This 8th. printing of the 1st. edition of Philip Pullman's title ' Northern Lights ' the first book in the trilogy ' His Dark Materials ' is in better than very good condition. The book is clean the pages free from any creases, tears or inscriptions, the binding is tight and square the boards clean and bright free from bumps. The unclipped D/J is clean and bright with no creases or tears. A very nice copy of this title.