Published by Doubleday, London; 2010. 349pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Near Fine/Near Fine.
A beautiful example of this first edition, the thirty-eighth book from the Discworld series. Bound in it’s original black boards with gilt title to the spine, the binding is square and tight with just a little bumping and shelf wear to the edges, it is in very smart and collectible condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or wear, with barely a hint of toning to the pages.
The dust jacket is also in smart condition, unclipped and as bright as the day it was published, illustrated by Paul Kidby. There is a little shelf wear, with some creasing to the top edge, but it is otherwise in very clean condition.
In all, this is a particularly lovely example of this first edition, appearing barely read and in near perfect condition. It is the thirty-eighth instalment from Pratchett’s phenomenally successful series, the fourth to be based on the character Tiffany Aching. It is the fifth YA book and it won the Andre Norton Award in 2010. It would be the perfect addition to any book collection or an excellent gift for any lover of the Discworld series.