Signed Limited Edition Book: Hand-Signed by John Fowles (The French Lieutenant's Woman — Factory Sealed Easton Press Edition)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of British literature history, postmodern fiction lore, and fine leather-bound book collector ephemera: an official Easton Press Signed Edition copy of The French Lieutenant's Woman, hand-signed on a dedicated preliminary leaf by celebrated novelist John Fowles.
A master of late-20th-century British fiction, John Fowles (1926–2005) achieved international acclaim for his groundbreaking novels The Magus, The Collector, and his 1969 masterpiece, The French Lieutenant's Woman. Combining Victorian historiography with Metafictional narrative techniques, Fowles's famous novel explored freedom, passion, and existential choice in 19th-century England, later inspiring the Oscar-nominated film adaptation starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons.
Published by The Easton Press (Norwalk, Connecticut), this deluxe collector's volume is bound in full genuine rich brown leather adorned with ornate 22kt gold-stamped scrollwork borders and central filigree centerpiece designs. The spine features raised hubs, gilded title lettering, and an official gold-stamped edition designation:
"SIGNED EDITION"
Crafted to premium archival standards, the volume includes all-gilt page edges, archival acid-neutral paper, silk moiré endpapers, and a sewn-in satin ribbon page marker.
Preserved in pristine, brand-new condition, the book remains completely factory sealed in its original publisher shrinkwrap, providing complete protection for the leather binding, gilding, and internal author autograph.
This sealed leather-bound volume serves as an essential centerpiece for John Fowles completists, British literature archivists, and fine leather-bound library displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL EASTON PRESS SIGNED EDITION: Luxury genuine leather printing of John Fowles's literary masterpiece The French Lieutenant's Woman.
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DELUXE BOOKMAKING FEATURES: Bound in rich brown leather with 22kt gold cover scrollwork, raised spine hubs, and full gilded page edges.
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FACTORY SEALED CONDITION: Brand new and untouched, fully enclosed in original publisher's protective shrinkwrap.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JOHN FOWLES: Authentically autographed by John Fowles on the publisher's preliminary signature page (preserved unopened under publisher seal).
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EASTON PRESS GUARANTEE: Official signed edition produced by The Easton Press, certified with gold spine lettering (SIGNED EDITION).
