The First Book of Moses, called Genesis

Jacob Lawrence (illus.)

Published by The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1989

About this Item

Number 177 of 400 copies. Signed by the illustrator, Jacob Lawrence. Eight paintings by Lawrence for this book. The Limited Editions Club Letter dedicated to this book is laid in. Jacob Lawrence's original paintings were broken down by color to create 17 to 21 distinct stencils for each of the eight illustrations (making a total of 144 separate stencils). These were expertly printed onto fine Whatman paper. The 144 stencils were destroyed after the 400-copy run. Fine in clamshell case.

Seller Inventory # CNH0006664

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Book of Moses, called Genesis
• Publisher: The Limited Editions Club, New York
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jacob Lawrence (silkscreens)
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • The Limited Editions Club
  • Fine Art