The Power and the Glory by Greene, Graham - 2000

Norfolk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2000. [2000] Light brown hardcover bound in genuine leather. Frontispiece, illustrations by Dennis Lyall., 288 pages. Collector's Edition, the 100 Greatest Books Ever Written. Leather binding features beautiful gilt designs. Sophisticated binding, four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré, specially dyed for the publisher. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: New, fine, pristine condition. Never read. Book purchased by physician as a collectible for display in his bookcase. Kept in temperature-controlled environment; book not smelly or speckled with humidity stains - and no smoker's smell. Novel takes in Mexico during the era of anti-clerical violence by revolutionaries. Story involves a priest on the run -who has disregarded his religious vows and turned to booze for comfort. A Christian parable, a classic - very collectible. Leather-bound and desirable for collectors. A great gift for someone special, or a gift for yourself. 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. Fine. Illus. by Dennis Lyall.