The Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain (1952) (R74d4) Doubleday & Company First Edition HC

The Silver Chalice is an English language historical novel by Thomas B. Costain. It's the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the Holy Grail (itself here conflated with the Holy Chalice) & includes 1st century biblical & historical figures: Luke, Peter, Joseph of Arimathea, Simon Magus & his companion Helena. The story was inspired by the archaeological discovery of a 1st-century silver chalice in Antioch. It's in effect a prequel to the Arthurian Legend, where the search for the Holy Grail plays a conspicuous part. Two years after publication, Warner Bros. released a feature adaptation of the book. The film starred Paul Newman, in his 1st studio role, as Basil the craftsman. First published in 1952, this classic recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who's commissioned by the apostle Luke to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper.

ISBN:
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 533
Book Condition: Fair Acceptable Reader Copy
Defects: stamped inside return in two weeks this book not to be sold / special rate can not read the rest / staining on book edges / pages dark
Dust Jacket: Very Poor No longer in one piece but is included / the inside flap is glued inside front cover
Copyright: 1952 by Thomas B. Costain
Publisher: Doubleday & Company Inc
Edition: says First Edition after the printing of a signed and numbered limited edition

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