Viking, 1993
First Edition, First impression A near fine signed and inscribed copy with the near fine original jacket. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half title page “Stephen King” without an inscription. All first edition points present including the first edition statement on the copyright page, and the complete number line.
The book is in beautiful crisp, clean near fine condition with black paper and black quarter cloth boards. The boards have sharp corners, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. Strong unfaded red titles to the spine. Boldly signed by Stephen King on the half title page “Stephen King” without an inscription. The end papers and interior of the book are in crisp clean condition with no owner names, no inscriptions, no bookplates, and with bright, flat pages that have NO handling marks, No stains, No foxing, No bent pages and No age toning. Beautiful condition book internally appearing as crisp and unread. Please see images.
The original unrestored near fine dust jacket is in beautiful condition with a very very tiny nick to the bottom of the spine. The dust jacket has strong vibrant colors with no chips, no nicks, no tears, no edgewear, no fading and no foxing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $23.50. Please see images for details.
A very handsome clean, crisp example of this scarce signed title. Would make a wonderful special gift for a Stephen King collector.
