Philip Pullman — The Amber Spyglass

London, David Fickling Books/ Scholastic, 2000. First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the third impression of the final work in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series. The first edition, third impression. With a postcard taped to the verso of the front free endpaper reading 'Dear Shirley - what a delight! I can't tell you how flattered I was by your wonderful drawing - it's quite amazing, and I shall treasure it. I wish there'd been time to talk for longer at the party - but you know how it is - and at least now I have the most delightful souvenir I could have dreamed of. Many, many thanks - and for your book too! Such a treasury! Love, Philip&apos.Inscribed to English author and illustrator Shirley Hughes, who wrote more than fifty books and illustrated more than two hundred, twice winning the Kate Greenaway award. She has signed the work to the tail of the half title.With a signed bookplate to the verso of the half title.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.'The Amber Spyglass' is the final novel in Philip Pullman's influential children's fantasy series 'His Dark Materials&apos.This exciting conclusion sees Lyra and Will trying to find their way out of danger, with imminent threats to their lives. In the publisher's original cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright. Signed card taped to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Signed by former owner to half title tail. Signed bookplate to verso of front free endpaper. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.