I recently rediscovered a bunch of them in my basement, still in the boxes in mint condition. The franklin library, a division of the franklin mint, was a publisher of fine collector edition books from the early 1970s until 2000. Franklin books were designed and bound by the sloves organization, an affiliate of the franklin mint, and one of the few binderies that focused solely on leather book binding. Known for beautiful leather bindings, franklin library books were published in three styles. Aug 24, 2008 i joined the franklin library bookamonthtype club back in the mid 80s. Apr 22, 20 most easton press examples are commodity books, genuine leather bindings, silk moire endpapers, etc.
Known for beautiful leather bindings, franklin library books were published in three styles full genuine leather, imitation leather, and quarterbound genuine leather. Guide to the little leather library collection, 19201924. Also a soft green leather edition with gold edging on pages of jane eyre by charlotte bronte,second edition december 21st, 1847 with a note to the 3rd edition dated april th 1848. Lot of 4 franklin library books leather gilt cain bronte innes. Others collect for content, choosing leatherbound versions of their favorite novels or historical works of literature. The set has genuine leather with 22k gold accents, gilt page edges, and sewnin bookmarks. Franklin library books range from full leather signed with silk endpapers, to full leather with printed endpapers, to imitation quarter leather with printed endpapers, to not leather look cloth. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. I can assure you that i have a full leather franklin library paradise lost illustrated by gustave dore. Franklin library books range from full leather signed with silk endpapers, to full leather with printed endpapers, to imitation quarter leather with printed endpapers, to not leatherlook cloth. Rare books antiquarian collectibles classic editions.
Easton press leather bound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty. Classic leather bound books leather bound classics. This is a collection of silver coins struck by the franklin mint starting 1973. The obverse depicts a work of art while the reverse. Something of value by robert ruark, 1955, 1st edition, custom binding. The little leather library collection consists of 101 books, 314 x 4, published by the little leather library corporation of new york. The leather book bindings are unique to each classic story. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable.
Franklin library the ultimate private library from the early 1970s until 2000, franklin library, a division of the franklin mint developed a following by providing beautifully bound editions that would not break the bank. Leather bound books 1982 franklin library worlds great books. The franklin library produced books in three different binding styles. The little leather library corporation was an american publishing company founded in new york city by charles and albert boni, harry scherman, and max sackheim. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Classic editions specializes in antiquarian and custom leather bound books, fine art photography featuring classic photobooks and original signed photographs, and the book as art. Easton press leatherbound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty. From the franklin library pulitzer prize winner series, this book is the good earth 1932 winner by pearl s. Unfollow franklin library books collection to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. I am looking for some insight into general interest level among those that actually know and appreciate the franklin library sets.
Known for beautiful leather bindings, franklin library books were published in. The 100 greatest books of all time franklin library leather bindings complete collection leather bound 1982. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than. Franklin books has a great selection of classic leather bound books in our oldwick gallery and online. Full deep orange leather boards with gilt lettering on spine and gilt edges, satin end pages with silk place ribbon. All franklin library editions are now considered outofprint and many are scarce and highly collectible but that doesnt mean you cant find treasured past and present editions on the marketplace. I also sold rare book cellar the franklin library of mystery. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 1975. Welcome all enthusiasts of franklin library books by franklin mint. Obviously, signed leather are worth more, and sometimes buyers even find them on amazon. Moreover, a completed set is frequently more valuable. The 100 greatest books of all time franklin library. As a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of.
These were supposedly the 100 greatest books or whatever. If you want leather books to give your library that grand, classic atmosphere, we have those too. Some people collect antique leatherbound books for purely aesthetic reasons, using them as decorative objects to fill the shelves of a living room or study. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. While the first or full leather bound editions were produced through out the franklin library s full life span the other two styles imitation and quarter bound were only produced through the 1970s. On collecting books from fine press in general and from franklin. If sold in lots the individual rare book value goes down a bit to around 4. Depending on the title of the book, individual editions of from the the little leather library corporation series have a value in the range of 10. Fill your library with selections from everymans library, puffin, or taschen. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This great leather bound book with gold embossed decorations is in mint condition.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. We also offer babylit board books, a great option for introducing your baby to the joys of reading, and a standout baby shower gift. Franklin library published books by series, and the most collectible. Most easton press examples are commodity books, genuine leather bindings, silk moire endpapers, etc. The miniature books are brownish green in color, of imitation leather, and characteristic of the redcroft edition published between 19201924. Seeking some expert advise on a franklin library collection. Limited edition of the franklin library the collected stories of the worlds.
The franklin library was a division of the franklin mint that produced fine collector edition books over three decades ending in 2000. What is the value of a franklin mint 100 greatest books of. How much would a set of little leather library books be worth. I joined the franklin library bookamonthtype club back in the mid 80s. Known for beautiful leather bindings, franklin library books were published in three styles, full genuine leather, imitation leather, and quarter. Unfollow franklin library books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While the first or full leather bound editions were produced through out the franklin librarys full life span the other two styles imitation and quarter bound were only produced through the 1970s.
In addition to the franklin library titles, these modern leather bound books are also available from publishers including the easton press gryphon editions and palladium press. Jul 09, 2011 depending on the title of the book, individual editions of from the the little leather library corporation series have a value in the range of 10. Through the 1950s and 60s, avalon became an important science fiction imprint, though later the company shifted towards romances, mysteries, and westerns. Full leather stamped in gold, all edges gilt, silk moire end pages, ribbon marker upper corner tips slightly bumped, else as new unread leatherbound hardcover copy. Our focus is to offer books that are truly beautiful as well as being significant literary works. Feb 06, 2014 remember to check out the leather library blog. Published 1983, 297 pages, full grey leather bound binding. There are a few notable exceptions from the signed 60 or signed limited edition series and several titles in the 25th anniversary of the great books of the western world series, but the pulitzer prize books are undersold by only the first edition society series which. The franklin library produced rare books with fine bindings, especially for collectors. Franklin public library massachusetts, the oldest public library in existence in the united states disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title franklin library. Franklin library editions are popular additions for personal libraries. Fine in gilt decorated full light brown leather covered boards with two raised bands on the spine, gilt edges to the text block, silk end papers and a silk placement ribbon sewin at the head of the spine and with gilt edging to the text block. Franklin library new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Information on publishers and first edition identification.
Regardless of a collectors motivation, there are a few things to. There is no need to care for them in any way other than you would for other books. For the most part, you could not say the same for the franklin press, the folio library, the limited editions club or any of many similar publishers that have issued and in some cases continue to issue socalled fine bindings. The franklin library produced rare books with fine bindings, especially. Franklin library books generally do not command as high a price as one might expect. What is the value of a complete set of franklin mints the 100. Franklin library leatherbound books towns end books. Franklin library, the distribution arm of the franklin press, began publishing in 1973 and closed permanently in 2000. Some tips that should help maintain the beauty of your leatherbound library are. Full leather editions were available throughout the press operation. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Psychology by william james franklin library leather bound book. Leatherbound books from the franklin library abebooks.
Some of the last 2 mentioned are sellable depending on title. Through the 1950s and 60s, avalon became an important science fiction imprint, though later the company shifted. Avalon books got its start in 1950 as a new yorkbased niche publisher specializing in selling hardcover genre fiction to the library market. Some tips that should help maintain the beauty of your leather bound library are.
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