The Picture-Book History of the Jews

Fast, Howard and Bette. The Picture-Book History of the Jews. New York: Hebrew Publishing Company, 1942. First edition. Quarto. 57 (1)pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over illustrated tan boards with black lettering on cover and spine. Color illustrated endpapers. Illustrated half-title and title page. Book design by Helen Hoke. “This interesting narrative of the Jewish People for younger readers will lead boys and girls into a more detailed study of the Bible stories, which have such color and variety and meaning in their legendry.” (publisher). Beautifully illustrated with color and b/w drawings. Dustjacket with light wear along edges and rubbed. Binding somewhat darkened at the very edge of the top. Some plane foxing of endpapers and age-toning of block along edges not affecting images. DJ in overall good, binding and interior in very good condition. g to vg. Hardcover. (40053) $75