From the World's Best-Loved Books Franklin Library Collection...

Tales from the East and the West

by W. Somerset Maugham

Illustrated by Mitchell Hooks

Copyright 1979 by The Franklin Library

A Limited Edition

Premium Full Leather Binding


This volume contains all of these classic Franklin Library trimmings:

  • Premium Leather Binding
  • Silk Moire Endleaves
  • Distinctive Cover Design
  • Hubbed Spine, Accented in Gold
  • Satin Ribbon Page Marker
  • Gilded Page Edges
  • Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper
  • Beautiful Illustrations


A very scarce title in any condition, this 1979 Limited Edition is in Absolute Mint and Unread condition. The front and back covers are in Perfect condition and the gilded page edges show no wear at all! The binding is tight and square without spine lean. There are no markings, bookplates, or other signs of prior ownership in this book. This book is part of the World's Best-Loved Books collection published by the Franklin Library and comes complete with the Notes from the Editors. It would be a beautiful addition to your Franklin Library book collection.

Overall, this copy is a grade collector's book.  This book is very elusive in this superior condition, as only a limited number of them were ever published, so now is the time to act.  Hopefully you can add this book to your collection and enjoy it in the years to come...



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