Barry Moser's Holy Bible, Pennyroyal Press
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Heading: (Pennyroyal Press)
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Title: The Holy Bible
Place Published: West Hatfield, MA
Publisher:Pennyroyal Caxton Press
Date Published: 1999
Description: 2 volumes. With over 230 engraved illustrations by Barry Moser. The type is Mathew Carter's Galliard and the composition is by Bradley Hutchinson of Texas. Titles and initials are set in Carter's Mantinia, based on inscriptional forms used by the Italian Renaissance painter, Andrea Mantegna. Three display words were specially commissioned from John Benson. The paper is Zerkall Bible with the watermark of the Pennyroyal Caxton Press. (Folio) 16x11", full vellum over boards, gilt-lettered; linen clam shell cases with printed paper labels. No. 33 of 400 copies, signed by Moser after the colophon.Magnificent production designed by and with the illustrations of Barry Moser. This book ranks among the greatest achievements of twentieth-century fine bookmaking because of its attention to detail, artwork and typography. It is the only Bible of the twentieth century in which both the Old and New Testaments are illustrated by a single artist. "Moser's artwork is never less than dazzling, and has an enigmatic profundity that sets it apart" - John Ashbery. Provenance: From the collection of Robin and Marsha Garces Williams.
Author:
Title: The Holy Bible
Place Published: West Hatfield, MA
Publisher:Pennyroyal Caxton Press
Date Published: 1999
Description: 2 volumes. With over 230 engraved illustrations by Barry Moser. The type is Mathew Carter's Galliard and the composition is by Bradley Hutchinson of Texas. Titles and initials are set in Carter's Mantinia, based on inscriptional forms used by the Italian Renaissance painter, Andrea Mantegna. Three display words were specially commissioned from John Benson. The paper is Zerkall Bible with the watermark of the Pennyroyal Caxton Press. (Folio) 16x11", full vellum over boards, gilt-lettered; linen clam shell cases with printed paper labels. No. 33 of 400 copies, signed by Moser after the colophon.Magnificent production designed by and with the illustrations of Barry Moser. This book ranks among the greatest achievements of twentieth-century fine bookmaking because of its attention to detail, artwork and typography. It is the only Bible of the twentieth century in which both the Old and New Testaments are illustrated by a single artist. "Moser's artwork is never less than dazzling, and has an enigmatic profundity that sets it apart" - John Ashbery. Provenance: From the collection of Robin and Marsha Garces Williams.
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Barry Moser's Holy Bible, Pennyroyal Press
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