A beautiful, signed Franklin Library edition of Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize–winning naval epic The Caine Mutiny. Published in 1977 as part of The Signed 60, Franklin’s celebrated series of full‑leather signed limited editions issued between 1977 and 1982. This copy is signed by Wouk on the second blank preliminary page, protected by the original tissue guard.
 
This special edition includes Wouk’s new message to subscribers, written expressly for the Franklin Library issue, and features illustrations by George H. Jones.
 
Binding & Condition
8vo. 544 pages - A fine, exceptionally well‑preserved example in Franklin’s signature presentation:
Full brown leather with elaborate gilt tooling. Gilt‑stamped spine with raised bands. All edges gilt,
Silk moiré endpapers. Matching silk ribbon marker. Clean, tight, and bright throughout. Laid in at the front is the original 22‑page “Notes from the Editors” pamphlet, also in fine condition.
 
Extra Material — Two Additional Signed Pieces
This copy is enhanced by two remarkable signed items, making it an outstanding association grouping for any Wouk collector:
 
1. Signed Photograph - 3¼" × 4" color photo of Herman Wouk seated outdoors with his German Shepherd signed by Wouk in blue ink.
2. Typed Letter Signed (TLS) - One page, 6¾" × 10" On BSW Literary Agency letterhead, dated October 6, 1986 - In part: “A letter from a pleased reader is a heartwarming reward to the author for his lonely work. Thank you for writing me about INSIDE OUTSIDE.” Includes the original mailing envelope. Overall, fine condition
 
A Notable Copy
Between the Franklin Library’s sumptuous production, Wouk’s signature, the subscriber’s message, and the two additional signed pieces, this is a superior, display‑worthy example of one of the great American novels of the mid‑20th century—ideal for collectors of modern literature, naval fiction, or signed limited editions.