First edition, first printing of the first book in the Game of Thrones series. Publisher's original red cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in the Jim Burns illustrated dustwrapper. A near fine copy, the binding square and firm with just a little bumping at the spine tips, the cloth and gilt are bright and fresh. The contents, with some toning of the cheap paper stock are otherwise clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the lightly creased dustwrapper that has a short closed tear to the upper rear flap fold and is otherwise bright and without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£16.99 to the lower front flap).
The true first edition, preceding the American issue, of the first book in the magnificent 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.
Stock code: 29306
£975