The Discoverers; A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself, Daniel J. Boorstin, Gryphon Editions 1990

A beautifully presented volume of this work, first published in 1983. Very much a deluxe edition from Gryphon Editions, in full pigskin leather, specially commissioned marbled endpapers, and 22-karat gold edges to the text block.

The Discoverers; A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself, by Daniel J. Boorstin.

Privately printed for the Members of The Libraries of Gryphon Editions, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, 1990. This special edition published by special arrangement with Random House, inc.

A fine copy, in a very attractive full dark green leather binding, with gilt decoration and raised bands to spine. With marbled endpapers, shiny gilt edges to text block and green satin page marker ribbon. 

Text is bright and clean throughout. Soundly bound - looks to be unread. A very smart book indeed, making a handsome addition to any library.

Text in English.

xvi + 745pp + (2pp).

Weight approximately 1588g unpacked.

Dimensions: Approximately 240mm high x 169mm wide x 61mm deep.