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The Boyhood of Christ & Ben-Hur

The Boyhood of Christ & Ben-Hur

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Condition: Good

Condition Notes: The boyhood of christ shows rubbed edges and and heavy wear on the spine with a small part of the spine torn off. Pages are clean and in good shape. BInding is tight. Ben-Hur shows minor shelf wear with clean pages and tight binding.

Author(s): Lew. wallace
Edition: 1st Edition

Publication year: 1889

Binding: Leather / Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Harper & Brothers

ISBN:

This antiquarian collector’s lot unifies the two definitive biblical narratives that cemented Lew Wallace as a premier voice of nineteenth-century American religious literature. Moving from an expansive, oversized parlor volume to a compact trade cloth binding, the matching pair explores the full trajectory of Christ's life through two distinct literary frameworks. The collection opens with an intimate, beautifully illustrated Christmas Eve dialogue that humanizes the unrecorded early childhood, education, and domestic life of Jesus in Nazareth. This gentle, devotional portrait transitions into a sweeping, monumental historical epic tracking Judah Ben-Hur, a betrayed Jewish prince who survives the horrors of Roman galley slavery and rises to become a champion charioteer to seek vengeance against his enemies, only to find ultimate spiritual redemption upon encountering Christ. Together, these landmark Harper & Brothers printings function as a vital historical archive of Victorian media, utilizing sharp dramatic pacing, traditional theology, and classic woodblock engravings to capture the post-war American fascination with classical antiquity and biblical storytelling.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.