The Robe
by Douglas, Lloyd C
The Robe is a 1942 historical novel about the Crucifixion written by Lloyd C. Douglas. The book was one of the best-selling titles of the 1940s. It entered the New York Times Best Seller list in October 1942, and four weeks later rose to No. 1. It held the position for nearly a year. The Robe remained on the list for another two years, returning several other times over the next several years including when the movie version was released in 1953.
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The Robe
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used
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- Later printing
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- 1945
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- Hardcover
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Brampton, Ontario, CAN
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NZ$25.30
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Cloth covers, pages tanned, third of spine loose, rough edge cut, map end pages, pp695. Item Price
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The Robe
by Douglas, Lloyd C.
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- Used - Very Good in Very Good DJ
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- First edition
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- 1942
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- Hardcover
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Helena, Montana, USA
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NZ$406.08
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Houghton Mifflin Company, 1942. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good DJ. First printing, very good + cloth hardcover (orange red with diagonal patterns and author initials to cover) shows touch of bumping to top corners of covers, short gift inscription and date at top edge of front endpaper, signed previous owner bookplate at reverse of front… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE ROBE
by LLOYD C DOUGLAS
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- Used - Fine
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- n/a
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- First
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- 1970
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- Mint Condition
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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NZ$37.15
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The is a first edition from the classics series published by International Collectors Library in 1970.
The Robe is a 1942 historical novel about the Crucifixion of Jesus, written by the American minister Lloyd C. Douglas. The book explores the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus through the experiences of the Roman tribune. It was a massive best-seller for several years,… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Robe
by Douglas, Lloyd C.
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- Used - Book is in Good condition with some wear noted at the top and bottom of covers. The former owner's name is on the inside front
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- There was no Dust Jacket available.
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- Special Edition for Chicago Book Club
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- Binding is in Good condition.
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Shawnee, Kansas, USA
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NZ$30.46
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This is a Special Edition of "The Robe" published for members of the Chicago Book Club. The original Book was published in 1942. It is a Story of Marcellus acquiring the Robe that Jesus wore at the Crucifixion and the impact that his possession of the Robe had on him and others.
The Book has eight full color illustrations. Item Price
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The Robe
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
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- Book Club
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- 1942
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- Tight binding
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Wellsville, New York, USA
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NZ$20.30
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Named stamped on end paper and end paper. Nice clean book. A tiny tear on the front corner of DJ but otherwise in very good condition. Item Price
NZ$20.30
THE ROBE
by DOUGLAS, LLOYD C
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- PUB 1942
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- HARDCOVER
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BURLINGTON, Wisconsin, USA
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NZ$719.10
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BOSTON: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO. FINE IN NEAR FINE DUST JACKET. PUB 1942. HARDCOVER. ISBN: LATER PRINTING INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE VERSO OF THE FRONT FREE. ISBN: ENDPAPER IN NOV 1942. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. ISABOUT FINE WITH JUST A TRACE OF WEAR AT THE CORNERS AND THE… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Robe.
by Douglas, Lloyd C. (Text) Cornwell, Dean. (Illustrations)
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- Used - Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
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- First Edition; First Printing
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- 1947
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- Hardcover
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Santa Monica, California, USA
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NZ$634.50
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Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1947. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First Illustrated edition. INSCRIBED by Lloyd C. Douglas on front end paper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. (Front cover nearly detached from flap. Edge tears & shallow chipping at crest of spine on jacket. Light soiling… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$634.50
The Robe
by Douglas Lloyd C.
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- Used - Acceptable
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- 1947
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- Hardcover
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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NZ$8.58
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Peter Davies, 1947. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1947. Reprinted. 496 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with silver lettering. Binding remains firm.Pages are moderately tanned. Noticeable tanning to text block edges. Boards have heavy edge-wear with substantial bumping to corners, crushing to spine ends and rub wear all over. Item Price
NZ$8.58
The robe : Lloyd C. Douglas
by Douglas, Lloyd C. (Lloyd Cassel) (1877-1951)
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- Used
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- Reprint
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- 1947
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- Hardcover
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Galway, IRL
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NZ$26.29
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London: Peter Davies, 1947. Reprint. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; iv, 496 p. ; 8vo. Subjects; Religion. Historical fiction. Novel. Douglas, Lloyd C. (Lloyd Cassel) (1877-1951). Item Price
NZ$26.29
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The Robe
by Douglas, Lloyd C.
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- Used - Very Good
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- Fair
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- 1950
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Olympia, Washington, USA
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NZ$7.61
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The story of the Roman soldier who ended up with Jesus' robe. The book is in excellent condition, with just a few instances of shelf wear. The dust jacket has a number of tears and a couple missing pieces (see photos). The spine of the dust jacket is faded. Inscription opposite the title page. Item Price
NZ$7.61
The Robe
by Lloyd C Douglas
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- Used - Acceptable
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- 1949
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- Hardcover
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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NZ$9.20
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Peter Davies, 1949. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1949. Reprint. 496 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have moderate shelf wear, with rubbing and marking. Light bumping to corners and moderate… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$9.20
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My World--And Welcome To It.
by THURBER, JAMES
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- Used
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- FIRST EDITION
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- [1942]
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San Francisco, California, USA
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NZ$1,607.40
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New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1942]. FIRST EDITION. Advance review copy with publisher's rubber stamp on front flyleaf. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Contains "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Beautiful copy.
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NZ$1,607.40
The robe (The World's best reading)
by Lloyd C Douglas
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1993
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- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780895775474
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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NZ$37.83
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Reader's Digest Association, 1993. Hardcover. Good. Item Price
NZ$37.83
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The Robe
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used - Good-
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- 1942
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Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
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NZ$25.38
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Deckle edges. Cover hinges becoming brittle. Otherwise in Good condition with minimal shelf wear. Item Price
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The Robe
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used
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- 7-Apr-42
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- Hardcover
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- 9780395957752
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WARREN, Rhode Island, USA
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NZ$11.84
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Houghton Mifflin, 7-Apr-42. Hardcover. Item Price
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The Robe
by Douglas, Lloyd D.
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1986
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- Soft cover
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- 9780395407998
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Toms River, New Jersey, USA
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NZ$21.15
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U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin (P), 1986. Soft cover. Very Good. With an Introduction by Andrew M. Greeley. Soft cover in very good condition; wraps clear & shiny with gentle shelf and edge wear; small nick at heel of spine.Text block clean & tight with no markings noted. * From the back cover, ""Since its first publication in the… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Robe
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used - Acceptable/Acceptable
- Published
- 1950
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- Hardcover
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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NZ$7.88
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Peter Davies, 1950. Hardcover. Acceptable/Acceptable. 1950. Reprinted. 496 pages. Illustrative jacket over red cloth. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Visible creasing to gutter. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Light tanning to spine and edges. Minor marks to boards. Textblock is somewhat… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$7.88
Robe, The
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used - Good+++ Hardcover, No DJ As Issued
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- 1st Ed.October 1942, 1st Prtg.
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- 22nd Prtg. August 1943
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Mulvane, Kansas, USA
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NZ$108.27
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Private Library Plate FPD, slight toning, else content appears as unblemished with red decorated cloth covered boards displaying moderate surface/edge wear as shown, with bumping and ragging on spine, still remains strong and sturdy. A Roman soldier, Marcellus, wins Christ's robe as a gambling prize. He then sets forth on a quest… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Robe
by Lloyd C. Douglas
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- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Published
- 1946
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Traralgon, Victoria, AUS
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NZ$20.04
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Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1946. Reprint. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 516 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1946. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have slight soiling. Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of pages are slightly soiled. Pages… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$20.04
The Robe
by Douglas, Lloyd C.
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Published
- 1944
- Binding
- Soft cover
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- 1
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Whitby, Ontario, CAN
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NZ$55.72
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Toronto: Thomas Allen, Limited, 1944. Soft cover. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 11th printing. Full green cloth. Map endpapers. 556 pp. Rubbing to extremities, bumping to spine ends. Slight cockling to cloth of front board. Foxing to top edge of text block. Ink inscription to verso of ffep. Dust jacket is edge worn, sunned,… Read more about this item Item Price
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