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[5017] Binchy, Maeve. THE COPPER BEECH. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1992. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in ink. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library Signed First Editions Society. Illustrated by John English. Bound in full brown leather with extensive gilt decoration. Marbled endpapers. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Light wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or war noted. A beautiful collectible copy in NEAR FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $55.00

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[4782] Boyle, T. C. RIVEN ROCK. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1998. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number of copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $55.00
[5003] Burgess, Anthony. LITTLE WILSON BIG GOD. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1987. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in ink. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. A tiny bit of wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. NEAR FINE CONDITION
PRICE: $55.00

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[4799] Byatt, A. S. BABEL TOWER. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1996. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. A couple of very faint rubs to the page edge gilt, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. NEAR FINE CONDITION
PRICE: $60.00
[4993] Carver, Raymond. WHERE I'M CALLING FROM. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full dark brown genuine leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Hubbed spine. Marbled endpapers No flaws or wear noted. FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $75.00

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[4776] Chatwin, Bruce. THE SONGLINES. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1987. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number for the members of the Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Yellow ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Publisher's Notes Letter is laid-in loose. No flaws or wear noted. A beautiful FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $65.00

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[4787] Cordon, Richard. THE VENERABLE BEAD. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1992. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full red leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Yellow ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $50.00

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[4764] Crichton, Michael. RISING SUN. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1992. A First Edition SIGNED by the author. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library First Editions Society. Bound in full red leather with extensive gilt embellishment. Marbled endpapers. All page edges are gilt. Yellow ribbon bookmark is bound-in. This copy appears to have been gently read. There are a few tiny, minor imperfections in the page edge gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful, collectible copy in NEAR FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $100.00

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[3660] Davies, Robertson. THE LYRE OF ORPHEUS. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Smith-sewn and bound in dark green top grain leather with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Marbled endpapers. Green ribbon bookmark is bound-in. A beautiful copy in FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $75.00
[3662] Davies, Robertson. MURTHER AND WALKING SPIRITS. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1991. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Smith-sewn and bound in black top grain leather with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. No flaws or wear noted. A very beautiful copy in FINE CONDITION
PRICE: $75.00

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[4785] De Hartog, Jan. THE CENTURION. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1989. A SIGNED First Edition issued in a limited number of copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $50.00
[5020] Doctorow, E L. BILLY BATHGATE. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1989. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in ink. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library First Editions Society. Bound in full leather with extensive gilt embellishment. Marbled endpapers. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Page edge gilt is llightly worn. A NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $40.00
[5004] Dunne, Dominick. A SEASON IN PURGATORY. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1993. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in blue ink. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library Signed First Editions Society. Full red leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Red ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Publisher's Notes sheet is laid-in. Faint signs of wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful copy in NEAR FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $50.00
[4775] Dunne, John Gregory. PLAYLAND. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1994. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number of 1600 copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. Lightly worn gilt on page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $35.00

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[4754] Forsyth, Frederick. THE PHANTOM OF MANHATTAN. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1999. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Foreword by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Illustrated by Bruce Waldman. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Marbled endpapers. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. No flaws or wear noted. A beautiful FINE CONDITION copy. - (Written as a sequel to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, The Phantom of the Opera.)
PRICE: $100.00
[5002] Godwin, Gail. THE FINISHING SCHOOL. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1984. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in black ink. Full green leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. No flaws or wear noted. FINE CONDITION
PRICE: $45.00
[5000] Goldman, William. WHICH LIE DID I TELL. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 2000. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. A tiny bit of wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. NEAR FINE CONDITION
PRICE: $55.00
[3707] Groom, Winston. GUMP & CO.. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1995. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in black ink. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Page edge gilt is worn. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD MINUS CONDITION
PRICE: $35.00

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[4792] Hamilton, Jane. THE SHORT STORY OF A PRINCE. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1998. A SIGNED FIRST EDITIONissued in a limited number of 1400 copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the page edges gilt, with no loss of gilt. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $75.00
[4795] Ignatius, David. SIRO. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1991. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. Very lightly worn gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful in VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $40.00
[4995] Keillor, Garrison. WE ARE STILL MARRIED. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1989. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Slight wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION.
PRICE: $55.00

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[4794] Kennedy, Douglas. THE BIG PICTURE. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1997. A SIGNED First Edition issued in a limited number of 1350 copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $50.00
[5021] Kurzweil, Allen. A CASE OF CURIOSITIES. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1991. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full brown leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Brown ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Very slight wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. NEAR FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $50.00
[5010] Lurie, Allison. THE TRUTH ABOUT LORIN JONES. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full red leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Slightly worn gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful copy in VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION.
PRICE: $35.00

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[4789] Mayle, Peter. HOTEL PASTIS. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1993. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number of copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $50.00

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[4773] Michener, James A. RECESSIONAL. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1994. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. Very slight wear to the page edge gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $75.00

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[4744] O'Brien, Tim. TOMCAT IN LOVE. Norwalk, CT: The Franklin Library, 1998. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $125.00

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[4770] Puzo, Mario. THE LAST DON. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1996. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full red leather binding with gilt decoration and hubbed spine. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. No flaws or wear noted.A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $175.00

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[4755] Rice, Anne. VITTORIO. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1999. A SIGNED First Edition issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $150.00
[5005] Robbins, Tom. FIERCE INVALIDS. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 2000. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number of 1700 copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. Light wear of the gilt on the page edges. VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION.
PRICE: $60.00
[3801] Rossner, Judith. HIS LITTLE WOMEN. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration and hubbed spine. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Page edge gilt is a little worn. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD CONDITION.
PRICE: $30.00
[4996] Salisbury, Harrison. TIME OF CHANGE. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in blue ink. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library First Editions Society. Bound in full leather with extensive gilt embellishment. Marbled endpapers. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. A tiny bit of wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful copy in NEAR FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $45.00
[4154] Smith, Martin Cruz. POLAR STAR. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration and hubbed spine. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Page edge gilt is lightly worn. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION.
PRICE: $40.00
[4228] Sontag, Susan. THE VOLCANO LOVER. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1992. Illustrated by John Rush. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Signed in blue ink by Susan Sontag. Full dark blue leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Blue ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. 419 pages. There are a number of very light rubs of the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION
PRICE: $45.00
[4994] Stone, Irving. DEPTHS OF GLORY. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1985. This is a SIGNED FIRST EDITION published in a limited number for the members of the Signed First Editions Society. Fully bound in red leather with extensive gilt decoration. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. Marbled endpapers. All page edges are gilt. Lightly worn page edge gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD MINUS CONDITION
PRICE: $45.00
[4999] Tan, Amy. THE KITCHEN GOD'S WIFE. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1991. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with gilt decoration and hubbed spine. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Very lightly worn gilt on page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. An attractive copy in VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION.
PRICE: $45.00
[5014] Thoreau, Paul. O-ZONE. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1986. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Signed in ink by the author. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Very light wear of the gilt on the page edges. No other flaws or wear noted. VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION.
PRICE: $35.00
[5016] Toland, John. GODS OF WAR. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1985. A SIGNED First Edition issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full red leather binding with gilt decoration and hubbed spine. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark is bound-in. Marbled endpapers. Page edge gilt is very slightly rubbed. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $55.00
[4998] Tyler, Anne. BREATHING LESSONS. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1988. A First Edition SIGNED by the author in ink. Issued in a limited number only to the members of the Franklin Library First Editions Society. Bound in full gray-green leather with extensive gilt decoration. Marbled endpapers. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. No flaws or wear noted. A very beautiful copy in FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $55.00
[4778] Updike, John. ROGER'S VERSION. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1986. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number of 1600 copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Editions Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. Light wear of the gilt on the page edges. NEAR FINE CONDITION.
PRICE: $45.00

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[4772] Wolfe, Tom. A MAN IN FULL. Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library, 1998. A SIGNED FIRST EDITION issued in a limited number of only 1300 copies, only to the members of the Franklin Library's Signed First Edition Society. Full leather binding with extensive gilt decoration. All page edges are gilt. Ribbon bookmark bound-in. 2001 winner of the the PEN/Faulkner Award. A tiny bit of rubbing to the gilt on the page edges, with no loss of gilt. No other flaws or wear noted. A beautiful NEAR FINE CONDITION copy.
PRICE: $175.00


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