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Collector Features & Identification
◦ Author: Piers Anthony
◦ Cover Artists: Michael Whelan (Del Rey editions). Rowena Morril (Morrow Editions)l.
◦ Book Series: Incarnations of Immortality (Complete 7-Book Series)
◦ Publisher & Year: Del Rey / William Morrow (1983–1990)
◦ Format: Hardcovers with Dust Jackets
◦ Edition: First Editions, First Printings (Verified)
◦ Identification: This is a verified, structurally pristine complete 7-book First Edition, First Printing set of Piers Anthony\'s classic Incarnations of Immortality series. All seven volumes feature full 10–1 number lines.
- On a Pale Horse (Oct 1983): Del Rey. $12.95 DJ price. White boards with dark yellow quarter-cloth and red lettering. White paste-downs.
- Bearing an Hourglass (Aug 1984): Del Rey. \"TK\" on inner flap (Correct for true 1st/1st). White boards with dark maroon/purple quarter-cloth and blue lettering. White paste-downs.
- With a Tangled Skein (Oct 1985): Del Rey. $14.95 DJ price. White boards with red quarter-cloth and blue lettering. White paste-downs.
- Wielding a Red Sword (Oct 1986): Del Rey. $16.95 DJ price. Black boards with red quarter-cloth and gold lettering. White paste-downs.
- Being a Green Mother (Dec 1987): Del Rey. $16.95 DJ price. Red boards with deep red quarter-cloth and gold lettering. White paste-downs.
- For Love of Evil (1988): William Morrow. $17.95 DJ price. Light yellow boards with brown quarter-cloth and gold lettering. Dark orange paste-downs.
- And Eternity (1990): William Morrow. $15.95 DJ price. Pink salmon boards with white quarter-cloth and gold lettering. Pink salmon paste-downs.
◦ Genre: Fantasy, Magical Realism, Mythic Fiction
◦ Topics:
• The Offices of Magic (Death, Time, Fate, War, Nature, Evil, Good)
• Zane (Death) and Norton (Time)
• Niobe (Fate) and Mym (War)
• Orb (Nature) and Parry (Satan/Evil)
• Orlene and Jolie (Good)
◦ Combined Page Count: Over 2,100 pages of classic fantasy.
About the Books (Synopsis)
Piers Anthony\'s Incarnations of Immortality explores a fascinating, modernized reality where magic and advanced technology coexist, and the fundamental forces of the universe are treated as literal \"offices\" held by mortals. When an ordinary person accidentally kills or supersedes the current officeholder, they are forced to take up the mantle. Spanning seven volumes, the series follows the interconnected lives, loves, and cosmic struggles of the mortals who are drafted into the roles of Death, Time, Fate, War, Nature, Evil, and Good, as they navigate the immense burdens of their power and attempt to outmaneuver the machinations of Satan.
Archival Preservation
◦ Archival Sleeve: Every single dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.
◦ Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.
◦ Archival Backing: The jackets are supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning. Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.
◦ Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
This complete 7-book set ranges from Very Good to Like New / Pristine condition overall. Astoundingly, nearly every volume in this set boasts an incredibly tight, resistant binding that confirms they are structurally unread copies.
◦ Dust Jackets: Like New / Flawless. All seven jackets present beautifully with exceptionally bright colors and sharp edges. They are fully stabilized, smoothed, and wonderfully protected under Mylar.
* Minor Forensic Note: Bearing an Hourglass exhibits some very minor, superficial scuffing at the top of the spine.
◦ Binding & Boards: Very Good to Like New. The boards across the set are predominantly clean, square, and solid. The hinges on almost every single volume are completely tight, highly resistant, and literally \"creak\" when opened, indicating they have never been broken in.
* Minor Forensic Note: With a Tangled Skein exhibits some very light, minor brown staining on the outer edge of the boards, entirely obscured by the Mylar-protected jacket.
◦ Text Blocks & Pages: Like New. The text blocks are brilliantly crisp, white, firm, and structurally look completely brand new and untouched.
◦ Internal: Clean paste-downs across all 7 volumes. Free of any internal remainder marks or owner inscriptions.
* Minor Forensic Note: On a Pale Horse has a small area of sticker residue on the top right corner of the first blank page.
The Archival Standard
You are paying for verified quality, professional curation, and collector-level completeness:
• Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking codes, publisher history, and edition markers to guarantee exactly what you are receiving.
• The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
• Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of condition, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
• Transparent & Fair Shipping: I do not inflate shipping costs to pad margins. You pay the true, calculated rate for secure transit.
• 360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 55-second 360-degree rotation of the actual books.
Buyer Inquiries
◦ Questions: If you have any questions about this listing or need to see additional details, please reach out. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Shipping & Handling
As the international shipper who runs The Chronomancers Archives, I ensure your books survive transit anywhere in the world. Your heavy set will be shipped appropriately in a sturdy box. I utilize meticulous packaging methods—double-wrapping the volumes in custom paper and double bubble wrap, and utilizing custom-cut styrofoam to ensure the heavy books are completely immobilized. I ship within 1-day handling time.
◦ Service: USPS Media Mail (Domestic) / Calculated International
◦ Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
Physical Dimensions
◦ Height: 9.50 in (Uniform set height approx.)
◦ Length: 6.50 in
◦ Width: 10.50 in (Combined approx.)
◦ Weight: 11.50 lb (Approximate heavy shipping weight)
