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January 2004 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction

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359. Gustavus A. Eisen, The Great Chalice of Antioch

Gustavus A. Eisen, The Great Chalice of Antioch New York: Fahim Kouchakji, 1933. First Edition. Nicely illustrated description of the first century relic that provides the earliest depiction of Christ and the apostles. Vol. II has photogravures and diagrams with twelve etchings by Margaret West Kinney. Gold tooling on spine with title on band. Gold embossed plate on front end board. Number 39/1000 limited edition copies. Vol. I has text and two color plates. Measure apprx 15" x 18". Paper has deckled edges. English text. Very nice and rare book.



600/1,200
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