Ben Hur A Tale of the Christ 1890s Historical Novel Lew Wallace Book

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, navy blue cloth hardcover starburst edition historical fiction novel from the late 1800s. Written by author Lew Wallace and published by Harper & Brothers, this volume is a circa 1893-1897 printing identified by the 11-word expanded dedication and 7 pages of publisher promotions. This copy carries unique provenance with a handwritten ink signature notation, a small pencil inscription on the flyleaf, and a vintage Matthias and Company Booksellers of Iowa stamp. The 560 interior pages show characteristic historical yellowing and foxing throughout. This iconic piece of 19th-century literature makes a straight-to-the-point historical addition to any antiquarian library, religious history collection, or classic fiction display. This preowned copy shows age-related wear including rubbing, fading, and fraying at the spine edges and corners as shown in the photos. Please ask all the questions before purchase as the item sell as is.