"The Book of Proverbs..." - Proverbs 30 (Original)., 01/01/1952-12/31/1952
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of illustrations by well-known artist, engraver and author Clare Leighton for 'The Book of Psalms [and] The First Psalm of David, the Book of Proverbs [and] The Book of Ecclesiastes,' published by Doubleday, 1952. Nineteen original drawings are included with partly touched printed page proofs for all of the published illustrations. Also included are some drawings that were omitted from the book. The artwork is accompanied by some correspondence between Leighton and the publisher.
Dates
- 01/01/1952-12/31/1952
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains an original drawing by Leighton for Proverbs 30.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
"BOOK OF PROVERBS, THE..." - PROVERBS 30 (ORIGINAL): Graphic Image
Creator
- From the Collection: Leighton, Clare, 1898-1989 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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Washington DC 20057
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