Promised Land. Text by Abba Eban. Paintings by Gordon Wetmore. Foreword by Leon Uris. Thomas Nelson Inc., Nashville/New York, 1978. First Edition. ISBN 0-8407-4061-1.
Large format hardcover, approximately 13” x 15” oblong folio. 166 pages. Brown cloth over boards with tan/cream linen spine and copper lettering. No dust jacket (many copies of this book were issued without jackets or lost them over time).
INCLUDES ORIGINAL GORDON WETMORE PRINT: “Garden-Jerusalem” full-color art print laid in (approximately 12” x 14”), matching image from page 108 of the book.
Lavishly illustrated coffee table book celebrating Israel’s history and spiritual heritage. Features 82 original watercolor paintings and 35 pencil sketches by artist Gordon Wetmore depicting the Sea of Galilee, Abraham’s Tomb, Church of the Last Supper, Jordan River, Jerusalem, and Israeli life. Text by Abba Eban, Israel’s former Foreign Minister, provides passionate historical commentary.
Published as a limited first edition (this copy unnumbered).
Condition: Good vintage condition. Brown cloth boards show moderate wear with some fading/soiling especially along top edge. Tan spine cloth shows age toning. Binding solid and tight. Pages clean and intact with no markings. All 82 color plates present. Included Gordon Wetmore print in good condition with light edge wear.
Impressive Israel history coffee table book with beautiful original artwork.
