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Hardcover, bound in full blue leather, heavily decorated in 22 karat gold. All edges gilt. Silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. 314 pages. Limited edition. Edited by Morton Dauwen Zabel. Includes editor’s note with bibliography and index at rear. 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. A nice copy with great shelf appearance. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, attractive copy. Very light wear to under-side of boards from shelving and slight dust mottling to gilt on top edge.. Very good+. Scans on request.