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Prince Caspian (FIRST EDITION. SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR.)
by C.S. Lewis
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- Hardcover
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- Condition
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London: Geoffrey Bles, 1951. First Edition, Signed by the Ill. Hardcover. Near Fine. Pauline Baynes. Signed by the Illustrator. FIRST EDITION, 1951. SIGNED BY ILLUSTRATOR, PAULINE BAYNES. Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis. Signed by Bayne on the title page. In publishing order, this is the second book in the Narnia series. Half leather on marbleized paper. Hubbed spine with two sections blacked to accommodate gilt text. 195 pp. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Very nearly fine with an owner's name opposite the half title page and slight tape residue on the map. Full refund if not satisfied. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien & the Inklings.
Synopsis
In Prince Caspian, the Pevensie children left Narnia a year ago as royalty and saviours of the kingdom, and now they are called back by the young ruler Prince Caspian. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy learn that hundreds of years have passed since they left Narnia, and all of the magic creatures have had to go into hiding from the evil forces seeking to control their wonderful homeland. The Pevensies must fight again to restore Caspian to the throne and restore the glory of Narnia.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 069213
- Title
- Prince Caspian (FIRST EDITION. SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR.)
- Author
- C.S. Lewis
- Illustrator
- Pauline Baynes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Signed by the Ill
- Publisher
- Geoffrey Bles
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1951
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- The Inklings, Mere Christianity, Chronicles of Narnia, Screwtape Letters
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We specialize in books by and about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Inklings, and their Friends.
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