The book of Job, 1916 collectible

The 1916 edition of The Book of Job, featuring an introduction by G.K. Chesterton and color illustrations by C. Mary Tongue (published by Cecil Palmer, London).

Published in London by Cecil Palmer & Hayward, the 1916 edition of The Book of Job features a famous, brilliant 19-page literary introduction by G. K. Chesterton paired with color illustrations by C. Mary Tongue. Chesterton describes the biblical text as an unmatched cosmic masterpiece that shatters simplistic ideas of divine retribution and human optimism.

This copy is in very good condition, with some discoloration on the end papers