This is full genuine leather bound in new and sealed condition, never opened or read. The plastic wrap is old pvc which scratches easily and that is why it shows the white patches on it.
This is the rare edition with silver gilding on both covers and gold gilding on the spine from1973, a leather bound publication from the time Easton Press together with Franklin Library was at the forefront of leather productions. This is old Easton quality, so expect the best. Also, the 2 novels are printed back to back, making the book have 2 front covers.
'The Importance of Being Earnest & Lady Windermere's Fan' by Oscar Wilde is one of Easton Press's unique publishing from The Collector's Library of Famous Editions Series, with wonderful attributes:
•Fully and tightly bound in genuine leather.
•22kt gold and silver embossed accents deeply inlaid on the "hubbed" spine and covers.
•Heavy duty binding boards enhance the book’s durability.
•Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
•Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.
•Handsome moiré end pages and a satin-ribbon page marker.
•Gold gilded page ends.
•Rigorous inspection at every stage ensured adherence to exacting standards and the highest quality.
•Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
This book is the perfect companion out on a park bench with a hot cup of coffee or snuggled up in front of the fireplace. Despite its all-inclusive nature it still feels very light and compact at a size of 3 x 19 x 26cm. As mentioned, this is old Easton quality with normal book sizes.
Wonderful to hold and excellent reading experience.