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DESCRIPTION: INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS LIBRARY’s fine leatherette binding, long out of print edition of MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION by LLOYD C. DOUGLAS.  A THIS IS A VINTAGE HEIRLOOM ICL WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE DONE IN ACTUAL 24K GOLD.   IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED AND MOST BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS OF THIS CLASSIC YOU CAN FIND.  🍍 NOT INCLUDED… 😃 

The International Collectors Library was a book club series published by Doubleday Book & Music Clubs, Inc. from the late 1940’s through the late 1980’s.

Generally, the books followed the 8-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ book size format.  The binding designs were adapted based on old “Golden Age of Bookmaking” bindings, and made to look like leather-bound copies (leatherette).  The bindings were embossed with 24K gold embellishments, and some copies had gilt edges (thin layer of gold leaf) applied.  A sewn in satin ribbon marker was also added in most books.  There were over 400 editions published in a variety of bindings.  Some editions came with loose-leaf inserts that described the book club, the bindings and design styles, and a story synopsis of the book-in-hand.

ABOUT THE BOOK:  Magnificent Obsession is a 1929 novel by American author Lloyd C. Douglas. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other three being The Robe, White Banners and The Big Fisherman.

When Robert Merrick's life is saved at the expense of the life of an eccentric but adored surgeon, the carefree playboy is forced to reevaluate his own path. Merrick embarks on a course of anonymous philanthropy, inspired by reading the doctor's private papers. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both the stage and screen.

CONDITION:  Book is in GREAT condition for its age with some shelfwear to the edges of the boards, something very common in these old vintage editions (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS).  NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC.  MAKES A GREAT VINTAGE READING COPY!

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