1978, Thomas Mann : Stories, The Franklin Library’s The Worlds Greatest Writers retailer Collection

Thomas Mann : Stories, 1978. Published by The Franklin Library, Limited Edition. Exclusively for the subscribers to the Limited Edition of The Collected Stories of the World's Greatest Writers. Full-page color illustrations by Jane Sterrett. Bound retailer in full premium genuine brown leather, with raised spine bands. Condition is Near Mint; clean, crisp, and square. Both covers and the spine feature 22kt gold gilt lettering. There are 22kt gold gilded page edges on all three sides. The permanent yellow satin ribbon marker matches the decorative yellow silk moiré endpapers. The binding is tight, as if brand new, with thread-sewn pages for durability and strength. The 317 printed pages are all unmarked. Includes the original “Notes from the Editors” insert. This is truly a beautiful book for any bookshelf. Perfect for reading, story telling, and an eye-catching piece of home decor. Gift-worthy for any book lover. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thank you!