The Enemy, Charlie Higson — 1st Edition, Signed

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The Enemy, Charlie Higson — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: The Enemy, Charlie Higson — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6177
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Publication: London, Puffin Books, 2009.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 407.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding is remarkably tight, square, and structurally sound, showing virtually no shelf-wear to the glossy pictorial boards. The spine ends and corners remain crisp and unbumped. The text block is immaculate; the striking black sprayed edges remain dark, uniform, and entirely free of fading or marks. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright and clean, free of foxing, with no loose leaves or cracked hinges. The publisher's original wrap-around belly band is present, completely intact, and sits smartly over the 'signed by the author' sticker.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first impression. A remarkably fresh copy of the true first printing, retaining both the publisher’s original wrap-around 'SIGNED' belly band and the orange promotional sticker to the front board. As issued, the book was published without a dust jacket, presenting beautifully in its original state.

Signed by the author, Charlie Higson, directly to the title page in black ink.

As the inaugural volume in Higson's hugely successful dystopian thriller series, early signed printings in such well-preserved condition, particularly those retaining the fragile paper belly band and unblemished sprayed edges, have become increasingly uncommon on the open market.

When a devastating and mysterious sickness sweeps across London, every adult is either killed or mutated into a crazed, flesh-hungry monster. With only those under fourteen remaining untouched, a terrifying new world emerges. Forced to band together to survive, a gang of children must navigate the treacherous, ruined streets in search of a rumoured safe haven. Charlie Higson's gripping dystopian horror delivers a breathless, heart-stopping survival story where the ultimate threat is the grown-ups who once protected them.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Charlie Higson

Book Publisher: Puffin Books

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Teen & Young Adult

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 407

Book Publication Year: 2009

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Enemy

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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