Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Ellison, Ralph. Notes from the Editors for Invisible Man. The Franklin Library, Pennsylvania, 1980.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Notes pamphlet only. Clean and unmarked.
Seller: WILLIAM BLAIR BOOKS, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man. Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$55.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First thus. Hardcover, full leather, satin place holder. A Fine book, clean, square, no marks or writing. Limited edition in 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature. Illustrated by Steven H. Stroud. Fine, clean and square, no marks or writing, gold page edges. Nice
Seller: Ronz Firsts, Flippin, AR, U.S.A.
Price: US$55.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A deluxe leatherbound Franklin Library reprint edition of Ralph Ellison's landmark work which has won acclaim for its unique approach to life in America for the African-American. In this story, his unnamed narrator character is expelled from his college in the American South, moves to Harlem and becomes a leader in the "Brotherhood" movement, only to become disillusioned. With illustrations by Steven H. Stroud. An entry in the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series, issued in conjunction with the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- Bound in full burgundy bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers. Peach silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An excellent, gift-worthy copy though with tiny scratch to front cover, speck of discoloration to back cover and shallow indentations along fore-edges of covers. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.) ; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; [10], 457 pages
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1980.
Price: US$65.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Dark red leather with 4 raised bands and gilt embossed imprint. Gilt page edges all around. Satin ribbon. Moire end papers. 100 greatest masterpieces of American literature. Limited edition. Printed book plate of previous owner.
Seller: Magnus Berglund, Book Seller, Sutter Creek, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Light friction to edge of pages (wear to gold leaf). Very Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; 457 pages
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: This limited edition is part of the 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature, a limited edition collection published under the auspices of The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Dark red leather with gilt lettering and decoration of spine and both covers. Moire endpapers, all edges gilt. Ribbon place marker. Interior text is clean and binding tight, no ownership or other markings. A gift quality copy.
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1980.
Price: US$120.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Publisher's full red leather, spine in five compartments separated by raised bands, gilt lettering or decoration in each compartment, intricate gilt decoration on both covers, pink moire silk endpapers, printed on archival paper, silk ribbon marker bound in, Smyth sewn, and with concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. Illustrated with full-page, full-color plates by Steven H. Stroud. . The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. AS NEW. . The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series. Color Illustrations. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. (vii), 456 pp
Seller: Round Table Books, LLC, Palatine, IL, U.S.A.
Price: US$152.25 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: GOOD+. red gilt embossed full leather with gilt leaved edges and spine-bound ribbon bookmark, bagged for protection, rubbings and faint stains to edges, light shelf wear with rubbings to bottoms of boards, deep crease to surface of front board near bottom spine end, see photos, book is very well bound and paper is very clean. Once Read Books, cover scan available - just ask, OnceReadBooks com Orders shipped via USPS.
Seller: Once Read Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man. Franklin Library, Pennsylvania USA, 1980.
Price: US$190.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Full leather limited edition from Franklin Library. Signed by author protected by tissue guard. Moire end papers and satin ribbon book mark. Fine. 454 pages. Ediitors pamphlet enclosed. Can be shipped in USA.
Seller: Spiritwood Books, Burlington, ON, Canada
Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man (SIGNED). Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1980.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 8vo pp. 454, red/gilt embossed leather, AEG, 4 raised bands, silk endpapers, satin ribbon. SIGNED by Ellison on the front free endpaper.
Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Price: US$249.95 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Signed Limited Edition bound in full red leather, gilt titling and decoration, all edges gilt, silk bookmark, 8vo, 454pp. Signed on blank preliminary page by the author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"
Seller: Vashon Island Books, Vashon, WA, U.S.A.
RALPH ELLISON. INVISIBLE MAN [Signed]. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennyslvania, 1980.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: A very fine copy bound in full leather by The Franklin Library and Signed by The Author with silk moire end papers with ribbon. No bumped corners to book. No rubbing to leather binding. No bookplates. Gold gilt edges are very clean and bright.
Seller: Booklegger's Fine Books ABAA, Park Ridge, IL, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$254.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: In red leather.
Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.
RALPH ELLISON. THE INVISIBLE MAN. PENNSYLVANIA: FRANKLIN LIBRARY., 1980.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: HARDCOVER: FULL GILT DECORATED LEATHER BINDING SIGNED IN PEN BY RALPH ELLISON AUTHOR ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL ISSUES THAT AFRICAN AMERICANS FACE IN THE 20TH CENTURY HANDSOMELY BOUND WITH SILK ENDPAPERS, ALL EDGES GILT, AND WITH SILK RIBBON BOOK MARK EXCELLENT CLEAN AND BRIGHT CONDITION PLEASE NOTE THE 7 IMAGES PROVIDED
Seller: Gilann Books ABAA, DARIEN, CT, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man, Signed Limited 1st Edition. Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$289.95 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Appears unread. Covers in fine condition, gilt appears untouched. Signature bright and crisp.
Seller: B Street Books, ABAA and ILAB, San Mateo, CA, U.S.A.
Ralph Ellison. INVISIBLE MAN Franklin Library. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1980.
Price: US$299.95 + 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. A Limited Edition. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Ralph Ellison. INVISIBLE MAN. Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: As new, limited edition. Red leather with gilt decoration, gilt all around, 4 raised bands. Tissue guard over signature. Red ribbon page marker. With booklet Notes from the Editor.
Seller: A Casperson Books, Niles, MI, U.S.A.
Price: US$324.00 + 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$324.95 + 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.
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1980.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Description: 8vo. Full red leather with gilt spine lettering and gilt design on spine & covers. All edges gilt. Ribbon marker. Silk end-papers. 454pp. Signed by Ellison on special leaf in front with tissue guard. As new.
Seller: Kevin T. Ransom- Bookseller, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. INVISIBLE MAN. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1980.
Price: US$375.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Franklin Library edition. Issued signed by Ellison. Illustrated by Will Harmuth. "Special Message" by Ellison for this edition. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker, tissue insert for signed leaf. Issued without dustjacket. Faint speckling to topedge gilt (not immediately apparent); otherwise, an unread copy in Fine condition.
Seller: REVERE BOOKS, abaa/ilab & ioba, Fernandina Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Price: US$395.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Invisible Man **SIGNED, LIMITED FULL LEATHER EDITION WITH THE IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET** SIGNED BY Ralph Ellison. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION from the FRANKLIN LIBRARY, 1980. Gorgeous full red leather with gilt in NEAR FINE condition, mild sunning to spine common for this title. Illustrated by Will Harmuth. Genuine leather binding with gold-stamped title and decoration, four raised spine-bands, all edges gilt, silk moire end-papers, ribbon bookmark, the publisher's protective tissue-guard is present and laid-in to protect the authors signature Includes a "Special Message to Subscribers" from Ralph Ellison. Also included is the "NOTES FROM THE EDITORS" supplemental booklet that came with the signed limited edition with valuable insight in to the creation of this book including biographical photographs of the author at work. A GREAT GIFT QUALITY COPY WITH THE IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL BOOKLET THAT COLLECTORS REQIURE. This book is one of 60 published by the Franklin Library's Signed leather bound Limited Edition series published between 1977 and 1982. This is a high quality production from the Franklin Library!!
Seller: The Modern Library, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man. Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$475.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Franklin Library, Pennsylvania 1980. Signed Limited Edition. Signed by Ralph Ellison on an endpage. The signature is guaranteed to be authentic by the publisher. Leather boards. Gold gilt. Illustrated. Book Condition: Fine, clean boards.
Seller: 1st Editions and Antiquarian Books, Opelika, AL, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1980.
Price: US$475.00 + shipping
Description: An American classic in full red leather SIGNED by the first African-American author to win the National Book Award (1953), Ralph Ellison. Author's first book. A socially-significant work by an author with a large intellect and important viewpoint. A handsome dark red leather volume with gold-gilt cover designs and page edges with bound-in silk bookmark. In fine condition but for light rubbing on the bottom cover edges. The 50th Anniversary of the publication of INVISIBLE MAN was featured on PBS' critically-acclaimed American Masters program early in 2002 thus demonstrating the importance of this book in our American literary culture. Ellison's highly-anticipated second novel was not completed prior to his death; that book, JUNETEENTH, was completed at the request of his widow by Ellison's literary executor, Professor John Callahan of Lewis and Clark College, and published by Random House in 1999. A lovely copy.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.
Ralph Ellison. Invisible Man. Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Franklin Library, Pennsylvania 1980. Signed Limited Edition. Signed by Ralph Ellison on an endpage. The signature is guaranteed to be authentic by the publisher. Leather boards. Gold gilt. Illustrated. Book Condition: Fine, clean boards.
Seller: 1st Editions and Antiquarian Books, Opelika, AL, U.S.A.
ELLISON, RALPH. Invisible Man. The Franklin Library, 1980.
Price: US$527.75 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo. Gilt lettered full leather binding. Gilt edges with silk endpapers and ribbon marker. Limited edition, signed by the author. In the original cardboard box, with booklet. A fine copy.
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
Ellison, Ralph. Invisible Man. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1980.
Price: US$550.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: An American classic in full red leather SIGNED by the first African-American author to win the National Book Award (1953), Ralph Ellison. Author's first book. A socially-significant work by an author with a large intellect and important viewpoint. A handsome dark red leather volume with gold-gilt cover designs and page edges with bound-in silk bookmark. In fine condition. Very light rippling on the top edge in the gilt that is original to the publisher, barely noticeable. Includes the 22-page "Notes from the Editors." The 50th Anniversary of the publication of INVISIBLE MAN was featured on PBS' critically-acclaimed American Masters program early in 2002 thus demonstrating the importance of this book in our American literary culture. Ellison's highly-anticipated second novel was not completed prior to his death; that book, JUNETEENTH, was completed at the request of his widow by Ellison's literary executor, Professor John Callahan of Lewis and Clark College, and published by Random House in 1999. A beautiful copy.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.
Ellison, Ralph. (Text) Harmuth, Will. (Illustrations). Invisible Man.. Franklin Library., 1980.
Price: US$600.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: SIGNED limited edition. Fine in red leather binding with gilt edges & satin marker ribbon, without dust jacket as issued. Author's groundbreaking FIRST book. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$1429.95 + shipping
Description: Near Fine, Leather Bound, 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. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. ; Signed by author on 2nd FEP. ; First Franklin Library Edition.; Signed by Author.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$1603.45 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Ralph Ellison INVISIBLE MAN Franklin Library Rare Signed Copy Ralph Steadman NEW comes with original booklet to state this is the signed edition plus original purchase invoice book is signed to the title page and not via a book plate. will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage Extra postage will be needed for overseas orders if the weight exceeds one kilo book is signed without dedication unless stated otherwise. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book.
Seller: Turn The Page Books, Newcastle, United Kingdom