THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
by Pratchett, Terry
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- A fine copy, age darkening to the text paper, in a fine dust jacket. (13542)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Geralds Cross: Colin Smythe, 1986. Second edition. A fine copy, age darkening to the text paper, in a fine dust jacket. (13542). Octavo, cover by Josh Kirby, boards. Signed inscription by Pratchett on the title page. The second Discworld novel. According to the publisher approximately 1,000 copies of this reprint published the following year after the first edition were produced. As uncommon as the first printing.
Synopsis
The Light Fantastic (Discworld, #2) Great A'Tuin (the enormous turtle upon whose back the four elephants who carry the whole of Discworld stand) is flying on a collision course with a very large red star, which, it is generally considered, is not a good thing. Discworld has one chance of survival: Rincewind, the most clumsy and craven wizard that the world has to offer...
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13542
- Title
- THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
- Author
- Pratchett, Terry
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy, age darkening to the text paper, in a fine dust jacket. (13542)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Colin Smythe
- Place of Publication
- Geralds Cross
- Date Published
- 1986
- Keywords
- Fantasy . SF . Signed
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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