Carpet People by Terry Pratchett, First Edition (24 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A special 50th anniversary edition of the first book Sir Terry Pratchett ever wrote!'In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet . . .'That's the old story everyone knows and loves (even if they don't really believe it). But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples and there's a new story in the making.The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet, and two brothers, who set out on an adventure to end all adventures.A hilarious fantasy, perfect for ages seven an up, written by master storyteller Terry Pratchett. A hilarious fantasy, perfect for ages seven and up, by master storyteller Terry Pratchett - the first book he ever wrote!In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. JOSH KIRBY(COVER ART) (illustrator). REPRINT. Paperback. Fantasy novel. Slight wear/creasing on cover edges. Front cover does not lay completely flat. Clean, tight pages. Strong binding. No inscriptions. Reworked edition of the author's first novel. 4th printing of this edition. Location: STC17.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. British revised edition, first printing, 1992. First thus. With original unclipped jacket (£11.99). Originally published in 1971 by Colin Smythe Ltd, this is the revised edition from 1992. Jacket has faults - namely edge/shelf wear, one small (approx. 1cm) tear/patch of loss to back upper corner, fading to spine, the odd small mark, patchy creasing/rubbing to edges, little pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine, little pushing/bumping to corners, patchy creasing/rubbing to front/back inner flaps and is in only good condition. Boards are near fine with a hint of pushing to corners and minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine. Pages are generally clean and the binding is tight. Pages are tanned (due to quality of paper used). Odd line/mark in pen to a few pages. Odd small mark/spot of foxing to page edges, tops and bottoms. Occasional small marks/spots of foxing to pages. Small (approx. 3mms) tears to top/bottom of a few pages. Small patch of wear/loss to top paper surface inside back board. No other faults. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.

FIRST EDITION THUS (REVISED), octavo, green heavy boards, gilt lettering to spine, 176pp, VG+ (sl bruising to extrems, sl fading/discolouration to board edges, light tanning & foxing to page edges, sl foxing to prelims & terminals) in d/w, VG+ (light creasing & chipping to edges, light fading to spine & edges, sl chafing/wrinkling).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet. That's the old story everyone knows and loves (even if they don't really believe it). But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples and there's a new story in the making. The story of Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the Carpet. The story of power-hungry mouls - and of two Munrung brothers, who set out on an adventure to end all adventures when their village is flattened. First written by Terry Pratchett, aged 17, and revised by the internationally acclaimed author at the age of 43, this edition now includes 16 pages of Terry's own full colour illustrations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Octavo, 252 pages, illustrated by the author, original boards in dustwrapper, a near fine copy. First edition (first impression) of this illustrated edition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Corgi. UK. 1993. Paperback. This book 'The Carpet People' by Terry Pratchett is a First edition in this format. First published in 1971 by Colin Smythe, this is the first Corgi paperback edition. A lovely unread copy of this Terry Pratchett novel, 'The Carpet People'. Cover illustration by Josh Kirby. The covers are bright with very good edges and tips. The spine is straight, bright and unbroken. It looks a little faded to the red lettering but otherwise very good. Contents: clean and unmarked. Two small, light marks to fore-edge of text block.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. Signed By Author on title page. First illustrated edition, with Pratchett's own illustrations. A fine copy of the first printing of this edition in a fine jacket (with complete numberline).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First impression of the 1992 hardback edition (not the true 1st) in near fine condition, signed by Terry Pratchett to title page, There is a pervious owner stamp to the front endpage other pages clean, binding firm, The jacket has some minor wear, now in removable protective sleeve, Please see pics. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. British edition, first printing (full print run includes '1'). First thus. With original unclipped (and unpriced) jacket. Complete with original slipcase. Signed by the author in black ink directly to limitation page without dedication. Number 576 of 1000. Slipcase is near fine with the odd very small mark, odd minor scratch and a little pushing/bumping to corners. Jacket is near fine with the odd very small mark, odd minor crease/rub to edges and minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine and to corners. Boards are near fine with a hint of pushing to corners and very minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. Pages are slightly tanned. No other faults. A nice copy. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Fine in fine jacket. First edition thus. Signed and numbered collector's edition of the much-beloved author's very first novel. Pratchett famously wrote THE CARPET PEOPLE when he was only 17 years old, publishing it in 1971 and later re-writing and re-releasing it in 1992. 9'' x 6''. Original green paper boards, gilt-lettered spine. In original green pictorial jacket, designed by David Wyatt, no price (as issued). Green pictorial slipcase. Red endpapers. Edition limited to 1000 signed and numbered copies; this copy no. 456. 249, [6] pages. Slipcase with spots of light rubbing. Jacket with trace edgewear. Book crisp and tight.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First British edition, first printing. Signed by Terry Pratchett on the title page. Bound in publisher's cloth-affect boards. Near Fine with rubbing to edges, light foxing to top textblock edge. In a Near Fine price-clipped dust jacket, under publisher-issued original "Duraseal" laminate, which light lightly rubbed. A lovely signed copy of the author's first book. First published here in 1971 and written when Pratchett was 17 years old, it was later re-written by the author when his work became more widespread and well-known.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Gerrard's Cross, Bucks, Colin Smythe, 1971. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A fine copy. Pratchett's first book. Signed by the author to the title page without inscription. The signature is a contemporary example, and is consistent with others of the time. A nice copy, the jacket's price-clipped but is otherwise very nice in the original duraseal protector as issued. Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) is one of the most prolific and most-read fantasy writers of all time. His Discworld books have been a cultural cornerstone for forty years and his works have been adapted multiple times. [11584, Hyraxia Books]. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible: Signed. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 1971 Colin Smythe first edition signed and inscribed by Terry Pratchett on title page. Light rubbing to boards. Binding square and tight. Dust jacket price-clipped on lower front flap with self-adhesive mylar wraps attached directly to the dust jacket (by some horrible, unscrupulous person.and not us!) Previous owner's bookplate pasted inside front board. Additional photos upon request. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores. Signed by Author.

Octavo, boards. First edition. The U.S. issue with Dufour Editions' distributor label affixed to the title page. The author's first book. The carpet people battle the minions of Fray who live in the underlay. A fine copy in fine laminated price-clipped dust jacket. Uncommon in such nice condition. (#141846).

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Second Edition. Sir Terry's first book, written when hes was seventeen, published without fanfare, and languishing in obscurity until he found success with the Discworld series & his readers wanted to know what this OTHER book was; he revised it at age 43 and it was first reissued in 1992. First printing thus. Green hardcover, gilt titling. Light wear to book & jacket; paper tanned. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Size: 5¾" by 8¾". Signed by Author.

First edition. Green cloth boards, lettered gilt to the spine, in pictorial dustwrapper. A fine copy in a near fine, price clipped, pictorial dustwrapper with the publishers glassine wrapper protector affixed as called for. Illustrated in line throughout by Pratchett. The author's first regularly published work.

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). The author's first book, a non-Discworld novel. Page edges just a little browned, else a fine copy in a fine price-clipped dustjacket.

A first edition, first printing of 'The Carpet People' published by Colin Smythe in 1976. A near fine book in gently edgeworn near fine clipped wrapper in the original duraseal protector as issued. Terry Pratchett's debut novel, a fantasy adventure set in a microscopic world within a carpet. It follows the journey of young Snibril and his tribe, the Munrungs, as they battle the destructive Fray and the tyrannical Mouls. Blending humour, satire, and imaginative world-building, Pratchett explores themes of resilience, leadership, and change. The novel, originally written when Pratchett was 17, was later revised with his mature writing style. It showcases early glimpses of his wit and storytelling genius, making it a charming read for both young and adult fantasy fans.