The Sword of the Lictor (First Edition)

  • Written by Gene Wolfe
  • ISBN: Unavailable; Unknown Page Count; Hardcover
  • Dimensions: Unknown Dimensions
  • Original Price: US$225
  • Published October 2010
  • Publisher Page: Centipede Press

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In this third volume in The Book of the New Sun, Gene Wolfe, Severian takes his post as the Lictor of Thrax, but loses his companion, Dorcas. He deserts his post and goes to the mountains, encountering a terrifying creature called the Alzabo and rescues a young boy who is orphaned in the attack Contains twelve full color, full page illustrations. Each copy is signed by Gene Wolfe.

Edition Details:

  • Limited to 100 copies, signed by Gene Wolfe.
  • Slipcase, ribbon marker, head and tail bands, three-piece cloth construction.

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