Hardcover first edition, first printing. Stated First Edition with "1" present in complete number line. Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. One of the unspecified number of limited issue copies signed by Gaiman on the publisher's limitation page in purple ink. This copy also dated "9/30/05" on the special dedication page. (Ten days after the September 20, 2005 official publication date.) Sequel to the award-winning American Gods. "[B]rilliant mingling of the mundane and the fantastic." - Publishers Weekly (starred review). Award History: 2006 Locus Award Winner for Best Fantasy Novel.