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HUMPHREYS, Noel.
Parables of Our Lord.
Humphreys selected a series of Christ's parables from the Gospels for his first illuminated book in a black papier-mâché binding. In these teachings, Christ explained religious mysteries and ethical standards through allegory and analogy. In addition to his illuminated works, Humphreys produced at least fifteen books on subjects from entomology to numismatics during the 1840s. Humphreys was particularly interested in bringing the knowledge and enjoyment of arts and ideas, long the preserve of a wealthy intelligentsia, to a wider audience.
- Published
- London: Longman and Co., 1847.
- References
- McLean, Victorian Publisher's Book-bindings, pp. 13 & 51; Victorian Book Design and Colour Printing, pp. 99-103; Middleton, History of English Craft book binding Technique, p. 139; Abbey Life 222.
- Plates
- 31
- Binding/Size
- S=8vo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: Longman and Co., 1847.
- Ref
- 938
FIRST EDITION. 8vo. (32)pp. Original papier-mâché black binding, new black morocco spine. Chromolithographed title page and 31 chromolithographed pages illuminated by Noel Humphreys. All edges are gilt. Marbled endpapers. One of the earliest papier-mâché bindings, reminiscent of a Gothic carved binding, in high relief showing the Evangelists' symbols in the corners, with the figure of a sower in the center. Re-spined in black morocco, inner hinges neatly repaired, else a very good copy. In a custom, leather-backed clamshell case. Provenance: From the Benedictine Abbey at Stanbrook with its bookplate: 'Ex Libris Abbatiae Sanctae Mariae de Stanbrook,' on verso of front cover. Excellent condition, hardcover, plates are not captioned or titled. Coloured plates in order: [Title page] 1-4. The Prodigal Son. 5-9. The Sower. 10-12. The Tares. 13-15. The Two Demons. 16-17. The Good Samaritan. 18-19. The Rich Fool. 19-20. The Barren Tree. 20-22. The Rich Man and Lazarus. 23. The Pharisee and Publican. 24-26. The Labourers in the Vineyard. 27-29. The Marriage Feast. 30-31. The Ten Virgins.
