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1908 King Solomon and the Fair Shulamite from "The Song of Songs"
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Description
Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce
A scarce illustrated retelling of King Solomon and the Fair Shulamite from "The Song of Songs". Arranged in sequence by Julia Ellsworth Ford, published by Frederic Fairchild Sherman in 1908.
In the publisher's original cloth, with seven illustrations by Simeon Solomon. Collated complete.
The famous lyrical poem that follows the love triangle between King Solomon, the Fair Shulamite and her lover. The poem is characterised by its mystical beauty and celebration of human love.
A New York socialite, art collector, patron and author of children's books, Julia Ellsworth Ford's purpose was to show a truer story than is apparent in the biblical version. Contains a dedication to friends at the beginning of the book, and analytical notes on the various versions of the poem at the end.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth boards. Externally smart. Fading to the spine and board extremities. Small handling marks. End papers are bright and clean, with the rare odd spot to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the small spot of dirt to extremities. Occasional odd spot to back of plates.
Very Good Indeed
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