{"title":"International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandsome cloth editions from the International Collectors Library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1969-arundel-by-kenneth-roberts-international-collectors-library","title":"1969: Arundel, by Kenneth Roberts, International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e1969: Arundel, by Kenneth Roberts, International Collectors Library. Garden City, New York. 486 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly as good as new. There is a very thin crack running down the spine (the entire International Collectors Library series is susceptible to this type of cracking). Otherwise in impeccable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArundel is set in the early days of the American Revolution, when Benedict Arnold drove his army of ragged colonials northward through the Maine wilderness toward the walls of Quebec. The historic facts are buttressed by Kenneth Roberts' meticulous scholarship, and we are told that he actually travelled over the route followed by Arnold and his army to make sure of the exact location of barricades, defending forces, and houses in old Quebec at the time of Arnold's attack. After the pleasure of the story itself, there remains the satisfying knowledge of shrewd and fresh approach to pre-Revolutionary American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor binding design suitable of encasing a group of modern American novels, the International Library commissioned the celebrated American artist and designer Rafael Palacios. The cover design includes original arrangements of lines and geometric forms and its almost palpable feeling of movement, reflects in a symbolic style the dynamic impact of twentieth century literature upon the culture and thinking in our times (excerpts from International Collectors Library inlay).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume is bound in wine red, with a pronounced grain. The clean, uncluttered design is stamped in genuine 24K gold on cover and spine. The top edges of the pages are coated with gold, and a matching ribbon marker completes the volume. Deckled fore-edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Collectors Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171900797146,"sku":"5708dc95cbfb","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/1969-arundel-by-kenneth-roberts-international.jpg?v=1790618655"},{"product_id":"1970s-barchester-towers-by-anthony-trollope-international-collectors-library","title":"1970s: Barchester Towers, by Anthony Trollope, International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful vintage circa 1970s edition of Barchester Towers, by Anthony Trollope, with drawings by Donald McKay. International Collectors Library, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no publication date, but the series dates back to 1970s. Illustrations have copyright in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectible volume, dark green leatherette with rich gilt ornamentation and lettering on cover and spine. Deckled edges and top edges gilt. The book is almost as good as new, there is minor wear at front spine (at bend), and owner’s name written on top of title page (which can be easily covered up).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarchester Towers is part of the Great English Novels of the 19th Century series of the International Collectors Library. The binding for the works in this series has been recreated by the contemporary American designer Rafael Palacios from an original found on Memoires de Madame de Stael, published in Parish in 1891. The design is the creation of French master bookbinder Emile Mercier. The delicate all-over pattern of squares running diagonally, with rosettes at each corner, reflects the elegance of bygone era of craftsmanship. The spine of the original bears raised bands (the hallmark of many collectors’ editions) and is divided into six panels with a gold pointelle ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present replica edition closely follows the conception of Mercier’s design. Like the original, it is slate blue with genuine gold on the filigreed front cover and panelled spine, with had raised bands. There is matching ribbon marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful collectible edition of the classic novel, would make a wonderful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Collectors Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171902632154,"sku":"8a949250d9d6","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/1970s-barchester-towers-by-anthony-trollope-i.jpg?v=1790618655"},{"product_id":"1950-belles-on-their-toes-by-frank-b-gilbreth-jr-and-ernestine-gilbreth-carey-international-collectors-library","title":"1950: Belles on Their Toes by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelles on Their Toes, by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, illustrated by Donald McKay, International Collector's Library, Garden City, New York, 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack hardcover leatherette volume with gilt and impressed ornamentation and lettering on front and spine. Deckled fore edges. Fabric bookmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is as good as new very clean, no markings or wear except very minor wear on edges of spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautiful collectible volume, would make a wonderful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Collectors Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171904205018,"sku":"9e0b76e26a64","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/1950-belles-on-their-toes-by-frank-b-gilbreth.jpg?v=1790618659"},{"product_id":"set-of-2-show-boat-and-cimarron-by-edna-ferber-international-collectors-library","title":"Set of 2: Show Boat, and Cimarron, by Edna Ferber International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 2 books:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShow Boat, by Edna Ferber, published by International Collector's Library, Garden City, New York, 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCimarron, by Edna Ferber, published by International Collector's Library, Garden City, New York, 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack hardcover leatherette volumes with gilt ornamentation and lettering on cover and spine. Purple ribbon bookmark. Slight wear on edges of spine. Slight discoloration on inside cover pages (see photos). Deckled fore edges. Tightly bound, very clean, with no markings or writing throughout. Thick, high quality paper a please to hold and read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWonderful vintage bookset in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Collectors Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171907252442,"sku":"0738eb8c4b95","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/set-of-2-show-boat-and-cimarron-by-edna-ferbe.jpg?v=1790618659"},{"product_id":"1969-ivanhoe-by-sir-walter-scott-international-collectors-library","title":"1969: Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e1969: Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, International Collectors Library. Garden City, New York. 425 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume is undated, but the series is assumed to date back to late 1960s early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvanhoe, Walter Scott’s most brilliant and popular work that set the style for today’s historical novels. Includes the original inlay from ICL with presentation of the work and Mercier binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew. Unopened. Unread. Collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeckled fore-edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvanhoe is part of the Great English Novels of the 19th Century series of the International Collectors Library. The binding for the works in this series has been recreated by the contemporary American designer Rafael Palacios from an original found on Memoires de Madame de Stael, published in Parish in 1891. The design is the creation of French master bookbinder Emile Mercier. The delicate all-over pattern of squares running diagonally, with rosettes at each corner, reflects the elegance of bygone era of craftsmanship. The spine of the original bears raised bands (the hallmark of many collectors’ editions) and is divided into six panels with a gold pointelle ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present replica edition closely follows the conception of Mercier’s design. Like the original, it is slate blue with genuine gold on the filigreed front cover and panelled spine, with had raised bands. 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Includes the original inlay from ICL with presentation of the work and its binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the time covered by the novel – 1903 to 1943 – Dr. Zhivago strives to preserve his own spiritual integrity and optimistic humanity. But the times are not tolerant. A great, ever-widening crack divides Russia – class from class, parent from child, husband from wife, lover from mistress, and ultimately, man from himself. This is social and moral dilemma that Pasternak grapples with so convincingly and brilliantly in Doctor Zhivago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoctor Zhivago is part of Classical Russian Novels series of the International Collectors Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecuted by the distinguished American artist Rafael Palacios, the binding of the volume is a re-creation of the design found on a rare old volume in the library of Czar Alexander II (1818-1881), a ruler who abolished serfdom in Russia. The original binding was in green Morocco and encased a volume in Russian titled Biographies of Famous Generals, by Dmitri N. Bantysh-Kamensky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present Doctor Zhivago volume is a close replica, bound in wine red, beautifully stamped in handsome gilt foil. It bears a series of bold, flowing spirals accentuated within by a single fillet forming the same design, all within a border of a single fillet with a flowered design in each corner. The spine carries curved wreaths of leaves and small flowers of French design. And as befits a fine collector’s volume, there is a matching ribbon marker bound in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Collectors Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171909087450,"sku":"60773ad73624","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1123\/1194\/files\/il_fullxfull.3517794884_sxbv-scaled.jpg?v=1783544268"},{"product_id":"1967-poems-of-byron-keats-and-shelley-selected-and-edited-by-elliott-coleman-international-collectors-library","title":"1967: Poems of Byron, Keats, and Shelley, selected and edited by Elliott Coleman, International Collectors Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e1967: Poems of Byron, Keats, and Shelley, selected and edited by Elliott Coleman, International Collectors Library, Garden City, New York. Illustrations by Barnett I. Plotkin. 695 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnopened. Unread. Collectible. Includes the original inlay from ICL with presentation of the work and The Marie Antoinette binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shorter works are given in their entirety, the long poems are skillfully excerpted. The volume includes Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, Dona Juan, She Walks in Beauty, Maid of Athens, Ode on a Grecian Urn, The Eve of St. Agnes, Endymion, Prometheus Unbound, Ode to the West Wind, To a Skylark and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume is part of “The World’s Great Poetry” series of the International Collectors Library. 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