Description: MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FAN OF THE CLASSICS / AMERICAN POLITICS / HUMOR **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: International Collectors Library leatherette binding, part edition of GHOSTS: A TREASURY OF CHILLING TALES OLD AND NEW. THIS IS A SCARCE, HARD TO FIND VINTAGE HEIRLOOM ICL WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE DONE IN ACTUAL 24K GOLD. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED & MOST BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS OF THIS CLASSIC YOU CAN FIND OUT THERE.🍍 NOT INCLUDED… 😃 The International Collectors Library was a book club series published by Doubleday Book & Music Clubs, Inc. from the late 1940’s through the late 1980’s.Generally, the books followed the 8-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ book size format. The binding designs were adapted based on old “Golden Age of Bookmaking” bindings, and made to look like leather-bound copies (leatherette). The bindings were embossed with 24K gold embellishments, and some copies had gilt edges (thin layer of gold leaf) applied. A sewn in satin ribbon marker was also added in most books. There were over 400 editions published in a variety of bindings. Some editions came with loose-leaf inserts that described the book club, the bindings and design styles, and a story synopsis of the book-in-hand.ABOUT THE BOOK: “We’re living in a sensitive age, Cuke, and I’m not altogether sure you’re fully attuned to it.” So says Irish-American politician Frank Skeffington—a cynical, corrupt 1950s mayor, and also an old-school gentleman who looks after the constituents of his New England city and enjoys their unwavering loyalty in return. But in our age of dynasties, mercurial social sensitivities, and politicians making love to the camera, Skeffington might as well be talking to us. Not quite a roman á clef of notorious Boston mayor James Michael Curley, The Last Hurrah tells the story of Skeffington’s final campaign as witnessed through the eyes of his nephew, who learns a great deal about politics as he follows his uncle to fundraisers, wakes, and into smoke-filled rooms, ultimately coming—almost against his will—to admire the man. Adapted into a 1958 film starring Spencer Tracy and directed by John Ford (and which Curley tried to keep from being made), Edwin O’Connor’s opus reveals politics as it really is, and big cities as they really were. An expansive, humorous novel offering deep insight into the Irish-American experience and the ever-changing nature of the political machine, The Last Hurrah reveals political truths still true today: what the cameras capture is just the smiling face of the sometimes sordid business of giving the people what they want. CONDITION: Book is in AMAZINGLY LIKE NEW condition with the slightest shelfwear to the edges of the boards (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL edition! SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, Heritage Press, International Collectors Library, Folio Society, and First Edition Library. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Honokaa, Hawaii
End Time: 2025-01-15T05:00:17.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather Like
Place of Publication: United States
Publisher: International Collectors Library like Easton Press
Subject: Political Vintage Leather Bound Book
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1956
Language: English
Special Attributes: Gift Edition, Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Deluxe Edition, Dinosaurs, Prehistoric Times, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition
Region: North America
Author: Edwin O’Connor
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Classics Political Politics
Character Family: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
