The Great Dune Trilogy : Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune by Herbert, Frank - BRILLIANT FIRST EDITION TRILOGY - 1979

Victor Gollancz, 1979 RARE to find this superb trilogy in such a collectable condition. Over forty years old now, and allowing for that it is rated Near Fine. Book is solid with no separation from the spine; the stained top of the text block is still good looking. The edges of the text block are clean, as is the text, because Gollancz used a decent acid free paper. There is no sign of ill usage. No owner names, no turned over corners, and the over nine hundred pages are clean and tight. The close weave cloth binding is a good colour, and the corners are not damaged. If this book has been read it shows little sign of it. Usually, in all the copies I've seen, there is at least some 'pull' from the spine; it is a hefty tome. The endpaper maps are splendid. The jacket is unclipped and it is without the usual slackness. It is a bit faded on the spine but after over forty years that is a small fault. In fact that is the only fault. The jacket is now protected. A masterpiece, and much sought after.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.