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Allen Drury – Decision (The Franklin Library, 1983) - Signed Limited First Edition

A finely bound signed first edition of Decision by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Allen Drury, published exclusively by The Franklin Library for members of The Signed First Edition Society. Bound in rich green full leather with elaborate gilt decorations, raised bands on the spine, and gilt edges, this edition reflects the Library’s hallmark craftsmanship and collectible prestige.

Content

Decision offers an unflinching exploration of justice, morality, and the American legal system at its highest level — the Supreme Court of the United States. Set against the backdrop of national turmoil, Drury weaves a powerful narrative around the personal convictions and political pressures that shape judicial rulings. The novel examines how one critical case, fraught with ethical and ideological tension, forces justices to confront the limits of law, conscience, and humanity itself.

Illustrated by Malcolm Liepke, whose evocative artwork captures the solemn intensity of courtroom drama, this edition includes a special introduction by the author written exclusively for the Franklin Library release.

Features
	•	Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
	•	Year: 1983
	•	Edition: Signed First Edition
	•	Author: Allen Drury
	•	Illustrator: Malcolm Liepke
	•	Personally signed by the author
	•	Full green genuine leather binding with intricate gilt designs
	•	Gilt lettering and raised bands on spine
	•	Gilt edges on all sides of the text block
	•	Marbled endpapers and satin ribbon bookmark
	•	Illustrated with full-page color plates
	•	Printed on archival-quality paper

Condition
Excellent condition. The binding is tight and elegant, with bright gilt detailing and only the faintest signs of handling. Gilt edges pristine. Interior pages crisp, clean, and unmarked. A beautifully preserved signed collector’s edition of Drury’s thought-provoking legal novel.

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