Description: MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF THE CLASSICS **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS LIBRARY’s fine leatherette binding, long out of print and highly collectible edition. THIS IS A VINTAGE HEIRLOOM ICL WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE THE BOARDS AND SPINE DONE IN ACTUAL 24K GOLD. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED EDITIONS OF THIS GREAT CLASSIC. 🍍 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: This sequel to THE FLAME TREES OF THIKA continues the story of Elspeth Huxley's childhood in Kenya. British settlers, called to serve in WW I, return to their neglected farms and ranches. For Tilly and Robin it is back to the struggle. For their daughter, now 11, it is back to the ponies, lessons at home, wild pets (this time a cheetah named Rupert), and hunting trips with Njombo, the Kikuyu headman. But more is happening. The child narrator is growing into a woman. We lose the wide-eyed child narrator of Thika, but gain in her place a thoughtful and prescient observer of the rapidly changing continent. DescriptionCONDITION: Book is in AMAZING condition for its age with only slight shelfwear to the tips of the boards and spine, and a little fading to the spine, something very common in these old editions (SEE PICS FOR FURTHER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL EDITION. SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out my other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, Heritage Press, and International Collectors Library editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
End Time: 2025-01-10T03:48:21.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Special Attributes: Franklin Mint, 100 Greatest Books Ever Written, Gift Edition, 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature, Franklin Library, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Topic: Classics
Year Printed: 1982
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Binding: Fine Binding
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Author: Elspeth Huxley
Publisher: International Collectors Library
Character Family: Oliver Twist
