4 True 1st Leather 22k Centurion (Signed), Robert Penn Warren, Whistle, Tuchman

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Lot of 4 Leather TRUE First Edition Books The Centurion by Jan De Hartog - Signed 1989 Selected Poems 1923-1975 by Robert Penn Warren 1976 Whistle by James jones 1978 A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. TuchmanThese luxurious true first editions (that is, by special arrangement with the publisher, appearing in this form before the trade edition) feature sound, supple leather bindings in a variety of warm shades. The books appear unread, or mostly so as evidenced by the tight bindings and clean text. The moire silk endpapers have escaped the very common fading that usually occurs as these books age as well. The books rate "as new" except that the gilded text blocks exhibit some foxing or other inconsistencies. The original Notes from the Editors booklets accompany two of the four books.Please view the gallery as part of the condition description.I'll ship these for $5.00 and combine shipping in the buyer's favor when possible. It usually costs only $1.00 more per book.Features of the Franklin Library bindings:bound in fine genuine leather with 22 karat gold decorations all page edges gilded with 22 karat gold raised spine hubs sewn-in satin ribbon bookmarks high quality paper silk moire fabric endpapers sewn pages for strength and durability