Description: Personally Signed by Christopher Paolini... Eldest by Christopher Paolnin Hardcover with Dustjacket Copyright: 2005 by Knopf First Edition: First Printing! A very scarce title in any condition, this Signed First Edition - First Printing is in Near Fine - Fine and Unread condition. The front and back covers are both in Perfect condition. The dustjacket, still showing its original retail price of $21.00, is in near perfect condition. It has been placed in a mylar protective covering for added protection. This copy has been personally signed by author Christoper Paolini on the title page. The binding is tight and is square without spine lean and the pages are crisp and clean with no writing in this book. This book is very elusive and copies of this scarce book go quickly. This book is getting harder and harder to find, so now is the time to act. Hopefully you can add this book to your collection and enjoy it in the years to come... Surpassing its popular prequel Eragon, this second volume in the Inheritance trilogy shows growing maturity and skill on the part of its very young author, who was only seventeen when the first volume was published in 2003. The story is solidly in the tradition (some might say derivative) of the classic heroic quest fantasy, with the predictable cast of dwarves, elves, and dragons--but also including some imaginatively creepy creatures of evil. The land of Alagaesia is suffering under the Empire of the wicked Galbatorix, and Eragon and his dragon Saphira, last of the Riders, are the only hope. But Eragon is young and has much to learn, and so he is sent off to the elven forest city of Ellesmera, where he and Saphira are tutored in magic, battle skills, and the ancient language by the wise former Rider Oromis and his elderly dragon Glaedr. Meanwhile, back at Carvahall, Eragon's home, his cousin Roran is the target of a siege by the hideous Ra'zac, and he must lead the villagers on a desperate escape over the mountains. The two narratives move toward a massive battle with the forces of Galbatorix, where Eragon learns a shocking secret about his parentage and commits himself to saving his people. The sheer size of the novel, as well as its many characters, places with difficult names, and its use of imaginary languages make this a challenging read, even for experienced fantasy readers. It is essential to have the plot threads of the first volume well in mind before beginning--the publisher has provided not only a map, but a helpful synopsis of the first book and a much-needed Language Guide. But no obstacles will deter the many fans of Eragon from diving headfirst into this highly-awaited fantasy. Please Email Me With Any Questions You Might Have! Shipping Info: Buyer to Pay Shipping and Handling International Bidders Pay Extra Shipping Seller Not Responsible For Uninsured Items Lost or Damaged in the Mail Good luck and happy bidding!
Price: 200 USD
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Narrative Type: Fiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Novel
Features: Dust Jacket, Signed
Original Language: English
Book Series: Inheritence
Signed: Yes
Signed By: Christopher Paolini
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Eldest : Book II
Item Length: 9.4in.
Item Height: 2in.
Item Width: 6.4in.
Author: Christopher Paolini
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Animals / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical, Fantasy & Magic, Royalty, General, Animals / Mythical Creatures, Fantasy / Epic
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Intended Audience: Young Adults
Publication Year: 2005
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction
Item Weight: 34.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 704 Pages