OATES, JOYCE CAROL — Them (Franklin Library Signed, Limited Edition Series)

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1979. Full-Leather. A deluxe signed Franklin Library edition of the National Book Award-winning novel by Joyce Carol Oates. Her fourth published novel, "them" is the third in her "Wonderland Quartet." Signed by the author on a leaf near the front of the book, with a special introductory note by the author and illustrations by Steven H. Stroud. Issued as part of the publisher's signed, limited edition series. One of an unspecified number. --- Bound in full maroon bonded leather covers with two raised bands on spine. Text presented on quality papers. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Grey silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- A very nice copy: bright, newish and probably unread, but with small scuffed spots to spine hubs and slight scratches to fore-edge gilding.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (16), 601 pages; Signed by Author. Near Fine with no dust jacket .