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Mary Renault – The Alexander Trilogy [Fire From Heaven, The Persian Boy, Funeral Games] – First Edition 1970-81
£375.00
First edition, first printing of The Alexander Trilogy by Mary Renault, comprising Fire From Heaven (Longman, 1970), The Persian Boy (Longman, 1972) and Funeral Games (John Murray, 1981). Fire From Heaven is a near fine copy signed in blue ink by a previous owner to the front free end paper, the boards bound in the original publisher’s black cloth with gilt titling to the spine, the text block bright and crisp. The near fine unclipped wrapper with fading to the spine, pushing to the spine tips and small chip to foot of the spine, with crease folds to the upper area of the front panel and front and rear flap folds. The Persian Boy is a near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, boards a little browned at extremities and bound in the original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titling to the spine, pushing to the head and foot of the spine, the text block with slight browning to the upper edge. The near fine unclipped wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, a closed tear to the upper edge of front panel by the spine. Funeral Games is a near fine copy, free from internal inscriptions, boards bound in original publisher’s black cloth with gilt titling to the spine, slight pushing to head of the spine, the text block lightly browning. The near fine price clipped wrapper with chipping to spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, chipping to the top of front panel and lower edge of rear panel. Jacket design by Craig Dodd.
The Alexander Trilogy by Mary Renault vividly explores the life of Alexander the Great through three novels: Fire from Heaven, The Persian Boy and Funeral Games. The series chronicles Alexander’s youth, his rise to power and the aftermath of his death. Renault blends meticulous historical research with rich, imaginative storytelling, delving into Alexander’s relationships, ambitions and the cultural contexts of his era. Her portrayal emphasises his complexity, charisma and the profound impact of his conquests on the ancient world.
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First edition, first printing of The Alexander Trilogy by Mary Renault, comprising Fire From Heaven (Longman, 1970), The Persian Boy (Longman, 1972) and Funeral Games (John Murray, 1981). Fire From Heaven is a near fine copy signed in blue ink by a previous owner to the front free end paper, the boards bound in the original publisher’s black cloth with gilt titling to the spine, the text block bright and crisp. The near fine unclipped wrapper with fading to the spine, pushing to the spine tips and small chip to foot of the spine, with crease folds to the upper area of the front panel and front and rear flap folds. The Persian Boy is a near fine copy free from internal inscriptions, boards a little browned at extremities and bound in the original publisher’s blue cloth with gilt titling to the spine, pushing to the head and foot of the spine, the text block with slight browning to the upper edge. The near fine unclipped wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, a closed tear to the upper edge of front panel by the spine. Funeral Games is a near fine copy, free from internal inscriptions, boards bound in original publisher’s black cloth with gilt titling to the spine, slight pushing to head of the spine, the text block lightly browning. The near fine price clipped wrapper with chipping to spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, chipping to the top of front panel and lower edge of rear panel. Jacket design by Craig Dodd.
The Alexander Trilogy by Mary Renault vividly explores the life of Alexander the Great through three novels: Fire from Heaven, The Persian Boy and Funeral Games. The series chronicles Alexander’s youth, his rise to power and the aftermath of his death. Renault blends meticulous historical research with rich, imaginative storytelling, delving into Alexander’s relationships, ambitions and the cultural contexts of his era. Her portrayal emphasises his complexity, charisma and the profound impact of his conquests on the ancient world.
