$20 · The Silver Chalice, by Thomas B. Costain (1st printing, 1952 HC)

*PRICE REDUCED* **Browse our huge selection of vintage items and collectibles! Click "View seller's list" in the user profile section of this ad. Click "Next" at the bottom right of the last ad to flip to the next page.** ----------- Hardcover, first edition * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To see our entire selection of vintage and antique books, go to: www.usedvictoria.com/classifieds/all?description=1A0B4C9D3E8F2G7 To see our other books of this category, go to: www.usedvictoria.com/classifieds/all?description=1A0B4C9D3E8F2G7+NOVEL * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Silver Chalice is a 1952 English language historical novel by Thomas B. Costain. It is the fictional story of the making of a silver chalice to hold the Holy Grail (itself here conflated with the Holy Chalice) and includes 1st century biblical and historical figures: Luke, Joseph of Arimathea, Simon Magus and his companion Helena, and the apostle Peter. The novel takes place shortly after Christ's death and resurrection. Basil is called to design the case which will hold the silver cup that Christ and His disciples drank from at the Last Supper, and plans to sculpt their likenesses upon it. As he seeks out these followers of Christ, he encounters grave danger. The story was inspired by the archeological discovery of a 1st-century silver chalice in Antioch (see Antioch Chalice).[1] It is in effect a prequel to the Arthurian Legend, where the search for the Holy Grail plays a conspicuous part. Two years after its publication, Warner Bros. released a feature adaptation of the book. The film starred Paul Newman, in his first studio role, as Basil the craftsman. First published in 1952, this classic recounts the story of Basil, a young silversmith, who is commissioned by the apostle Luke to fashion a holder for the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. The Silver Chalice was a top best-selling fiction title of 1953 in the United States, atop the New York Times Best Seller List from September 7, 1952 to March 8, 1953, and remaining 64 weeks on the list until October 25, 1953. ----- . . . ----- 1A0B4C9D3E8F2G7 dsc00325 books novel