"The Book of Psalms...Proverbs...Ecclesiastes" - Frontispiece., 01/01/1952-12/31/1952

File — Box: 1, Folder: 48

Identifier: 48047

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 9 copies of printed proofs of Leighton's illustration for the frontispiece of "The Book of Psalms [and] The First Psalm of David, the Book of Proverbs [and] The Book of Ecclesiastes."