The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Horse and His Boy, The Magician’s Nephew, The Last Battle.

by Lewis, C.S. Illustrations by Pauline Baynes

$22,500 · Offered by Biblio

First edition

London: Geoffrey Bles and The Bodley Head, 1950-1956. Complete first edition set of C.S. Lewis's best-selling work, one of the best-selling series of all time which has sold 120 million copies in 47 languages. “Adored by children and academics alike, these books are extremely collectable, sought-after, and scarce” (Connolly, 186). Octavo, seven volumes bound in full crushed green morocco by Temple Bookbinders with black morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt-ruled inner dentelles, all edges gilt, plates, illustrations, and maps by Pauline Baynes, including color where called for. In fine condition. Ink stamp to half-title pages of The Magician's Nephew and The Last Battle. Housed in a custom velvet-lined slipcase. A rare complete first edition set of Lewis's timeless, cherished series in a lovely binding. The Chronicles of Narnia is unforgettable not only for the excitement and suspense of the adventures but also for the strong emotions they describe so well [and they are] further enriched by Lewis skillful use of language (Silvey, 406). Each book has something new and different to offer and there is no weakening of either inspiration or interest (Eyre, 132). Lewis inspiration came from a dream: At first I had very little idea how the story would go. But then suddenly Aslan came bounding into it. I think I had been having a good many dreams of lions about that

• Publisher: Geoffrey Bles and The Bodley Head
• Year: 1950
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: unknown

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