The Jerusalem Windows by Marc Chagall. First Edition. Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, 1962. Text and notes by Jean Leymarie. Translated from the French by Elaine Desautels. Bound in original red cloth with titles stamped in gilt on front board and spine. Pictorial end papers. Illustrated with 104 plates (64 in full color), along with two original color lithographs specially prepared for this edition by Marc Chagall and Mourlot Frères. Original dust jacket and the original protective acetate cover. Missing slipcase.

"The Jerusalem Windows" provides a comprehensive overview of Chagall’s famous stained glass windows located in the Hadassah Synagogue in Jerusalem. The book features a detailed description of each window and its corresponding biblical story, along with full-color images that showcase Chagall's unique and vibrant style. In addition to discussing the artistic and religious significance of the windows, the book also provides insight into Chagall's creative process and the cultural and historical context of the project.

Very good condition. Dust jacket rubbed, small chip and tear on the spine head, light foxing near the top left corner of the front cloth board, foxing on the top middle of the backboard, light fading and foxing on the cloth spine, foxing on the front inner and rear top edge, wear of the acetate cover.

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13.125 x 10.25 x 1.375 in