Description
For sale: a Rare first hardcover edition, first printing of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, 2) by C. S. Lewis with a remainder mark. First American Edition stated, 2017 Harper Collins. First Printing with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Original illustrations by Pauline Baynes.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, a bump to the rear edge, and two lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price on the rear cover. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This hardcover Harper Classic edition features cover art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner and interior black-and-white illustrations by the series’ original illustrator, Pauline Baynes, as well as a teacher’s guide and more information about the world and author in the backmatter.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
