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Barnes & Noble Leatherbound: Illustrated Children’s Collectible Classics

Barnes & Noble’s beautiful and bright leatherbound children’s classics series featuring golden age illustrations and fantastic contemporary cover designs.

By Daisy, 5 years ago 4 November 2025
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Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics: Pocket Classics

Collector’s guide to Barnes & Noble Pocket-sized collectible classics series: small volumes of poetry, philosophy and history in decorative bonded leather.

By Daisy, 6 years ago 2 May 2026
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Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: The Complete List

A complete list of ALL the books published in the Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics series (aka Leatherbound Classics), illustrated. Includes past and current titles.

By Daisy, 6 years ago 4 June 2026
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Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics: Signature Editions

A guide to all the books in the ‘Signature Editions’ collection of the Barnes & Noble leatherbound classics series.

By Daisy, 6 years ago 11 April 2026
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Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics: The Original Series

A collector’s guide to the original Barnes & Noble leatherbound classics, first printed in the early ’90s, which featured simple gilt designs on sombre colored bonded leather bindings.

By Daisy, 6 years ago 29 April 2026
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Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Children’s Classics: Rainbow Series

A collector’s guide to the Barnes & Noble rainbow children’s classics series, with brightly colored leather covers featuring silhouettes by Kate Forrester.

By Daisy, 6 years ago 24 May 2025
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Penguin Leatherbound Classics | Illustrated Bibliography

Collecting » Classics » Penguin » Penguin Leatherbound Penguin Leatherbound Classics: Collector’s Guide and FAQ On this page: Introduction | Shelf Appeal | FAQ | Complete List of Penguin Leatherbound Classics | Alternate Covers Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links for which I may be compensated Read more

By Daisy, 6 years ago 2 May 2026
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Easton Press – Masterpieces of Fantasy Series

Complete guide to the Easton Press Masterpieces of Fantasy series, with leatherbound title list, authors, collecting notes and photos for collectors.

By Daisy, 7 years ago 12 May 2026
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Folio Society 1960s Special Bindings

The Folio Society released an incredibly limited series of books in the 1950s with special bindings. This is their story…

By Daisy, 8 years ago 19 July 2024
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Folio Society: Myths and Legends Series

A video overview and review of the leatherbound myths and legends series released by the Folio Society.

By Daisy, 8 years ago 7 January 2024
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