Book of the New Sun 5-Volume First Edition Set: The Shadow of the Torturer, Claw of the Conciliator, Sword of the Lictor, Citadel of the Autarch, Urth of the New Sun

Gene Wolfe

Published by Simon & Schuster: Timescape; TOR, New York, 1980

About this Item

Hardcover five-volume set of the Book of the New Sun with beautiful jacket cover artwork by Don Maitz, save the last book, Urth of the New Sun, whose jacket design is by Carol Russo. The story takes place a million years in the future! NOTE: These are NOT BC editions; also the titles on the spine boards are very clear and crisp. They don't always come out as such on the scans.

The Shadow of the Torturer Volume One of the Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Dust Jacket artwork by Don Maitz. Hardcover First Edition - First Printing New York: Timescape/Simon & Schuster, 1980. $11.95 cover price. (also released in the UK by Sidgwick & Jackson in 1981). Winner of the World Fantasy Award and British SF Award.

Fine- in Fine- Dust Jacket. A really nice copy save for the typical toning of the text-block (i.e. page edges), a bit of spotting on the bottom, and tenderness to the upper corners. Tasteful Simon & Schuster logo remainder mark on bottom. The jacket would be perfect save for a vertical crease on the front near the board intention (this sometimes happens), a touch of a crinkle to the upper spine, and typical age-toning. NO tears and NO chips. Reportedly only 4000 trade hardcover copies were issued.

The Claw of the Conciliator Volume Two of the Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Dust Jacket artwork by Don Maitz. Hardcover First Edition - First Printing New York: Timescape/Simon & Schuster, 1981. $12.95 cover price. (also released in the UK by Sidgwick & Jackson in 1981). Winner of the Nebula Award and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

Just about Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. A superb copy save for a hint of age-toning of the text-block (i.e. page edges), else a near perfect copy. The jacket is near perfect save typical age-toning. NO tears and NO chips. Reportedly only 6000 trade hardcover copies were issued.

The Sword of the Lictor Volume Three of the Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Dust Jacket artwork by Don Maitz. Hardcover First Edition - First Printing New York: Timescape/Simon & Schuster, 1982. $15.50 cover price. (also released in the UK by Sidgwick & Jackson in 1981). British Fantasy Award and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

Just about Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. A superb copy save for a hint of age-toning of the text-block (i.e. page edges), else a near perfect copy. The jacket is perfect. NO tears and NO chips. Reportedly only 6000 trade hardcover copies were issued.

The Citadel of the Autarch Volume Four of the Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Dust Jacket artwork by Don Maitz. Hardcover First Edition - First Printing New York: Timescape/Simon & Schuster, 1983. $15.95 cover price. (also released in the UK by Sidgwick & Jackson in 1983). John Campbell Memorial Award for Best Novel.

Fine in Fine- Dust Jacket. A superb copy, no age-toning to the text-block (i.e. page edges) that I can see. The jacket is near perfect save a tiny nick the upper edge at the back, and typical age-toning also at the back. NO major tears. Reportedly only 10,000 trade hardcover copies were issued.

The Urth of the New Sun Autarch Volume Five of the Book of the New Sun (a kind of supplementary novel) by Gene Wolfe Dust Jacket design by Carol Russo. First Hardcover Edition - First Printing $17.95 cover price New York: TOR Tom Doherty & Associates, 1987. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. A beautiful near perfect copy save a tiny hint is may have been read once.

NOTE: The pictures are of the actual items for sale. (The picture are NOT stock photos.)

IMPORTANT NOTE: All sales are generally FINAL.

Seller Inventory # BookNewSunWolfe2025

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Book of the New Sun 5-Volume First Edition Set: The Shadow of the Torturer, Claw of the Conciliator, Sword of the Lictor, Citadel of the Autarch, Urth of the New Sun
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster: Timescape; TOR, New York
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Don Maitz
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine