Description

Hardcover, bound in full pebbled brown leather, heavily decorated in 22 karat gold. All edges gilt. Silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. Limited edition. Illustrated by Christine Duke. Translated by Eva Le Gallienne First printing by the Franklin Library. The six plays included in this book are: A Doll’s House; Ghosts; An Enemy of the People; The Wild Duck; Hedda Gabler; and The Master Builder. 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. A near flawless copy, great shelf appearance. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, attractive copy. Gilt on fore-edge shows very mild blemished, else book is new. Very fine.. Included is the original 22 page pamphlet available only to original subscribers of the series. Pamphlet is in fine condition, with small pencil notation on front cover denoting volume number in the series. Scans on request.