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Leather-bound edition of Homer's The Odyssey published by The Franklin Library, featuring gilded edges and silk moiré endpapers

What are Franklin Library books?

Franklin Library books are a line of finely crafted, leather-bound books that were published by The Franklin Library, a division of The Franklin Mint, from 1973 to 2000. These books...

What are Franklin Library books?

Franklin Library books are a line of finely crafted, leather-bound books that were published by The Franklin Library, a division of The Franklin Mint, from 1973 to 2000. These books...

Leather bound copy of the Art of War, a classic military treatise by Sun Tzu

What is Easton Press?

Easton Press is a publisher of fine leather-bound books that has been in business for over 40 years. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, Easton Press is known for its high-quality craftsmanship...

What is Easton Press?

Easton Press is a publisher of fine leather-bound books that has been in business for over 40 years. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, Easton Press is known for its high-quality craftsmanship...

The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray published by The Limited Editions Club available for purchase on online bookstore

What is the Limited Editions Club (LEC)?

If you're a book collector or bibliophile, you may have come across the term "Limited Editions Club" (LEC). But what exactly is the LEC and why is it so special?...

What is the Limited Editions Club (LEC)?

If you're a book collector or bibliophile, you may have come across the term "Limited Editions Club" (LEC). But what exactly is the LEC and why is it so special?...

A leather-bound desk book with gold embossed letters on the cover

The History of the Modern Book

The history of the modern book is a fascinating and complex one, reflecting the technological and cultural developments that have shaped society over the centuries...

The History of the Modern Book

The history of the modern book is a fascinating and complex one, reflecting the technological and cultural developments that have shaped society over the centuries...

Leatherbound copy of The Iliad on display

Are leather bound books worth it?

Leather-bound books can be a durable and attractive addition to a book collection, but whether they are worth it depends on the individual's personal preferences and budget. Factors to consider...

Are leather bound books worth it?

Leather-bound books can be a durable and attractive addition to a book collection, but whether they are worth it depends on the individual's personal preferences and budget. Factors to consider...

Signed page from archival quality book displayed

What’s the difference between a regular book an...

An archival quality book is a book that is made with higher quality materials and is more carefully constructed, with attention paid to the details of binding, sewing, and gluing,...

What’s the difference between a regular book an...

An archival quality book is a book that is made with higher quality materials and is more carefully constructed, with attention paid to the details of binding, sewing, and gluing,...