1880 - First Edition of Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

Description: This 1880 hardcover edition of Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur is a beautiful and historic addition to any library. This early printing of the literary classic includes the six word dedication “To the wife of my youth” and a misprint on page 11, lines 37 and 38: “be-became.” This edition has 552 pages and 12 pages of advertisements for other Harper and Brothers publications following the text. The book is in excellent condition for its age with only light wear on the outer binding and no pencil markings inside. Published in New York by Harper and Brothers in 1880, this book is still in great condition. This book, along with others in my storefront, were recently retrieved from a storage unit where they have been packed away and untouched since 1969. “A good book is the life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed & treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life.” - Milton Considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century,” Ben-Hur quickly became a best-selling novel and inspired a 1959 film adaptation, which has been considered one of the greatest films of all time, winning an incredible 11 Academy Awards. The story recounts the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the first century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, from the same region and around the same age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.

Price: 399.99 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

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