New York: Harper and Brothers, [1880]. First Edition, and an early printing in the undecorated cloth with six word dedication, 12 pp. advertisements, "be - became" on page 11. 8vo, publisher's original brown textured cloth, the spine panel lettered in gilt. 552, 12pp. ads. A very bright and clean copy, essentially as fine but for some minor evidence of age, former owner’s neat presentation inscription at the top of the free-fly. FIRST EDITION. A classic and timeless work. “Lew Wallace said that he wrote Ben-Hur as a way to sort out his own beliefs about God and Christ. In doing so he inspired many readers by combining romanticism and spiritual piety common in sentimental novels of the 19th century with the action and adventure found in the more popular stories of the day. It prompted many clergy to reverse their church's long-held opposition to novels and actually encourage their congregations to read Ben-Hur, as a result helping it to become one of the best selling novels of its time.” Oxford World Classics.

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Bookseller: Buddenbrooks, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 32255
Title: BEN-HUR. A Tale of the Christ
Author: Wallace Lew
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper and Brothers
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: [1880]

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