The Sermon on The Mount. With an Introduction, Parallel Texts, and Commentaries by Rowan A. Greer.

Language: English

Published by The Limited Editions Club. Printed at the University Press., Oxford, 1977

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The Sermon on the Mount is a finest production by the Limited Editions Club, presenting the text from the Gospel of Matthew alongside an introduction, parallel passages and scholarly commentary by Rowan A. Greer. Printed in a limited edition of 1,600 numbered copies, it is an elegant example of late twentieth-century book design and craftsmanship. The Sermon on The Mount. With an Introduction, Parallel Texts, and Commentaries by Rowan A. Greer. Printed for the members of The Limited Editions Club, Oxford, 1977. Hand numbered 176/1600. Designed by John Dreyfus. With engravings by Leo Wyatt, and printed at the University Press, Oxford, under the direction of Vivian Ridler, Printer to the University. A handsome edition - with book housed in a plain black slipcase, and the covers protected with the original glassine wrap - now torn and open at the spine (these are more commonly absent altogether). The book itself is in near fine condition. With black leather spine and gilt title to spine and attractive decorative papers over boards. The spine covering is worn at the tail and there are some pinholes along the vertical edges of the spine joints. The interior of the book is immaculate; text is in lovely condition and printed in red and black - clean and bright throughout, with gilt top edge. Slipcase with some light wear and a some small markings to the black paper in places. Text in English.  (iv) + 87pp + (1) limitation page. Printed in the French-fold format, with the text printed on the outer faces of folded leaves and the fore edges remaining unopened as issued. Weight approximately 1390g (unpacked). Dimensions approximately 320mm high x 234mm x 26mm (in slipcase).…

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Sermon on The Mount. With an Introduction, Parallel Texts, and Commentaries by Rowan A. Greer.
Author
Rowan A. Greer
Publisher
The Limited Editions Club. Printed at the University Press., Oxford
Publication year
1977
Condition
Near fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Leo Wyatt
Edition
1st Edition, Limited Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Item weight
1,390 grams
Dimensions
234 millimeters width by 320 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
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Lanna Antique

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Lanna Antique offers a wide range of rare, antiquarian and collectable books covering all subject areas. We also stock rare Asian art books, specialising in Chinese art, including porcelain, ceramics, bronze and jade. We also stock many books on South East Asia, both on art and more general titles including travel and exploration. We regularly have early titles on Thailand (Siam), Burma and Japan. We sell online, but books are available for viewing by appointment at our showroom: Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK. PBFA member. For USA buyers - Please note that even with new American import tariffs, books remain duty free and do not incur any extra duties. Books are exempt from these charges.…

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