The Gladiators' Revolt (inscribed by the author and in original dust jacket)
New York: Henry Holt, 1933. First edition. Hardcover. First edition (no statement or later printings as is correct for this publisher at that time). INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR , "To ___ ___/ Hugh Lewis" on the front free endpaper. Hardcover in bright yellow cloth stamped in red. Some lightreddish staining to the edge of the boards and spine strip; in the original dust jacket with chipping to the top edge of the front panel and to the head and foot of the spine. Intended for young adult readers, the story of the Roman slave revolt led by Spartacus. Lewis drew on authentic historical background material in addition to introducing a hero and heroine of his own creation. Very Good / fair. Item #E29442
Price: $125.00