by Gene Wolfe
This luxurious volume of The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe is an exceptional collector's edition, published by The Easton Press as part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection. The book is bound fully in rich, deep burgundy leather, meticulously accented with brilliant 22kt gold detailing. The front cover features original artwork by artist Ron Miller, elegantly rendered in fine 22k golden lines. It depicts a cloaked figure holding a sword downward, standing on rocky terrain beneath a crescent moon, conveying a sense of dark mystery and quiet power The spine, with its classic hubbed design, is ornately accented in 22k gold, displaying both title and author's name in crisp gold script alongside decorative motifs, including an intricately illustrated sword The volume, produced in a limited run, includes an introduction by Gary K. Wolfe. It is printed on premium archival-quality, acid-neutral paper with 22k gold gilded edges, ensuring its preservation. Binding is robust, utilizing traditional smyth sewing with concealed muslin joints for strength and durability Inside the front cover lies a pristine bookplate, untouched and ready for personalization. This copy, from a single-owner private collection, remains unread and has always been stored meticulously in dust-free bookcases within a dry climate. Its condition is impeccable, accurately described as pristine, as-new, and unread. A flawless specimen for a discerning collector
| Publisher | Easton Press |
| Collection | Masterpieces of Science Fiction |
| Original Copyright | 1981 |
| Binding | Deep burgundy leather, hubbed spine, 22kt gold accents |
| Paper | Archival-quality, acid-neutral |
| Page Edges | 22k gold gilded |
| Construction | Smyth-sewn, concealed muslin joints |
| Signed | No |
| First Edition | No |
| Cover Artwork | Michael Mariano |
| Introduction by | Gary K. Wolfe |
| Condition | Pristine / As New / Unread |
| Provenance | Single-owner private collection, stored in dust-free bookcases in a dry climate |