Herbert (Frank) Chapter House Dune
£95
London, Gollancz, 1985.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
The final novel Herbert completed, in which the Bene Gesserit attempt to survive a galactic purge. Herbert died before writing the planned sequel.
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A fine copy in fine jacket.
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