[1], 268, [3] pp. With 65 wood-engraved illustrations, headpieces, and initials by Eric Gill (Folio) 33.4 x 23.5 cm (12¾x9¼"), finely bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in half-pigskin over cloth, spine lettered in gilt, raised bands, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, original slipcase. Printed by Robert and Moira Gibbings. No. 243 of an edition limited to 500 copies. First Edition. The masterwork of the Golden Cockerel Press, "Gill's Gospels" is a consummate blending of beautiful typography and superb illustration, which many consider the most beautiful printing of the New Testament in English. Truly a magnificent book. Bookplate of the community of St. Gregory the Great at Downside Abbey.
[1], 268, [3] pp. With 65 wood-engraved illustrations, headpieces, and initials by Eric Gill (Folio) 33.4 x 23.5 cm (12¾x9¼"), finely bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in half-pigskin over cloth, spine lettered in gilt, raised bands, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, original slipcase. Printed by Robert and Moira Gibbings. No. 243 of an edition limited to 500 copies. First Edition. The masterwork of the Golden Cockerel Press, "Gill's Gospels" is a consummate blending of beautiful typography and superb illustration, which many consider the most beautiful printing of the New Testament in English. Truly a magnificent book. Bookplate of the community of St. Gregory the Great at Downside Abbey.
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