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Lot 0323: FRANKLIN LIBRARY ILLUSTRATED LEATHER BOUND BOOKS

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A lot of 9 books published by The Franklin Library, a division of The Franklin Mint that produced fine collector edition leather bound books over three decades ending in the year 2000. This lot features 1980s editions. Father and Sons by Ivan Turgenev, illustrated by Elaine Raphael and Don Bolognese. David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Paul Degen. Selected Plays of William Shakespeare, with illustrations of Henry Fuseli. Vanity Fair by W.M. Thackeray, illustrated by the author. Collected Poems of Marianne Moore, illustrated by Kevin King. The Aeneid by Virgil, illustrated with woodcuts of Johann Gruninger. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, with color woodcuts of Pierre Falke. The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, illustrated by Chris Duke. The Confessions of Saint Augustine, illustrated by Elaine Raphael and Don Bolognese. The lot also includes the collected works of H.G. Wells published by Octopus Books in 1982. Antiquarian Librarian Books Publications For Collectors.

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Overall good vintage condition. Slight signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Medium size book 9 x 6 x 2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

April 26th, 2025

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$89.60