Description

Published by Doubleday, London; 1999. 317pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine Fine.

A beautiful example of this first edition, the twenty-fourth from the Discworld series. Bound in it’s original black boards with gilt title to the spine, the binding is square and tight and in very smart, collectible condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or wear, with just a touch of toning to the pages. There is a neat gift inscription to the ffep

The dust jacket is also in smart condition, unclipped and as bright as the day it was published, illustrated by Josh Kirby. There is a little bumping to the spine edges, but it is otherwise in excellent condition.

In all, this is a particularly lovely example of this first edition, appearing barely read and in near perfect condition. It is the twenty-fourth instalment from Pratchett’s phenomenally successful series, and the fifth City Watch novel. Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was a duke, a chief of police and the ambassador to the mysterious, fat-rich country of Uberworld. Now he has nothing but his wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya. It s snowing. It s freezing. And if he can t make it through the forest to civilization there s going to be a terrible war. This beautiful book would be the perfect addition to any book collection or an excellent gift for any lover of the Discworld series.