The Ten Commandments by A. Raymond Katz - 1946

Chicago, Ill.: L. M. Stein, 1946. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Audio Book (CD). Very Good/Good. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. A. Raymond Katz. 1946; Very Good Condition. Signed and numbered by author / artist of which this is 78 out of 500. OCLC shows at least 4 in libraries leaving 496 outstanding copies of which this is number 78. The pictures have been inspired by the Ten Commandments of the original Torah portion in Exodus in which they are described. Condition and History ||| Condition - The book is a portfolio and mounted pictures so the cover is separated from the pictures. The portfolio is multi-colored, in good shape, with a slight bowing which does not affect the pictures. It has one bumped corner. The paper which the pictures are mounted on is aged with some creases and small tears none of which affect the pictures, which are clean, bright, colorful and undamaged. As a collection of pictures the book is in excellent shape. ||| History - As stated, signed, dated, and numbered on back of introduction / title page (the only page of text in the book) states "This edition with reproduction made by a special process is limited to five hundred numbered and signed copies signed by the artist. A. Raymond Katz (signed). This copy is number 78. Copyright 1946, by A. Raymond Katz. ||| This is a one time opportunity to own one of the under first 100 copies, as signed and numbered on the back of the title / introduction page that provides the relationship between the pictures and the Ten Commandments of Mt. Sinai. This book has garnered $600 - $800 at auction in 2011. The book will be safely packaged, insured, and shipped priority mail in the U.S. at no charge. International customers will need to add $75 to the sale price. NOTE: LACK OF STARS ON RATING IS DUE TO STOLEN INVENTORY...IT IS TAKING TIME TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS STOLEN. WE HAVE NEVER HAD A BOOK RETURNED FOR QUALITY REASONS. WE HAVE 100% RATING ON AMAZON AND .