![]() ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Of interest to collectors of the work of James Herbert and of horror fiction first editions. ***'A Modern Tale of Horror and Magic.' (Quote taken from the back panel of the dustwrapper) ***First impression of the true first edition, in its original dustwrapper, in very nice, bright collectable condition - especially hard to find signed and inscribed by the author. Forbidden Planet were delighted to invite author James Herbert back for a double signing of his new book The Magic Cottage and the paperback release of Moon. ***309 pages including black and white illustration of 'The Magic Cottage' to the last page, and quotes about magic by Paracelsus, Crowley and Stringer'. The dustwrapper has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £9.95 net. ![]() ***In a near fine illustrated and gilt titled dustwrapper. Black and white line illustrated 'moon and cloud' chapter-heads. Full-page half-title page illustration of the 'Magic Cottage' and decorated borders. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions other than the author's. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author opposite the title page: 'To Stephen, All best wishes, James Herbert, June '86' in blue ink pen. First impression of the true first edition. ![]()
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