The Dead Sea Scriptures in English by Theodor H. Gaster. Doubleday & Company, Garden City, NY, 1956. LCCN 56‑11602.
Hardcover with dust jacket, featuring jacket design and typography by Edward Gorey—a desirable detail for collectors of mid‑century illustration. Includes the original paper wrap/band, rarely retained.
Condition: Good hardcover in Good dust jacket. The DJ shows visible rubbing and wear along edges and corners (see photos). No stains. Boards show rubbing along edges but remain solid. Interior is clean with an inscription on the inside front cover. Binding tight; pages secure. No writing or underlining in the text. A well‑preserved mid‑century copy of Gaster’s influential translation and commentary on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
A strong addition to collections in Biblical Studies, Judaica, Ancient Near East scholarship, or Edward Gorey jacket design.
Title: The Dead Sea Scriptures in English
Author: Theodor H. Gaster
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York
Publication Year: 1956
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
LCCN: 56‑11602
Copyright: © 1956 Theodor H. Gaster
Features: English translation with notes; early popular edition of Dead Sea Scrolls scholarship
Special Feature: Jacket & typography by Edward Gorey (high collector interest)
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publication Year: 1956
Publisher: Doubleday
Author: Theodor H. Gaster
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Paper Wrap, Illustrated Jacket (Edward Gorey)
Topic: Dead Sea Scrolls, Biblical Studies, Judaica, Ancient Near East
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good / Good DJ
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: Early Printing (Not stated as first edition)
Vintage: Yes
Era: Mid‑Century (1950s)