The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain [1952 First Edition Hardcover] – Vintage Historical Novel!
Condition:
Used Item. Good Vintage Condition. No Dust Jacket. Pages Age-Toned. Binding Solid & Intact.
Description:
A remarkable piece of literary history — this is the true first edition of Thomas B. Costain’s bestselling historical epic, The Silver Chalice, published by Doubleday & Company in 1952. Set in the Roman Empire during the years immediately following the crucifixion of Christ, the novel follows Basil, a young Greek silversmith commissioned to create an ornate silver holder for the cup used at the Last Supper — the Holy Grail. Rich with intrigue, faith, romance, and vivid period detail, this beloved classic was adapted into a major Hollywood film in 1954 starring Paul Newman in his screen debut. A wonderful collector’s find for fans of historical fiction, Biblical literature, and mid-century American novels. Features stunning interior colour maps of Rome, Jerusalem, and the Eastern Mediterranean, plus a beautifully decorated cover in silver and gold relief motifs.
Item Specifics:
- Title: The Silver Chalice
- Author: Thomas B. Costain
- Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
- Publication Year: 1952
- Edition: First Edition (First Printing)
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Genre: Historical Fiction / Biblical / Literary Fiction
- Library of Congress Card Number: 52-8754
- Printed by: Kingsport Press, Inc., Kingsport, Tennessee
- Dust Jacket: Not Present
- Cover: Deep burgundy cloth spine with silver lettering; decorative silver & gold relief illustrated boards
- Interior Features: Full-colour maps of Rome, Jerusalem & Eastern Mediterranean; chalice illustration on title page
- Pages: Age-toned (yellowed) — typical for this era; no missing pages, no writing noted
- Binding: Firm and intact — no loose or detached pages
- Notable: Adapted into a 1954 Warner Bros. film starring Paul Newman in his screen debut
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