrated with miniature paintings by Arthur Szyk, illustrations printed by Triggs Color Printing Corporation. Design by George Macy. Book printed by Aldus Printers and set in intertype Weiss on Worthy Special paper. Bound by Russell-Rutter Company in three-quarter white leather stamped in gold. Smooth vellum paper sides, gold stamped. 48 double fold pages. Book is in VG+ or better condition. Some wear on the spine, but otherwise in fine condition. Internally fine. VG slipcase with usual marks on the gold paint. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 48 pages; Signed by Illustrator. Very Good+

Author Price Guide 2004 - Suggested Price of $450