THE SHINING STEPHEN KING TRUE AMERICAN 1ST. EDITION SCARCE

Description: THE SHINING by STEPHEN KING A true first American edition with all the correct points. For your consideration a “true” FIRST EDITION , FIRST PRINTING copy seldom advertised on eBay. The print run for the first edition was 25,000 books. Proportionately, the equally popular writer, J. K. Rawlings book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” had an initial print run of 12 million copies making it the biggest initial 1st edition print run in history when it was released at midnight on 21 July 2007. As you can see, THE SHINING is pretty scarce. Doubleday: 1977. 447pp. 1st Ed. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: First printing with gutter code R49 on page 447. States First Edition on the copyright page. $8.95 price present on the front flap. Basis for the classic 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. "The Shining is one of King's best books and one of the major horror novels of the 1970s." Barron: Horror Literature, 4-173. The book shows a hint of toning to the edges of the text block, else FINE IN A FINE dust jacket with insignificant wrinkles, and a hint of rubbing. The First Issue dustjacket is bright and unfaded. Minor shelf wear to the book edges, But the book remains in excellent condition for it’s age. The binding is good, the boards are crisp, The corners are pointed, and not dented. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks, or bookplates in the book. There is a faint price erasure on the first blank page. The 12 pictures are a very important part of the description of this book after reviewing them carefully, If you have any questions, or need specific pictures regarding purchasing this book, and you are a serious buyer, please email me. I have made every effort to give you a clear and truthful picture of this rare first edition. I take great care in the packaging of my books to ensure that they arrive as described. You will never receive a hardcover book from me in an envelope, padded or otherwise. My books always arrive in a well insulated, secure box. Please view my other books now for auction on ebay. I have many books for sale at all prices and on all subjects, with strong sections covering PHOTOGRAPHY, Modern First Editions, Beat, Sci-Fi, Art, Fiction, History, and Signed Books. I have been successfully selling on ebay for 24 years, and I am proud of my reputation for accurate descriptions, communication, and honesty. Thank you for viewing my auction, and good luck!

Price: 1975 USD

Location: Chatham, New Jersey

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