Beautiful 2002 Folio Society edition of Thomas Becket by Frank Barlow. Bound in full purple buckram with striking gilt medieval design by Simon Noyes and housed in the original matching slipcase.

This handsome illustrated edition includes color plates, historical artwork, maps, and a color frontispiece depicting St. Thomas in stained glass at Canterbury Cathedral. Printed on Caxton Wove paper and bound by Hunter & Foulis, Edinburgh.

Book and slipcase are in excellent pre-owned condition with minimal signs of shelf wear. Pages appear clean and bright, binding is tight, and gilt decoration remains crisp. Please review photos for exact condition.

Folio Society, London, 2002. 366 pages.

A particularly attractive Folio edition for collectors of medieval history, English history, Thomas Becket, Henry II, or fine press books.