Chagall's Illustrations for the Bible, 1956. Hardcover. Book Condition: VG. 1st US edition. 1956, Verve with text in English, by Harcourt, Brace and Co. Original lithographs by Marc Chagall, issued by Verve in France. The lithographs printed by Mourlot Freres, the heliogravures in black by Draeger Freres. All of the lithographs and heliogravures are in perfect condition, with no wear or markings. Book 14 ½” x 10 ½’ in blue boards. Clean boards, with top and bottom spine wear. Copyright page states: "This work is dedicated to the integral reproduction in heliogravure of the 105 etchings made by Marc CHAGALL for the illustrations of the Bible. The artist specially composed for the present work 16 color and 12 black & white lithographs, as well as the cover and title pages. With appreciation by Meyer Schapiro. No dust jacket. Very scarce.

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