Description
The Franklin Library published this edition of THE NAKED AND THE DEAD by Norman Mailer ©1979, and the title resides in the series that represents arguably the pubisher's supreme achievement, The Signed Sixty . The handsome brown leather binding measures about 6.5" x 9.5" and consumes 683 pages of text, including illustrations by Allen E. Cober. Mr. Mailer individually signed this limited edition on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of this work. Franklin includes an Attest of authenticity following the Signature Page. Condition: Sound book in unread condition. Fine binding with slight aging to the text block and edge-fade to the moire endpapers, typical of Franklin's Signed Sixty series. Text clean and unmarked save for Mr. Mailer's autograph. Features include: Fully bound in genuine leather. 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the hubbed spine. Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that last for generations. Sewn pages -- not just glued like ordinary books. Handsome moire endpages and a sewn-in satin-ribbon page marker. Printed and bound in the USA. Imported materials. Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to exacting standards. Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
Marzie Razieeyin
Beautifully-kept hardcover! Book and dust jacket well-preserved, and exactly as described. Thoughtfully-packaged and arrived earlier than expected. Seller communication was well above average. Final price was more than fair, so good value for money. Seller is a credit to eBay! Thank you!
Mudassir5439
Excellent seller. Would recommend. Good communication from helpful seller who knows his stock. High quality old item, well protected for safe transit across the Atlantic. Arrived safely. Very happy with my purchase.
user32146615
The book is no prize but it is exactly what was described. It should be a great value after restoration - the price left plenty of room for that. Well packaged in minimal materials and promptly shipped.