The Caine Mutiny [Signed Limited Edition] by Herman Wouk — Franklin Library, Full Leather, Gilt Edges
Language: English
Published by Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1977
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hidden History of Books, Longs, SC, U.S.A.Hidden History of Books
AbeBooks seller since April 22, 2025
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 200.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Privately printed and hand-signed by the author exclusively for The Franklin Library Signed Limited Editions series. This stunning collector’s edition of The Caine Mutiny is bound in full red premium leather with elaborate gilt tooling on the covers and spine, raised bands, and all edges gilt. Features a sewn-in ribbon bookmark, moiré silk endpapers, and archival-quality acid-free paper. Illustrated with color plates and black & white photographs, including a still of Humphrey Bogart as Captain Queeg from the classic film adaptation. Includes “Notes from the Editors” pamphlet laid in. A beautifully preserved copy of Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning World War II novel — a cornerstone of 20th-century American fiction. Near Fine Condition. Binding tight and square. Pages clean and bright. Gilt edges brilliant. Silk bookmark present with light toning near the end (typical for Franklin Library editions). No bookplate or writing. Signature page clean and bold — hand-signed by Herman Wouk.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Caine Mutiny [Signed Limited Edition] by Herman Wouk — Franklin Library, Full Leather, Gilt Edges
- Author
- Herman Wouk
- Publisher
- Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
- Publication year
- 1977
- Condition
- Near fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- George H. Jones
- Edition
- Limited Edition
Hidden History of Books
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Welcome to The Hidden History of Books, where every volume has a story waiting to be rediscovered. As a retired librarian with a background in scholarly research and book provenance, I specialize in rare books and first editions that span all genres — from the overlooked and obscure to the culturally iconic. My inventory is carefully sourced from estate sales and private collections, with a focus on books that carry the quiet weight of time, ownership, and intellectual legacy. I believe a book’s value lies not just in its content or rarity, but in the lives it has touched along the way — authors, owners, annotators, and collectors. That belief informs everything I do. You can count on: Conservative grading — no surprises, no exaggerations. I highlight flaws openly and describe condition with care. Detailed listings with a focus on historical and bibliographic context when available. Fast, safe shipping using USPS Media Mail and secure packaging to protect your purchase. Whether you’re a collector, a scholar, or a fellow lover of forgotten shelves, I invite you to browse the catalog and uncover the hidden histories that live between the covers.…
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