Humboldt's Gift
Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1980. First Edition, Thus. Leather bound. Hardcover, bound in full red leather, heavily decorated in 22 karat gold. All edges gilt. Silk moire end-papers and silk ribbon marker bound-in. 467 pages. Limited edition. Illustrated by Herb Tauss. First printing thus by the Franklin Library. Genuine leather and quality craftsmanship combine to make this, the earliest rendition of The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature by Franklin, still the best modern example of these classics. Of the three binding styles offered by Franklin Library, this is the de luxe collectors edition. Previous Owners bookplate on recto fo second free end paper.. A clean, square, attractive copy. Great shelf appearance. Near Fine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Near fine / No jacket issued. Item #15
Price: $30.00