Count Karlstein, or The Ride of the Demon Huntsman.
Published by Corgi Yearling Books, London, 1998
- First Edition
- Signed
- Used
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.Raptis Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since September 24, 2003
Condition: Used
US$ 40.00
Quantity: 1 available
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First Corgi Yearling edition of Pullman's first children's novel. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated. Inscribed by the author on the title page, "Greetings to Eileen - Philip Pullman." Cover illustration by Peter Bailey. Illustrations by Patrice Aggs. In near fine condition. Set in the fictional Swiss village of Karlstein in 1816, Philip Pullman's first children's book tells the tale of the evil Count Karlstein and his deal with Zamiel, the Demon Huntsman. "[An] ingeniously-designed comic-cum-novel, a gothic pastiche that can be read as simple fun or as a literary lesson" - Guardian.
Seller Inventory # 88117
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Count Karlstein, or The Ride of the Demon Huntsman.
- Author
- Pullman, Philip
- Publisher
- Corgi Yearling Books, London
- Publication year
- 1998
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Children's Books
Raptis Rare Books
Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 24, 2003
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Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, FL U.S.A. 33480
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