Elizabeth Moon "Once A Hero" Signed First Edition, Leather Bound Collector's Edition w/COA [Sealed]

VERY FINE. Sealed without any flaws. Photos of actual item. Personally signed by Elizabeth Moon on the special limitation page. Easton Press. Norwalk, CT. 1997. Elizabeth Moon "Once A Hero". Personally signed by Elizabeth Moon. Signed First Edition. This is a numbered limited collector's edition. The Signed First Edition of Science Fiction collection. Beautifully illustrated and luxuriously bound in full genuine leather. As new, sealed without any visible flaws. Includes the original collector's notes and COA (Certificate of Authenticity) by the publisher. Key Features & Luxury Details Personally Signed by the Author: Hand-signed by Elizabeth Moon on a dedicated signature page. Strictly Limited Run: One of a finite edition of only 1,000 numbered copies worldwide. Premium Leather Binding: Bound in magnificent, genuine leather, intricately embellished with 22kt gold leaf decorations on the front, back, and spine. Classic Bookmaking Crafts: Features a traditional hubbed spine with raised bands, elegant moiré silk endpapers, and a matching satin ribbon page marker sewn directly into the binding. Gilded Edges: Heavy, gleaming 22kt gold gilding protects and beautifully accents all three edges of the text block. Archival Preservation: Printed on premium-grade, acid-neutral archival paper designed to never yellow or degrade over generations. Exclusive Artwork: Features a stunning collector's frontispiece illustration unique to this edition. About the book Once a Hero is a science fiction novel by Elizabeth Moon. It is the first of the three books of the Esmay Suiza trilogy in Moon's fictional Familias Regnant universe, following the three of the Heris Serrano trilogy. About the author Elizabeth Moon (born March 7, 1945) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her other writing includes newspaper columns and opinion pieces. Her novel The Speed Of Dark won the 2003 Nebula Award. Prior to her writing career, she served in the United States Marine Corps. Features Includes all the classic Easton Press qualities: * Premium Leather * Silk Moire Endleaves * Distinctive Cover Design * Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold * Satin Ribbon Page Marker * Gilded Page Edges * Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper * Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability * Beautiful Illustrations.…