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I've recently come across this limited John Connolly edition, and can find no comps anywhere, only an offhand reference to it on an obscure internet page. Is anyone familiar with this edition? Thanks.

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From Grok:

Edel Torr Editions is a publisher known for producing limited edition books, often in collaboration with Hodder & Stoughton. They specialize in high-quality, collectible editions, typically featuring unique design elements like hand-bound covers and signed copies. Notable works include: The book of Lost things 

• Connolly (2006): A limited edition of 125 copies, signed by the author, illustrator Anne M. Anderson, bookbinder, and publisher. It features unique designs, such as red goatskin leather spines and distinctive artwork like 'Castle with Thorns.'Night Music: Nocturnes Volume 2 by John Connolly (2015): Another limited edition of 125 copies, hand-bound by Liam McLaughlin.

These editions are crafted for collectors, emphasizing artisanal production and exclusivity. There’s limited information on their broader catalog or operational details, suggesting a niche focus. Edel Torr Editions appears distinct from Edel Publishing Group, which focuses on a wider range of genres, including digital and traditional books.

Typically, hypermodern finely bound books are highly dependent on the treatment (goat skin, in this case, with slip case) and reputation of both author and publisher. If Hodder is the first publisher to release titles by Mr. Connolly chances are this one gains value. I have sold three of four Dean Koontz fine bindings for 3-5x the value of the signed first trade printing of the same title.