Franklin Library Signed 60 THE CONFESSIONS OF NAT TURNER W. Styron Notes Leather
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Franklin Library Signed 60 Limited editions Collection.Published between 1977 and 1982Widely considered to be one of the most spectacular and valuable of the Franklin Library collections.The 60 Signed Limited Editions collection are no...t first editions, but they were printed just once.Since Franklin Library closed in 2000, all titles in the 60 Signed Limited Editions collection are out of print. About the Book...In 1831 Nat Turner awaits death in a Virginia jail cell. He is a slave, a preacher, and the leader of the only effective slave revolt in the history of 'that peculiar institution'. William Styron's ambitious and stunningly accomplished novel is Turner's confession, made to his jailers under the duress of his God. Encompasses the betrayals, cruelties and humiliations that made up slavery - and that still sear the collective psyches of both races.******************************Condition: Edition: Very good conditionGilt page edges: Minor imperfections at the top, center and bottom (see photos). Some foxing to the page edges at the center (see photo).Corners/Edges: Display some signs of shelf wear (see photos). End Sheets: Moiré fabric."Notes From the Editors" pamphlet: Slight paper fading on the front and back covers (see photos). Beautiful Signed Edition!Great addition to someone's library.************************************Edition resides in a smoke free environment. NO BOOKPLATE OR STICKERS ATTACHED Bubble wrapped and boxed for safe delivery. ****************************Leather bound editions listed from publishers such as Easton Press, Franklin Library, Palladium Press and Gryphon Editions. Also listed are editions from Folio Society. Please check out the other listings if your time permits. </