Each one is a leather bound masterpiece that also makes a great unique gift. I kept exchanging easton pres books because i kept finding scratches, dents, etc. Easton press is a publisher of fine books, best known for their classic reprints. Perhaps the best values in easton press books are the signed limited editions. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. For nearly three decades, easton press has been serving the needs of collectors to acquire luxurious volumes of lasting meaning, beauty and importance. Easton press masterpieces of science fiction wwend. Apr 02, 2018 easton press is a publisher of fine books, best known for their classic reprints. The easton press is a worldleader in the design and development of fine leatherbound books, stamped on the spine with 22kt gold.
I do believe there are actually at least 120 separate titles that were issued with this designation. Research 668 easton press prices and auction results in collectibles. Apr 22, 20 most easton press examples are commodity books, genuine leather bindings, silk moire endpapers, etc. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold. It is impossible to tell if any other easton press book is a first edition or first printing. Research 943 easton press prices and auction results in collectibles. For the most part, you could not say the same for the franklin press, the folio library, the limited editions club or any of many similar publishers that have issued and in some cases continue to issue socalled fine bindings. In addition to canonical classics, poetry and art books, they publish a large library of science fiction and popular literature as well. Easton press, 100 greatest books ever written, complete 100.
The folio society books are marginally cheaper than the easton press ones, averaging at around. Ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. Plus, i found that folio society le are much, much better with its. The only true first editions 1 st editions from easton press you can be 100% certain about are books with signed first edition giltstamped on the leather spine or signed first edition printed on the title page andor on the signature page. For over 40 years the easton press has been publishing a wide range of leatherbound book collections and individual titles from classics to works of modern literature, to science fiction. Plus, i found that folio society le are much, much better with its quality and materials. They havent been selling well on amazon, biblio, alibris etc i was really hoping to find people who may. Because of an ad i saw on facebook i stumbled my way into easton presss. Titles include across the river and into the trees, the fifth column and four stories of the spanish civil war, in our time, men without women, to have and have not, and winner take nothing copies on abebooks copies on ebay. I have been in the rare and antiquarian book business for over forty years. Gilded legacy books specializing in easton press books.
Most of the books have moire fabric endpapers, some are paper, and the deluxe editions can come with hand marbled endpapers. Jul 27, 2016 ive been out of this area of publishing for a while so id have to do as much research on this as anyone else but i have a few clues to offer. We create carefully crafted, leatherbound editions of great books. But, if you want the latest offering youre probably doing best by ordering direct since youll be assured of getting a new book with all the inserts and even the mailing box no. Easton press book list below is a list of the easton press books we have in our inventory. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any. Most easton press examples are commodity books, genuine leather bindings, silk moire endpapers, etc. Titles include across the river and into the trees, the fifth column. They run sales though, and you have to be quick because all their editions are limited and out of print copies of some books are hard to. So i wanted to ask more experience people about buying the easton presss 100 greatest books ever written collection. The picture that is shown is an easton press version of this book. I have to warn you its more expensive but they use much better leather than easton press and their limited editions just gorgeous. An increasing number are now outofprint, so they are sought after by collectors. Our remember me service allows our registered users access to their personal account information without having to log in each time. Brief comparison of franklin library, easton press and folio society leather books.
The masterpieces of science fiction series spans the entire history of the genre and encompasses an extraordinary range of work, from jules verne and h. Easton press only thing worth dying for blehm leather. We can help you find the easton press books you are looking for. Easton press leather bound signed charlaine harris dead until. Since the majority of them are now outofprint, is a good source for these books. The good thing is you find lots of out of print books that way.
Many easton press buyers are most familiar with their 100 greatest books ever written series which we believe actually numbers over 100. Many of these marvelous books are sought merely to enhance the bookshelf and to impress friends and neighbors and. In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap seems to have widened. For the most part, you could not say the same for the. Easton press the 100 greatest books ever written 103 books. In addition to canonical classics, poetry and art books, they. The easton press is a worldleader in the design and development of fine leatherbound books, stamped on the.
Publishers original burgundy morocco, elaborately gilt, moire silk endleaves, all edges gilt. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. In the past they werent that much more than ordinary hardbacks, but the gap. Signed paperbacks are worth more than unsigned books, but how much more. So i wanted to ask more experience people about buying the easton press s 100 greatest books ever written collection. See if you like their limited editions at folio society site. There is a brisk market in these books which are meant more for display than for reading. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in. Sadly their catalogue seems reduced these days but its worth. I specialize in buying and selling only the finest copies of the finest rare books in the world. I was disappointed when i first received this book because i was searching for the easton press version of the same book.
If a few people show interest i can list all of the easton press books and sets we have. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to folio. Each heirloom is a collectors edition that can be treasured for generations. Includes in praise of public life by joseph lieberman 2000 w. Easton press books that changed the world easton franklin books. What are the pros of each and what are the cons of each. Is the cheapest shipping really 24 weeks, and is it worth it to pay the extra to get it. Brief comparison of franklin library, easton press and folio society. Easton press leather bound signed charlaine harris dead.
Alices adventures in wonderland easton press the 100 greatest books ever written by lewis carroll and john tenniel jan 1, 1977. Collection of six various books by ernest hemingway. Meticulous scholarship, ethical conduct, fair dealing, and the highest. Easton press makes the worlds most beautiful leather bound books. Most signed editions come with a certificate of authenticity. For over 40 years the easton press has been publishing a wide range of leatherbound book collections and individual titles from classics to works of modern literature, to science fiction, etc. Easton press book quality vs folio book quality easton. I like to go often and take advantage of special offers in the mail for discounts. A group for those who seek out and collect books published by the easton press. The easton press has been publishing fine quality leatherbound books for almost 30 years, using 22kt gold stamping on the covers, fine endpapers and sewnin satin. The easton press hardcover books are indeed fine works and collectible primarily for their bindings. Most of their books have full leather covers, banded spines, gold gilt page edges, beautiful silk endpapers, attached satin book marks and more. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library collections.
There are several reasons for this, and certainly one of them is the downward trend in prices for commodity books generally. You are bidding on a brand new copy of the book elvis and me, written and signed by priscilla presley, published by the easton press. Easton press new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. The folio society and the easton press john guy collick. The complete works of william shakespeare easton press 39. Collectible leatherbound books, accented in 22kt gold. Craig stark of has put together a nice post on buying and selling books by easton press, heres a sample so, lets say youve gotten in too deep on some eastons, maybe paid.
As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Easton press makes beautiful books but at this point in my life i prefer trouble free books, whcih i get from folio society. The publisher calls each leatherbound book collectors edition. Do not be tempted to list anything less than a strong very good.
The spines of these luxurious books are accented in 22karat gold and are hubbed with traditional raised rings. With many books, youll develop a feel for how much to discount for condition issues. Also, occasional forays into other similar publishers, such as the folio society and the defunct limited editions club, imprint society and franklin library. The short stories of charles dickens easton press leather bound book 1929boston a novel by upton sinclairfirst editionhardback734 pages portraitures of horses george ford morris 1st edition 1952 equestrian ar. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. Whether or not the books within the collections are the greatest or masterpieces has no bearing on whether or not these easton press collections are notable or popular. Find the greatest easton press leather bound collectible, signed, and limited edition books. Easton press books really are pure vulgarity massively overdone in all the gold lettering, gilt edges, etc. Jun 22, 2010 easton press books really are pure vulgarity massively overdone in all the gold lettering, gilt edges, etc. The best place to get them is half price book store. Some of easton press s products are arranged in monthly subscription series. This book has all the fine features of all easton press books, with beautiful red leather binding, moire endsheets, gilt page edges, sewnin pages, hubbed spine, acidneutral pages, silk sewn. Also, occasional forays into other similar publishers, such as.
The pictures really help and these books make a fantastic collection. Discount easton press books available for your easton press collection at super low prices. I have about 100 books scattered between home and office. That is a very difficult thing for me about amazon is that they dont distinguish much between books for collectors. They havent been selling well on amazon, biblio, alibris etc i was really hoping to find people who may want to buy some of them or point me in the right direction.
I still have over 100 easton press books and probably no less than 11 le from them and im very proud of my easton press books. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and. What are some other deluxe book publishers similar to. Genuine, original, and highly valued, these books belong in the library of the most discerning collector and also make the perfect gift. Although the size of the books varies, overall the easton press goes for.
Easton press elvis and me priscilla pressley signed new. Most of the books have moire fabric endpapers, some are paper, and the. Easton press books are bound in genuine premium leather and come with a permanent satin ribbon page marker. The short stories of charles dickens easton press leather bound book 1929boston a novel by upton sinclairfirst editionhardback734 pages portraitures of horses george ford. This gives legitimacy on the secondary market and also safeguards book values. I do believe easton has made it a real challenge to identify their 100 greatest books ever written. This is a signed edition, and includes a certificate of authenticity from the publisher, as well as publishers note about the book and author.
The only true first editions 1 st editions from easton press you can be 100% certain about are books with signed first edition giltstamped on the leather spine or signed first edition. Easton press prices 943 auction price results liveauctioneers. A 20 guide to buying and selling the easton press bookthink. Easton press the complete works of william shakespeare in 39 volumes 286 x 197 mm 11 14 x 7 34. Oct 11, 2011 discount easton press books available for your easton press collection at super low prices. How is the quality of their printings, especially their leatherbound books. With each book bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold, it.
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