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 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.. No previous ownership marks. Marking to gilt edge on bottom and incidental rubbing to very bottom of boards. A handsome book with great shelf appearance. But for flaws mentioned an as new copy. Near fine. Scans on request.