| Notes: Cloth Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket and Author Letter and Original Ad is in Very Good Plus condition with a tight binding and clean crisp internal pages. There is a Landmark nameplate on the first end page, but no other writing or markings in the book. Outside cloth covers are very nice. Dust Jacket is also in Very Good condition with some edge chipping primarily at the top and bottom of the outside spine areas. Dust Jacket is now covered by a new clear mylar cover. Book also includes the Author Letter addressed to "Dear Young Reader", these letters were included to members of the "Young Readers of America" club and many have "disappeared". Letter is in Very Good condition with some top edge wear to include a small tear. There is also an original ad for the "All About" Books, which was also part of the Young Readers of America Club and this Ad was sent with this book. Hard to find title in this nice condition with the added items. Book has come from a private collection. Landmark Books and World Landmark Books are accurate, in-depth stories for young people in the 9-15 year old range. These living histories were written by award-winning authors or by men and women who experienced the events first hand. Written during the 1950's and 1960's and illustrated either with two-color drawings or clear photographs, the books are informative, enjoyable, and well worth reading and collecting. World Landmark Book #41. In writing this compelling, dramatic story of one of the most turbulent and powerful figures of the Middle Ages, Mr. Costain has employed all the talent and skill that have made him outstanding among contemporary historical novelists. |