Description: MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF VINTAGE GOTHIC HORROR **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 beautiful leatherette binding, part of the LONG out of print classics of mystery. THIS IS A HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE FIRST EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS LIBRARY (1938) SERIES WITH ORNATE 24K GOLD GILT STAMPINGS TO THE BOARDS. 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. DescripABOUT THE BOOK: Rebecca is a 1938 Gothic novel by English author Dame Daphne du Maurier. It concerns an unnamed young woman who impetuously marries a wealthy widower, only to discover that he and his household are haunted by the memory of his late first wife, the title character. CONDITION: Book is in EXCELLENT condition for its age (82 YEARS OLD) with only a few negligible rubs to the edges of the boards and a bit of wear to the spine where the front board is connected (from opening and closing book) (SEE PICS FOR MORE DETAIL). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITINGS FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a SPECTACULAR EDITION. SHIPPING: $3.99 to US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, and Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, and Folio Society 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: 59.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-10-23T23:57:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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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: Like Franklin Library, Adventure, Deluxe Collector’s Edition, Children’s Classic, Gift Edition, Horror, Famous Editions Library, Paris France, Dracula, Frankenstein, Hauntings, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Illustrator: Arthur Rackham
Topic: Horror
Year Printed: 1938
Region: Europe
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Binding: Fine Binding
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Author: Daphne du Maurier
Publisher: International Collectors Library
