The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas - 1942 Novel - Possible Book Club Edition - Adapted for the Screen in 1953 starring Richard Burton

The Robe was one of the best-selling novels of the early 1940s during World War II which ultimately became an award-winning film in 1953 starring Richard Burton. It is the story of one of the Roman guards present at the crucification of Jesus Christ and his journey to redemption. 

This edition is copyrighted 1942. We suspect it may have been a book club edition. We're pretty sure it's not the first edition of the novel.

ABOUT THE NOVEL (Courtesy of Wikipedia) The Robe is a 1942 historical novel about the Crucifixion of Jesus, written by Lloyd C. Douglas. The book was one of the best-selling titles of the 1940s. It entered the New York Times Best Seller list in October 1942, four weeks later rose to No. 1, and held the position for nearly a year. The Robe remained on the list for another two years, returning several other times over the next several years including when the film adaptation (featuring Richard Burton in an early role) was released in 1953.

BIXLEY NOTES

• The Robe

• Written by Lloyd C. Douglas

• 695 page Biblical fiction novel

• Published by P.F. Collier & Sons, 1942

• Hardcover

• Measures 8 1/4" x 5 5/8"

VINTAGE NOTES

• In very good condition

• Binding is nice and tight

• Covers show some slight wear

• Binding appears to have faded with the years into a deep green color

• Dust jacket is missing

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