The Franklin Library Edition of “The Flowering of New England” by Van Wyck Brooks. Leather Bound, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are made of marbled paper with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. This book is in full leather with hubbed spine. Franklin Library of Pulitzer Prize Classics. “The Flowering of New England” is a brilliant panorama of 19th century New England intellectualism written in captivating and poetic prose. From art to law to foreign travels, to poetry to philosophy to soulful transcendentalism, the book tells the birth, growth, development and evolution of the American intellectual in a time that saw profound luminaries and the growth of intellectual institutions. An amazing and hard to find book. Worthwhile for every library and a gentle source of American pride.
This copy is in excellent condition with minor shelf wear and foxing on the gilt edges (see pictures). The book measures 9" tall and 6" across the front cover.
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Product code: The Flowering of outlet New England Franklin Library Book