Description: THE LIGHT FANTASTIC. First US Hardcover Edition, Signed Author: PRATCHETT, Terry Title: THE LIGHT FANTASTIC. First US Hardcover Edition, Signed Publication: Gerrards Cross: Colin Smythe [Doubleday, USA], 1986 Edition: First American Edition Description: Octavo, original blue boards. 189 pp.The second Discworld novel, originally issued in the UK by Colin Smythe; this is the first printing of the American Science Fiction Book Club Edition with the code "11154" printed on the rear panel of the dustjacket, "Book Club Edition" printed on lower corner of front flap, no ISBN, gutter code "R32" printed on p188 and "First published in 1986 by Colin Smythe Limited Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire / Printed in the United States of America" on the copyright page.THIS COPY IS SIGNED BY TERRY PRATCHETT ON THE TITLE PAGE. A couple of tiny closed tears to jacket edges, one very small stain to inner edge of front paste-down endpaper (under the jacket flap. A nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket; a very, nice copy. ΒΆ This is one of the Doubleday Science Fiction Book Club copies, thus the 1st US hardcover edition printed. St. Martin's Press intended to issue the US edition of Pratchett's novel but Colin Smythe declined their offer for subsidiary rights and granted Doubleday's Science Fiction Book Club license to publish a book club edition -Thus this is the first hardcover edition published in the US. Seller ID: 313575 Subject: Catalogue 59, Fantasy and Science Fiction, Signed and Inscribed Books Thompson Rare Books Thompson Rare Books specializes in fine, rare and interesting books in many fields, concentrating on literary first editions, early fantasy, science fiction, occultism, mythology, folklore, detective fiction and mysteries, illustrated books, children's books, and fine printing and bindings. ~ Established in 1983. Terms All orders ship within five business days, sooner if possible. Standard shipping to the USA is by International Expedited Post with Tracking (we are in Canada). Overseas shipping is generally by Air Mail Small Packet, other options are available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: PRATCHETT, Terry
Publisher: Colin Smythe [Doubleday, USA
Year Printed: 1986
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
