Buy this book on-line Franklin, Benjamin : The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Now Printed from the Manuscript As Franklin Wrote It . .The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1976
[1976] Brown hardcover bound in genuine leather, 233 pages. THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE Eaton Press in 1976, not a cloth-bound trade hardcover, a paperback, or the Classics Club version. Four illustrated frontispieces in black and white, plus another frontispiece in full color. Collector's Edition, the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Leather binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated binding, four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: One insignificant scuff at bottom edge from shelving, else overall New, Fine. Pristine. Never read. Book purchased by physician as a collectible for display in his bookcase. Kept in temperature-controlled environment; book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains - and no smoker's smell. In gift-giving condition. This autobiography is about Benjamin Franklin's amazing life: He became printer for the early colony of Pennsylvania and some of the other early colonies; published Poor Richard, a series of almanacs; served as deputy postmaster for the northern colonies; served as delegate to the Second Continental Congress (and helped write the Declaration of Independence); served as one of the delegates to discuss the promise of peace with Great Britain; and was instrumental in achieving the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. A wonderful book: A beautiful leather-bound book and very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Leather Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Franklin, Benjamin : The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: Now Printed from the Manuscript As Franklin Wrote It . . . Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres d'occasion, out-of-print books, livres anciens, rare books and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |