Popol Vuh, The Book of the People, illust Everett Gee Jackson, Limited Editions Club, 1954

Popol Vuh, The Book of the People, Los Angeles: Plantin Press for the Limited Editions Club, 1954, #1393/1500, Near Fine +, Size, pp. Illustrated by and SIGNED by Everrett Gee Jackson

Near Fine + quarto bound in gray buckram with navy title to spine, illustrated endpapers. Small spot of soiling to front panel, small spot to edge of half title and title page, otherwise clean interior, sharp tips, tightly bound. Near Fine navy slipcase, sharp tips, some mild wear and a few spots of paint transfer from shelf. Laid in loose is Monthly Letter number 257. English translation form the Spanish by Delia Goetz and Sylvanus Griswold Morley. The seminal text of the Quiché Mayan of Guatemala, detailing their mythology, history, and cosmology. Considered to be the first book of the Americas, Popol Vuh is brought to life by the playful illustrations of artist and teacher Everett Gee Jackson. Signed by the artist.

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.