1978 FRANKLIN LIBRARY Bernard Malamud IDIOTS FIRST Magic Barrel Leather Book Tan

Franklin Library Limited Edition Bernard Malamud “The Magic Barrel” and “Idiots First” Part of the Collected Stories of the Worlds greatest Writers. 1978 Leather Bound, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is tan brown full leather with gold Filagree detail and hubbed spines. This UNREAD leather limited edition book from The Franklin Mint is in practically new condition with no markings inside or out. The only sign of age is some fading of the edges of the moire silk interior end pages. Otherwise it is pristine. It will make a fine addition to any collector's library of antique and collectible books.