A deluxe Franklin Library first edition of the first novel in the Loss of Eden trilogy by the British Army officer and author John Masters. With illustrations by Francis Golden, and with a special introductory note by the author. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series, published prior to the McGraw-Hill trade edition. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- Bound in full olive bonded leather covers with two raised bands on spine. Text presented in quality papers. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Olive silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An about-Near Fine copy: bright, newish and probably unread, but with slight sunning edges of moire endpapers. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.) ; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (18), 651 pages
Title: Now, God Be Thanked (Franklin Library First Edition Society series)
Edition: First Edition
Location Published: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, The Franklin Library: 1979
Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket
Categories: >>Fiction, >>Fine Bindings
Stock No.: 87268
