The Sun Also Rises; (The Franklin Library 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series)

A deluxe leatherbound Franklin Library reprint edition of Ernest Hemingway's first big seller, and perhaps his best novel. Semi-autobiographical in nature, it tells the story of American and British expatriates in Paris as they travel to Pamplona, Spain to watch the bullfights there. First published in 1926. With illustrations by Stan Hunter. An entry in the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series, issued in conjunction with the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet about this work is included, along with a blue-grey leather bookmark with image of Ben Franklin in gilt. --- Bound in full tan/gold bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers. Brown silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- An excellent, gift-worthy copy lacking apparent damages.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); [10], 286 pages.…