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This is a Book of the Month Club edition of Thomas B. Costain's biography of William the Conqueror, published as part of the World Landmark series (W-41). The volume details the Norman Duke's rise to power and his definitive victory at the Battle of Hastings. It includes two-color illustrations by Jack Coggins and decorative map endpapers. This copy is preserved in its original pictorial dust jacket, which is characteristic of the Book of the Month Club issue as it lacks a printed price on the front flap. Title: William the Conqueror Author: Thomas B. Costain Edition: Book of the Month Club (BOMC) Edition. Identified by the lack of a printed price on the dust jacket flaps and the presence of the "First Printing" statement, which was often retained on BOMC plates. Printing: BOMC First Printing Illustrator: Jack Coggins Language: English Binding: Hardcover; taupe cloth with red and green pictorial stamping Dust Jacket: Yes Publisher: Random House Publisher Location: New York Year of Publication: 1959 Weight: 0.94 lbs. The book is in Very Good condition. The taupe cloth remains clean and the red and green stamping on the spine is particularly bright and legible. The corners of the boards show only very light rubbing. The dust jacket is in Good condition; the front flap corners are intact and square, but there is noticeable chipping and small pieces missing from the top and bottom of the spine panel. There is also light edge wear and a few short closed tears along the top of the front and rear panels.…