- 280
Pratchett, Terry.
bidding is closed
Description
- A fine collection of 90 volumes, including an inscribed copy of the author's first book, an inscribed copy of the author's first discworld novel together with the subsequent thirty discworld novels, comprising:
discworld novels
The Colour of Magic. Colin Smythe, 1983, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Michael | READ IT | AND REAP... | Terry Pratchett | 1 May 2002"), some press notices laid down to front free endpaper; The Light Fantastic. Colin Smythe, 1986, first edition, signed by the author, some browning, stamp to publisher's imprint page; Equal Rites. Gollancz, 1987, first edition, signed by the author; Mort. Gollancz, 1987, first edition, signed by the author; Sourcery. Gollancz, 1988, first edition, signed by the author; Wyrd Sisters. Gollancz, 1988, first edition, signed by the author; Pyramids. Gollancz, 1989, first edition, signed by the author; Guards! Guards! Gollancz, 1989, first edition, signed by the author; together with 23 others in the series, of which 18 are signed by the author, all but one 8vo, first editions, original cloth, dust-jackets, together with 4 others
other works
The Carpet People. Colin Smythe, 1971, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Michael | All the best | Terry Pratchett"), original cloth, dust-jacket, dust-jacket price-clipped; The Dark Side of the Sun. Colin Smythe, 1976, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Michael | Even better | wishes | Terry Pratchett"), original cloth, dust-jacket; Strata. Colin Smythe, 1981, first edition, signed by the author, original cloth, dust-jacket; together with 52 others including Graphic Novels, The Science of Discworld series, diaries, Discworld Mapps, etc.; mostly 8vo, a significant number signed by the author original bindings, dust-jackets when required (90)
The Colour of Magic. Colin Smythe, 1983, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Michael | READ IT | AND REAP... | Terry Pratchett | 1 May 2002"), some press notices laid down to front free endpaper; The Light Fantastic. Colin Smythe, 1986, first edition, signed by the author, some browning, stamp to publisher's imprint page; Equal Rites. Gollancz, 1987, first edition, signed by the author; Mort. Gollancz, 1987, first edition, signed by the author; Sourcery. Gollancz, 1988, first edition, signed by the author; Wyrd Sisters. Gollancz, 1988, first edition, signed by the author; Pyramids. Gollancz, 1989, first edition, signed by the author; Guards! Guards! Gollancz, 1989, first edition, signed by the author; together with 23 others in the series, of which 18 are signed by the author, all but one 8vo, first editions, original cloth, dust-jackets, together with 4 others
other works
The Carpet People. Colin Smythe, 1971, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Michael | All the best | Terry Pratchett"), original cloth, dust-jacket, dust-jacket price-clipped; The Dark Side of the Sun. Colin Smythe, 1976, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Michael | Even better | wishes | Terry Pratchett"), original cloth, dust-jacket; Strata. Colin Smythe, 1981, first edition, signed by the author, original cloth, dust-jacket; together with 52 others including Graphic Novels, The Science of Discworld series, diaries, Discworld Mapps, etc.; mostly 8vo, a significant number signed by the author original bindings, dust-jackets when required (90)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."