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STORIES (1980) by GUY de MAUPASSANT - FRANKLIN LIBRARY'S 100 GREATEST BOOKS~ LEATHER The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania USA Hardcover. Condition: Immaculate **(See Condition/Seller's Note). First edition thus. Red bound leatherette bound spine and boards. Patterned endpapers. 22k gold lettering and stampings on the spine and cover. Silk page marker. Printed on acid free archival paper to prevent page yellowing over time. Pages that are sewn not glued into the binding, Three raised bands on spine. Gold gilded page edges on all sides. -------------------------------------------------- That sound ..... the sound of a brand new book's spine cracking as it's being opened for the first time. That's the sound you'll hear with this book. I can't bare to open it any farther. I'd much rather have its new owner hear the crisp crackling from the book's pristine condition! Please see pictures. The corners are perfect. Book contains a ribbon bookmark. -------------------------------------------------- Special Note : The Franklin Library was the distribution arm of the Franklin Press and produced exceptional, high-quality leather-bound editions throughout its history. The Franklin Library began publishing in 1973 and closed permanently in 2000. Edition is OUT-OF-PRINT. There is no owner's plate attached, nor any kind of owner's mark. Book is without marks or writings, pages are clean, and book is tight and sturdy. The gold page gilding is flawless. The spine is in very good condition. "THE GOLDEN BOX HOLDS THE KEY TO YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE. LOOK FOR YOUR BOOK INSIDE THE GOLDEN BOX." Smoke-free environment. Careful packaging and prompt shipping. Items are typically mailed USPS Media Mail by the same or next day.
Odyseus9c317
Something went wrong w/ the first book I purchased from the seller -- it got lost in the mail somehow. But the seller went out of their way to make it right and got the book sent to me 2-day Fedex. Great communication, would gladly do business with this seller again.
Vasanth88913
Shipping took a little longer than expected, but the seller packages with care, along with a handwritten note of thanks, and the book was in immaculate shape! Overall, I am pleased and would purchase from this seller again!
Sai Dheerajd
Excellent condition and the photos really helped with deciding my purchase. Book was packaged well. Seller upgraded shipping at no cost. Really appreciate the extra effort!