ROTH, Philip. The Counterlife. PA: Franklin Library, 1986. SIGNED, 1st Edition.
ROTH, Philip. The Counterlife. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1986. SIGNED by Philip Roth on the first free endpaper. Very Good+/Near fine in gilt-decorated red leather with hubbed spines, and tipped-in silk bookmarker. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing, and concealed muslin joints. Scuffing, and a few minor bumps to leather covers. Gilt-page ends show a few small scratches. An amazing, provocative novel by Philip Roth. Illustrated by Herbert Tauss. Tucked into back of book is a printed letter to the collector from the editors of The Franklin Library announcing the work of Philip Roth. 324pp. Shipped USPS Media Mail.
ROTH, Philip. The Counterlife. PA: Franklin Library, 1986. SIGNED, 1st Edition.
ROTH, Philip. The Counterlife. Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1986. SIGNED by Philip Roth on the first free endpaper. Very Good+/Near fine in gilt-decorated red leather with hubbed spines, and tipped-in silk bookmarker. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing, and concealed muslin joints. Scuffing, and a few minor bumps to leather covers. Gilt-page ends show a few small scratches. An amazing, provocative novel by Philip Roth. Illustrated by Herbert Tauss. Tucked into back of book is a printed letter to the collector from the editors of The Franklin Library announcing the work of Philip Roth. 324pp. Shipped USPS Media Mail.
FRANKLIN LIBRARY, ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER, GIMPEL THE FOOL, 1983, FULL LEATHER
Gimpel the Fool and Other Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer Illustrated by Herbert Tauss A Limited Edition Franklin Center, Pennsylvania The Franklin Library 1983 Octavo, 233 pages, bound in the publisher’s original full brown leather ornately lettered and decorated in gilt. Raised bands to spine, silk moire endpapers, permanent silk place marker. Also included is the ‘Notes from the Editors’ pamphlet. Some minimal rubbing, else in very good condition. If you have any questions feel free to ask and don’t forget to check out my other listings.
FRANKLIN LIBRARY, ISAAC BASHEVIS SINGER, GIMPEL THE FOOL, 1983, FULL LEATHER
Gimpel the Fool and Other Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer Illustrated by Herbert Tauss A Limited Edition Franklin Center, Pennsylvania The Franklin Library 1983 Octavo, 233 pages, bound in the publisher’s original full brown leather ornately lettered and decorated in gilt. Raised bands to spine, silk moire endpapers, permanent silk place marker. Also included is the ‘Notes from the Editors’ pamphlet. Some minimal rubbing, else in very good condition. If you have any questions feel free to ask and don’t forget to check out my other listings.
Oxford University Press The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Leather Epic
This UNREAD RARE leather masterpiece of literature and bookmaking from The Oxford University Press is in VIRTUALLY PERFECT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. This treasure has no imperfections or any wear. It is a totally unused book with most of the text block still stuck together at the gilded edges because the pages have never even been separated for the first time after being treated with gold leaf during production. I won’t say much about this special edition because anyone considering a purchase knows what they are looking at, other than this book is basically the Holy Grail of The Oxford Library of the World’s Great Books with the possible exception of The Divine Comedy. And to find it in an original condition like it is here is truly something special. Upon purchase, this book will be shipped Priority Mail and packaged like a tank. All books in my store are clean and free of odors, dust, or dander and come from a well-ventilated building with NO smoking, vaping, pets, children, or even food and cooking. Simply put, these books are fresh, crisp, and cared for. COMBINED SHIPPING is always automatically active, and if you buy 5 or more in the same transaction, FREE SHIPPING!! Please feel free to check out the HUNDREDS of different premium collectible books I have for sale right now, nearly all of which are LIKE NEW or actually BRAND NEW and unopened. Subscribe or check back for new listings of rare, interesting, and beautiful books. I ship and physically mail books daily and often even within hours of purchase.
Oxford University Press The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Leather Epic
This UNREAD RARE leather masterpiece of literature and bookmaking from The Oxford University Press is in VIRTUALLY PERFECT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. This treasure has no imperfections or any wear. It is a totally unused book with most of the text block still stuck together at the gilded edges because the pages have never even been separated for the first time after being treated with gold leaf during production. I won’t say much about this special edition because anyone considering a purchase knows what they are looking at, other than this book is basically the Holy Grail of The Oxford Library of the World’s Great Books with the possible exception of The Divine Comedy. And to find it in an original condition like it is here is truly something special. Upon purchase, this book will be shipped Priority Mail and packaged like a tank. All books in my store are clean and free of odors, dust, or dander and come from a well-ventilated building with NO smoking, vaping, pets, children, or even food and cooking. Simply put, these books are fresh, crisp, and cared for. COMBINED SHIPPING is always automatically active, and if you buy 5 or more in the same transaction, FREE SHIPPING!! Please feel free to check out the HUNDREDS of different premium collectible books I have for sale right now, nearly all of which are LIKE NEW or actually BRAND NEW and unopened. Subscribe or check back for new listings of rare, interesting, and beautiful books. I ship and physically mail books daily and often even within hours of purchase.
Oxford University Press The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Leather Epic
This UNREAD RARE leather masterpiece of literature and bookmaking from The Oxford University Press is in VIRTUALLY PERFECT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. This treasure has no imperfections or any wear. It is a totally unused book with most of the text block still stuck together at the gilded edges because the pages have never even been separated for the first time after being treated with gold leaf during production. I won’t say much about this special edition because anyone considering a purchase knows what they are looking at, other than this book is basically the Holy Grail of The Oxford Library of the World’s Great Books with the possible exception of The Divine Comedy. And to find it in an original condition like it is here is truly something special. Upon purchase, this book will be shipped Priority Mail and packaged like a tank. All books in my store are clean and free of odors, dust, or dander and come from a well-ventilated building with NO smoking, vaping, pets, children, or even food and cooking. Simply put, these books are fresh, crisp, and cared for. COMBINED SHIPPING is always automatically active, and if you buy 5 or more in the same transaction, FREE SHIPPING!! Please feel free to check out the HUNDREDS of different premium collectible books I have for sale right now, nearly all of which are LIKE NEW or actually BRAND NEW and unopened. Subscribe or check back for new listings of rare, interesting, and beautiful books. I ship and physically mail books daily and often even within hours of purchase.
Franklin Library Humboldt’s Gift FINE Saul Bellow Leather Classic Pulitzer Novel
This UNREAD Pulitzer Prize-winning leather limited edition book from The Franklin Mint is in NEAR PERFECT condition with no markings inside or out and no attached bookplates. It looks, feels and smells like a brand new book. A very fine copy by any measure. The Franklin Library has published at least 5 different editions of this amazing and unforgettable novel. I have 4 of them for sale in this store currently. This edition has the best illustrations of all of them from Herbert Tauss. COMBINED SHIPPING is always active, and if you buy 5 or more together, FREE SHIPPING!! Please feel free to check out the HUNDREDS of different premium collectible books I have for sale right now, nearly all of which are LIKE NEW or actually BRAND NEW and unopened. Subscribe or check back for new listings of rare, interesting, and beautiful books. I ship and physically mail books daily and often even within hours of purchase.
George Eliot, Herbert Tauss / FRANKLIN LIBRARY THE MILL ON THE FLOSS 1st ed 1981
Author: Eliot, George – Illustrated by Herbert Tauss. THE MILL ON THE FLOSS. Title: THE MILL ON THE FLOSS. Book condition is Near Fine. Text is clean and unmarked, illustrated. ; 8vo 8″ – 9″ tall. Edition: First Edition Thus; Special Edition.
Anne Tyler Franklin Library Ladder of Years, Signed First Edition
The product is a signed first edition of Anne Tyler’s “Ladder of Years” from the Franklin Library. This collectible book is bound in leather and printed in English in 1995 by Knopf. It falls under the subject of literature and fiction, and is an original print. The fact that it is a signed first edition adds a unique and valuable aspect to this piece of North American literature.