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Collector Features & Identification
Author: David Eddings
Book Series: The Belgariad (Complete 5-Book Series in 2 Volumes)
Publisher: Nelson Doubleday
Format: 2 Hardcovers with Dust Jackets
Edition: Book Club Editions (Early Printings Verified via Gutter Codes & Thicker Paper)
- The Belgariad Part 1: Contains Pawn of Prophecy (1982), Queen of Sorcery (1982), and Magician\'s Gambit (1983). Bound in brown boards with an orange quarter-cloth spine. The spine features blue lettering stating \"The Belgariad Part 1 David Eddings Nelson Doubleday\". Clean, white paste-downs. The inner flap explicitly states Book Club Edition. The rear panel features BCE code 4654. This exceptionally early print run features thicker paper stock and the Doubleday gutter code P014.
- The Belgariad Part 2: Contains Castle of Wizardry (1984) and Enchanters\' End Game (1984). Bound in beautiful dark green boards with a cream quarter-cloth spine. The spine features teal lettering stating \"The Belgariad Part 2 David Eddings Doubleday\". Clean, white paste-downs. The inner flap explicitly states Book Club Edition. The rear panel features BCE code 3973. Features the Doubleday gutter code P20.
Genre: Classic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Coming-of-Age
Topics: Garion, Belgarath the Sorcerer, Polgara, The Orb of Aldur, Torak, Prophecy, Epic Quest.
About the Books (Synopsis)
This massive two-volume set collects the entirety of David Eddings\'s beloved five-book epic, The Belgariad, one of the defining foundational works of modern high fantasy.
The story follows Garion, a simple farm boy who believes his world is entirely ordinary. He is raised by his Aunt Pol, completely unaware that she is actually Polgara the Sorceress, and that the old storyteller who visits them is Belgarath, a legendary immortal sorcerer.
When a dark prophecy begins to unfold and the sacred Orb of Aldur is stolen by the agents of the evil god Torak, Garion is thrust into a sprawling, continent-spanning quest. Alongside a memorable company of warriors, spies, and royalty, Garion must awaken his own latent magical abilities, embrace his hidden lineage, and race to recover the Orb before Torak awakens to plunge the world into eternal darkness.
Archival Preservation
Archival Sleeve: Both dust jackets are protected by professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival covers.
Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.
Archival Backing: The jackets are supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.
Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.
Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
This is a vintage 2-book set representing one of the earliest BCE print runs. Both volumes present beautifully as a curated, highly preserved collection.
The Belgariad Part 1: Like New
The dust jacket is in Like New condition, showing only minor signs of wear at the top and bottom of the spine. It is fully stabilized, smoothed, and wonderfully protected under Mylar. The brown and orange boards are exceptionally clean, square, and solid. Printed on highly desirable thicker paper stock, the text block is firm, pristine white, and in Like New condition.
The Belgariad Part 2: Like New
The dust jacket is in Like New condition, showing only minor wear at the top and bottom of the spine. It is fully stabilized and protected under Mylar. The beautiful dark green and cream boards are incredibly clean, square, and highly resistant with hinges that still audibly creak when opened. The text block is firm, pristine white, and in completely unread, Like New condition.
The Chronomancers Archives Standard
Welcome to the Chronomancers Archives. You are paying for verified quality, professional curation, and collector-level completeness:
Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking codes, publisher history, and edition markers to guarantee exactly what you are receiving.
The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of condition, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
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 books.
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Shipping & Handling
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Service: USPS Media Mail (Domestic) / Calculated International
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