Pullman, Philip

Northern Lights. Scholastic, 1995, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "My best wishes to Eileen - | Philip Pullman | 12 Nov. 98", original boards, dust-jacket (Carnegie Medal sticker present); The Firework-Maker's Daughter. Doubleday, 1995, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "With greetings to Eileen - | Philip Pullman", original pictorial boards, ownership signature laid-down on label; Clockwork. Doubleday, 1996, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "With greetings to Eileen - | Philip Pullman | 15 Nov. 96", original pictorial boards; The Subtle Knife. Scholastic, 1997, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "To Eileen, with | greetings - | Philip Pullman | 12 Nov. 98", original boards, dust-jacket; together with 21 others (listed on www.sothebys.com); mostly 8vo

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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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In addition to the volumes listed above, the collection comprises:

The Firework-Maker’s Daughter. Corgi Yearling Books, 1996, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘and this copy | is for Eileen - | Philip Pullman’, original pictorial wrappers

The New Cut Gang – Thunderbolt’s Waxwork. Puffin, 1996, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘For Eileen, with | best wishes - | Philip Pullman | 5 Oct 96’, ticket for Royal Festival Hall event loosely inserted, original pictorial wrappers

Count Karlstein. Corgi Yearling, 1998, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘Greetings to Eileen - | Philip Pullman’, original pictorial wrappers

Mossycoat. Scholastic, 1998, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘Best wishes to Eileen - | Philip Pullman | Sept. 99’, original pictorial wrappers

Spring-Heeled Jack. Corgi Yearling, 1998, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘Best wishes to | Eileen - | Philip Pullman’, original pictorial wrappers

The Butterfly Tattoo. Macmillan, 1998, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

I Was a Rat! Doubleday, 1999, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘For Eileen – greetings! | Philip Pullman’, original pictorial boards

The Ruby in the Smoke. Scholastic, 1999, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘For Eileen – greetings! | Philip Pullman | Sept. 99’, original pictorial wrappers

The Shadow in the North. Scholastic, 1999, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘Good luck to Eileen - | Philip Pullman’, original pictorial wrappers

The Tiger in the Well. Scholastic, 1999, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘Best wishes to Eileen - | Philip Pullman | Sept 99’, original wrappers

I Was a Rat! Corgi Yearling, 2000, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Puss in Boots. Doubleday, 2000, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Amber Spyglass. Scholastic, 2000, reprint, original boards, dust-jacket

Puss in Boots. Picture Corgi, 2001, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Count Karlstein. Doubleday, 2002, first edition thus, original boards, dust-jacket

Lyra’s Oxford. Fickling, 2003, first edition, original cloth

The Scarecrow and his Servant. Doubleday, 2004, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp. Hippo, 2005, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Lyra’s Oxford. Corgi Books, 2007, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Once Upon a Time in the North. Fickling, 2008, first edition, original cloth

Four Tales. Doubleday, 2010, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket