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Pullman, Philip. The Subtle Knife / His Dark Materials II (SIGNED). Scholastic Press, London, 1997.
Price: US$115.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Signed by the author (full name, only) in blue ink to the title page. States "First published by Scholastic Ltd, 1997," but number line runs 4 6 8 10 9 7 5, only -- the fourth printing.) Gilt dagger stamped diagonally to front board echoes color illustration to DJ front panel, which panel bears no text dropped from the green background other than "The boundaries of the worlds are crumbling . . ." Not price clipped; original price UK L12.99 still showing. Bar code to bottom of DJ rear panel, which does bear title, as does spine. Total 341 pp. Reduced from $265.
Seller: Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, U.S.A.
Philip Pullman. The Subtle Knife. Scholastic Press, London, 1997.
Price: US$161.45 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Ninth impression signed by author to title page, Fine in Fine unclipped dustjacket. A lovely tight clean copy with crisp white pages which appear to be unread, presented in a clear removable protective sleeve.
Seller: Blackbird First Editions, Bolton, United Kingdom
Pullman, Philip. The Subtle Knife. Scholastic, London, 1997.
Price: US$220.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing. Hard cover. Octavo. Inscribed and SIGNED by author in blue ink on title page "Best wishes to J----- V--- / Philip Pullman" Hard cover. Clean and unmarked with a very tight binding. Minimal shelf wear to intact dust jacket. Second volume in the highly acclaimed "His Dark Materials" trilogy.
Seller: Abacus Books, ABAA/ILAB, Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
Philip Pullman. The Subtle Knife. Scholastic Press, London, 1997.
Price: US$510.18 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A smart first impression copy of the second volume in PUllman's popular fantasy trilogy, signed by the author to the title page. The first edition, first impression, with a full number line.Signed by the author to the title page.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The second volume in Philip Pullman's immensely popular 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, following Lyra as she meets Will Parry, the pair setting off to explore new worlds together. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small patch of discolouration to the head of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is near fine with light edge wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$710.38 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Philip Pullman The subtle knife First U.K. hardback printing Scholastic Press 1997. Near fine jacket priced £12.99- light wear top of spine. Near fine book boards light wear top and bottom of spine. Contents fine- no previous owner names or inscriptions has the full number line including the number 2. The book has been signed and lined uniquely by the author on the title page thus ; " Avoid soul eating spectres !" If you have read the book you will understand the relevance of this line. As the signing event was still at the time before this series became acclaimed as the phenomenon it grew into , the author was still amicable to acceding to my request of the line the author is now averse to adding anything at his signings beyond the date of the event. As far as I am aware , no other copy has this line. This book was damaged in production the page block had come away from the spine and cracked , resulting in some of the pages having a few millimetres tear in the centre where the separation had occurred. I sent this to a book repairer to see what could be done he had to re-case the page block and replace the front and end board papers . There is invisible tape binding between pages 17-21 in the core of the pages I had to look hard to see it was there ! The outcome has resulted in a handsome edition of this rare book , even with the mentioned issues. With the lavish TV series of Northern Lights due soon , there is bound to be an added increase in the authors work.p
Seller: BRITOBOOKS, isle of man, United Kingdom
Price: US$1033.28 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Philip Pullman - The subtle knife - First U.K. hardback printing - Scholastic Press 1997. Fine jacket in protected archival cover - priced £12.99. Near fine boards apart from a bump bottom front panel as shown - clean and tight. Contents fine - no previous owner names or inscriptions - has the full number line including the number two on publishing page. Signed and uniquely lined for me at an early event before the series became the phenomenon it is today . The line reads ; " Beware windows in the air ! " If you are familiar with the series you will understand the relevance of this line. Author rarely adds anything now apart from a date. With the lavish new TV series this Autumn , interest in the Northern Lights trilogy will be renewed.P
Seller: BRITOBOOKS, isle of man, United Kingdom
Price: US$1097.86 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Philip Pullman - The subtle knife - First U.K. hardback printing - Scholastic Press 1997. Fine jacket priced £12.99. Near fine boards - light crease top of spine. Contents fine - no previous owner names or inscriptions . Has the number line 1 - 10 but missing the number two - lot of debate as to whether this was a publishing error but many firsts have this. Uniquely signed and lined for me at an event before the series became massive - author rarely adds anything now besides a date. Line is ; " Maintain the boundaries of your world " If you have read the book the meaning of this line is an integral part of the Northern lights story . With the new TV lavish series of Northern Lights coming this Autumn , interest will gather further momentum in Pullmans classic trilogy.P
Seller: BRITOBOOKS, isle of man, United Kingdom
Pullman, Philip.. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials II.. London. Scholastic Press. 1997., 1997.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition. With "First Published by Scholastic Ltd, 1997" and the complete number line ending in "1" of: 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 on the copyright page. "The Subtle Knife is the second part of a story in three volumes, which was begun by "Northern Lights." This volume moves between three universes: the universe of "Northern Lights," which is like ours but different in many ways; the universe we know; and a third universe, which differs from ours in other ways again." Signed by the author, Philip Pullman, on the title page in blue ink and underscored with a line. A superb copy in the original dark green woven cloth stamped brightly in gilt. Tight and clean throughout. Virtually mint. It is a superlative copy, and it would be in mint condition, except for a tiny gray spot in the binder's woven green cloth at the center of the rear panel adjacent to the spine. With the bright gold dagger covering the front boards, and bright gilt lettering along the spine. In a striking pictorial dust jacket with the gleaming and iridescent dagger against a luminous green background on the front panel of the jacket. The original price of UK £12.99 is at the bottom of the inside front jacket flap. A splendidly collectible book, especially signed directly by the author on the title page. First Edition. With "First Published by Scholastic Ltd, 1997" and the complete number line ending in "1" of: 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 on the copyright page.
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Pullman, Philip. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials Vol II. Scholastic Press, London, 1997.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Philip Pullman. A fabulous copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION. This First Issue dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or tears. The book is in excellent condition and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning, and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A wonderful copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition. We buy SIGNED Pullman First Editions.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Pullman, Philip. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials Vol II. Scholastic, London, UK, 1997.
Price: US$7620.47 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: This is a genuine UK first edition/first printing, with the full numberline on the copyright page ie 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 (some copies have a number 1 in the line but are missing the 2, and there is debate about whether they are 'true' first printings). This is the real thing. Flat-signed by the author, in blue ink, to the title page, and unmarred by a date or dedication. Both book and jacket are in astonishing condition, and look exactly as they did on the day of publication. The pages are dazzlingly white. The gilt lettering and green boards are immaculate. The £12.99 price is intact, and the interior is extremely tight and completely unmarked. This book has literally never been opened (except to check its numberline and condition), let alone read. There cannot be a more perfect copy. More photos available on request.
Seller: bluemanbooks, Ludlow, United Kingdom