Harper Collins Publishers, 2002
First Edition, First impression A Fine signed copy with the Fine original jacket. Signed in green pen by “Neil Gaiman” on the title page and included a drawing of a mouse. All first edition points present including the first edition statement on the copyright page, and the full number line.
“The mice have a message for you,’ he whispered. Coraline didn’t know what to say. ‘The message is this. Don’t go through the door.’ He paused. ‘Does that mean anything to you?”
― Neil Gaiman, Coraline
The book is in beautiful FINE condition with black paper boards with vibrant copper titles to the spine. The boards have sharp corners and no edgewear. The binding is very tight and square and still snaps shut when opened. Signed in green pen by “Neil Gaiman” on the title page and included a drawing of a mouse. The interior of the book is in crisp clean condition with bright, flat pages with no handling marks, no stains, no foxing, no bent pages and no age toning to the pages. Beautiful condition book appearing as crisp and unread. Please see images.
The original unrestored FINE dust jacket is in beautiful condition. The dust jacket has strong vibrant colors with no chips, no nicks, no tears, no edgewear, no stains, no fading and no foxing. The Jacket is has a stated price on the back panel of “US $15.99”.
A very handsome FINE copy in clean, crisp condition. Would make a wonderful special gift for a Horror collector.