Brideshead Revisited [Full Leather Binding]

Norwalk, Conn: Easton Press, 2000. [2000] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING HARDCOVER published in 2000 by the high-quality publisher Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING, CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER, SIMULATED LEATHER, FACSIMILE, OR BOOK PRINTED ON-DEMAND. Deep red binding, beautiful gilt designs, 351 pages. Illustrated by A. Christopher Simon. Three ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. The leather was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Fine, pristine. [While other books online by other dealers have been read but still classified as fine or new, this book was never read. It's new.] Purchased by book collector of Easton Press Books for his collection - book kept in temperature-controlled bookcase. Readers of Brideshead Revisited are sure to expect a profound exploration of the universal experiences of love, loss, and maturity in a changing world. The book was a huge success in both Britain and America, and its popularity has only increased over the decades. Waugh is one of English literature's great stylists, innovative but elegant and clear. He mixes the comic and the serious, ruthless satire and deep compassion, perfectly to capture the reality of modern life, according to the publisher. Very collectible book. In new condition, and in full leather. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Leather Bound. Fine. Illus. by A. Christopher Simon.