{"product_id":"lyras-oxford-philip-pullman-1st-edition","title":"Lyra's Oxford, Philip Pullman — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Oxford, David Fickling Books, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Small 8vo, pp. 55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, showing no significant shelf-wear to the striking red cloth boards, while the printed pictorial label to the front board is perfectly preserved and free from rubbing. The page block edges are crisp and unblemished. Internally, the pages remain exceptionally bright, clean, and entirely free from foxing, handling marks, or previous ownership inscriptions. The author's signature on the title page is clean and unfaded, rounding off a sharply preserved, highly collectible copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"679\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: A superb first edition, first impression of this charming companion piece to Philip Pullman’s \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"789\"\u003eHis Dark Materials\u003c\/i\u003e universe, boasting a full number line on the copyright page (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). This copy is made particularly special by the presence of the author’s signature in blue ink directly to the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe volume is beautifully augmented by the wood engravings of John Lawrence, which wonderfully capture the atmosphere of Lyra’s alternate Oxford, and it was issued without a dust jacket as originally intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile standard first printings of this title are relatively common, signed first editions in such tight, unread condition remain highly desirable among collectors of modern fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eSet two years after the dramatic conclusion of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"446\"\u003eThe Amber Spyglass\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"466\"\u003eLyra’s Oxford\u003c\/i\u003e offers a tantalising glimpse back into the world of Lyra Belacqua. When a witch's dæmon falls from the sky seeking sanctuary from a vengeful flock of birds, Lyra and Pan are drawn into a dangerous mystery that leads them through the winding, familiar-yet-strange streets of her Oxford. Part short story, part intricately crafted artifact, the book expands the boundaries of the beloved \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"866\"\u003eHis Dark Materials\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, delivering a miniature masterpiece of fantasy that will captivate returning readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570213601619,"sku":"6362","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261015_122504.jpg?v=1792757542","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/lyras-oxford-philip-pullman-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}