Antique (1923) The Story Of the Bible by Hendrik Van Loon - Illustrated.
Written and illustrated by the famous Dutch-American historian and journalist. Hendrik Willem Van Loon (1882-1944), also famous for winning the first-ever Newbery Medal in 1922 for The Story of Mankind. First published in 1923 by Boni & Liveright. Informal, narrative retelling of biblical events written primarily for children and young adults, focusing on the historical and human context rather than theological critique.
Antique Religious Book. Binding Is Tight. Some discoloration to pages. Gilt lettering to cover. Distress + discoloration present to cover - notably, spine has significant Sun fading or darkening to cloth. Illustrated. Cover features a distinctive trapezoidal color plate showcasing a desert fortress illustration drawn by Van Loon himself. Beautifully illustrated title page. 1923 First Edition Boni & Liveright printing.
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Antique (1923) The Story Of the Bible by Hendrik Van Loon - Illustrated.
Written and illustrated by the famous Dutch-American historian and journalist. Hendrik Willem Van Loon (1882-1944), also famous for winning the first-ever Newbery Medal in 1922 for The Story of Mankind. First published in 1923 by Boni & Liveright. Informal, narrative retelling of biblical events written primarily for children and young adults, focusing on the historical and human context rather than theological critique.
Antique Religious Book. Binding Is Tight. Some discoloration to pages. Gilt lettering to cover. Distress + discoloration present to cover - notably, spine has significant Sun fading or darkening to cloth. Illustrated. Cover features a distinctive trapezoidal color plate showcasing a desert fortress illustration drawn by Van Loon himself. Beautifully illustrated title page. 1923 First Edition Boni & Liveright printing.
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