Description

Hardcover, bound in full black leather, heavily decorated in 22 karat gold. All edges gilt. Silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. 371 pages. Limited edition. Illustrated by Peter Harritos. First printing thus by the Franklin Library. Genuine leather and quality craftsmanship combine to make this, the earliest rendition of The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature 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. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, attractive copy. Great shelf appearance. Very minor dust mottling to gilt on top edge and blank unused book-plate on half-title page, else as new. An unread copy. Near fine. Scans on request.