The Gospel according to Luke with illustrations by Hans Foy

Bible in English, N.T., Gospels, Luke

Published by Judd & Detweiler, Washington, D.C., 1930

About this Item

Edition ltd. to 475 copies, tall 8vo, pp. [2], 158; many illus. throughout; orig. cream linen stamped in gilt, a little soiled else very good in publisher's slipcase. Designed and directed by Lester Douglas. This copy marked "designer's copy" on the colophon, and with Douglas's bookplate (designed by Bruce Rogers) and with a 23-line autograph note to Douglas signed by Bruce Rogers ("B.R.") concerning the design of this book, modern art, architecture, design, etc. with orig. envelope tipped to a blank flyleaf; also at the back in a separate pocket are the printed comments of, among others, Carl Purington Rollins and William Kittridge, apparently from Douglas's own newsletter. From Rogers' note: "I like . your modernistic book . better as a remembrance than as a book - but I admire all you youngsters' efforts to put "modernism" on the map - and you have almost done so - but not for long. It's getting passe already.". Seller Inventory # 15121

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gospel according to Luke with ...

Publisher: Judd & Detweiler, Washington, D.C.

Publication Date: 1930

Binding: Hardcover