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The books will be from those years, since fl did not reissue their series year after year as ep does. The heavily illustrated collection features remarkable works by literatures most legendary writers, including charlotte bronte, ralph waldo emerson, william shakespeare, nathaniel hawthorne, goethe, robert. The 100 greatest books of all time franklin library. Nov 17, 2011 i have a complete collection of the franklin library s 100 greatest books of all time first editions. The franklin library 100 greatest masterpieces of american literature series was produced between 1976 and 1984 and included 100 volumes bound in full leather with 22k gold leaf imprinting and sewnin bookmarks. One of the volumes in the franklin librarys collection of the 100 greatest books of all time series. Deg produced this spot as a cutdown from a longform program we. Any idea on value on the franklin mint 100 greatest books of all time. A very successful product of high quality and value. Franklin library 100 greatest books of all time books ebth. Easton presss 100 greatest books ever written ep originally published in the 1970s the easton press publishes those leatherbound instant collectables with gilded page edges and satin bookmarks. The 100 greatest books of all time franklin library leather. Juniper books offers a wide range of curated book collections in bold or classic styles, including collections of classic literature, poetry, and classic childrens books. The 100 greatest books of all time franklin library leather bindings complete collection leather bound 1982.

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These special edition books are bound in full leather with raised bands, gilt page edges and gilt cover decoration. The 100 greatest books of all time series remains one of the most collectible sets, as the titles are generally quite desirable in their own right. I have a complete collection of the franklin librarys 100 greatest books of all time first editions. Franklin library the ultimate private library hc books. Franklin library 100 greatest books of all time 1974 1982 100 volumes full leather. This is the franklin library 100 greatest books of all time collection.

Leather bound with goldgilded page ends and no markings. Jan 12, 2011 as some of you already know from previous posts, ive begun collecting the easton press series of leatherbound, giltedged books, the 100 greatest books ever written. Oct 15, 2019 the franklin library 100 greatest masterpieces of american literature series was produced between 1976 and 1984 and included 100 volumes bound in full leather with 22k gold leaf imprinting and sewnin bookmarks. The most common franklin library material is paper. Complete 100 greatest books of all time published by franklin library from 1974 to 1982. The complete set of 100 coins as issued by the franklin mint in 1973. Easton press, 100 greatest books ever written, complete 100. Discover a fine selection of books by renowned publishers. All unopened and in perfect condition, the value goes up to whatever the. Franklin mint 100 greatest records of all time value. They are beautifully displayed in a wood, felt lined box. The 100 greatest books of all time series is among the most collectible franklin library collections. From don quixote to american pastoral, take a look at the 100 greatest novels of all time the 100 greatest nonfiction books the 2015 version of the 100 best novels. Im dedicating this thread to franklin librarys flagship collection, which, like eps 100 greatest books ever written, apparently actually.

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His wife had bought these when they came out thirty to forty years ago, but his wife recently passed and he wants to divest himself of as many things he doesnt. The 100 greatest books of all time franklin library leather bindings complete collection franklin library on. Aug 24, 2008 i joined the franklin library bookamonthtype club back in the mid 80s. Franklin library 100 greatest masterpieces of american literature 1976 1984 full leather. Unfollow franklin library books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.