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The Revelation of Saint John the Divine. King James Version
Published by The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1995
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Clamshell Box. Limited Edition. New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1995. Number 64 of an edition of 300 copies, signed by the illustrator who provided 15 relief engravings that were hand printed in Japanese Kitikata paper (and mounted on heavyweight handmade paper) specifially for this edition. The book is bound in rich deep red linen and is housed in a clamshell box covered in black Italian cotton. The book is in fine condition, tight binding, pristine pages, no names or other markings. The clamshell box is also fine with no wear or fading. Obtained from the original owner who purchased the book from the Limited Editions Club. It does not include the LEC newsletter but we are providing a copy of a page from a publisher prospectus that provides additional details on this book. Book measures approximately 22 x 16.75 inches. . Signed by the Artist. Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine Clamshell Box. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.
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The Revelation of St John the Divine
Published by The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1995
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated by Allan Rohan Crite (illustrator). Limited Edition. 1st Edition. Revelation was written at the height of Christians prosecution by the Romans and the book as inspired many past literary masterpieces by the likes of Dante and Milton. For this edition the great American artist Allan Rohan Crite was inspired to produce fifteen relief engravings for possibly the ultimate illustrated edition of the book of Revelations. Revelations passionately speak against the power of evil and encourage Christians to resist even at the cost of martyrdom. Many critics considers this to be Crite's finest religious work. One volume (16 x 22 inches) Relief engravings were printed on Japanese paper and mounted on heavy paper handmade in Pescia Italy. Volume is handbound in burgundy linen and the solander box covered in black Italian cotton. The inset is Nigerian goatskin and the title stamped in 22-karat gold. The book is in NF condition with a few slight marks visible on the cover, but internally clean and Fine. The box also showing slight fading and general wear and in NF condition. The original Monthly letter #575 laid in with the original LEC invoice for $3000. ; Relief; Folio 13" - 23" tall; Signed by Illustrator.
