The Children of Men — P. D. James — Signed — First American Edition (1993)
A signed, early American printing of P. D. James’s haunting dystopian masterpiece The Children of Men. This copy is signed by the author on the title page, with no inscription, making it an excellent collectible for readers of modern speculative fiction and fans of James’s work.
Book Details
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Author: P. D. James
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Title: The Children of Men
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Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
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Publication Date: March 4, 1993
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Edition: First American Edition — Second Printing Before Publication
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Signature: Signed by P. D. James on the title page
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ISBN (Dust Jacket): 0‑679‑41873‑3 / 9780679418733
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Original Price: $22.00 (dust jacket not price‑clipped)
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Condition
Near Fine / Near Fine. The book is clean, tight, and well‑preserved. The dust jacket shows minimal shelf wear and retains its original price. No tears, chips, or markings aside from the author’s signature. A handsome, collectible copy.
Overview
Set in a bleak 2021 where humanity faces global infertility, The Children of Men blends James’s signature narrative precision with themes of power, duty, and redemption. This signed edition is ideal for collectors of modern dystopian literature and fans of James’s acclaimed storytelling.
This signed First American Edition is priced at $125.00 based on its collectible features: a clean author signature on the title page, the uncommon “Second Printing Before Publication” statement, a not price‑clipped dust jacket with the original $22.00 price, and Near Fine condition throughout.