Viking, 1991
First Edition, First impression: A near fine signed copy with a fine/near fine original jacket. Boldly signed by Stephen King in vibrant black ink, on the half title page “Stephen King” All first edition points present including the complete number line on the copyright page. A superior copy of this title.
The book is in beautiful 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 orange titles to the spine, with an orange design and the SK to the front board, the black paper has a few soft point of toning else would be considered fine. Boldly signed by Stephen King in vibrant black ink, on the half title page “Stephen King”. The interior of the book is in crisp clean condition with bright pages with no handling marks, no stains, no foxing, no bent pages and no age toning to the pages. Beautiful condition book internally appearing as crisp and unread. Please see images.
The stunning original unrestored dust jacket is in beautiful fine condition with but one small very thin surface line to the rear panel. The dust jacket has strong vibrant colors with no chips, no nicks, no tears, no edgewear, no stains, no fading and no foxing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $24.95
A very handsome clean, crisp example of this scarce signed title. Would make a wonderful special gift for a Stephen King collector.