SZYK, ARTHUR. Benoit, Pierre. Le Puits de Jacob. Printed in ochre and black. 12 miniature pochoir illustrations representing the Twelve Tribes of Israel plus 15 illuminated chapter initials by Arthur Szyk. 8vo, contemporary 3/4 red morocco by Degoul, spine lettered in gilt in compartments, top edges gilt, joints rubbed, original lettered wrappers bound in. First limited edition. Number 172 of 300 copies on velin d'arches. Szyk's masterly illustrations for the French novel about a young woman who rediscovers her Jewish heritage, becomes a Zionist, and devotes her time and fortune to supporting Jewish settlers in Palestine. The title and story is loosely based on the tale of the Samaritan in Jacob's Well from the Gospel of John. [With:] Benoit, Pierre. Jacob's Well. 8vo, publisher's cloth. English language translation. NY, 1926. Paris: Albin Michel, 1927