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Price: US$5.00 + shipping
Description: 22 pp. Illustrated. 12mo, publisher's printed wrappers. From the limited edition collection, The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature. Fine.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$8.50 + shipping
Description: These are not the leather books. 22 pages. An illustrated pamphlet that was designed to go with the fancy Franklin Library full leather; intricately gilded, limited editions. This was also part of a series know as "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" Size: Thin 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
Seller: Jeff Stark, Barstow, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$9.95 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: (xv) 266 pp. Light edge and corner wear with a crease on the spine; previous owner's name inside. Cover art by Stanislaw Fernandes. Discusses the work of: Edgar Rice B urroughs; Philip K. Dick; Thomas M. Disch; Robert A. Heinlein; Frank Herbert; William Hope Hodgson; C. S. Lewis; H. P. Lovecraft; A. Merritt; Walter M. Miller; Jack Vance; Jules Verne; Stanley G. Wein baum; H. G. Wells; Jack Williamson; S. Fowler Wright; John Wyndham; Roger Zelazny; Michael Moorcock; Larry Niven; H. Beam Piper; Frederik Pohl; C. M. Kornbluth; Joanna Russ; Mary Shelley; Cordwainer S mith; E. E. "Doc" Smith; Olaf Stapledon; Theodore Sturgeon; A. E. Van Vogt; Fritz Leiber; Henry Kuttner; C. L. Moore; Ursula K. Le Guin; Harlan Ellison; M. John Harrison; Gordon R. Dickson; Arthur C. Clarke; Hal Clement; Samuel R. Delany; Poul Anderson; Isaac Asimov; J. G. Ballard; Alfred Bester; James Blish; Ray Bradbury; John Brunner; and many many others.
Seller: W. Fraser Sandercombe, Burlington, ON, Canada
Price: US$9.99 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
henry james. selected tales. franklin library, penn., 1979.
Price: US$14.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: .Not Ex-Library Copy. .leather bound hardcover issued without dustjacket. binding is solid.Not Ex-Library Copy. corners slightly bumped. . text unmarked.
Seller: Thomas Savage, Bookseller, Krotz Springs, LA, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Selected Tales. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1979.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature. A Limited Edition. Full blue leather with gilt titles and decorations; all edges gilt; raised bands; silk moire endpapers; ribbon page marker. 8 tales. This is the higher quality full leather binding published by The Franklin Library. BB
Seller: Plain Tales Books, Arlington Hts, IL, U.S.A.
Price: US$15.37 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: first franklin library limited edition.red leather with ribbed spine and gold lettering.red silk ribbon.gold edged. a really nice unread copy.due to weight extra postage for non uk address
Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
Price: US$18.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Very Good. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore since 1992.
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
James, Henry. The Ambassadors. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1979.
Price: US$19.99 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description:
Seller: Dogwood Books, Rome, GA, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Selected Tales. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1979.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Description: 8vo, 375 pp., The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature., Former owner's neat bookplate on verso of front free endpaper. Fine copy in the original gilt-decorated leather
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Selected Tales. Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Full black leather stamped in gilt, spine with raised bands, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers (slight wear; bookplate). Series: The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature. Illustrated by Jeffrey W. Cornell.
Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Henry James. THE AMBASSADORS. franklin library, 1979.
Price: US$24.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Henry James. Selected Tales. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1979.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Full leather binding, all edges gilt, moire endpapers, sewn-in ribbon marker, hubbed spine, gilt decorations on spine and covers. From the limited edition collection, The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature. Includes the often missing Notes from the Editors pamphlet. Former owner's bookplate opposite half-title page.
Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Selected Tales. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1979.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: A volume in the 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series. 22K gold decorations on black leather with hubbed spine. Charcoal silk moire end papers, with matching satin ribbon bookmark bound in. 375pp, edged in 22K gold. Notes from the Editors accompanies.
Seller: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, U.S.A.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Condition of the book is Very Good. A book in the Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century series from the Franklin Library. Includes booklet with Notes from the Editors of the series. Bound in dark red leather with four raised bands on the spine. Decorations stamped in gilt on the covers and spine. All edges gilt. Silk moire end papers and sewn-in ribbon marker.
Seller: Book People, Henrico, VA, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Ambassadors ( Greatest Books 20th). , 1979.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Franklin Library in Full red leather with gold embossing. gilt edges, silk endpapers and ribbon marker. appears never read. shrinkwrapped onsite. minor scuff to
Seller: Oregon Books & Games, Grants Pass, OR, U.S.A.
James, Henry. The Ambassadors. The Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Limited Edition as stated on title page. Leather bound book. Raised bands on spine. Gold gilt. Silk ribbon bookmark bound in. Near fine, minor wear.
Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$31.50 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1979 Full-Leather. 433 pp. Full red leather, gilt titles and decorations, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers, ribbon marker bound in. Color illustrations from paintings by Jean Beraud. "The Ambassadors is a 1903 novel by Henry James. This dark comedy, seen as one of the masterpieces of James's final period, follows the trip of protagonist Lewis Lambert Strether to Europe in pursuit of Chad Newsome, his widowed fiancee's supposedly wayward son; he is to bring the young man back to the family business.
Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
JAMES, Henry. The Ambassadors. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1979.
Price: US$33.75 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Illustrated with paintings by Jean Beraud. 4033 pages. 8vo, full gilt-stamped red leather, all edges gilt. Franklin Library, 1979. Gilt at top edges is somewhat abraded, else a fine copy. The Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century series.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$34.95 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: 1979 Franklin Library limited edition leatherbound, very clean & tight, handsome full navy leather with elaborate gilt decor all around as shown on amazon, square corners, no markings of any kind, gilt on all edges of textblock, silk ribbon marker attached, short faint scratch to gilt on top edge- otherwise closer to New, shipped with care in a box, a very attractive copy.
Seller: The Oregon Room - Well described books!, Phoenix, OR, U.S.A.
Henry James. Selected Tales. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1979.
Price: US$34.95 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Hardcover. 8 vo. Leather boards. Gold page ends. Illustrated. Limited edition. 375 pp. Clean, crisp, as new condition. Fine addition to any collection. Satisfaction guaranteed. Seller inventory #22-3387
Seller: History Bound LLC, Mendota, MN, U.S.A.
Henry James. The Ambassadors. The Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$34.99 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Edition Thus. Published by Franklin Library, 1979. Octavo. Bound in black boards over blue leather stamped in gold. Gilt decoration to boards and spine. Three raised spine bands, marbled endpapers and sewn-in satin bookmark. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. A fine copy of this wonderful leatherbound edition of this Literature classic. Illustrated by Mitchell Hooks. 418 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Seller: Southampton Books, Southampton, NY, U.S.A.
James, Henry. The Ambassadors. Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near Fine hardcover in gilt-decorative full genuine red leather with gilt spinal lettering, all edges gilt, silk endpapers, and a silk tipped-in bookmark (some rubbing to corners). Clean text and tight binding. Illustrated with the paintings of Jean Beraud. The Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century Series. 433pp.
Seller: Peter Lenz Bookseller, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Henry James. The Ambassadors. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1979.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 8vo pp. 433, part of the "Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century" series, very good in red/gilt embossed full leather, AEG, Satin ribbon, silk endpapers. Includes "Notes From The Editors" pamphlet laid-in.
Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Miller, Nathan. The Roosevelt Chronicles. Doubleday & Company, Inc, Garden City, NY, 1979.
Price: US$36.00 + shipping
Description: 377, illus., bibliography, index, DJ worn, soiled, edge tears, and chips. Theodore Roosevelt's service in the Spanish-American War is discussed on pp. 214-222. Among the many members of the Roosevelt family covered in this book are Nicholas Roosevelt (inventor of the steamboat), Elizabeth Ann Seton (first American to be canonized), Robert Roosevelt (environmentalist), James Roosevelt (who fought in Garibaldi's army), John Henry Roosevelt (founder of Roosevelt Hospital), Franklin Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Miller, Nathan. The Roosevelt Chronicles. Doubleday & Company, Inc, Garden City, NY, 1979.
Price: US$36.00 + shipping
Description: 377, illus., endpaper charts, appendix, bibliography, index, DJ edges worn: small tears, creases, small pieces missing. Theodore Roosevelt's service in the Spanish-American War is discussed on pp. 214-222. Among the many members of the Roosevelt family covered in this book are Nicholas Roosevelt (inventor of the steamboat), Elizabeth Ann Seton (first American to be canonized), Robert Roosevelt (environmentalist), James Roosevelt (who fought in Garibaldi's army), John Henry Roosevelt (founder of Roosevelt Hospital), Franklin Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Price: US$39.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Very Good overall condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings.; The 100 Greatest Masterpieces Of American Literature; B&W Illustrations; 375 pages
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
James, Henry. The Ambassadors. Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Full red leather, decoratively gilt.
Seller: THE HERMITAGE BOOKSHOP, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Henry James. The Ambassadors. The Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Greatest Books of the 20th Century. Full leather binding, gilt lettering in 22k Gold, moire fabric endpapers, satin ribbon marker still in original position. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall
Seller: Rare Collections, Brighton East, VIC, Australia
James, Henry. Selected Tales. Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1979.
Price: US$42.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine hardcover bound in gilt-decorative full genuine dark blue leather with gilt spinal lettering, all edges gilt, silk endpapers and a silk tipped-in bookmark. A very nice copy - clean text and tight binding. Illustrated by Jeffrey W. Cornell. The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series. A Limited Edition. 375pp.
Seller: Peter Lenz Bookseller, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Selected Tales. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1979.
Price: US$42.50 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: This book is in as new condition with tight binding and clean text. This book is apart of the limited 100 greatest masterpieces of american literature. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
James, Henry. Selected Tales. The Franklin Library; Franklin Center Pennsylvania, 1979.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near fine limited edition from The Franklin Library. Part of "The 100 Greatest Materpieces of American Literature" collection. Full leather bound with gilt detailing and a satin book marker.
Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Description: Edition limited to an unspecified number; 8vo, pp. [8], 375, [1]; original full black gilt-stamped morocco, silk moiré endpapers, silk ribbon bookmark, a.e.g.; fine, bright copy.
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Description: Definitive edition, with the author's final revisions. Printed and bound exclusively for subscribers to the Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century. Bound in the publisher's original red composition leather with the title stamped in gilt on the spine. Four raised bands on the spine. Decorations stamped in gilt on the covers and spine. All edges gilt. Silk moire end papers.
Seller: James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$66.17 + shipping
Description: Limited Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [viii], 433; silk moire endpapers, illustrated with twelve full page paintings by Jean Beraud, bound in original full red decorated leather, raised bands, title lettered in gilt on spine, gilt stamped decoration to spine and boards, original silk page marker, all edges gilt, fine copy. Limited Edition published by The Franklin Library exclusively for subscribers to The Greatest Books of the Twentieth Century.
Seller: Time Booksellers, Somerville, VIC, Australia
Price: US$67.51 + shipping
Description: Very Good+, Leather Bound. Book accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. A limited edition published under the auspices of The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$69.95 + shipping
Description: Gorgeous, like new. Collection of 6 Franklin Library volumes by Henry James, Maupassant, Poe, Tacitus, Thackeray, and Twain. Bound in high quality imitation leather covers with raised title bands, gold page edges. Perfect condition.HEAVY/OVERSIZE. Overseas orders may require additional shipping. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. **Your purchase supports our town's public library.
Seller: Brentwood Books, Kinnelon, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A like new copy in dark blue leather heavily embossed in gilt decorations. Still crisp and ribbon still folded into the pages. Volume of the 100 greatest works set.
Seller: Chiefly Books, Cheyenne, WY, U.S.A.
Henry James. SELECTED TALES Franklin Library. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1979.
Price: US$302.44 + shipping
Description: Near Fine, Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Book plate to second free end page. A Limited Edition. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Henry James. SELECTED TALES Franklin Library. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1979.
Price: US$302.44 + shipping
Description: Near Fine, Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Bookplate. A Limited Edition. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Henry James. SELECTED TALES Franklin Library. Franklin Library, Pennsylvania, 1979.
Price: US$302.44 + shipping
Description: Near Fine, Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges, smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Book plate to second free end page. A Limited Edition. First Franklin Library Edition. ; First Franklin Library Edition.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.