Description: The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe - A Folio Society 1st Printing This set is brand new and has never been read. There is no damage and no odors. We stored the set lying down flat, not standing in order to keep the binding and pages from sagging. The books have been sealed in archival magazine bags since purchased in 2021. These are thick plastic bags for added protection and safe keeping during shipping & handling. The set contains 4 books in two volumes: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, and The Citadel of the Autarch. It is a novel in four parts written (1980–83) by science fiction and fantasy author Gene Wolfe. The story chronicles the journey and ascent to power of Severian, a disgraced journeyman torturer who rises to the position of Autarch, the one ruler of the free world. Severian, who claims that he has perfect memory, tells the story in first person; the books are presented by Wolfe as a translation of Severian's writings into contemporary English. Illustrations done by Sam Weber in 2019Introduction by Neil GaimanDecorative capital letters drawn by Sam WeberPrinted in black & red, Colored tops, Blocked slipcase10" x 6 3/4" 1160 pages in total This is a True 1st Edition and 1st Printing. A True 1st printing is not stated on the copy right page. See our last photo. If it's not a 1st printing the copy right page will state which printing it is such as 2nd Printing. There were no Folio publishing's of this 2 volume set before the year 2021. Only the 4 volume set published in 2019 was limited to 750 signed copies. Ships USPS media mail packed safely in a sturdy box. Package dimensions 14x11x8 - Approximately 10lbs. For international buyers we use the Ebay Global Shipping Program. The books are sent to the Ebay shipping center, you just have to pay the postal charges through them. Please consider the size and weight of the package plus any customs fees when purchasing. Don't forget to check our other listings and let us know if you have any questions. Copying of our photos and/or text is prohibited.
Price: 299.95 USD
Location: Black Hawk, Colorado
End Time: 2024-08-01T14:54:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.38 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Sam Weber
Signed: No
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated, 1st Printing, Slipcase
Author: Gene Wolfe
Publisher: Folio Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Science Fiction
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 2021
