James A. Michener. First edition, fourth printing (stated). Dust Jacket: Very Good+ An unclipped jacket with original price $7.95, "T.S. R.H." and pub. date "5/65" all on inside flap. In a mylar protective wrapper. Small chip on top of spine and some wear on the bottom of spine. Hardcover: Near Fine. NY: Random House, 1965. Black cloth with gold, gilt lettering on the front and spine. No writing or markings in this solid book, 909 pp. Map of the editerraean region and Europe on front end pages. Map of The Galilee region on rear end pages. Maps and diagrams by Jean-Paul Tremblay.
This Michener classic is considered rare and collectible in this first edition state. The book was Michener's 12th novel. There was a limited print run of 500 copies signed by the author. There was also an additional 300 copies of the first edition specially prepared for the Israeli Museum, Jerusalem.
