The Damnation of Pythos #Book 30
Black Library / Games Workshop • The Horus Heresy
Writer
David Annandale
Interior Artist
Not applicable (Novelist: David Annandale)
Cover Artist
Neil Roberts
Publication Date
July 2014
Cover Variant
Standard Mass Market Paperback
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A novel set during the Horus Heresy. Following the Dropsite Massacre at Isstvan V, a small band of Iron Hands, Salamanders, and Raven Guard take refuge on the death world of Pythos, only to find a creeping supernatural threat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 equivalent for books)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on the bottom right; edge wear along the bottom and right side; slight surface scuffing on the cover; spine shows potential stress although oriented away from view.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55 / Graded: Generally not graded by CGC (books)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific out-of-print title range from $35 to $60 depending on condition, as older Horus Heresy paperbacks are highly collectible.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. CGC and CBCS primarily grade comic books, not mass-market paperbacks. Better suited for a protective plastic sleeve for shelf display.
Notable Features
Part of the prestigious 'The Horus Heresy' New York Times bestselling series. Out-of-print status makes it a 'key' volume for series completionists.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic Black Library production. The 'From the New York Times bestselling novel series' gold text and the Black Library logo positioning match official production runs.