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BEDDOR, FRANK: : THE LOOKING GLASS WARS. [Author SIGNED copy.]

LONDON.EGMONT BOOKS LIMITED,2004.

ISBN 1405209879.

UK,8vo HB+protected dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn. [Complete number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.] NMINT/NMINT.No owner inscrptn but author's instantly recognisable handwritten,black ink signature - without dedication - to the title page; over the white heart symbol of the illustrated title page's design and no price-clip to protected dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean, glossy silvered background with black+red card suits' symbols to front+rear dw/dj panels - all with black+red lettering - spine included illustrated dw/dj; with negligible shelf-wear or creasing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present and the minutest of any creasing to both head+foot of spine - the only detracting fault.Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners,appears unread - apart from my own collation.Bright,crisp,clean,sharp-cornered, publisher's original red cloth boards with bright,crisp,blocked silver gilt circular motif with card suits' symbols within and title to front board,bright,crisp,blocked silver gilt lettering and cards' 4 suit symbols to spine/ backstrip,and and immaculate plain white endpapers.UK,8vo HB+protected dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn,1-375pp [paginated] includes a prologue and 56 chapters comprising Pts 1-3 with18,12,and 26 chapters repectively,plus [unpaginated] author's warning for reader's,SIGNED title page,a blank, individual Pts separator pages,recto of last page unpaginated and 2pp blanks at the rear of the book. A number of years ago,while on a business trip to London,I went to the British Museum and happened upon an exhibition of ancient playing cards. At the the very end of the exhibition was an incomplete deck of cards,illuminated by an unusual glow,almost as though the cards were alive.I was intrigued by the exhibit and captivated by the images on the cards: this was Alice in Wonderland as I had never seen it before. On the way to the airport the next morning,I stopped at a dealer's specialising in antique cards.When I told the dealer about the unusual exhibit,he revealed that he in fact owned the other cards missing from the deck.He then proceeded to tell me the story of 'The Looking Glass Wars'.That story is the one you now hold . . . Alyss was born into a world of unearthly delights.Destined to grow up and become Wonderland's most beloved Queen. Until her fairy-tale life was shattered. Like the reflection in a looking glass. Seeing her parents killed,she seeks refuge in our world,forgetting her own. Years later a stranger stirs her memory, compelling her to return. But her evil aunt,Queen Redd,now rules the land.Shrieking Seekers command the air. And deep in the darkness,something far more frightening is watching.And waiting. Purring with contentment.Grinning in anticipation . . . Forget all you know.Put aside your preconceived notions.And prepare to experience the extraordinary reality behind the fantasy . . . of Wonderland. Please contact seller,because of the value of this item for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! ** N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always.

UK,8vo HB+ protected dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn.
Author SIGNED - without dedication.

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