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Poe, Edgar Allan : Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1979

[1979] Hardcover, deep maroon binding with beautiful pattern design in gilt. Three hubs on spine, with gilt decorations and lettering. Illustrations by Harry Clarke, which originally appeared in the rare collector's edition of Edgar Allan Poe's "Tales of Mystery and Imagination," published in London in 1919. All edges gilded. End papers feature a beautiful maroon/white repeated print. The acid free paper is 60-pound Franklin Library Classic Vellum, made to archival standards. 304 pages. A beautiful edition. Condition: Overall Fine. No stickers or bookplates. No writing in text and no page tears. Illustrations are clear and bright. Text is clear and readable. Stored in a temperature controlled room - no smelly smoker's smoke or humidity stains. In gift-giving condition. Franklin Library (a division of Franklin Mint), published collectible books of high quality materials. Since the business ceased operations in 2000, all editions are considered out-of-print, many uncommon and highly collectible. This book covers some of Poe's finest works, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Black Cat, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and more. They are all here - tales of the grotesque and arabesque, horror and suspense, and ratiocination. 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 be receiving when you order.. Illustr.: Harry Clarke. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover

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