The Book Of Dust Volume Two: The Secret Commonwealth, Philip Pullman, David Fickling Books, 2019, Signed, Special First Edition, First Impression The second volume of the author's planned trilogy - The Book of Dust. The story is set twenty years after the events of La Belle Sauvage and ten years after the conclusion of His Dark Materials trilogy. This is a Signed Special Edition - the title page has been signed by the author with no personal dedication - and it has been illustrated by Chris Wormell. The book is in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is a crease along the length of the spine and crease marks to the bottom edge of the spine. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, protective cover is in fine condition with no issues. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.