![]() In doing so he inspired many readers by combining romanticism and spiritual piety common in sentimental novels of the 19th century with the action and adventure found in the more popular stories of the day. ![]() "Lew Wallace said that he wrote Ben-Hur as a way to sort out his own beliefs about God and Christ. FIRST OF THE EDITION, LIMITED, ILLUSTRATED AND SIGNED BY THE ARTIST. ![]() The slipcase also in fine condition with just a bit of mellowing at the edges. 4to, publisher's original half brown morocco over linen covered boards, the spine lettered in gilt, morocco lettering label to the upper cover gilt, housed in the publisher's original slipcase. This copy with the original prospectus and letter describing the book and its production.f With illustrations in colour throughout, both full page and within the text by Joe Mugnaini. ![]() Number 1258 of 1500 copies signed by the illustrator. ![]()
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