Lyra's Oxford, Philip Pullman — 1st Edition

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Lyra's Oxford, Philip Pullman — 1st Edition

Name: Lyra's Oxford, Philip Pullman — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6362
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Publication: Oxford, David Fickling Books, 2003

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. 55.

Condition Report: 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.

Catalogue Note: A superb first edition, first impression of this charming companion piece to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials 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.

The 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.

While 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.

Set two years after the dramatic conclusion of The Amber Spyglass, Lyra’s Oxford 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 His Dark Materials trilogy, delivering a miniature masterpiece of fantasy that will captivate returning readers.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Philip Pullman

Book Publisher: David Fickling Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Fantasy

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 55

Book Publication Year: 2003

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: John Lawrence

Book Series: His Dark Materials

Country/region of manufacture: Pößneck, Germany

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