Blackwing – SIGNED Exclusive Chapter Sampler – Ed McDonald – Gollancz Pre-Publication Promo 2017

Ed McDonald – Blackwing – Signed Exclusive Chapter Sampler – Gollancz Promotional Pre-Publication Copy A genuine publisher-issued Exclusive Chapter Sampler produced by Gollancz to promote the original release of Ed McDonald’s Blackwing, the first book in The Raven’s Mark series. This is a pre-publication promotional item rather than the standard retail edition and contains uncorrected advance text. SIGNED Signed by Ed McDonald on the title page: “To Charlotte, Best wishes” The signature is original and dedicated. COLLECTOR DETAILS • Official Gollancz publisher promotional copy • Exclusive Chapter Sampler issue • Produced in advance of publication • Contains uncorrected pre-publication text • Signed by Ed McDonald • Paperback / stapled or softcover promotional format • ISBN 9781409172581 • Published / issued 2017 • Promotional rather than standard retail issue The sampler advertises Blackwing as the first title in The Raven’s Mark and represents an early physical promotional state of the novel. Publisher samplers of this kind were produced primarily for advance publicity and bookselling promotion rather than long-term retail distribution, making surviving signed examples particularly interesting to collectors of modern fantasy publishing ephemera. CONDITION Good overall. There is light storage and handling wear consistent with a promotional copy of this age. A previous owner’s name is written on the copyright page, clearly shown in the photographs. Otherwise complete and well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully as they show the exact copy offered, including the signature, copyright information and condition, and form part of the description. A scarce signed promotional item for collectors of Ed McDonald, Gollancz fantasy, advance material, chapter samplers and modern fantasy ephemera.…