Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Runes of the Earth (The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 1) by Stephen R. Donaldson in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 2004 G. P. Putnam’s. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with a small spot on the front, strong title gilt on a straight spine, a few marks on the page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, , mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other 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 the price on the front flap, and mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Beginning ten years after the end of the acclaimed series and after the death of Thomas Covenant, his one-time companion, Linden Avery, returns home to discover her child building images of the Land with blocks and is once again summoned to take part in an epic battle against evil, with Thomas Covenant at her side.
Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
