JACQUES, Brian. Salamandastron. Illustrated by Gary Clark. NY: Philomel [1992]. 8vo, [x] 391pp. Red paper wrappers printed in black. Double-page map, small b&w illustrations at the start of each section and head of each chapter. Spine ends lightly rubbed, else a fine copy. Signed by the author, Brian Jacques.

Uncorrected Proofs issued in late 1992 in advance of the March 1993 publication of the first US edition. The fifth installment in Jacques' award-winning Redwall series. A riveting tale of how Lord Urthstripe, the badger must fight off the evil weasel Ferhago and how the animals of Redwall Abbey are stricken with a mysterious plague.