Description
Please see photos for condition and content. Choose from the ten listed books, published between 1976 and 1977. Shipping will be combined. This series is Franklin Library Limited First Editions Society Books are published as first editions. While the books are signed, please note that these are facsimile printed signatures. They are NOT “wet” signatures as when the author signs individual copes. Flaws: American Prophet, An: Gold stamping on spine is not as bright as the other books in the collection. Also, the leather is a more mottled color that may stem from the treatments of the leather. It appears to be more faded than other bound in a similar color. Evidence of Love: silk moiré fabric is faded along edges of front and back pastedowns and free end papers. History: A Novel: silk moiré fabric is faded along edges of front and back pastedowns and free end papers. The Franklin Library Collection is known for lovely reprinted classics; these books all have FULL LEATHER bindings with raised bands on spine. According to the publisher, stamping on spine and covers are 22 k gold. Pages are gold gilded on all three open sides. A silk marker ribbon is included. Pastedowns and free end papers are silk moiré. Pages are sewn, not glued. In general, all book covers are clean and bright, with no bumped corners. Leather cover is unmarried. Bindings are tight as books were unread. Hinges and joints are intact. Pages tanned due to age. No pages torn or creased; no writing, highlighting, annotations or marks of any kind in book. As you would expect with a leather binding, there are no dust jackets. Shelf supports that came with books are not available. These item’s are from my late mother’s collection, which passed to my sister. My sister has finally decided it is time for someone else to enjoy the beauty. As for me…I was absolutely forbidden to touch these. So I hauled my 8th grade self to the local library, and got lost in the stories. I hope you enjoy the beautiful binding and the classic works of some of America’s finest authors. PS: AI did NOT write this!!! :-
Nicolas C8f3
Absolutely love these Franklin Library Pulitzer Prize Classics! The leather-bound editions are stunning, with rich gold detailing and elegant craftsmanship. Even though the signatures are facsimiles, they add a special touch. The slight flaw on *American Prophet* doesn’t distract from its beauty. Great selection—classic titles in a collector-worthy format. Shipping was efficient, and combined rates are a huge plus. A fantastic addition for any serious bookshelf! Highly recommend for lovers of timeless literature.