The page edges, gilded with a special tarnish-free 
finish, adding protection as well as beauty to each 
volume. Magnificent illustrations, some of them in 
full color. And the bookpaper itself, specially milled 
to last for many generations. 
For these luxurious volumes will be crafted to 
retain their beauty. So that this private library will be 
a lasting heirloom. To be treasured by you and your 
family now, and by your children and your children's 
children in years to come as "the fit inheritance 
of generations." 
Imagine the satisfaction of glancing around your 
living room and seeing this treasury of great litera- 
ture — the fifty beautiful volumes which make up 
The Family Library — the rich leather of their hand- 
some. distinctive spines enriched by 22 karat gold 
ornamentation. 
Imagine the pleasure of anticipation, as you slide 
one of the volumes from its place, open it at the 
bound-in ribbon marker, and begin to read. Enjoying 
the handsomely printed text, the superb, evocative 
illustrations. 
And imagine, too. seeing your family immerse 
themselves in these challenging and enduring works 
of literature — and reaping all the rich rewards w'hich 
that entails. 
Return your application 
postmarked by September 30. 1981. 
The Family Library of the World's Great Books is being 
offered at this time at the attractively low price of just 
$19.50 per volume. But it is available at this price only 
to those who subscribe to the complete collection. 
The accompanying application assures you of the 
guaranteed price of just $19.50 per volume for the 
entire Family Library. And you have the right to 
cancel your subscription at any time upon 30 days' 
written notice, or return any book, for any reason. 
within 30 days. To be accepted, however, your sub- 
scription application should be postmarked no later 
than September 30, 1981. 
THE BOARD OF ADVISERS 
The Franklin Library gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the 
very distinguished Board of Advisers in selecting the fifty great 
books to be included m The Family Library 
ISAAC ASIMOV 
Noted 
scientist, 
professor critic 
and writer 
PAULINE 
FREDERICK 
Noted correspondent, 
author and news 
analyst 
OR BRUNO 
BETTELHEIM 
Distinguished 
psychologist and 
author, perhaps 
best known for his 
work with children 
HELEN HAYES 
One of America s 
greatest dramatic 
actresses, winner 
of two Academy 
Awards 
RALPH ELLISON 
Distinguished 
professor and 
author of the 
award-wmning novel 
Invisible Man 
JEAN KERR 
Widely popular 
writer of 
perceptive and 
humorous plays 
and books 
SUBSCRIPTION APPLICATION 
The Family Library of the 
World's Great Books 
The Franklin Library 
Franklin Center. Pennsylvania 19091 
Please enter my subscription to The Family Li- 
brary of the World's Great Books, consisting of 50 
volumes bound in genuine leather combined with 
fine fabrics. The books w ill be sent to me at the 
rate of one each month, and the issue price of 
S19.50* per book w ill be guaranteed to me for the 
entire library. However. I have the right to cancel 
my subscription at any time on 30 days' written 
notice, or return any book within 30 days. 
1 need send no payment now. I w ill be billed for 
each volume, individually, in advance of shipment. 
*Plus my slate sales tax and 5 2.50 per book for 
shipping and handling, subject only to postage increases. 
Signature . 
»LL SUBSCRIPTIONS ABE SuBjECT TO ACCEPTANCE 
Mr. 
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Miss 
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Please mail by September 30. 1981. 
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