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Collector Features & Identification
Author: Raymond E. Feist
Book Series: Krondor\'s Sons (Book 1) / The Riftwar Cycle
Book: Prince of the Blood
Publisher & Year: Doubleday (August 1989)
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing (Verified via Priced Flap & First Edition Statement)
Special Attributes: Signed and Inscribed by Raymond E. Feist.
Bound in red boards with a purple quarter-cloth spine.
The spine features red lettering stating \"Prince of the Blood\", \"Raymond E. Feist\", and \"Nelson Doubleday\".
The inner dust jacket flap features the original unclipped $18.95 price.
The paste-downs are bright red.
The copyright page explicitly states \"August 1989\" and \"First Edition\".
Signatures: This exceptionally rare copy is signed and inscribed by Raymond E. Feist. The inscription reads: \"For Richard, Very Best Wishes\". This provides excellent matching provenance with other signed Feist/Wurts novels from the same collection.
Cover Artist: Kevin Eugene Johnson
Genre: High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery
Topics: Prince Arutha, Borric, Erland, Empire of Great Kesh, Midkemia, Krondor, The Riftwar Cycle, Political Intrigue.
Exact Page Count: 293 Pages (Approx)
About the Book (Synopsis)
In Prince of the Blood, Raymond E. Feist makes his triumphant return to the beloved world of Midkemia, setting the stage twenty years after the devastating conclusion of the original Riftwar Saga.
Prince Arutha of Krondor has managed to maintain a fragile peace across the realm. To secure diplomatic ties with the powerful and treacherous Empire of Great Kesh, he dispatches his twin sons, Borric and Erland, to the Keshian capital to represent the Kingdom at the Empress\'s jubilee. However, what begins as a diplomatic coming-of-age journey quickly descends into chaos.
When Borric is kidnapped and presumed dead, young Erland is left alone to navigate a deadly, labyrinthine court of assassins, spies, and ruthless nobles. The twins must independently survive assassination attempts, political maneuvering, and a sprawling conspiracy designed to overthrow the Empress and ignite a massive, world-spanning war.
Archival Preservation
Archival Sleeve: The 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 jacket is 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 vintage hardcover is in Like New condition overall. It presents as an incredible, highly preserved, unread collector\'s copy.
Dust Jacket: Like New
The dust jacket is in flawless condition, presenting beautifully and showing no signs of wear. It is fully stabilized, smoothed, and wonderfully protected under Mylar.
Binding & Boards: Like New
The red and purple boards are incredibly clean, square, and solid. The binding is heavily resistant, confirming excellent structural integrity.
Text Block & Pages: Like New
The text block is firm, pristine white, and in completely unbroken, unread condition.
Clean, bright red paste-downs. Signed and inscribed by the author. Free of remainder marks.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
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The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
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