On offer is a signed and numbered First Edition, First Impression (with full number line) UK Hardback copy of the acclaimed debut fantasy novel 'The Court of Venus'  by Bel Banta and published by Tor (an imprint of Pan Macmillan) in association with Goldsboro Books in October 2026. 

The book has been flat signed by the author to a special limitation page, and is part of a limited and numbered edition of 2000 copies of the first edition of which this is copy number 105.

The book is offered in new and unread condition complete with dustjacket (which is not price-clipped) in a removable protective  plastic sleeve. Front cover board features an embossed gold foil design of the 'stars in the night sky'. Outer block text/page edges have been sprayed black; inner text edge features a design of a woman in a red cloak surrounded by golden patterns. Beautiful endpapers feature a painted 'lover's' scene. Boards are sharp and undamaged and pages tight and clean. Comes with an exclusive bookmark. A lovely book (see photos). 

The book will be swathed in bubble-wrap and posted out in a sturdy box using the Royal Mail 48 Hour Tracked Service. 

The book has been securely stored in a smoke free home.

All reasonable offers considered.

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