Lot 260
  • 260

Pullman, Philip

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pullman, Philip
  • Collection of eight volumes, comprising:
  • PAPER
i) Northern Lights. Scholastic, 1995, first edition, signed twice (title-page and laid-down label on imprint page, first state dust-jacket ("POINT" on spine, "£12.99" on upper flap and "7-9 Pratt Street" on lower flap), new front free endpaper; ii) The Subtle Knife. Scholastic, 1997, first edition, dust-jacket, press release loosely inserted; iii) The Amber Spyglass. Scholastic, 2000, first edition, signed (laid-down label on front free endpaper), dust-jacket, postcard and publicity booklet loosely inserted; iv) His Dark Materials. Scholastic, 2001, first single volume edition, signed, dust-jacket, 'A Letter of Acknowledgment' loosely inserted; v) His Dark Materials. Ted Smart, [c.2001], first single volume 'Book People' edition, dust-jacket; vi) His Dark Materials… adapted by Nicholas Wright. Nick Hern Books, 2003, signed by author and dramatist, theatre flyer loosely inserted, minor abrasion to upper joint; vii) Lyra’s Oxford. Fickling, 2003, first edition, signed by author and artist, gallery exhibition card loosely inserted; viii) Once Upon a Time in the North. Fickling, 2008, first edition, folding 'Peril of the Pole' and Wind Compass in pocket at rear; mostly 8vo, original bindings (8)

Condition

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