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Franklin Library: Choose your own, Greatest Masterpieces & Worlds Greatest

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The Franklin Library presents a curated collection of the greatest masterpieces and world classics in American literature. This vintage hardcover edition, published from 1970's -1980's, features leather-bound bindings and illustrations for a luxurious reading experience. The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series includes works of drama, classic fiction, poetry, and religious. Each novel in this collector's edition is a must-have for adult audiences interested in exploring the literary works that have shaped American culture throughout the 20th century.

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Franklin Library: Choose your own Pulitzer Prize Classics books. See details

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Please see photos for condition and content. Choose from the ten listed books, published between 1976 and 1977. Shipping will be combined. This series is Franklin Library Limited First Editions Society Books are published as first editions. While the books are signed, please note that these are facsimile printed signatures. They are NOT “wet” signatures as when the author signs individual copes. Flaws: American Prophet, An: Gold stamping on spine is not as bright as the other books in the collection. Also, the leather is a more mottled color that may stem from the treatments of the leather. It appears to be more faded than other bound in a similar color. Evidence of Love: silk moiré fabric is faded along edges of front and back pastedowns and free end papers. History: A Novel: silk moiré fabric is faded along edges of front and back pastedowns and free end papers. The Franklin Library Collection is known for lovely reprinted classics; these books all have FULL LEATHER bindings with raised bands on spine. According to the publisher, stamping on spine and covers are 22 k gold. Pages are gold gilded on all three open sides. A silk marker ribbon is included. Pastedowns and free end papers are silk moiré. Pages are sewn, not glued. In general, all book covers are clean and bright, with no bumped corners. Leather cover is unmarried. Bindings are tight as books were unread. Hinges and joints are intact. Pages tanned due to age. No pages torn or creased; no writing, highlighting, annotations or marks of any kind in book. As you would expect with a leather binding, there are no dust jackets. Shelf supports that came with books are not available. These item’s are from my late mother’s collection, which passed to my sister. My sister has finally decided it is time for someone else to enjoy the beauty. As for me…I was absolutely forbidden to touch these. So I hauled my 8th grade self to the local library, and got lost in the stories. I hope you enjoy the beautiful binding and the classic works of some of America’s finest authors. PS: AI did NOT write this!!! :-

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Franklin Library: Choose your own American Literature Classic. See details

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Please see photos for condition and content. Choose from the nine listed books, published between 1976 and 1977. Shipping will be combined. Flaws: Poems and Essays: The silk moiré front pastedown is cracked at the hinge, and the silk moiré is faded around the edge front and back. The Scarlet Letter: The silk moiré pastedowns and free end papers are faded front and back. The Sun Also Rises: The silk moiré pastedowns and free end papers are faded front and back.Two Years Before the Mast: The silk moiré pastedowns and free end papers are faded front and back. Please see photos. The Franklin Library Collection is known for lovely reprinted classics; these books all have FULL LEATHER bindings with raised bands on spine. According to the publisher, stamping on spine and covers are 22 k gold. Pages are gold gilded on all three open sides. A silk marker ribbon is included. Pastedowns and free end papers are silk moiré. Pages are sewn, not glued. This particular series, 100 Great Masterpieces of American Literature, was published as a limited edition collection of books under the auspices of The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. In general, all book covers are clean and bright, with no bumped corners. Leather cover is unmarried. Bindings are tight as books were unread. Hinges and joints are intact. Pages tanned due to age. No pages torn or creased; no writing, highlighting, annotations or marks of any kind in book. As you would expect with a leather binding, there are no dust jackets. Shelf supports that came with books are not available. These item’s are from my late mother’s collection, which passed to my sister. My sister has finally decided it is time for someone else to enjoy the beauty. As for me…I was absolutely forbidden to touch these. So I hauled my 8th grade self to the local library, and got lost in the stories. I hope you enjoy the beautiful binding and the classic works of some of America’s finest authors. PS: AI did NOT write this!!! :-)

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