Job-lot of 3 Franklin Library Signed First Editions

Godwin, Gail; Bourjaily, Vance + Settle, Mary Lee

Description:

All three titles have been signed by the authors. They are all decoratively bound in full leather. All edges gilt. Silk ribbon place markers. Marbled paper motif end papers. Specially commissioned art work for the illustrations. Each volume has a pamphlet from the publisher giving details of the title. 1) Godwin, Gail: "The Finishing School." 20 prelims, 32 pages, frontis by Milt Kobayashi. 2) Bourjaily, Vance: "The Great Fake Book." 16 prelims, 306 pages, double page frontis by John Howard. 3) Settle, Mary Lee: "Charley Bland." 20 prelims, 209 pages, black and white frontis by Michael Dudash. CONDITION DETAILS: Light use - clean.

Details:

  • Publisher: Franklin Library
  • Publisher Place: Pennsylvania
  • Date of Publication: 1984 + 1986 + 1989
  • Edition: Firsts - Limited
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Clean + Attractive
  • Size: 240mm x 165mm
  • Lot No: 285
  • Hammer Price: $20
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 31
  • Estimate: $40
  • Reserve: $20

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