Easton press leather books stuck together the ebay community. Another interesting easton press series is the treasures of the library of congress, facsimile reprints of historic books and documents. Some of our most popular easton press books are signed by. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. We create carefully crafted, leather bound editions of great books. Milne leather book set winnie the pooh 1985 collectors vintage. Collectible leather bound easton press books found here at. Easton press makes the worlds most beautiful leather bound books.
First editions, rare and out of print books on all subjects. Genuine, original, and highly valued, these books belong in the library of the most discerning collector and also make the perfect gift. Some of easton press s products are arranged in monthly subscription series. I have to warn you its more expensive but they use much better leather than easton press and their limited editions just gorgeous. We can help you find the easton press books you are looking for. Ive never bothered conditoning an easton press book, but im suggesting it only so you dont have an uneven application afterward. Heavy duty binding boards enhance the book s durability. May 04, 2014 published by the easton press in 1977 as part of the 100 greatest books ever written.
See more ideas about easton press, leather and books. The best place to get them is half price book store. In later years, they started binding their books in genuine leather but they never decorated their books entirely in real gold real gold was used only to accent the spines. The thought of owning hundreds of books in bonded leather is revolting. Easton press, 100 greatest books ever written, complete 100. There is a blank, easton press, book plate fixed to the fly title page ready to take the name of its new owner. My own experience has been that the earliest franklin library books are far superior to most easton press books, insofar as the binding, the paper used, and the decoration.
Leather bound books have always been popular and they are likely to remain a good investment. Sep 5, 2019 a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. I forget the thread, but there was a photo of an ep book that did state it was bonded leather for that book. A small quarto measuring 9 14 by 6 with all edges of the text block gilt, the end sheets are silk and there is a matching silk placement ribbon sewnin at the head of the spine. Easton press moby dick leather bound book by herman melville. There is a brisk market in these books which are meant more for display than for reading. See if you like their limited editions at folio society site. A celebration of the world of disney easton press genuine leather bound book. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold. As facsimiles they are a closer to the originals than they are to the expected easton leather. Care for easton press leather bound books easton press. Our remember me service allows our registered users access to their personal account information without having to log in each time. The easton press originally bound its books in bonded leather compressed groundup leather scraps. Books, guides collectible books, display book, easton press, leather cover, quality book post navigation.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Cancer ward, one day in the life of ivan denisovich, the first circle 3 volumes, solzhenitsyn, alexander. So they are somewhat shunned by the average easton fan but popular among collectors of historical items. Find great deals on ebay for easton press books and easton press books lot. Smythsewn pages, moire fabric endsheets and satin page marker. I would be quite upset to learn that ep was not using real leather. The complete list of the easton press library of the presidents. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. There is something particularly special about the look, smell and feel of a leather bound book. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded edges. Collectible leatherbound books, accented in 22kt gold. Easton press leather bound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty.
Easton press leatherbound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty. Jun 22, 2010 easton press books really are pure vulgarity massively overdone in all the gold lettering, gilt edges, etc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Some tips that should help maintain the beauty of your leather bound library are.
We create carefully crafted, leatherbound editions of great books. Full black leather binding and gold accents and page edges. Leather bound library of flyfishing classics reissued by the easton press. For collectors, easton press and gryphon editions are the best on the market. A beautiful, tight, clean copy with no names, dates, notations or former owners book plates. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. I have a small collection started, and they will look good on my new library shelves. Easton press recommends that books should be removed from their protective. The complete works the comedies, the histories, the tragedies easton press collectors editions, 3 volumes. Each collectors edition is elegantly leather bound, decorated in gilt, with silk end papers and placement ribbons. Gilded legacy books specializing in easton press books. Some tips that should help maintain the beauty of your leatherbound library are.
Aug 25, 2017 the easton press library of the presidents is a set of 82 volumes, including biographies on 43 u. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. The easton press leather bound books the easton press of norwalk, connecticut continues to produce fine leather bound books which are sold on a subscription basis over time. Each heirloom is a collectors edition that can be treasured for generations. The good thing is you find lots of out of print books that way. Any chance easton press would provide a reliable answer. There is no need to care for them in any way other than you would for other books. All easton press books in this series issued in full leather with gilt labelling. Easton press the 100 greatest books ever written by confucius and lionel giles jan 1, 1976. In addition to canonical classics, poetry and art books, they publish a large library of science fiction and popular literature as well. Most of the books have moire fabric endpapers, some are paper, and the deluxe editions can come with hand marbled endpapers.
Aeg, with ribbon silk marker and moire silk endpapers. Union square press book rebound in easton press leather. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alices adventures in wonderland easton press the 100 greatest books ever written by lewis carroll and john tenniel jan 1, 1977. See more ideas about books, easton press and leather. Easton press leather boundchronicles of narnia book 2 lion.
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Whether you are looking for an individual book or a complete home library, we have an extensive inventory of classics, nonfiction, rare and unique bindings, as well as collections and sets that can be. Apparently the easton press leather bound books are collectible. Up for your consideration is the gorgeous leather bound edition of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by c. Cancer ward easton press leather books inspirational books book images the life day authors sample resume. The craftsmanship which goes into the binding of their books makes them a treasure to own and to display. Easton press books are among the highest quality leather bound books ever produced. All easton press books in this series issued in full leather with gilt labelling including designs. Each one is a leather bound masterpiece that also makes a great. I just very recently got into liking the leather bound books for appeal on my bookshelf after visiting a bookstore that is closing and they had a wonderful collection of easton press on sale up to 45% off marked prices. For over 40 years the easton press has been publishing a wide range of leather bound book collections and individual titles from classics to works of modern literature, to science fiction, etc. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library collections. Easton press books are bound in genuine premium leather and come with a permanent satin ribbon page marker. Most of our easton press books are still in publishers shri. Easton press is a publisher of fine books, best known for their classic reprints.
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