Travels
by Michael Crichton
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Travels is a nonfiction book by Michael Crichton that details Crichton's attempts to leave his medical education at Harvard Med./NO dj asissued
- Seller
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About This Item
Franklin Library, 1988. A fine copy in full leather binding with all edges gilt and a si. Features premium hand-cut full, green leather boards with a distinct cover design in ornate 22-karat gold gild. The spine is hubbed with raised horizontal ridges formed in the leather. Travels is a nonfiction book by Michael Crichton that details Crichton's attempts to leave his medical education at Harvard Med./NO dj asissued. Robert Wisneiwski. .This special First edition has been signed by Michael Crichton. Frontispiece and interior illustrations by Robert Wisneiwski were specially commissioned by the Franklin Library for this edition. The acid paper used in this book conforms with the guidelines for permanence and durability set by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute.. The book is hand signed by the author The spine is hubbed with raised horizontal ridges formed in the leather There are marbled endpapers with a sewn in matching satin bookmark The pages are gold gilded to protect against dust and moisture and the paper used is acid neutral to last generations without discoloring. A total of 201 First Editions were issued by the Franklin Library from 1983 until they ceased publishing in 2000 These books are highly collectible and are only available on the secondary market They truly exemplify the best of the book binder's craft. .This special First edition has been signed by Michael Crichton. Frontispiece and interior illustrations by Robert Wisneiwski were specially commissioned by the Franklin Library for this edition. The acid paper used in this book conforms with the guidelines for permanence and durability set by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute.
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- YJS BOXES OF BOOKS (US)
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- Title
- Travels
- Author
- Michael Crichton
- Illustrator
- Robert Wisneiwski
- Format/Binding
- Features premium hand-cut full, green leather boards with a distinct cover design in ornate 22-karat gold gild. The spine is hub
- Book Condition
- Used - Travels is a nonfiction book by Michael Crichton that details Crichton's attempts to leave his medical education at Harvard Med.
- Jacket Condition
- NO dj asissued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- A fine copy in full leather binding with all edges gilt and a si
- Publisher
- Franklin Library
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- not in bc bib web bcase Item #Biblio1b
- Bookseller catalogs
- Christmas Catalog; FRANKLIN LIBRARY COLLECTION;
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