Anne McCaffrey Dragonquest Grim Oak Press Kaitlund Zupanic Signed PC Shield HCDJ For Sale

Condition Description

​Like New collector condition Grim Oak Press Publisher Copy (PC). This edition features the Grim Oak Shield blind stamp on the signature page (outside of the standard 500-copy numbered limitation) and is signed by artist Kaitlund Zupanic. The dust jacket is in Like New condition, unclipped ($150 retail price intact on top inner right flap), and fitted in a clear archival Mylar cover. Beautiful black bonded leather boards are sharp with highly resistant hinges and light blue dragon-scale paste-downs. Text block is tight, clean, firm, white, and appears completely unread. Total page count: 384 pages. See full forensic breakdown.

​Item Description

​Set Overview & Collector Details

• ​Author: Anne McCaffrey

• ​Cover Artist & Illustrator: Kaitlund Zupanic (Signed)

• ​Series Title: The Dragonriders of Pern (Volume 2)

• ​Publisher & Imprint: Grim Oak Press

• ​Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (Publisher Copy)

• ​Edition Status: Publisher Copy (PC) featuring Grim Oak Shield blind stamp

• ​Total Combined Page Count: 384 Pages

• ​Genre: Epic Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dragon Fantasy

• ​Topics: ◦ F\'lar, Lessa, & The Dragonriders of Pern ◦ Threadfall, The Red Star, & The Oldtimers ◦ Fire-lizards, Telepathic Dragons, & Weyr Politics ◦ Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, & Pern World-Building ◦ Grim Oak Shield Charity & Medical Debt Relief for Artists

​Individual Volume Breakdown & Forensic Data

• ​Dragonquest (The Dragonriders of Pern Volume 2)

• ​Author: Anne McCaffrey

• ​Cover Artist & Illustrator: Kaitlund Zupanic

• ​Page Count: 384 Pages

• ​Edition Details: Grim Oak Press Publisher Copy (PC). Features the Grim Oak Shield blind stamp on the signature page, denoting a publisher copy outside the standard 500-copy numbered limitation. Hand-signed by illustrator Kaitlund Zupanic.

• ​Jacket & Price: Like New dust jacket; unclipped with the limited edition price of $150 intact on the top inner right side flap.

• ​Binding & Endpapers: Beautiful black bonded leather boards. Front board features the Grim Oak Press seal in silver. Spine text stamped in silver features Dragonquest Anne McCaffrey Grim Oak. Light blue dragon-scale textured paste-downs.

• ​Condition: Like New. Hinges are highly resistant. Pristine, white, and completely unread text block.

​Archival Preservation

• ​Archival Sleeves: The dust jacket is individually protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover. This exact material is used in museums and approved by the Library of Congress for archival document preservation. It is completely chemically inert, with zero gas off-putting, safeguarding the dust jacket from handling and shelf wear.

• ​Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jackets or books.

• ​Archival Backing: Supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve jacket rigidity and prevent paper toning over time.

• ​Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment.

​Condition Report Summary

• ​Dust Jacket: Like New. Vibrant, high-gloss embossed cover, unclipped at $150, and protected in archival Mylar.

• ​Boards & Binding: Like New. Black bonded leather boards are crisp and square, featuring strong hinge resistance, clean light blue dragon-scale paste-downs, and bright silver stampings.

• ​Text Block: Like New. Pristine white pages totaling 384 pages. Completely unread. Features the hand-signature of Kaitlund Zupanic and the highly desirable Grim Oak Shield stamp.

​Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing

​This is a preserved collector asset that respects forensic honesty. You are paying for verified quality and professional curation:

• ​Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, guaranteeing exact accuracy. This specific copy features the Grim Oak Shield blind stamp, verifying its provenance as a Publisher Copy linked to Grim Oak\'s non-profit organization that assists artists and writers battling medical debt.

• ​The Craft of Preservation: The hardcover arrives protected by a high-grade archival sleeve with acid-free backing.

• ​Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of condition, structural integrity, and exact edition markers, ensuring you know precisely what is in your collection.

• ​Transparent & Fair Shipping: I do not inflate shipping costs to pad margins. You pay the true, calculated rate for secure transit.

• ​360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 55-second 360-degree rotation of the actual book. The first half of the video shows the rotation with the dust jacket on, and the second half shows the rotation with the jacket off so you can clearly see the condition of the underlying boards.

​Buyer Inquiries

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​Shipping & Handling

• ​Service: USPS Media Mail

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