Themes from the Bible [INSCRIBED]

Los Angeles: University of Judaism Press, 1964. First edition. Hardcover. vg. For my friends Pepi and Herbert Luft with my cordial good wishes et avec mes sentiments les milleurs Max Band Oct. 1964" on front free endpaper. Quarto. 80pp. Original red quarter cloth over red velvet covered boards with gilt-stamped lettering on cover. Decorative title page in yellow and black. Historiated ruling on contents page, Max Band drawing on verso. Beautifully arranged book with themes, artwork and illustrations from the Bible, including 12 tipped-in color reproductions of artwork by the Lithuanian artist Max Band. Stamp of Pepi & Herbert Luft (film producer)on title page and page 13. Binding with very light wear along edges. Binding and interior in overall very good condition.