Dark Materials Subtle Knife by Pullman Philip, Signed (45 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Knopf trade paperback, 1999, 2nd printing. Signed in full and inscribed on the title page: "To Bridget / Philip Pullman". In Very Good condition with no creasing to the spine, binding is solid and square, some curling to the covers and bumping to the corners. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second printing. Small stain to inner corner of front hinge and rear hinge inner corner around head of spine with larger stain, otherwise the book and dust jacket in good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 5th or later Edition. signed clearly by author on title page; stunning sequel to the Golden Compass; slight wrinkles on top edge of dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Published by Scholastic in 1997, here is the reprinted hardback version of Philip Pullman's THE SUBTLE KNIFE (Volume II His Dark Materials Series) signed and dedicated to a previous owner by Philip in blue ink to the full title page. Green cloth binding, gilt spine lettering and front cover decoration, 341 pages, the book is in very good condition with some light shelf wear to the covers plus a blue ink leaving present dedication to the front free end paper. The dust jacket is near fine with a modicum of edge creasing. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First American edition, first printing, as stated and accompanied by a full number line. Signed to publisher bookplate adhered to front endpaper as usual. Book is near fine with light rubbing to edges and corners, light toning to block, jacket is near fine, as well, and shows shelf wear in similar areas, but does not have any toning. Octavo, blue paper boards backed by blue cloth, 326 pages, pictorial jacket. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing; slightest of wear to book and dust jacket; o/w F/F; signed by author on a book plate which is attached to front free end paper; pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK Everyman's Library edition hardback - First printing thus - in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY PHILIP PULLMAN - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Tenth Anniversary Edition of His Dark Materials. Northern Lights bright blue boards with silver embossing. Dust Jacket not price clipped. Signed book plate loosely laid. The Subtle Knife Bright red boards with silver embossing Dust jacket not price clipped and signed by means of a book plate loosely laid. The Amber spyglass bright orange boards and silver embossing. Dust jacket not price clipped. Signed by means of a book plate loosely laid. Accompanied by 2 anniversary postcards. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 10th Anniversary Edition first printings (not the slipcased editions), all signed by Philip Pullman to loose laid bookplates, two of them Raven. A beautiful Fine/Fine tight clean set which appears to be unread, presented in clear removable protective sleeves. Promotional card and bookmarks included. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Wormell, Chris (illustrator). 1st Edition. A fine UK illustrated edition hardback set, first printing thus - in fine unclipped dustjackets - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - ALL 3 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR via a bookplate - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass. A set of flat-signed UK first / first thus of the 10th anniversary issue of the Dark Materials Trilogy. All in Near Fine / Near Fine condition. Northern Lights (ISBN 0439954614) 10th Anniversary edition, first printing (Scholastic, 2005), flatsigned to title page. Near Fine / Near Fine condition with just a minor hint of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper The Subtle Knife (ISBN 0439954622) 10th Anniversary edition, first printing (Scholastic, 2005), flatsigned to title page. Near Fine / Near Fine condition with minor pushing to spine top and base and a hint of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper The Amber Spyglass (ISBN 0439954630) 10th Anniversary edition, first printing (Scholastic, 2005), flatsigned to title page. Near Fine / Near Fine condition with minor pushing to spine top and base and a hint of general shelfwear. Protected dustwrapper. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. First UK Edition, First Printing. Large Octavo, 1016 pages. In Very Good plus condition with a Very Good condition dust jacket. Black spine with a golden alethiometer design in the center and white and gold lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, has mild wear along spine tail edge, has a bend along the spine, and has mild finger-staining. Textblock has mild age-toning along edges. Contains a golden silk bookmark ribbon attached to the spine head. Signed flat by Philip Pullman on title page. JW consignment. Shelved in Case 8. Philip Pullman was born on the 16th of October, 1946 in Norwich England. Due to his father's position in the RAF, Pullman frequently traveled, living briefly in the now defunct state of Southern Rhodesia. After his father's death in 1954, Philip Pullman moved to North Wales with his mother and step-father where he spent much of his formative years. It is here that Pullman discovered comic books, in particular Superman and Batman, which alongside the illustrations of William Blake and the work Paradise lost by John Milton, would become great influences on Pullmans works. Perhaps his greatest influence, however, would be his work on school plays during his time teaching. Pullman would start work on 'His Dark Materials' in 1993, releasing 'Northern Lights' in 1995, winning both the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, which encouraged him to leave teaching and write full time, as he does into today. Since the release of the trilogy, Pullman has gone on to write 2 volumes of the planned 'the Book of Dust' trilogy, a companion to 'His Dark Materials'. He is also patron to the Palestine Festival of Literature and Shakespeare Schools Festival charitable organizations. 'His Dark Materials' was originally published as a 3-volume trilogy consisting of 'Northern Lights' 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass', and first published from 1995-2000. All three volumes are collected in this single-volume collection of the trilogy. The series itself, while marketed as a young-adult series, was written with no particular audience in mind, with elements of fantasy and science-fiction coming together in a tale which explores physics, philosophy, and theology. Outside of the pages, the series is known for Philip Pullman's statement that it is meant to commend humanity for what the poet John Milton coined "original sin" in his work 'Paradise Lost'. This has earned the series some controversy for "criticizing religion" 1384118. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. First edition thus, first printing. The omnibus, collector's Deluxe edition, containing the full trilogy. This pristine, unread example is complete with TWO of the author's bespoke HAND-SIGNED bookplates, supplied loose, so it may be affixed within the book if so desired, and with one left over - for another Pullman book perhaps? Very Fine, in the publisher's turquoise decorative boards with matching turquoise page edges and bound-in ribbon marker. Offered by D B WATERS RARE BOOKS: Professional, full-time booksellers of fine, select 1st editions, established in 1998. As befits a rare book, all dust-wrappers are housed within transparent, removable protectors. All our stock is fully guaranteed as authentic, a sample of which is presented here on this website. As long-established specialist sellers, we never stock any first edition that is devalued by serious flaws such as price-clipping, dedications, remainder dots, or owner markings, etc. Philip Pullman specialists for over 20 years. Managed by David, a holder of a Masters degree in Modern Fiction from the UEA, and published author by Nightjar Press. Contact us for friendly assistance in building your collection of modern highlights. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. First edition thus, first printing. The classic Everyman's Library edition, containing the full trilogy. This pristine, unread Omnibus hardcover is complete with TWO of the author's bespoke HAND-SIGNED bookplates, supplied loose, so it may be affixed within the book if so desired, and with one left over - for another Pullman book perhaps? Very Fine, in the publisher's original red cloth boards, with head and tail bands and bound-in ribbon marker. A handsome edition. Offered by D B WATERS RARE BOOKS: Professional, full-time booksellers of fine, select 1st editions, established in 1998. As befits a rare book, all dust-wrappers are housed within transparent, removable protectors. All our stock is fully guaranteed as authentic, a sample of which is presented here on this website. As long-established specialist sellers, we never stock any first edition that is devalued by serious flaws such as price-clipping, dedications, remainder dots, or owner markings, etc. Philip Pullman specialists for over 20 years. Managed by David, a holder of a Masters degree in Modern Fiction from the UEA, and published author by Nightjar Press. Contact us for friendly assistance in building your collection of modern highlights. Signed by Author(s).

David Scutt and Tom Sanderson (illustrator). His Dark Materials Trilogy: Large 8vos., 3 vols; burgundy, green and black linson boards, lettered in gilt to spines; Vol II with knife device gilt to upper board; Vol III titled to upper; all in the highly decorative pictorial dustwrappers designed by David Scutt; Vol III with coloured endpapers; pp. [x], 3-399, [ix]; [viii], 341, [iii]; [viii], 548, [iv]; with decorative devices and quotations throughout all volumes; a lovely, bright set; Vol I slightly faded along backstrip of wrapper; Vol II and III lightly spotted to the upper edge, extending slightly to fore-edge and prelims in the latter; some mild creasing to wrappers at spine tips, with some associated pushing to the boards beneath; otherwise aside from very minor marking and shelfwear, a smart set of this celebrated fantasy series. First editions, first printings all, with full number lines 1-10 where called for. Pullman was still teaching full time when he began to write 'The Northern Lights', set in his home town of Oxford. With the overarching title of the series taken directly from Milton's 'Paradise Lost', Pullman cites his influences as Blake, Socrates, and Heinrich von Kleist, and was inspired to write about Daemons (animal companions which are the character's inner selves in physical form) after seeing Leonardo da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine', showing the figure holding an animal in her arms. The trilogy follows Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pan as they track down stolen children, navigate parallel universes and encounter such characters as witches, aeronauts and armoured bears along the way. The Book of Dust Trilogy: Large 8vos., 3 vols; black cloth lettered and decorated respectively in sparkling gold, metallic red and bronze with titles and quotations; decorative endpapers; Vol III with gold ribbon marker; all in their respective unclipped dustwrappers with cover designs by Tom Sanderson; pp. [xii], 3-545, [v]; [xii], 686, [vi]; [xiv], 5-621, 1.00 25/11/2025 [ix]; all books near-fine, spine ends occasionally pushed, light dirt-mark to the fore-edge of Vol II; Vol III purchased new and thus fine. First editions, first printings all, with full number lines 1-10. Vol II neatly signed by Pullman in blue ink; Vol III the Exclusive edition, together with publisher's promotional bookmark loosely laid in. The parallel trilogy of novels centering around the character of Malcolm Polstead and his dæmon Asta. Lyra's Oxford: 12mo., bright red cloth with onlaid pictorial label to upper board; spine lettered in black; lower board lettered and decorated with map of England in black; pale grey endpapers; pp. [x], 3-48, [viii], with numerous woodcut devices, vignettes and illustrations throughout by John Lawrence, as well as a folding colour map and [vi] black and white ephemeral travel pages to rear; map with tiny corner crease, else fine. First edition, first printing, with full number line 1-10. This copy signed by Pullman in blue ink to the title page. A novella focusing once again on the titular protagonist. A lovely copy. Once upon a time in the North: 12mo., navy-blue cloth onlaid with white illustrated title labels in white and gold; the former printed with text and woodblock engraving in colour by John Lawrence; pale blue endpapers; pp. [viii], 95, [ix]; with numerous illustrations and vignettes in black and white throughout, all by Lawrence, as well as reproduced passages of handwriting, diagrams and newspaper clippings; a 'Peril of the Pole' game folded and enclosed in pocket to rear of text, in full colour, as well as an unused wind compass; a very good copy. First edition. Another prequel to the trilogy, which describes the initial meeting between much-loved characters Lee Scoresby, the balloonist, and Iorek Byrnison, the armoured bear. Together this multi-volume set comprises as complete a collection as possible of Pullman's best-known series, which was written over a period of almost twenty years. Scarce thus.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed bu Pullman in all three books on the Title Page. 10th Anniversary Edition all printed in 2005. As new with ribbon bookmarks. Each dust jacket has a price of 12.99 UK GPB. The fantasy trilogy follows Lyra and her friend Will moving through parallel universes. Each child has her/his animal daemon that can talk. The problem, the bad people, want to separate the child from their daemon. Also there is the mysterious dust to define.The books are for all people, adults and children. The movie/TV version ran for 3 season with a fantastic cast. 2019-2022. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. This is a genuine UK first edition/first printing, with the full numberline on the copyright page ie 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 (some copies have a number 1 in the line but are missing the 2). Flat-signed by the author in blue ink to the title page, and unmarred by a date or dedication. Both book and jacket are in great condition. The £12.99 price is intact, and the interior is extremely tight. More photos available on request. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the number line beginning with 1 printed on the copyright page. A beautiful copy SIGNED by Philip Pullman on the title page. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color and has the publisher's £12.99 printed price present on the front flap. The book is bound in the publisher's green cloth and is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Philip Pullman on the title page. A fabulous copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION. This First Issue dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or tears. The book is in excellent condition and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy SIGNED by the author with NO flaws. We buy SIGNED Pullman First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First editions, first printings with first-state jackets. Condition: Near Fine: clean and straight original cloth bindings; no previous owner's marks; very clean and tight text blocks; full number line, including 1, where called for. Northern Lights is signed by the author without dedication to a "Philip Pullman" printed bookplate with a black raven image to the copyright page. Dust jackets condition: Near Fine: first-state jacket with "point" and "7-9 Pratt street" to Northern Lights; all jackets have no losses or tears, just slight nicks and creases to the edges of the spine tips (see images); not price clipped throughout. Three large and heavy volumes will need additional postage. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. A very fine first printing in a likewise unclipped dust wrapper. Unread gift condition and SIGNED by Philip Pullman to the title page.An outstanding copy with the FULL numberline 24681097531 confirming true first printing status. BOXED DESPATCH. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The Northern Lights (first edition) has burgundy boards with gold lettering to the spine. The boards are clean. There is slight pushing to the tail of the spine and also to the head. The dust jacket is unclipped and contains the word POINT and 7-9 Pratt street. The book is signed via book plate placed loosely. Subtle Knife Scholastic Press (1997), first edition. Green boards with gold embossing clean and bright. Dust jacket not price clipped, signed to title page. Inscribed to the front endpaper 'A very exciting book! Happy Birthday-even if we are a little late Love from Grandpa and Granny' The Amber Spyglass David Finckling Books (2000) first edition. Black boards with gold embossing clean and bright. Dust jacket is not price clipped slightly faded to the spine. Signed to title page Lyra's Oxford (2003)1st edition and Once Upon a Time in the North (2008) slipcased limited editiont signed to the title page, as new. No Dust jackets as published. The Art of Darkness, soft cover new unread condition with promotional bookmark. All Dust Jackets are protected by removable Brodart Archival covers. Please contact for more information and photos. Bradgate Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Editions, First Printings of ALL three books "Northern Lights" "Subtle Knife" and "Amber Spyglass" Each book is SIGNED by Philip Pullman. All the books are TRUE FIRST EDITIONS with the ORIGINAL First Issue dustjackets with NO chips or tears. The books are in excellent condition and appear UNREAD. The bindings are tight with a hint of wear to the boards. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A fabulous set of ALL three books SIGNED by the author. We buy SIGNED Pullman First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A collection of very fine first printings in likewise unclipped dust wrappers. All are signed by the author to the title page and comprise Vol 1 The Golden Compass: Vol 2 The Subtle Knife & Vol 3 The Amber Spyglass with the Movie Companion and postcard loose laid in, both signed by Philip Pullman. An outstanding collection in unread gift condition. BOXED DESPATCH: Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Handsomely bound in near-fine black cloth spine stamped brightly in gold; and black paper-covered boards. A near fine copy, very clean and tight throughout and signed by Philip Pullman on the title page. In a splendid pictorial dust jacket with the original price of $20.00 at the top of the inside front flap. A collector's copy. The Subtle Knife won Parents' Choice Gold Book Award; American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults; Booklist Editors' Choice; Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book; Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book; Book Links Best Book of the Year; and American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.Pullman has been praised as"an author who ranges across the spectrum of story-telling and engages the imagination of adults and children alike," noting his ability as "a wonderfully fluent storyteller".The Subtle Knife follows the events of The Golden Compass, introducing readers to broader questions of physics, philosophy, and destiny through the eyes of young Lyra as she travels across universes. Stated "First American Edition" with the complete number line on the copyright page.

First printing. Signed first US editions of Philip Pullman's beloved fantasy trilogy that has charmed readers, angered religious critics, and defied film adaptation. Philip Pullman vocally opposes the labeling of books for particular ages and genders of readers appropriately, the genre of and audience for the HIS DARK MATERIALS series is difficult to pigeonhole. Though the majority of the story is seen through the eyes of young Lyra, Pullman skillfully weaves complex questions of physics, philosophy, and theology into the plot, a recipe that's proved difficult to translate to the big screen. A nice set of signed first printings of this modern classic. 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original blue cloth-backed boards; SPYGLASS with color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($20.00; $19.95) color pictorial dust jackets, SPYGLASS with central diecut window. [12], 400; [14], 326; [18], 518 pages. COMPASS inscribed to title page: "To Carol, with my / best wishes / Philip Pullman." Remaining two volumes signed on titles page. Minor shelfwear here and there. Small spot of soil to fore-edge of first volume. Else bright and sound. Near fine in near fine jackets.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The three separate novels which make up "His Dark Materials" are offered here. All three are the true first editions, books and dust jackets. All the jackets are complete with the 14.99 price to the flap. Northern Lights has "Point" to the spine of the jacket and the required 7-9 Pratt Street address to the rear flap. All three volumes are signed by Philip Pullman. All three books were purchased by me un-signed. I mailed them to Mr. Pullman to be signed and subsequently shipped back to me. He enclosed a typed signed letter addressed to me asking if I would keep his new address to myself, which of course I have done. The letter has the letterhead of his publisher and gives nothing away. The letter does confirm the provenance. Fine / Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Published by Scholastic/David Fickling Books, London; 1995, 1997, 2000. 8vo. First edition, first impressions. Condition: Fine/Fine. Signed by Author and Jacket illustrator. Northern Lights (Scholastic 1995): Bound in original maroon cloth boards, with title in gilt to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in beautiful, smart condition, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, free from blemishes and wear. The book is signed by the jacket illustrator to the half-title page. The book is housed in it's original, unclipped, first issue dust jacket, illustrated by David Scutt, with 'POINT' and '7-9 Pratt Street' to the rear flap. The pictorial jacket is in lovely condition, with no signs of damage or marks and as vibrant as the day it was published. It has a gold label affixed to the front for The Library Association Carnegie Medal to the front. The Subtle Knife (Scholastic 1997): Bound in it's original green cloth boards with title in gilt to the spine and gilt knife design to the front board. The book is in lovely condition, with no damage to note, just a little bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the book is in beautiful, clean condition with no toning or marking. It is signed by the jacket illustrator on the ffep. The book is housed in the original, unclipped, first issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with just a touch of bumping to the edges. Illustrated by David Scutt, it remains bright and clean and in excellent condition. The Amber Spyglass (David Fickling Books 2000): Bound in original black cloth boards, with the title in gilt to the front board and spine. The binding is square and tight and free from damage and in exceptional condition, as is the inside with no blemishes or marks to note. The book is signed by the author on the title page, and the jacket illustrator to the half-title page. This beautiful book is housed in its unclipped, first issue dust jacket. It is vibrant and bright and in charming condition, illustrated by David Scutt. The trilogy was marketed for young adults, although Pullman has stated he did not write it with a specific audience in mind. The fantasy series is critically acclaimed and functions in part as a retelling and inversion of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', with Pullman commending humanity for original sin, which Milton perceived as its most tragic failing. There was some controversy over the trilogy and its criticism of religion, but in spite of that, by 2024 more than 22 million copies had been sold in more than 50 countries, and it has been translated into 40 different languages. The first instalment was translated to the big screen in 2007, with the title of the American version 'The Golden Compass', directed by Chris Weitz and starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Dakota Blue Richards. The trilogy was then turned into a tv series in 2019-2022 for BBC One and HBO, receiving positive reviews. This is a truly lovely first edition set of this popular trilogy, a rare find with all three signed by the jacket illustrator and the third instalment signed by the author as well. This would make a fabulous addition to any modern firsts collection. Please contact us for more photos. Signed by Author(s).

[Modern literature] SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS, first impressions. The complete trilogy, plus two other volumes. Octavo (23 x 14cm) and (18 x 12cm), pp.[8] 399 [1]; pp.[8] 341 [3], pp.[8] 548 [4]; pp[8] 49 [7]; pp.[8] 74. All volumes SIGNED by the author in blue ink to the title page. Publisher's maroon, green, black, red and black cloth respectively, with gilt titles to spines, and to uppers of volumes II and III. Black titles to 'Lyra's Oxford', with illustrated title label to upper. First three and final title with original dust-jackets, all being the correct issue and not price clipped; volume four not issued with a jacket. Nothern Lights is well-worn to binding and edges, with a new front free endpaper tipped-in, and an ink date-stamp to rear free endpaper; no blanks at rear. Jacket shows light general edge wear. Good. Other volumes fine or near-fine. Lyra's quest weaves fantasy, horror and the play of ideas into a truly great contemporary children's series. 'Northern Lights' was listed in The Observer's All-Time 100 Best Novels [2003], The Times' Novel List Top 60 Poll [2013] and was selected for World Book Night (2011). Amber Spyglass won the Whitbread Prize, also shortlisted for Booker Prize.

Hardcover. First UK Editions, First Printings. Octavos/Twelvemos, 5 Volumes. In Near Fine to Good minus condition with Near Fine to Very Good condition dust jackets. All five volumes signed by Pullman. Volume 1 has a dark purple spine with white and light yellow lettering. Volume 2 has a green spine with white and light yellow lettering. Volume 3 has an orange spine with white and light yellow lettering. Volume 4 has a red cloth spine with black lettering. Volume 5 has a navy blue cloth spine with dark grey lettering. Only Volumes 1, 2, and 3 have dust jackets. Dust jackets are wrapped in mylar coverings, Volume 1 has mild wear along the head and tail edges and mild shelving wear, Volume 2 has mild wear along the spine head edge. Boards of Volume 1 have mild shelving wear, are lightly tilted, have stains on the front and rear boards, mild wear along the edges, denting along the tail fore corners, bending wear along the spine, and moderate wear along the spine head and tail edges. Volume 4 has an ISBN pricing sticker adhesively attached to the rear board. Volume 5 has a gilted "A Brand New Story." sticker adhesively attached to the front board and an ISBN pricing sticker on the rear board. Textblock of Volume 1 has a tear along the tail edge of page 183/184, splitting to gutter from title page to rear end-page, mild adhesive wear and staining on the title page from the signed bookplate on the copyright page, mild age-toning along the head and fore edges, and mild wear along the fore edge. Volume 4 contains a map attached to page 16 and several engravings. Volume 5 contains several engravings, a loose page of "Wind Compass" punchouts, and a loose "Peril of the Pole" poster both contained in a pocket on the rear pastedown. Signed flat by Philip Pullman in Volume 1 on a bookplate adhesively attached to the copyright page, and in Volumes 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the title page. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "Northern Lights", 399 pages - Vol. 2, "The Subtle Knife", 341 pages - Vol. 3, "The Amber Spyglass", 548 pages - Vol. 4, "Lyra's Oxford", 49 pages - Vol. 5, "Once Upon a Time in the North", 96 pages. JW consignment. Shelved case 8. 'His Dark Materials' was originally published as a 3-volume trilogy consisting of 'Northern Lights' 'The Subtle Knife' and 'The Amber Spyglass', and first published from 1995-2000. The series itself, while marketed as a young-adult series, was written with no particular audience in mind, with elements of fantasy and science-fiction coming together in a tale which explores physics, philosophy, and theology. Outside of the pages, the series is known for Philip Pullman's statement that it is meant to commend humanity for what the poet John Milton coined "original sin" in his work 'Paradise Lost'. This and references to the Catholic church among other religious institutions has earned the series some controversy for "criticizing religion". "Lyra's Oxford" and "Once Upon a Time in the North" are both novellas meant to expand on the world of "His Dark Materials". "Lyra's Oxford" takes place two years after "The Amber Spyglass", when Lyra is 15 years old, and contains a variety of ephemera meant to be from the world. "Once Upon a Time in the North" is a prequel book written to show the first meeting between Iorek Byrnison and Lee Scoresby, two major characters and companions of Lyra throughout the original trilogy. Both novellas received glowing reviews upon release, and have since become core parts of the overall series. 1384525. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.