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The alphabet of creation : an ancient legend from the Zohar

Title
The alphabet of creation : an ancient legend from the Zohar / with drawings by Ben Shahn.
Publication
New York : Pantheon Books, ©1954.

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  • Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969
  • Samuel, Maurice, 1895-1972
  • Blumenthal, Joseph, 1897-1990
  • Spiral Press, printer, publisher. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/pbl
  • Reehl Litho Company, lithographer. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/ltg
Description
[45] p. : ill.; 28 cm
Uniform Title
Zohar. Selections. English.
Subject
  • Bible. > Legends
  • Bible
  • Hebrew language > Alphabet > Legends
  • Creation > Folklore
  • Cabala
  • Creation
  • Hebrew language > Alphabet
Genre/Form
  • Folklore.
  • Legends.
  • Children's books – U.S.A. – 1954.
Note
  • "Adapted by Ben Shahn from the English translation of Maurice Samuel and other sources."
  • "Conceived and illustrated by Ben Shahn, the first edition of this book, limited to 550 copies, was set in Emerson type and printed under the supervision of Joseph Blumenthal at The Spiral Press, New York. The current edition is an offset reproduction by Reehl Litho, Inc."
  • Rare Book copy: In original dust jacket.
OCLC
ocm03209359
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries