Author: [CAREY, W.] (FORMERLY BISHOP OF EASTBOURNE),
Title: Son of Man. Pictures and Carvings by Indian, African and Chinese Artists. Reprinted.
Description: London, The Society for the propagation of the Gospel, 1958. Original blank wrappers, with printed and coloured dustjacket. 5pp. of text: introduction, the artists and their work and table of contents, 45pp. with 20 black/white plates being illustrations of Jesus Christ after original paintings, woodcarvings and prints, explanatory text on facing pp., with occasional further text at tail of plates. Interpretations of the image of Jesus Christ, after original paintings, woodcarvings and prints, by Indian, Chinese and African artists. First published 1939, reprinted 1958. Fine copy.

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