1977, Anton Chekhov : Peasants and Other Stories, The Franklin Library, Limited Edition, World's order Greatest Writers

Peasants and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov. 1977. The Franklin Library, Limited Edition. First edition. First printing. Exclusively for the subscribers to the Limited Edition of The Collected Stories of the World's Greatest Writers. Full-page color illustrations by Frederick Schneider. Bound in full premium genuine black leather, with raised spine bands. Condition is Near Mint; clean, crisp, and square. Both covers and the spine feature 22kt gold gilt lettering. There are 22kt gold gilded page edges on all three sides. The permanent burgundy satin ribbon marker matches the decorative red silk moiré endpapers. The binding is tight, as if brand new, with thread-sewn pages for durability and strength. The 481 printed pages are all unmarked. Includes the original “Notes from the Editors” insert. This is truly a beautiful book for any bookshelf. Perfect for reading, story telling, and an eye-catching piece of home decor. Gift-worthy for any order collector of literature, as well any book lover. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thank you!