Apr 22, 20 no matter that easton press has been churning out this title in megaquantities for decades as part of its 100 greatest books ever written series. The picture that is shown is an easton press version of this book. This is a limited edition, presumably because of its slipcase and a few alterations in binding and illustrative content. Some people do collect reprints, such as easton press, franklin press or limited edition book club all of which are printed on high quality paper, often leather bound and illustrated with the work of wellknown artists and frequently signed by author or illustrator. Easton press books collecting the 100 greatest books ever written. The price of these books will knock a casual book buyers on their ass, but for a collector or those who really appreciate a job done to the highest degree of quality easton press is worth the money. On collecting books from fine press in general and from. We can help you find the easton press books you are looking for. Genuine, original, and highly valued, these books belong in the library of the most discerning collector and also make the perfect gift. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold. Here is a secret about the easton press 100 greatest books ever written there are 125 of them. Easton press books generally have distinctive features such as a genuine, premium leather. I was disappointed when i first received this book because i was searching for the easton press version of the same book.
Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. Easton press book in cold blood capote collectible. Many titles are now outofprint and highly collectable, but that doesn. The present edition was published by advance reservation exclusively for subscribers to the easton press collection of the 100 greatest books ever written. I like to go often and take advantage of special offers in the mail for discounts. Their books are heirloom quality books bound in fine leather. There is a brisk market in these books which are meant more for display than for reading. So i wanted to ask more experience people about buying the easton presss 100 greatest books ever written collection. Gilded legacy books specializing in easton press books.
Research 668 easton press prices and auction results in collectibles. The 100 greatest books ever written easton press 1966 through 1981, collectors complete editions on. Discount easton press books available for your easton press collection at super low prices. A great many people over a great number of decades, have written pamphlets, whole books even, to justify the collecting of books. Attempting to add all books from this collection to the list. I have about 100 books scattered between home and office. Due to the large volume of pictures for this listing, we. Also, occasional forays into other similar publishers, such as the folio society and the defunct limited editions club, imprint society and franklin library. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The 100 greatest books ever written easton press 1966 through 1981, collectors complete editions. The good thing is you find lots of out of print books that way. The spines of these luxurious books are accented in 22karat gold and are hubbed with traditional raised rings.
The folio society books are marginally cheaper than the easton press ones, averaging at around. A group for those who seek out and collect books published by the easton press. No matter that easton press has been churning out this title in megaquantities for decades as part of its 100 greatest books ever written series. Select a picture in cold blood was originally published in 1966. They run sales though, and you have to be quick because all their editions are limited and out of print copies of some books are hard to. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Some of our most popular easton press books are signed by. Collectible leatherbound books, accented in 22kt gold. The best place to get them is half price book store. For over 40 years the easton press has been publishing a wide range of leatherbound book collections and individual titles from classics to works of modern literature, to science fiction, etc. That is a very difficult thing for me about amazon is that they dont distinguish much between books for collectors. There are several reasons for this, and certainly one of them is the downward trend in prices for commodity books generally. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
The 100 greatest books ever written easton press 1966. Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any. Collecting leather books for about 15 years, ive been collecting easton press leatherbound books. Easton press book in cold blood collectible new author. To the book collector, dealer, or reseller who needs a basic introduction to the tricky variations of some easton press titles, i offer several examples or variants. Another publisher bringing out leatherbound editions along the same line as franklin is the easton press. Oct 08, 2011 phil pirages, proprietor of phillip j.
And, to be honest, they are fairly reasonably priced. Most of their books have full leather covers, banded spines, gold gilt page edges, beautiful silk endpapers, attached satin book marks and more. Easton press books collecting the 100 greatest books. Research 943 easton press prices and auction results in collectibles. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. Signed paperbacks are worth more than unsigned books, but how much more. Easton press survivor chuck palahniuk signed sealed. Easton press the 100 greatest books ever written 102 books. Easton press collection of 52 finely bound classics. At eaton press our area of expertise is making it possible for busy professionals to write and publish high quality and professional books without taking a sabbatical.
Easton press books are known for permanent satin ribbon page markers, thread sewn pages for strength and durability, elegant gilding, endsheets of rich moire fabric page edges, and beautiful illustrations by wellknown artists. Juniper books was founded in 2001 by thatcher wine. Easton press makes the worlds most beautiful leather bound books. Easton press new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Truman capote illustrations by alan reingold in cold blook would be a great addition to any library. Many of these marvelous books are sought merely to enhance the bookshelf and to impress friends and neighbors and, sadly, a large proportion is never read. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library collections. Oct 11, 2011 discount easton press books available for your easton press collection at super low prices. Uncle toms cabin harriet beecher stowe easton press 100 greatest books. In addition to canonical classics, poetry and art books, they publish a large library of science fiction and popular literature as well some of easton presss products are arranged in monthly subscription series. Perhaps the best values in easton press books are the signed limited editions. Due to the large volume of pictures for this listing, we have broken it down to 10 books per page. In every issue of the avid collector, our expert booksellers will answer your.
Easton press books are bound in genuine premium leather and come with a permanent satin ribbon page marker. Some people do collect reprints, such as easton press, franklin press or limited. The exorcist signed collectors edition, leather, easton press. In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap seems to have widened. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. On collecting books from fine press in general and from franklin. I started collecting easton press books in 1982, with a subscription to the 100 greatest series my first intoxicating hit of easton leather came from moby dick. The easton press has been publishing fine quality leatherbound books for almost 30 years, using 22kt gold stamping on the covers, fine endpapers and sewnin satin bookmarks. I specialize in buying and selling only the finest copies of the finest rare books in the world. Another respectable area of reprints for collecting is modern library editions. Although they offer a few series, most of their books are farranging in interest and topic, much more diversified than franklin library was.
Yes, i actually started out collecting folio society back in 2000 though i was well aware of easton press, just didnt think i could afford it. A 20 guide to buying and selling the easton press bookthink. Jun 22, 2010 the price of these books will knock a casual book buyers on their ass, but for a collector or those who really appreciate a job done to the highest degree of quality easton press is worth the money. Tolkien new sealed easton press leather bound gift hardback. Easton press is a publisher of fine books, best known for their classic reprints. Strictly speaking, folio society, easton, and franklin are better categorized as quality press rather than fine press. While the advertisements and website and fancy prose youll find all over the place describing them real leather. As has been discussed in many other posts, the prices of both folio and easton press books have risen at a much faster rate than inflation or the increase in raw materials or labor. Easton press, the oregon trail, by francis parkman. Eaton press becomes your expert book production team. Each heirloom is a collectors edition that can be treasured for generations.
Meticulous scholarship, ethical conduct, fair dealing, and the highest level of discreet, personal service are our core values from which we shall never waver. Apr 02, 2018 easton press is a publisher of fine books, best known for their classic reprints. The hunting of the snark by lewis carroll, easton press, leather, sealed. This book remains an unquestioned masterpiece and one of the most influential books of our time. Thatcher had always loved reading and collecting books. As many of you may know, easton press has a subscription for their 100 greatest books collection. And then we have the leather books from easton press and the. Many of the signed editions are no longer available. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Unfollow easton press books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Book is in mint condition, and appears never to have been read. Most of the books have moire fabric endpapers, some are paper, and the deluxe editions can come with hand marbled endpapers. Well help you develop and edit the content, as well as provide layout, cover design and publishing services. Regardless, not all editions from these fine or quality presses are worth collecting nor do they appreciate in value over time.
So i wanted to ask more experience people about buying the easton press s 100 greatest books ever written collection. Easton press prices 943 auction price results liveauctioneers. Question about easton press subscription as many of you may know, easton press has a subscription for their 100 greatest books collection. Five good reasons to start a book collection old scrolls book shop. Pirages fine book and manuscripts, examines book collecting, how and why people collect, why they should collect books, and the role of the bookseller in.
Collecting leather books diablo iv, diablo 2 and diablo. Lot of 10 easton press collectible books to include the iliad of homer, the aeneid, the picture of dorian gray, the last of the mohicans, the canturbury tales, she stoops to conquer, the effayes, rubaiyat of omar khamyyam and the essays of ralph waldoemersonshipping pickup. A few years later, thatcher invented custom book jackets and juniper books customers fully embraced this new concept. But, if you want the latest offering youre probably doing best by ordering direct since youll be assured of getting a new book with all the inserts and even the mailing box no. In addition to canonical classics, poetry and art books, they publish a large library of science fiction and popular literature as well some of easton press s products are arranged in monthly subscription series. How many easton press book do you own and how long have. Our remember me service allows our registered users access to their personal account information without having to log in each time. He began his journey sourcing oneofakind and rare book collections for clients around the world.
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