For sale is a rare first edition hardcover copy of the fourth book in Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” series, “The Shadow Rising.” This is a true first edition, first printing.  The dust jacket has some visible fading to the spine and edge wear, especially at the corners and around the top of the spine, where’s bordering on a tear where it wraps around the back.  The page edges have some smudges and noticeable soiling and reading wear.  The spine of the book itself also has some dusty wear to it.  Overall, this book remains in good condition.