THOMAS A NOVEL OF THE LIFE, PASSION AND MIRACLES OF BECKET [First Edition Fine Binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe]

Shelley Mydans

Verlag: London: Collins, 1965

Beschreibung

London: Collins, 1965, First Edition. Half leather binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, raised gilt bands, twin labels, marbled paste downs and end papers, all gilt edges. A novel of the life and death of the son of a prosperous London wool merchant. The man who was Chancellor and closest ally of Henry II, a King's man. But a man with strong religious beliefs who on becoming Archbishop of Canterbury argued and quarrelled with the king. A dispute that would eventually lead to a dark December afternoon, four knights of the court of Henry II riding into Canterbury in search of the Archbishop, Thomas Becket. They left him dead in the blackness of his own cathedral, and the common people came to dip their hands in his blood. Within hours, miracles were performed in his name, and soon he was proclaimed a saint and martyr of the church. 415pp. Approximately 8 ½ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition slightly faded labels, gilt titles on twin labels, 4 raised gilt bands, 5 compartments with gilt decorative lines. Joints good condition sound. Corners good condition. Boards good condition half leather binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, gilt lines. Page edges good condition all gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition intact. Paste downs good condition marbled. End papers good condition marbled, the book binders name is printed along the top edge on the reverse of the front end paper. Title good condition. Pages good condition. Binding good condition. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1961 Binding: Hardback. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1600795309379

Bibliografische Details

Titel: THOMAS A NOVEL OF THE LIFE, PASSION AND ...

Verlag: London: Collins

Erscheinungsdatum: 1965

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Good

Auflage: 1st Edition