Robert Silverberg — Valentine Pontifex
London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1983 . First edition. Cloth. In the exceptionally vibrant publisher's original dust wrapper, this is the uncommon first edition of this science fiction tale by Robert Silverberg, set in the world of Majipoor. The uncommon first UK edition, first impression, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. This is the second title in the Lord Valentine cycle of the Majipoor series, by award winning American science fiction author Robert Silverberg. The protagonist, Lord Valentine, navigates a world where personal desires and societal obligations clash, as he realises he must scoon ascend to the title of Pontifex. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in exceptional condition, with minor spotting to head of reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.