Description

Hardcover, bound in full black leather, heavily decorated in 22 karat gold. All edges gilt. Silk moire endpapers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. Limited edition. Illustrated with a portfolio of photographs by Eugene Atget. First printing by the Franklin Library. Genuine leather and quality craftmanship 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. Nearly imperceptible, very mild rubbing to raised spine bands, great shelf appearance. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, attractive copy. 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.