William the Conqueror

Thomas B. Costain

Published by Random House, New York, 1959

About this Item

This is a Book of the Month Club edition of Thomas B. Costain's biography of William the Conqueror, published as part of the World Landmark series (W-41). The volume details the Norman Duke's rise to power and his definitive victory at the Battle of Hastings. It includes two-color illustrations by Jack Coggins and decorative map endpapers. This copy is preserved in its original pictorial dust jacket, which is characteristic of the Book of the Month Club issue as it lacks a printed price on the front flap.

Title: William the Conqueror
Author: Thomas B. Costain
Edition: Book of the Month Club (BOMC) Edition. Identified by the lack of a printed price on the dust jacket flaps and the presence of the "First Printing" statement, which was often retained on BOMC plates.
Printing: BOMC First Printing
Illustrator: Jack Coggins
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; taupe cloth with red and green pictorial stamping
Dust Jacket: Yes
Publisher: Random House
Publisher Location: New York
Year of Publication: 1959
Weight: 0.94 lbs.

The book is in Very Good condition. The taupe cloth remains clean and the red and green stamping on the spine is particularly bright and legible. The corners of the boards show only very light rubbing. The dust jacket is in Good condition; the front flap corners are intact and square, but there is noticeable chipping and small pieces missing from the top and bottom of the spine panel. There is also light edge wear and a few short closed tears along the top of the front and rear panels.

Seller Inventory # aw53b3

Bibliographic Details

• Title: William the Conqueror
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 1959
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jack Coggins
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
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