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Michener, James A.. Recessional. Random House, New York, 1994.

Price: US$24.50 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Stated First Trade Edition: A signed first edition of this book was previously privately printed by The Franklin Library. Hard cover in very good condition with deep maroon boards and matching maroon spine cloth. Copper gilt lettering on spine and author's initials, also in copper gilt, on front board. Both front and rear end papers contain a map of "The Palms." Interior text block clean & tight; no writing, no markings noted. Dust jacket very good; not price clipped. 484 numbered pages.

Seller: ELK CREEK HERITAGE BOOKS (IOBA), TOMS RIVER, NJ, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. Recessional. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1994.

Price: US$50.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: 484 pages. Gilt edges; ribbon markers; gillt tooling on leather binding. Signed by the author on first sheet following front free endpaper. Frontispiece by Rafal Olbimski. Maps by Anita Karl and Jim Kemp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Seller: Village Booksmith, Hudson Falls, NY, U.S.A.

James A. Michener. RECESSIONAL (signed). Franklin Library, 1994.

Price: US$54.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Privately printed for the Signed First Edition Society. personally signed by the author on a special page. Bound in premium full leathers, hubbed spine, distinctive cover design, beautiful illustrations, permanent satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, moire endsheets, thread-sewn pages for durability and strength. Loc.@EH-closet

Seller: Fine Binding Books, Barker, TX, U.S.A.

James A. Michener. Recessional (SIGNED. LIMITED FIRST EDITION.). The Franklin Library, 1994.

Price: US$55.00 + shipping

Condition: As New

Description: SIGNED. LIMITED FIRST EDITION, 1994. From The Franklin Library's Signed, First Edition Society series. Full leather binding in light brown/orange. Gilt text and decoration. Gilt page edges. Hubbed spine bears two raised bands. Full color end sheets of a map of The Palms, and a tan silk ribbon bookmark. Illustrated title page. Frontispiece is a full color illustration of an angel by Rafal Olbinski. Limited Edition card from The Franklin Library is present and laid in. 484 pp. This copy is in beautiful, fine condition. Full refund if not satisfied.

Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. Recessional. The Franklin Library, 1994.

Price: US$60.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Bound in full tan leather, gilt decorated spine and covers, spine with partly raised bands, all edges git, color pictorial endpapers, light brown silk bookmarker (has some slight marks to gilt edges). Fine-bound issue of the novel, concerning life in a retirement center; notable for the illustrative material, plus Michener's 3 1/2-page 'special message' at front. One of an unspecified number of copies, 'privately printed . exclusively for The Signed First Edition Society' (first preliminary leaf); signed by Michener in dark blue ink on first preliminary leaf. Haynes, Franca Nucci (illustrator); Olbinski, Rafal (illustrator); 4 Duotone & 1 Color frontispiece; 1 b/w map; 1 b/w tailpiece; Color Pictorial Endpapers (map). [18], 484, [3] pages. Publisher's letter to readers laid in loose.

Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

James A. Michener. Recessional, Limited 1st Edition. Franklin Library, 1994.

Price: US$65.00 + shipping

Condition: As New

Description: The Franklin Library; Franklin Center, 1994. Deluxe Leather Collector Edition. First Edition. Signed by author directly on prelim. A Fine copy. Gilt embossed full leather binding is very nice with sharp corners, AEG fresh and bright. Bound in Fine Genuine Leather - 22kt gold-stamped spine accents - Distinctive raised spine hubs, - Intricate gilt stamped cover designs, - Specially milled acid-neutral paper, - Smyth-sewn pages, - Gilded page edges, - Permanent satin ribbon page-marker. Binding firm, book unread and unopened, book in pristine condition. 484pp. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. Please Note: Depending on site, actual book for sale may differ physically from picture listed. Additional scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.

James A. Michener. Recessional by James A. Michener. Franklin Library January 1994, 1994.

Price: US$75.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Full leather binding with gilt decorations. Raised spine bands. All edges gilt. Map endpapers. Silk ribbon marker. Unread, near pristine condition with very small indentation at heel of spine. SIGNED BY JAMES MICHENER.

Seller: A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. RECESSIONAL. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1994.

Price: US$75.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First edition. Signed by Michener as issued. "Special Message" by Michener for this edition. Frontispiece by Rafal Oblinski. Interior illustration by Franca Nucci. Maps by Anita Karl & Jim Kemp. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker. Issued without dustjacket. Unread copy in Fine condition with all inserts included. Michener's final novel published during his lifetime.

Seller: REVERE BOOKS, abaa/ilab & ioba, Fernandina Beach, FL, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. Recessional. Franklin Library, 1994.

Price: US$75.00 + shipping

Condition: As New

Description: All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Gilt decoration on cover and spine. Raised cords. Signed by the author. Printed exclusively for the members of the Signed First Edition Society. Fine. First Edition. Year: 1994.

Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.

James A. Michener. Recessional. The Frankliln Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1994.

Price: US$75.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First Edition, First Printing, Signed flat by author. Published by The Franklin Library for The Signed First Edition Society. Full tan leather covers, embellished with 22 kt. gold design. Two raised cords on spine. Bound in ribbon marker, All page edges gilt. Map endpapers. Sporadic illustrations throughout. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding.

Seller: North American Rarities, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. Recessional. The Franklin Library, 1994.

Price: US$75.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: Signed First Edition as stated on spine. Signed by author on limitation page. Raised bands on spine. Leather bound book. Gold gilt. Silk ribbon bookmark bound in. Near fine book, scratches on top edges and foredge, bump on top left corner of back cover, and cut on top right corner of front cover.

Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. Recessional (SIGNED Franklin Library). The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1994.

Price: US$85.00 + shipping

Description: Leatherbound. The Franklin Library. Hubbed spine. All page edges in gilt. Bound in ribbon marker and map endpapers. Book is in FINE condition. 1994. SIGNED by the Author. 484 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 484 pages; Signed by Author

Seller: Book Gallery // Mike Riley, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.

MICHENER, James. RECESSIONAL. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, 1994.

Price: US$87.50 + shipping

Description: Bound in decorated leather and illustrated with a frontispiece. Limited edition preceding the trade edition with a special message by the author not in the trade edition and SIGNED by him as well.

Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.

MICHENER, James. RECESSIONAL. Random House (1994), New York, 1994.

Price: US$125.00 + shipping

Description: One of 500 numbered copies SIGNED by the author. There was also a limited signed edition put out by the Franklin Library with a much higher limitation.

Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.

Michener, James A.. Recessional. Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1994.

Price: US$165.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: A handsome tan leather Limited First Edition SIGNED by the author, James A. Michener. A true first edition in fine unread condition. With gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. By the author of "Tales of the South Pacific," "The Source," "Sayonara," "Texas," and "Hawaii."

Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.