Ben Hur (2 vol.): A Tale of the Christ
by Wallace, Lew
- Used
- Condition
- Book G: both books worn boards and spine, sunned spines, name on FFEPs, both hinges cracked vol. I, rear hinge cracked vol II. t/no DJ
- Seller
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1901. hardcover. Book G: both books worn boards and spine, sunned spines, name on FFEPs, both hinges cracked vol. I, rear hinge cracked vol II. text clean, bindings intact but loose./no DJ. William Martin Johnson. 8vo 854pp. (over 2 vol.) deemed most influential Christian novel of the 19th century, surpassing sales of Uncle Tom's Cabin upon its release in 1880, used as the basis for adaptations on stage and film, including the famous 1959 movie. All time best selling novel in American history until the publication of Gone With The Wind in 1936. #01434.
Synopsis
A bestseller since 1880...The classic saga of the Roman EmpireFrom a thrilling sea battle to its famous chariot race to the agony of the Crucifixion, this is the epic tale of a prince who became a slave and by a twist of fate and his own skill-won a chance at freedom.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Matthew's Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1370
- Title
- Ben Hur (2 vol.)
- Author
- Wallace, Lew
- Illustrator
- William Martin Johnson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Book G: both books worn boards and spine, sunned spines, name on FFEPs, both hinges cracked vol. I, rear hinge cracked vol II. t
- Jacket Condition
- no DJ
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Harper and Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1901
- Keywords
- ben hur, film, fiction, literature, christian, christianity, rome, roman empire
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About the Seller
Matthew's Books LLC
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
About Matthew's Books LLC
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- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...