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Beautiful 1984 Franklin Library edition of The Late George Apley by John P. Marquand, winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Bound in rich burgundy leather with ornate gilt detailing to the covers and spine. Illustrated by K. Wendy Popp with period-style illustrations throughout. A gorgeous decorative volume for a dark academia, traditional library, or vintage book collection. Based on your photos, the exterior presents beautifully with bright gilt detailing and clean pages. Please review photos for exact condition. Short non-spoiler summary: A satirical portrait of upper-class Boston society, told through the life and papers of George Apley. The novel explores family expectations, social convention, privilege, and the tension between personal desires and the life society expects someone to lead. Age: 1984 Franklin Library edition Binding: Leather-bound / gilt decorated Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania Illustrator: K. Wendy Popp