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Collector Features & Identification
Author: David Eddings
Cover Artist: Keith Parkinson (Entire Series)
Book Series: The Tamuli (Books 1–3 / Complete Series)
Publisher & Year: Del Rey / Ballantine Books (1993–1994)
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (Trade Editions)
Edition: First Editions, First Printings (Signed & Inscribed Set)
Identification: This is an exceptionally rare, highly coveted complete First Edition, First Printing set of David Eddings\' The Tamuli trilogy. All three volumes are authentically signed by the author. Every volume features the full 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line and the stated First Edition marker.
- Domes of Fire (January 1993) – Flat Signed by David Eddings on the title page. $22.00 DJ price. Black boards with a black quarter-cloth binding and red spine lettering.
- The Shining Ones (September 1993) – Signed and Inscribed on the title page: \"For Bryan, all the best, David Eddings\". $22.00 DJ price. Light blue boards with a dark blue quarter-cloth binding and bronze spine lettering.
- The Hidden City (September 1994) – Flat Signed by David Eddings on the title page. $23.00 DJ price. Light burgundy boards with a dark maroon quarter-cloth binding and gold spine lettering. All volumes feature crisp white paste-downs and endpapers, alongside the Del Rey publisher mark on the spines.
Genre: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, 90s Fantasy
Topics:
◦ Sparhawk (Pandion Knight)
◦ Queen Ehlana
◦ The Tamuli Empire and Emperor Sarabian
◦ The Troll-Gods and Cyrgon
◦ Bhelliom (The Sapphire Rose)
◦ Flute / Aphrael
◦ The Styricum
Exact Page Counts:
◦ Domes of Fire: 480 Pages
◦ The Shining Ones: 480 Pages
◦ The Hidden City: 464 Pages
◦ Combined Total: 1,424 Pages
About the Books (Synopsis)
Set years after the events of The Elenium, The Tamuli trilogy follows Sparhawk—the legendary Pandion Knight and Queen\'s Champion—as he is called to the far-eastern Tamul Empire. Emperor Sarabian\'s realm is besieged by terrifying paranormal unrest: ancient monsters of myth are rising from the dead, and the political stability of the continent is on the brink of collapse. Escorting Queen Ehlana, Sparhawk and his seasoned companions journey into a sprawling empire steeped in ancient, deadly magic. They soon discover that a hostile god from the dawn of time is pulling the strings, forcing Sparhawk to once again wield the unimaginable power of the Bhelliom to prevent the annihilation of the world.
Archival Preservation
Archival Sleeve: Every dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.
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 complete 3-book set is in Like New condition overall. These are exceptionally well-preserved collector\'s copies showcasing incredibly firm, unread structural integrity, made even rarer by the complete signature set.
Dust Jackets: Flawless. Every dust jacket in this set is in perfect, immaculate condition, exhibiting absolutely no scuffs, edge wear, tears, or damage. Fully stabilized, smoothed, and beautifully protected under Mylar.
Binding & Boards: Like New. The colored boards and quarter-cloth bindings across all three volumes are perfectly clean, square, and solid. The metallic and red spine lettering is exceptionally bright and sharp. The hinges on every book are incredibly tight and highly resistant, confirming these volumes have never been broken in or read.
Text Block: Like New. The text blocks across all volumes are firm, tight, and completely crisp. The pages are brilliantly white and appear virtually brand new. Forensic Note: Domes of Fire exhibits the absolute faintest, barely perceptible signs of natural page-edge tanning, consistent with early 90s Del Rey stock.
Internal: Clean, crisp white paste-downs and endpapers across the entire set. All three volumes feature authentic signatures from David Eddings directly on their title pages (two flat-signed, one inscribed). Free of any other internal markings, remainder marks, or owner inscriptions.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
This is a preserved collector asset that respects forensic honesty. You are paying for verified quality, professional curation, and extreme rarity:
◦ The Signature Premium: David Eddings (who passed away in 2009) was notoriously reclusive and a very infrequent signer. Finding an entire, matching First Edition / First Printing trilogy where every single volume is authentically signed is an absolute holy grail for fantasy collectors.
◦ 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.
◦ Transparent & Fair Shipping: I do not inflate shipping costs to pad margins. You pay the true, calculated rate for secure transit, whether domestic or international.
◦ 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. The first half of the video shows the rotation with the dust jackets on, and the second half shows the rotation with the jackets off so you can clearly see the condition of the underlying boards.
Buyer Inquiries
Questions: If you have any questions about this listing or need to see additional details, please reach out. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Shipping & Handling
Your set will be shipped appropriately in a sturdy box with ample bubble wrap and protective wrapping. I ship within 1-2 business days.
Service: USPS Priority Mail / Media Mail (Fully Insured due to value)
Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
Physical Dimensions
Height: 9.50 in (Uniform set height)
Length: 6.25 in
Width: 4.25 in (Combined)
Weight: 4.75 lb
