T.S. Stribling - The Store - Franklin Library Edition - Pulitzer Prize 1933 - 1977

T.S. Stribling – The Store (The Franklin Library, 1977) – Pulitzer Prize 1933
Limited Edition

Edition note:
Published exclusively for subscribers of The Franklin Library as part of the Limited Editions series. Illustrated by Howard Rogers.

Introduction:
First published in 1932, The Store is the second novel of T.S. Stribling’s acclaimed Vaiden Trilogy and the work that earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1933. Set in post–Civil War Alabama, the novel follows Colonel Miltiades Vaiden through a society struggling to redefine itself after the collapse of the Old South. Stribling’s narrative explores shifting social hierarchies, racial tensions, and economic transformation as the South moves from plantation power to commercial ambition. Combining sharp observation with regional authenticity, the novel remains a significant milestone in early 20th-century American literature.

Content:
This Franklin Library edition features Howard Rogers’s expressive black-and-white illustrations, reflecting the atmosphere and historical complexity of the novel. The introductory material outlines Stribling’s life, thematic preoccupations, and the place of The Store within his broader trilogy, offering valuable context for readers. The text is presented in its original form, capturing Stribling’s detailed portrayal of Southern life and character.

Features:
Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
Year: 1977
Author: T.S. Stribling
Illustrator: Howard Rogers
Edition: Limited Edition
Binding: Full burgundy leather with gilt diamond-patterned boards and gilt ornamental spine panels
Endpapers: Moiré silk
Page edges: Gilt
Ribbon marker: Gold satin
Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral paper

Condition:
Excellent condition. Clean, crisp pages; tight binding; bright gilt; no marks or writing. A beautifully maintained collector’s copy.

Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking number.