Description

Hardcover, full gilt decorated black leather, with raised spine. 428 pages. All edges gilt. Silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. Illustrated with half-tone photographs. Limited edition, a title in the ‘First Edition Society ‘ series. First printing by the Franklin Library. Genuine leather and quality craftsmanship combine to make this among the best modern commercially produced examples of the book-binders art. Of the three binding styles offered by Franklin Library, this is the de luxe edition. No previous ownership marks. A pristine, as new copy.