| Gift quality, Fine. *Signed by author, John Updike* 8vo. Full leather, with gold tooled embossing and edges. A superior copy in new condition, with Franklin collector's notes enclosed. Clean, unmarked pages. Fine binding and cover. A Signed Limited Edition (personally signed by John Updike) considered the most gorgeous books of Franklin Library Editions. Each volume is bound in beautiful, plush full leather, with all the Franklin fineries of 22-karat gilt lettering, page edge gilt covering, satin end page, and satin ribbon bookmark. Each book has the author's signature, which is protected with an unattached tissue insert. Franklin guarantees signature. "Notes from Editors" booklets included. |