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Hardcover, bound in full genuine tan leather, gilt-stamped on both covers with several thin gold rules enclosing decorative traditional vine scrollwork and central motif. 444 pages. Introduction by Christopher Morley. Illustrations by T.M. Cleland. A quality Easton Press production with all the refinements that go to make this a truly fine binding: bound in satin ribbon marker, all edges gilt, raised spine, 22kt gold stamping, smyth-sewn binding, acid free archival paper and full genuine leather binding. Collector’s Edition, a title in the Easton Press series “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written”, first printing thus with truncated “Black” page at bottom of page 22, full size monochrome illustration of “Marbled” page and four raised hubs on spine. A collectible copy of the author’s most famous work. No previous ownership marks. Blank, unused Easton Press book-plate and small card including publisher’s note regarding book lay-out laid-in loose. A clean, fresh and unmarked copy, as new. A large book, Priority and International orders may require additional postage, charged at actual cost.