GEMMELL, David (1948-2006). The Last Guardian [and:] Bloodstone. London: Century/Legend, 1989/1994.

GEMMELL, David (1948-2006). The Last Guardian [and:] Bloodstone. London: Century/Legend, 1989/1994. 8vos. 2 volumes. Publisher's cloth with spine stamped gilt and black; original unclipped dust jacket. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTINGS OF THE FINAL INSTALLMENTS IN THE 'JON SHANNOW' SERIES, SIGNED ON THE TITLE PAGE.

The novels, comprising books 2 and 3 in the continuing narrative of 'Jerusalem Man' Jon Shannow, complete his three-part subsequence within Gemmell's larger "Stones of Power Cycle," directly following The Wolf in Shadow. One of Gemmell's inspirations for The Last Guardian was a song by Tracy Chapman. The hardback editions were published in a very limited run. Gemmell has signed the title pages in ballpoint.

Condition

Light toning to text block due to paper used. Price sticker to Bloodstone interior cover flap. Fine.