BULFINCH`S MYTHOLOGY
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BULFINCH`S MYTHOLOGY
Thomas Bulfinch’s landmark work of myth and legend in vintage illustrated editions… BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY GENUINE LEATHER BINDING from specially tanned hides of superb quality. 22KT GOLD ACCENTS deeply inlaid on the spine add distinctive classic beauty. ACID-NEUTRAL PAGES that are sewn, not just glued, and inspected at every stage. MOIRÉ FABRIC ENDSHEETS for beauty and strength. BOUND IN AMERICA by skilled craftsmen for Easton Press customers around the world. OF FABLE * THE AGE OF CHIVALRY * * THE AGE * THE LEGENDS OF CHARLEMAGNE * Featuring the vintage 19th century illustrations, many in full color. Limited to just 800 handnumbered sets. (continued from inside) AN INCREDIBLE EDITION FOR AN INCREDIBLE PRICE. Collectors know how difficult and expensive it is to find pristine copies of all three of Thomas Bulfinch’s original single volumes of myths and legends. The Deluxe Limited Edition set BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY is a magnificent re-creation of those three classics — but is available for a fraction of the price! And we are pleased to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this exclusive Deluxe Limited Edition set for three monthly payments of just $150 each (which includes all shipping and service charges). As always with Easton Press, your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you are not completely delighted by these stunning books, simply return them within 30 days for a prompt refund or replacement. To order, return the enclosed Reservation Application, or for fastest service and immediate confirmation of your order, call us anytime at 1-800-367-4534 or visit us online at www.eastonpress.com/BulfinchMythology. The Deluxe Limited Edition set BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY will be an impressive one-of-a-kind addition to any collection — but the opportunity to own it will disappear forever when all 800 are sold. So please, act now to reserve your set. For Easton Press, Judy Tat 47 Richards Avenue • Norwalk, CT 06857 ©MBI NJ011_2808_B_Bulfinch_Mythology_BRO.indd 1 Easton Press editions are bound in the United States of America and have been shipped to collectors in 130 countries around the world. 2808 An exclusive three-volume, leather-bound Deluxe Limited Edition. Books shown smaller than actual size of 4¾" x 7¾". Tuesday, 10/14/14 10:59 AM BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY Featuring the vintage 19th century illustrations, many in full color. Dear Book Lover, Easton Press is pleased to announce the magnificent re-creation of Thomas Bulfinch’s groundbreaking The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry and The Legends of Charlemagne as a three-volume Deluxe Limited Edition set, BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY, each volume of which is a gorgeous facsimile reproduction of a rare perfectly preserved 19th century illustrated original. The Deluxe Limited Edition BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY will be restricted to precisely 800 hand-numbered sets. Because availability is so limited, only our most discriminating and valued customers are receiving this exclusive invitation to own one of these stunning three-volume sets. THE BELOVED COLLECTIONS OF WESTERN MYTHOLOGY. _ Three exquisite volumes — over 1,200 pages combined — bound in premium leather with traditional “hubbed” spines and 22kt gold inlaid titles and cover designs. ~ All of the original 19th century illustrations, many in color. ^ Thomas Bulfinch’s original text, complete and unabridged, along with the beautiful Victorian era layout, typography and decorative embellishments. ! Pages Smyth-sewn into the bindings, traditional marbled endsheets, gilded page ends...and much, much more! ALL IN A VERY SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 800 HAND-NUMBERED SETS. Thomas Bulfinch wrote his groundbreaking books for readers who wanted to understand the references to the great myths and legends that are everywhere in the great poetry, fiction, intellectual writing and fine art of every age. To that end he not only clearly retold a classic tale but he included with his commentary quotations from great modern writers who made use of the myth. The three-volume Deluxe Limited Edition BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY will dazzle all who see this brilliant re-creation of Thomas Bulfinch’s classic books. And only 800 of these extraordinary sets will be published — ever! Bulfinch’s first book, The Age of Fable,, devoted to the myths of classical Greece and Rome, appeared in 1855 and was followed by The Age of Chivalry, or Legends of King Arthur and The Legends of Charlemagne, or Romance of the Middle Ages.. After Bulfinch’s death, the three books were often adapted into a single volume and as Bulfinch’s Mythology became the standard collection of classical mythology and one of the most popular American books ever. With our long experience practicing the traditional bookmaking techniques that produced the priceless volumes found in museums and rare-book libraries, Easton Press is uniquely qualified to re-create Thomas Bulfinch’s Victorian-era classics. A 19TH CENTURY ILLUSTRATED SET IN A LIMITED COLLECTOR EDITION! What makes the breathtaking Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY stand out from other books? A SUPERB HISTORIC REPRODUCTION BY THE MASTERS OF TRADITIONAL BOOKMAKING. This Deluxe Limited Edition re-creation is itself a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, with such superior features as hand-rubbed leather bindings and luxurious acid-neutral archival-quality paper that will not yellow or fade with age. And each of the 800 BULFINCH’S MYTHOLOGY Deluxe Limited Edition sets will be numbered and will include a Certificate of Authenticity bearing that number. (continued on back) Books shown smaller than actual size of 4¾" x 7¾". NJ011_2808_B_Bulfinch_Mythology_BRO.indd 2 Tuesday, 10/14/14 10:59 AM