Franklin Library 100 Greatest *Complete Set* w/ Notes Leather Bound MINT Cond!

Description: This complete, 100-book set comes from my personal, adult-owned collection. I am the original owner, and it's been stored inside in air conditioned space for 40+ years! Please read the complete listing! I've spent a lot of time researching and including all details, as it's important with such a special and valuable collection. 🔽🔽Please see the very end of the description for the complete list of 100 books and authors.🔽🔽 The Franklin Library "100 Greatest Books of All Time" was a subscription-only series of premiere, genuine leather-bound and gold-gilded books sold between 1974 and 1982, ONLY available as a subscription. The Franklin Library was a division of The Franklin Mint that produced fine collector edition leather bound books over three decades ending in the year 2000. For this reason all Franklin Library editions are now considered "out of print" and will never be available again. Not only are these some of the finest printings of the books ever made, these are some of the finest copies you'll ever find! This is a very rare printing and was only made available through the subscription, which had to be collected over 8 years. Franklin Library produced other (more basic quality) editions of these, and other books, but none to the exquisite degree of these 100 books. (Note that an addendum to this collection, colloquially known as the "Plus 25", was also printed. I also have that complete "Plus 25" set for sale!) The original price of each these books in the 70s/80s was $38 + Shipping, which was over $3,800 (or $20,700 total) adjusted for inflation to today's money! These are some of the finest quality books ever released, and this is one of the best-condition copies you'll ever find of a 40+ year old book! Here's what sets them apart from other editions:Fantastic, full, genuine leather-bound booksPages are sewn, not glued into the binding22k gold gilded page edges on 3 sides and on leather embossingSilk moiré fabric end papersAttached ribbon page markers (not sure if silk or satin)Raised spine bands that give each book that distinctive antique lookWhat You'll Receive:100 Franklin Library books shown at the end of this listing100 matching "Notes from the Editors" booklets with 4 original storage boxes shown (the "Notes from the Editors" are a 22-page booklet with thoughts, insights, excerpts, and illustrations from the editors about the making of each book)21 "Book Supports" made of foam and paper. (these were originally included with the later run of books in the subscription, they did not include these with all books)The two book cases shown are not included, although they can be if you like them! The book cases include full sliding glass doors (not pictured). They are fairly nice construction, but not craftsman quality. I can provide more photos of them. Note that this will bear a little additional freight cost, but we can work out a deal. It should not be more than an extra $100 or $200. Please message me if interested. Condition:These books were gingerly handled for 40+ years and have never been read.Brand-new look and feel with tight bindings as if never opened and clean, sharp corners with pristine flat pages.Absolutely no sagging to the pagesThough I consider these books MINT condition (As New), and have handled them with great care over the years, you may find the tiniest imperfection or sign of shelf placement under great scrutiny.The photographs are my own and the exact books you'll receive. I've included sample photos of individual books, but eBay limits sellers to 24 photos. I have a Google Photos album with more, but eBay prohibits including URL links in the listing description. Please message for the album, and I can take any additional photos you'd like!Shipping:This collection will ship by motor freight (semi truck) due to the size and weight! Please know that you will need to be physically available to receive shipment, and the truck will need to be able to make it to your location.Each book will be individually wrapped in kraft paper, then in bubble wrap. This will ensure there's no damage to the finish (and you can pretend it's Christmas unwrapping each). I will then package them into several double-wall cardboard boxes with padding on all sides for void fill and protection.The cardboard boxes will then be placed onto a wooden shipping pallet which I will shrink wrap.I have many years of packaging experience and will take great care to ensure your books arrive in the same pristine condition they started!The total weight will be 250-300 lbs, and the total number of boxes may be 6-12.Please bear in mind that this is a large collection and motor freight shipping is expensive! The cost of freight shipping will be $400-$800, at my expense; and in addition, I will spend several hours packing this collection and purchase all of the packing materials.I will insure the package at my expense against loss or damage.🔽🔽Please see the very end of the description for the complete list of 25 books and authors.🔽🔽 Why Buy From Me?Long eBay History: I have been buying & selling on eBay since 2002! I know the ropes and I will ensure you have a great experience!Love It or Return It: You can always return anything you buy from me within 30 days of the date you received it.(My Error) If the item is defective or grossly misrepresented, I will pay for a return shipping label and refund you 100% of your original purchase price including shipping. You'll get what you ordered or your money back.(Your Error) If the item is not defective, but you'd like to return it because it didn't fit your needs, accidental purchase, didn't like it, etc., I will refund your original payment LESS the amount that I paid to originally ship the item to you. You will also need to pay the cost of a return shipping label. This is to be as fair as possible, and to allow me to continue to offer this great return policy to all my buyers!All items must be returned in the condition it was received. If an item is sealed in the manufacturer's packaging, it must be returned still sealed in the manufacturer's packaging.Fast Shipping: I ship everything within 1-2 business days, Monday through Friday (Usually 1 day!).Outstanding Packaging: I understand physics :) I carefully pack every item I ship with bubble wrap, anti-static materials, etc. Though package carriers can sometimes come up with surprising ways to damage a package no matter how meticulously I pack it, I'll make sure you're covered!Great Communication: Send me an eBay message, get a response within 1 business day, but usually within a few hours! I don't hide behind the guise of corporate policy; I'm just one man trying to supplement his family by selling my old possessions and great deals that I find.International Buyers Welcome: I ship internationally using eBay's Global Shipping Program. Please check the program information on the eBay webpage: https://pages.ebay.com/buy/globalshippingprogram/faq-buyer.htmlComplete Book List:

Price: 6752 USD

Location: Waukee, Iowa

End Time: 2024-10-05T01:41:32.000Z

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