Published by Franklin Library, 1975
Seller: This Old Book, Inc, Grayslake, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Leather. Limited Edition. Light rubbing to gilt edges. Pages crisp and clean. Missing publisher's notes. Fast, secure shipping. #L1/A/AB.
Language: English
Published by Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1976
Seller: R. Siedlecki Vintage Books -- Collectible Bookseller, Roswell, GA, U.S.A.
Condition: Fine. Bernard Fuchs (illustrator). [1976] Deep brown leather binding, gilt designs and lettering, four raised ridges on spine, gilt on all three sides, satin moiré endpapers, specially milled paper, 628 pages. Illustrated by Bernard Fuchs. All the King's Men follows the rise and fall of Willie Stark, a charismatic and ruthless politician in the American South during the 1930s. The novel explores the corruption and complexities of politics through the eyes of Jack Burden, Stark's right-hand man and a disillusioned journalist. It's a gripping, intense examination of political power and personal responsibility. Condition: Faint scratches and rubbing on fore-edge and on top edge at spine, else overall Fine. New. Book ordered by collector direct from the publisher in 1976; kept it as a collectible. Never read. (Other dealer listings of this book online may say Fine or New, but the books have been read. This book has never been read, it's still crisp and new.) In gift-giving condition. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high-quality materials. Since the publisher ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and collectible. The story won the 1947 Pulitzer Prize. A very collectible book in genuine leather binding. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly.
Published by Franklin Library,, Franklin Center:, 1976
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated by Bernard Fuchs (illustrator). 1947 Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction. Limited edition. Octavo, fully bound in dark brown leather with gilt lettering and design, raised bands along spine, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers, sewn-in ribbon bookmark. Near fine.; 628 pages.
Condition: Fine. Illustrated by Bernard Fuchs (illustrator). Limited edition. Winner of the 1947 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Full brown leather, decoratively gilt in chess motifs.
Published by Franklin Library, 1976
Seller: Hammonds Antiques & Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. A book that looks almost new, a gift-quality book ; 628 pages.
Bernard Fuchs (illustrator). All the King's Men. Robert Penn Warren. First edition published in 1946 by Harcourt, Brace and Company (New York). This copy: Limited edition published in 1976 by The Franklin Library (Franklin Center). Full dark brown leather binding with elaborate gilt chess motif. All edges gilt. 628 pages. Size: 24.0 x 16.0 cm. Weight: 1.6 kg. Language: English. Condition: Body: Very Good - minor soiling. Binding: Good - slightly loose at inner hinge, one section starting to separate. Edges: Good - some foxing and age toning. Pages: Good - some light foxing and toning, with slightly noticeable foxing and browning on blank leaves. Text: Very Good - clean. Binding tight overall. Description: Winner of the 1947 Pulitzer Prize, Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men stands as one of the great American political novels. Set in the American South, it follows the rise and fall of charismatic populist Willie Stark-loosely inspired by Louisiana governor Huey Long-and explores the moral ambiguities of power, corruption, and responsibility.This Franklin Library limited edition (1976) features illustrations by Bernard Fuchs and a luxurious full-leather binding with gilt chess design symbolizing political strategy and hierarchy. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described.