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Now, for the first time ever ...

You can build a private library of author-signed First Editions. Important new books by today's great writers, in First Editions that may well become tomorrow's collecting treasures.

· Published in limited edition, solely for members of The Signed First Edition Society.

• Charter Members accepted for a limited time only.

Applications must be postmarked by December 31. 1983.

You are invited to enjoy the exclusive priv­ilege of building a private library unlike any that has existed before. A unique collection of leather-bound First Editions of today's major new books. Each book signed by its author. And each volume a limited First Edition that may well become a book col­lector's "find" of tomorrow.

By arrangement with America's leading publishing houses, each of these Signed First Editions will mark the very first publication of an outstanding new work. To document this fact for future gen-

erations, every volume will contain a statement of authenticity attesting to its First Edition status and certifying the author's signature.

Furthermore, these volumes w ill be privately printed, the spines richly embel­lished with 22 karat gold, and published solely for members of The Signed First Edition Society.

By enrolling now-as a charter member -you can build this extraordinary library from the beginning. And. for as long as you wish to continue in the Society. you will be

among a select number of people guaran­teed the opportunity to own every one of these Signed First Editions.

Major works by great authors

The Society has already arranged to obtain and review new manuscripts by such prominent authors as Allen Drury (Advise and Consent). John Hersey (The Wall and A Bell for Adana). William Styron ~ Confessions of Nat Turner and Sophie's Choice). Wallace Stegner (The Spectator Bird). Leon Uris (Exodus. Armageddon. and Trinity) .

Indeed, the authors to be published by the Society in the coming months have accounted for eight Pulitzers and six Na­t ional Book Awards. There will be a searing new novel by Philip Roth. A fascinating his­tor ical study by Louis Auchincloss. A bio­graphical novel by Irving Stone. And eagerly awaited ·new books by such best­selling authors as Irwin Shaw. Joyce Carol Oates. Walker Percy. Gore Vidal. Arthur Schlesinger Jr .. Robert Penn Warren and Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

The First Editions of all of these new books will be reserved exclusively for members of the Society.

The value of owning author-signed First Editions

Among knowledgeable book collectors. First Editions have traditionally been held in highest esteem. Especially prized are First Editions that have been signed by their authors. For then the book-like a signed work of art - serves as a direct link between the ow ner and the writer.

Accordingly. as each new book is pre­pared for publication. every aspect of the volume- from t he marbled endleaves of the book to the unique design of its leather binding-will be carried out to reflect the spirit and intent of the work. And the author's hand-written signature in t he book will be a final mark of approval.

In addition. each author will write a ~pecial foreword that will appear only in the Signed First Edition issued by the Society-adding to t he importance of owning these superb volumes.

As a charter member. therefore." you will possess perhaps the most desirable books of all : important new First Editions. bound in leather. and signed for you by the great-

est authors of today. A private library to be treasured throughout a lifetime-and by generations to come.

Leather accented with ZZkt gold

Every one of these Signed First Editions will be created to enhance t he collector's library and the reader's enjoyment.

Each volume will be ful ly bound in care­fu lly selected hand-cut leather. deeply stamped with an original cover design. The leather of the spine will be " hubbed" with raised horizontal ridges. and richly deco­rated in 22 karat gold. And t hroughout the collection. the books will vary in height. size. cover design. and in t he color and grain of their leather bindings.

Leading artists and book illustrators will be commissioned to create or iginal works of art exclusively for these volumes- they w ill never appear in any other editions.

Further. only quality bookpapers will be used-custom-milled to be free of the acids that cause ordinary papers to yellow. Pages will be thread-sewn into separate "signatures" and the edges gilded with a tarnish-free finish to seal the volume from dust and moisture. Finally. a ribbon page­marker will be bound into each book- an elegant touch and added convenience.

These will be volumes of such beauty and craftsmanship that their authors will be proud to sign them. And you will be equally proud to own them.

Long-term price guarantee-at no obligation

The total number of each new First Edi­tion will be limited to j ust one volume per member. No additional copies will ever be made available.

By enrolling now. you will receive each new Signed First Edition-approximately one book each month-at t he original is­sue pr ice of just $35. This price will be guaranteed to you for three f ull years. And you will have the right to cancel your mem­bership at any time. simply by giving thirty days· w ritten notice.

Application deadline: December 31st

To enroll as a charter member. simply com­plete and return the accompanying applica­tion by December 31 . 1983. After that date. t he charter membership rolls will be permanently closed.

In future years. the Society may accept non-charter members. w ho will be able to acquire only those volumes made available during the periods of their membership­at prices then prevailing.

To be sure of acceptance now. mail your Charter Membership Application by the deadline of December 31. 1983. No pay­ment is required now. but it is important to respond by that date.

THE FRANKLIN LIBRA RY A FRANKLIN MIN T COM PA NY

r---------------------------------1 CHARTER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I

The Signed First Edition Society Must be postmarked by December 31. 1983.

The Franklin Library Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 19091 Please enroll me as a Charter Member of The Signed First Edition Society. and send me the First Editions to be published by the Society during the period of my three-year membership. Each volume will be fully bound in leather. the spine accented with 22 karat gold. and person­ally signed by the author. I understand there will be approximately 12 books published each year. and that I can cancel my membership at anytime upon 30 days· written notice.

I need send no money now. I will be billed $35* for each leather-bound volume in advance of shipment. This price will be guaranteed to me as a Charter Member for three full years.

•Plus my state sales tax and S2.50 for shipping and handling.

Signature.=::-::::,----------Mr. A LL APPLICATIONs ARE sueJECT r o ACCEPTANC E .

Mrs. MiSS·-----::,----------

PLEAS E PRIN T C L E AR L Y

Address ___________ _

City ___________ _

State. ZiP•----------­Limit: One Membership per person.

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