His Dark Materials. 1. Northern Lights; 2. The Subtle Knife; 3. The Amber Spyglass.
London: Scholastic (Point, David Fickling Books), 1995, 1997 & 2000. 8vo. 3 volumes, set. First UK editions, first impressions. Original hardcovers (maroon, green, black). Northern Lights is in the first state jacket with 'Point' on the spine and rear flap. Cover illustrations by David Scutt. Volume 1 has a presentation inscription in blue ink on the title page, 'For Pat, with my best wishes - Philip Pullman'. Just a little speckling to the top edges of the text blocks. Fine in fine d/ws. Item #7504
The trilogy of novels that brought Lyra, Pantalaimon and Dust onto the shelves and into the minds of so many people around the world. Each volume is the first UK impression in an unclipped dust-wrapper and Northern Lights, the first and scarcest title, is signed by Philip Pullman. A fine set.
Price: £3,750.00