
Description
The present collector's edition is published by advance reservation exclusively for subscribers to The Easton Press collection of The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. The frontispiece portrait was specially commissioned for this edition and, like the other special contents, is copyright © 1976 by The Easton Press.
Printed in the United States of America
6.75" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" deep
Features an introduction by Carl Van Doren.
Brown leather with gold gilt design on front, spine and rear. Raised bands on spine and archival paper. Endpapers are faux wood moire fabric. Luxury touches include silk book marker, Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints for super strong binding.
Printed on archival quality paper especially milled for this edition.
Book Series: The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great vintage condition
See indent from pre-owned storage and some spotting on cover-see last photos
Dimensions:
Height: 10.25 in.
Width: 6.75 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $22.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Grand Rapids, MN
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Printed in the United States of America
6.75" wide x 10.25" long x 1.25" deep
Features an introduction by Carl Van Doren.
Brown leather with gold gilt design on front, spine and rear. Raised bands on spine and archival paper. Endpapers are faux wood moire fabric. Luxury touches include silk book marker, Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints for super strong binding.
Printed on archival quality paper especially milled for this edition.
Book Series: The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great vintage condition
See indent from pre-owned storage and some spotting on cover-see last photos
Dimensions:
Height: 10.25 in.
Width: 6.75 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Great vintage condition
See indent from pre-owned storage and some spotting on cover-see last photos
See indent from pre-owned storage and some spotting on cover-see last photos
Buyer's Premium
20%
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Leather Gilt 1976 Collectors Edition
Estimate $60-$190
Starting Price
$30
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