Then suddenly he stood still, gazing downwards. “Oh, where is he?” Barney still jigged impatiently on the dusty grey platform, glaring at the disappearing backs that masked his view.

“Trewissick’s five miles from St Austell, Great-Uncle Merry said.” “We’re miles from the sea,” Simon said loftily. “Stay where you are a minute,” Father said, from a barricade of suitcases. With a car.”īehind them, the big diesel locomotive hooted like a giant owl, and the train began to move out. “Of course he’s there,” Simon said, struggling to clutch the long canvas bundle of his father’s fishing rods. Signed by Author(s).Barney hopped from one foot to the other as he clambered down from the train, peering in vain through the white-faced crowds flooding eagerly to the St Austell ticket barrier. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. The author resides in the USA and signed UK copies of this series rarely appear in commerce - the first two titles in the series are extremely scarce in their own right. The concluding volume the 'Silver on the Tree' also won the annual 'Tir na n-Og' Award.

The sequels were published from 1973 to 1977, with volume four, 'The Grey King' winning both the Newbery Medal, recognising the year's 'most distinguished contribution to American literature for children', and the inaugural Welsh 'Tir na n-Og' Award for English-language books with Welsh background.

publication of 'Over Sea, Under Stone' by Jonathan Cape. One of the most celebrated fantasy sequences of all time, 'The Dark Is Rising' is a searing, epic rendering of the eternal conflict between good and evil. The other wrappers are in near Fine condition. Volume 2 wrapper is in Very Good++ condition with light fading of red lettering to the spine, slight edge wear and a small closed tear at the upper spine end. The first volume wrapper is in near Fine condition with just some very slight edge-wear at the spine ends. The WRAPPERS are complete and are protected in removable Brodart archival covers. Light toning to the text-blocks but internally clean. Each BOOK is in near Fine condition and appear unread. The author Susan Cooper was a special guest at the convention, as she was receiving a life time achievement award.

Each book was signed at The World Fantasy Convention, which took place in Brighton in November 2013. Each are in excellent condition in the original wrappers. All are signed to the title page except in the last title 'Silver on the Tree', where the author has signed to the title page of 'Part One : When The Dark Comes Rising'. Each copy has been signed (without dedication) by the author. The true firsts of each book in 'The Dark is Rising' series. The First UK printings published by Jonathan Cape, London in 1965 and Chatto & Windus London from 1973-1977.

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