ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE NORTH (First edition - ninth impression)

Philip Pullman

ISBN 10: 0385614322 / ISBN 13: 9780385614320

Published by David Fickling Books (Random House Children's Books), London, 2008

About this Item

A ninth impression of the true first edition, with the following number-string sequence on the printer's page: 9 10. Illustrated with wood-engravings by John Lawrence. A prequel set in the world of the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, issued as a small-format hardcover. ***Near fine in navy-blue cloth-covered boards, with white titles to the spine and illustration to the front board. Cloth nice and clean. No bumps or creases. Corners sharp. Page block edges clean. Internally also near fine, with no inscriptions or marks and no creases or tears. Includes two inserts in a pocket at the back of the book - a 'Peril of the Pole' game fold out paper sheet, and card 'Wind Compass'. No dustwrapper issued with this publication, a sequel to "Lyra's Oxford" which was published in a similar format in 2003. ***96 pages plus a further seven pages of miscellanea at the back of the book. 240mm x 160mm. ***'Another mesmerising episode from the universe of 'His Dark Materials' including the very first meeting of those two legends and friends, Lee Scoresby, the Texan balloonist, and Iorek Byrnison, the armoured bear'. (Quote taken from the back cover) ***A later ninth impression of the true first edition, in near fine condition. A beautiful copy. Less common than the similar format 'Lyra's Oxford' of which we have a first impression copy listed. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Seller Inventory # 9024

Bibliographic Details

• Title: ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE NORTH (First edition - ninth impression)
• Publisher: David Fickling Books (Random House Children's Books), London
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385614322
• ISBN 13: 9780385614320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by John Lawrence
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: Ninth Impression
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Editions
  • Children's Literature

About this title

Synopsis

A marvellous bundle of paraphernalia and memorobilia (including a thrilling board game!), together with a wonderful new story from the acclaimed author, Philip Pullman; the blue book to join with Lyra's Oxford, beautifully illustrated by master engraver, John Lawrence.

About the Author

Philip Pullman is one of the most highly acclaimed children’s authors of the decade. He has been on the shortlist of just about every major children’s book award in the last few years, and has won the Smarties Prize (Gold Award, 9-11 age category) for THE FIREWORK-MAKER'S DAUGHTER and the prestigious Carnegie Medal for NORTHERN LIGHTS. He was the first children’s author ever to win the overall Whitbread Prize for THE AMBER SPYGLASS.

He lives in Oxford.