Description

Hardcover, bound in full dark gray leather, decorated in 22 karat gold. All edges gilt. Silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. Limited edition. First printing by the Franklin Library. Genuine leather and quality craftsmanship combine to make this, the earliest rendition of the Great Book series by Franklin, still the best modern example of these classics. Of the three binding styles offered by Franklin Library, this is the de luxe edition. Great shelf appearance. Former owner’s name neatly printed on verso of front moire end-paper and same owner’s blind-stamp on lower title-page. No scratches to gilt edging, though very mild mottling present to fore-edge on bottom, hardly noticeable. A touch of discoloration to top edge of silk moire end-papers. A clean, square, attractive copy, much better than it sounds. A very good+ copy. Scans on request.