Published by Doubleday, London; 2006. 400pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
A beautiful example of this first edition, the thirty-fifth from the Discworld series. Bound in it’s original dark blue boards with title in silver to the spine, the binding is square and tight with barely a hint of bumping to the corners and spine ends, it is in very smart and collectible condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or wear, with just a touch of toning to the pages and appearing practically unread.
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 touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners, but it is otherwise in excellent 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-fifth instalment from Pratchett’s phenomenally successful series and the third to be based on the character Tiffany Aching, aimed at young adults. Tiffany Aching put one foot wrong, made one little mistake...and now the spirit of winter is in love with her. It's unfair, but as Granny Weatherwax says, no one ever said it was going to be fair. And if Tiffany doesn't work it all out, there will never be another springtime. A glorious and exuberant fantasy tale, crackling with energy and humour. It would be the perfect addition to any book collection or an excellent gift for any lover of the Discworld series.