Fine Furnishings, Vintage Treasures, and Rare Reads Online Estate Sale
Fri, May 30, 2025 06:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 1, 2025 04:00PM EDT
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Lot 16
Artist's Copy “Inscribed by Mueller to George Macy of The Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, 1947
Sold for
$100
Sold Price excludes BP
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The Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
With Wood Engravings by Hans Alexander Mueller
Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, New York, 1947
Artist’s Copy – Inscribed by Mueller to George Macy
A rare and historically significant edition of The Four Gospels, featuring masterful wood engravings by renowned artist Hans Alexander Mueller. This volume is one of only five artist’s copies from a limited edition of 980, not issued for public sale, and is personally inscribed by Mueller to George Macy, founder of the Limited Editions Club and Heritage Press:
“To George Macy from Hans A. Mueller – Christmas 1947"
Printed on fine laid paper with exquisite typography and richly detailed wood engravings, this edition exemplifies the craftsmanship of mid-20th century American fine press publishing.
Condition
Very good. Some wear to the slipcase corners and edges. Interior pages are clean, with no foxing or marks beyond the artist’s signed inscription. See pictures.
Available payment options
From the collection of George Macy (1881–1956), a pivotal figure in the revival of fine bookmaking in America.
Item pickup is Wednesday, June 4th from 1-7pm in Kansas City, MO. Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.
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