The Book of Psalms (1912)

 

Illustrated by Frank C Papé

 

 

 

The Book of Psalms is one of the books of what may be commonly identified as the

Old Testament - that part of the Christian canon drawn from Judaic sources (it roughly

corresponds with the Tanakh). Each Psalm is a religious song, or chant - the purpose of

which is to focus the worshipper's thoughts on God in praise and adoration.

 

While Hebrew and Muslim traditions hold that authorship of the Psalms is attributed to

the Biblical figure of King David, modern linguistic scholars have identified that a number

of authors or groups of authors were involved with the Psalms. The Psalms are believed

to have first been committed in written form some 1400 years after the reign of King David

and thus, a significant oral tradition was responsible for the transmission of the earliest of

the hymns from the Davidic period.

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Cover for ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912), illustrated by Frank C Pape

On the left, we show a rare copy of The Book of Psalms

co-published by Hutchison & Co (London) and

Frederick A Stokes Company (New York) in 1912.

While printing for both publishers was undertaken

in the United Kingdom, it is noteworthy that different

bindings were applied for the Hutchison's and Stokes'

copies.

 

This example retains the original decoratively gilt-stamped

cloth cover typical of the Stokes' binding.

 

 

 

On the right, we show the decorative

Title Page for the Stokes' binding.

Title Page for ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912), illustrated by Frank C Pape

 

The subject matter within the Psalms is diverse and includes themes such as: God and His creation; war; worship; wisdom;

sin and evil; judgment; justice and the coming of the Messiah.

 

Papé's depictions of various lines from the Psalms are composed magnificently and are a wonderful complement to

themes within the Psalms.

 

 

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Greeting Card sample showing a Frank C Pape illustration from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

For connoisseurs of Papé's work, we have prepared sets of 24 Greeting Cards displaying each of his major colour images for The Book of Psalms and on the left, we show an example of how these Greeting Cards appear.

 

 

 

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When presented on Greeting Cards, these images are prepared as tipped-on plates - in

hommage to the hand-crafted approach typical of prestige illustrated publications

produced in the early decades of the 20th Century. Each card is hand-finished and the

images are presented on Ivory card stock with an accompanying envelope. The rear

of each card carries information about Frank C Papé, this wonderful suite and the

profiled illustration - we have left the interior of the cards blank so that you may

write your own personal message.

 

Should you wish to order a reproduction print of one or more of these images, we

have provided some options below. Each of our Fine Art Posters is prepared with

archival quality papers and inks - and also accompanied by information about

Frank C Papé, this suite and the profiled illustration.

 

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An example of one of our Fine Art

Posters in a superb 20x36" format

 

Of course, should you wish to discuss some customised options, we welcome your contact on any matter through

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In the meantime, enjoy perusing these wonderful images from Frank C Papé.

 

 

The major colour illustrations

 

Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 23, Verse 4' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 8, Verse 15' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 14, Verse 1' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 30, Verse 3' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

Psalm 23, Verse 4

Yea, though I walk through the valley

of the shadow of death, I will fear no

evil

(Frontispiece)

 

 

Psalm 8, Verse 15

He made a pit, and digged it, and is

fallen into the ditch which he made

Psalm 14, Verse 1

The fool hath said in his heart,

There is no God

Psalm 30, Verse 3

Weeping may endure for a night,

but joy cometh in the morning

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Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 35, Verse 5' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 38, Verse 7' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 41, Verse 1' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 43, Verse 3' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

Psalm 35, Verse 5

Let them be as chaff before the wind:

and let the angel of the Lord chase

them

 

 

Psalm 38, Verse 7

Therefore the children of men put

their trust under the shadow of thy

wings

Psalm 41, Verse 1

Blessed is he that considereth

the poor

Psalm 43, Verse 3

O send out thy light and thy truth:

let them lead me

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Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 55, Verse 6' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 60, Verse 12' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 65, Verse 9' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 75, Verse 7' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

Psalm 55, Verse 6

Oh that I had wings like a dove!

for then would I fly away, and be

at rest

 

 

Psalm 60, Verse 12

Through God we shall do valiantly

Psalm 65, Verse 9

Thou preparest them corn, when

thou hast so provided for it

Psalm 75, Verse 7

But God is the judge: he putteth

down one, and setteth up

another

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Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 78, Verse 70' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 91, Verse 7' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 96, Verse 12' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 103, Verse 15' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

Psalm 78, Verse 70

He chose David also his

servant, and took him from

the sheepfolds

Psalm 91, Verse 7

A thousand shall fall at thy side,

and ten thousand at thy right

hand; but it shall not come

nigh thee

 

 

Psalm 96, Verse 12

Let the field be joyful, and all

that is therein

Psalm 103, Verse 15

As for man, his days are as grass:

as a flower of the field, so he

flourisheth

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Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 104, Verse 20' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 107, Verse 25' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 113, Verse 9' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 119, Verse 176' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

Psalm 104, Verse 20

Thou makest darkness, and it is

night: wherein all the beasts of the

forest do creep forth

 

 

Psalm 107, Verse 25

For he commandeth, and raiseth

the stormy wind, which lifteth up

the waves thereof

Psalm 113, Verse 9

He maketh the barren woman

to keep house, and to be joyful

mother of children

Psalm 119, Verse 176

I have gone astray like a lost sheep

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Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 127, Verse 1' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 135, Verse 8' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 143, Verse 3' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912) Frank C Pape - colour illustration for 'Psalm 146, Verse 8' from ''The Book of Psalms'' (1912)

Psalm 127, Verse 1

Except the Lord keep the city, the

watchman waketh but in vain

Psalm 135, Verse 8

Who smote the firstborn of Egypt

Psalm 143, Verse 3

For the enemy hath persecuted

my soul; he hath smitten my life

down to the ground; he hath

made me to dwell in darkness,

as those that have been

long dead

 

 

Psalm 146, Verse 8

The Lord openeth the eyes of the

blind: the Lord raiseth them that

are bowed down

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