HarperCollins/Voyager, London,1996
First Edition, First Printing of the Preview Edition issued simultaneously with the first UK edition Fine/Near Fine condition book, designated by the publisher as the “Collectors’ Preview Edition.” Perfect-bound illustrated wraps. SIGNED by George R.R. Martin in vibrant black felt tip on the title page “George Martin”. (The brightly colored UK edition from HarperCollins Voyager precedes the US edition from Bantam Books NY.)
Fine/Near Fine condition softcover book. SIGNED by George R.R. Martin in vibrant black ink on the title page “George Martin”. Contains the Prologue and opening chapters of Book One of “A Song of Ice and Fire” series with map and blurbs by Robert Jordan, Julian May, et al. Minor shelfwear, with some fading to the spine. Internal pages clean and flat with no handling marks, no writing, no stains and no foxing. Some age toning to the paper.
A superb important copy of the first book, of this iconic series. Scarce boldly signed by George R.R. Martin, and even more scarce in this condition.
