{"title":"Horror","description":"\u003cp\u003eHorror and supernatural fiction in first, signed, limited, and unusual editions, from genre landmarks to contemporary writers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-horror-on-the-asteroid-and-other-tales-of-planetary-horror-edmund-hamilton-first-edition","title":"The Horror on the Asteroid and Other Tales of Planetary Horror, Edmund Hamilton. First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Georgia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Horror on the Asteroid and Other Tales of Planetary Horror, Edmund Hamilton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Georgia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of the author's first book and one of the earliest collections of pulp science fiction stories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Georgia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollecting stories from Weird Tales and sci-fi specialty pulps of the late 1920s and early 1930s, the book was also one of the titles in the publisher's Creeps series of anthologies, highlighting how science fiction and horror as separate genres had not yet been established.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Georgia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLondon: Philip Alan, 1936. Publisher's original red cloth boards, spine lettered in black, pp. [1-8] 9-256. One of three variant bindings, priority not known. A very good or better copy in a fair to good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding sound, minimal wear to boards, area of light fading to spine. Jacket priced at \"2\/6 net\" on spine, below which is a sticker indicating a reduced price. Jacket shows an area of loss to spine where white paper has been affixed to verso with tape. Else, some general shelfwear, crease to back panel, a few closed tears reinforced with tape to verso, protected in archival mylar. Rare in the dust jacket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42299199324335,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/products\/IMG_0938.jpg?v=1675574004"},{"product_id":"the-vampires-of-finistere-peter-saxon-rex-dolphin-first-edition","title":"The Vampires of Finistere, Peter Saxon [Rex Dolphin]. First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eThe Vampires of Finistere, Peter Saxon [Rex Dolphin]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of this rare occult fantasy, one of six novels in the \"Guardians\" series featuring a London-based group of occult detectives battling the forces of evil during the 1960's. Writer Rex Dolphin used the common pen name of Peter Saxon to publish. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eLondon: Howard Baker, 1970. Publisher's original dark blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt; pp. 190. A near fine copy in a very good or slightly better, unclipped dust jacket. Binding sturdy, minimal wear to boards. Owner's brief information penned to the flyleaf, else internally clean. Jacket shows light shelfwear and rubbing, protected in archival mylar. Scarce.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44052280377519,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_3988.jpg?v=1719254705"},{"product_id":"nightmares-dreamscapes-stephen-king-signed-inscribed-first-edition","title":"Nightmares \u0026 Dreamscapes, Stephen King. Signed \u0026 Inscribed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eNightmares \u0026amp; Dreamscapes, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of King's fifth collection of short stories. Signed and inscribed by King in the year of publication to the title page. King made an appearance on December 15th, 1993 at BookMarc's in Bangor, where this copy was signed, with a BookMarc's stamp to the half-title and a bookmark laid in. Housed in a custom case. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: The Viking Press, 1993. First issue dust jacket with $27.50 price intact and jacket code reading 0993. Author photo to rear panel.Publisher's original black paper-covered boards over blue cloth spine, lettered in gilt; pp. [xii], 816. A very good copy in a very good, unclipped dust jacket. Typical slight concavity to spine, minor shelfwear boards, rubbing and light soiling to edges of text block. Internally clean. Jacket shows light general shelfwear, minor stain to verso. A nice copy, protected in archival mylar and housed in a custom case. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45795896623279,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_2417.jpg?v=1755618863"},{"product_id":"salems-lot-stephen-king-first-uk-edition","title":"Salem's Lot, Stephen King. First UK Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eSalem's Lot, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst British edition, first printing of King's second published novel. Uncommon, with an estimated 1,000 copies printed, most of which went to libraries, compared to a print run of 20,000 copies for the first American edition. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eLondon: New English Library, 1976. Publisher's original black cloth boards, spine lettered in gilt; pp. (viii), 439. Binding remains sturdy and square, minimal shelfwear to boards. Minor offsetting to endpapers, trace spotting to first few pages, pages toned as typical. Jacket remains vivid with just traces of shelfwear, scattered foxing to verso, a touch of sunning to spine lettering. Price clipped with the publisher's reprice sticker to the top corner of the front flap. A very presentable copy, protected in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46423470145711,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_4933.png?v=1766350334"},{"product_id":"under-the-dome-stephen-king-signed-first-edition","title":"Under the Dome, Stephen King. Signed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eUnder the Dome, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst edition, first printing of King's epic science fiction novel. Signed by King to the title page and housed in a custom slipcase. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew York: Scribner, 2009. Publisher's dark blue paper-covered boards over cloth spine, lettered in metallic silver; pp. xii, [2], 1074. A near fine or better copy in a near fine or better, unclipped dust jacket, showing just the slightest traces of shelfwear and protected in archival mylar. Very presentable. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46485528543407,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_5456.png?v=1768431901"},{"product_id":"rage-richard-bachman-stephen-king-first-edition","title":"Rage, Richard Bachman (Stephen King). First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eRage, Richard Bachman (Stephen King)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of King's fourth novel and the first to be published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. With the plot resembling actual high school shootings in the 1980s and 90s, King became uncomfortable with the idea of having it remain in print, for fear that it might inspire further such occurrences – \"(Rage is) now out of print, and a good thing.\" It briefly remained available as part of the Bachman Books omnibus, but has since been out of print and is increasingly scarce. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Signet Books \/ New American Library, 1977. Publisher's original illustrated wraps; pp. (x), 211, [3]. A very good copy. Binding remains tight and sturdy with a trace of a lean. Light general shelfwear and rubbing to wraps, crease to spine, rubber stamp to top edge of text block. Tiny puncture to rear wrap and back half of text block. Very scarce. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554703003823,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_6093.png?v=1770739491"},{"product_id":"bag-of-bones-stephen-king-signed-first-edition","title":"Bag of Bones, Stephen King. Signed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eBag of Bones, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of King's \"haunted love story.\" Signed by King to the title page  – \"For Willie – Stephen King\" and housed in an aftermarket slipcase. Winner of the 1999 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel, the 1999 British Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and the 1999 Locus Award for Best Dark Fantasy\/Horror Novel.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Scribner, 1998. Publisher's original orange paper-covered boards over white spine, lettered in gilt; pp. (xii), 529, [3]. A fine copy in a fine, unclipped dust jacket. Appears unread, protected in removable archival mylar. Slipcase also in fine condition. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46578735579311,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_6285.png?v=1771604343"},{"product_id":"letters-from-hell-stephen-king-signed-limited-edition-broadside","title":"Letters from Hell, Stephen King. Signed Limited Edition Broadside.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eLetters from Hell, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLimited edition broadside printing the text of King’s letter to the editor of the New York Times, originally titled “Ever Eat Raw Meat?”—a characteristically wry and provocative piece by the modern master of horror. Signed by King at the conclusion and numbered 277 of 500 copies. Professionally framed and matted.  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNorthridge, CA: Lord John Press, 1988. Letterpress printed in three colors (red, purple, and black) on BFK Rives (France), a heavyweight mould-made paper with deckled edges. Designed and printed by Vance Gerry and Patrick Reagh. The broadside measures approximately 18 × 24 inches; framed size approximately 27.5 × 22 inches. In fine condition.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672070770863,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/5757575.png?v=1773243812"},{"product_id":"the-dark-half-stephen-king-signed-first-edition","title":"The Dark Half, Stephen King. Signed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eThe Dark Half, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing, signed by King to the half-page. Written in response to King's outing as Richard Bachman, the book formed the basis for the 1993 film of the same name directed by George Romero. Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from JSA.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Viking, 1989. Publisher's original black paper-covered boards over black cloth spine, lettered and decorated in gilt; pp. [x], 431, [3]. A very good or better copy in a near fine, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains sturdy and square, light shelfwear and rubbing to boards and spine. Typical toning to pages, else internally clean. Jacket shows just a hint of wear, protected in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46744636817583,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_7375.png?v=1775514552"},{"product_id":"a-stir-of-echoes-richard-matheson-signed-limited-edition","title":"A Stir of Echoes, Richard Matheson. Signed Limited Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eA Stir of Echoes, Richard Matheson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eLimited edition of Matheson's classic 1958 supernatural novel, featuring the original draft of the screenplay for the 1999 film as well as an afterward by the director David Koepp. Limited to 525 copies signed by Matheson, of which this is number 36. Housed in the original slipcase. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eSpringfield, PA: Gauntlet Press, 2002. Publisher's original grey leatherette boards, spine stamped in silver, marbled endpapers, integral bookmark; pp. xiv, 294; grey leatherette slipcase. A fine copy in a fine slipcase. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46755530866863,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_75352.png?v=1775750775"},{"product_id":"psycho-robert-bloch-signed-limited-35th-anniversary-edition","title":"Psycho, Robert Bloch. Signed Limited 35th Anniversary Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003ePsycho, Robert Bloch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003e35th anniversary edition of Bloch's iconic horror. Limited to 500 copies, of which this is number 370, signed by Bloch and Richard Matheson, who wrote the introduction. Featuring a brand new preface by Block and an afterward by Ray Bradbury. Housed in the original slipcase. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eSpringfield, PA: Gauntlet Publications, 1994. Publisher's original brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt; pp. 183. A fine copy in a fine dust dust jacket. Slipcase also in fine condition.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46767806709935,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_7615.png?v=1776190593"},{"product_id":"psycho-2-robert-bloch-signed-limited-first-edition","title":"Psycho 2, Robert Bloch. Signed Limited First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003ePsycho 2, Robert Bloch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, limited to 75o copies signed by both Bloch and editor Stuart Schiff, of which this is number 585. Housed in the original slipcase. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eBinghampton, NY: Whispers Press, 1982. Publisher's original red cloth boards, lettered in black; pp. [vi], 223, [2]. A fine copy in a near fine or better dust jacket showing just a hint of shelfwear. Slipcase also in fine condition. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46768065052847,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_7610.png?v=1776205113"},{"product_id":"psycho-house-robert-bloch-signed-first-edition","title":"Psycho House, Robert Bloch. Signed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003ePsycho House, Robert Bloch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing, signed by Bloch to the title page. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Tor Books, 1990. Publisher's original black paper-covered boards, spine lettered in gilt; pp. (vi), 217. A near fine copy, showing light shelfwear and erased pencil pricing to flyleaf, in a near fine, unclipped dust jacket. Protected in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46772063076527,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_7604.png?v=1776264204"},{"product_id":"rage-richard-bachman-stephen-king-first-uk-edition","title":"Rage, Richard Bachman (Stephen King). First UK Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eRage, Richard Bachman (Stephen King)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst UK edition, first printing of King's fourth novel and the first to be published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. With the plot resembling actual high school shootings in the 1980s and 90s, King became uncomfortable with the idea of having it remain in print, for fear that it might inspire further such occurrences – \"(Rage is) now out of print, and a good thing.\" It briefly remained available as part of the Bachman Books omnibus, but has since been out of print and is increasingly scarce. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eLondon: New English Library, 1983. Publisher's original illustrated wraps; pp. (x), 211, [3]. A very good copy. Binding remains firm, some general shelfwear to wraps with a few light creases and a couple faint stains to extremities. Internally clean with no markings. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902208692399,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_8058.png?v=1778516468"},{"product_id":"donovans-brain-curt-siodmak-first-edition","title":"Donovan's Brain, Curt Siodmak. First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eDonovan's Brain, Curt Siodmak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of this science fiction cult classic wherein the disembodied brain of a ruthless millionaire takes telepathic control over the scientist keeping it alive in a fish tank. Basis for numerous film, television and radio adaptations. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Alfred A. Knopf. Publisher's original brown cloth, lettered and decorated in blue; pp. (x), 234, [2]. A near fine copy in a very good dust jacket. Binding remains tight and sturdy, minimal wear to boards. Internally clean. Jacket shows light general shelfwear with a few chips and closed tears, spine a touch toned. A nice copy, protected in arch\u003cimg\u003eival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46928979394735,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_8197_1de68b3b-4cc9-40c3-854b-87b11c81e1dc.jpg?v=1779133691"},{"product_id":"house-of-leaves-mark-z-danielewski-signed-first-edition","title":"House of Leaves, Mark Z. Danielewski. Signed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eHouse of Leaves, Mark Z. Danielewski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing of Danielewski's brilliant debut novel. Signed by the twice by the author as \"JT\" (Johnny Truant), once to the first blank and again to the dedication with the date \"3\/23\/00\". A scarce copy of this \"demonically brilliant book\" whose publishing history is nearly as difficult to pin down as the text itself, indicated by the \"2nd Edition\" statement to the title page, referencing that it was originally serialized on the internet prior to being published in book form, here as the first edition, first printing.    \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNew York: Pantheon Books, 2000. New York: Pantheon Books, 2000. Publisher's original pictorial boards; pp. [1], xxvi, 709. Just the slightest hints of shelfwear, else a fine copy in a fine, unclipped dust jacket protected in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122473320623,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_9013.jpg?v=1782684755"},{"product_id":"dolans-cadillac-stephen-king-signed-limited-edition-presentation-copy","title":"Dolan's Cadillac, Stephen King. Signed Limited Edition ~ Presentation Copy.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eDolan's Cadillac, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eSigned limited edition of King's revenge novella, signed by King to the half-title and designated as a \"Presentation Copy\" to the colophon. Apparently 100 of such presentation copies, this one follows the style of the numbered limited edition. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eNorthridge, California: Lord John Press, 1989. Illustrated grey boards, black cloth spine lettered in gilt; pp. (viii), 64, [1]. Near fine or better, showing the slightest traces of rubbing or shelfwear, tiny faint clip mark to edge of signature page. A beautiful copy, uncommon as a presentation. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126100508847,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_9058.jpg?v=1782778040"},{"product_id":"pet-sematary-stephen-king-first-edition","title":"Pet Sematary, Stephen King. First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003ePet Sematary, Stephen King  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst edition, first printing of King's terrifying classic, nominated for a World Fantasy Award and basis for two film adaptations. In the first issue dust jacket, priced at $15.95 with the 1183 code to rear flap and Tabitha King's 1982 (instead of 1983) 'Caretakers' on rear panel.   \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGarden City, NY: Doubleday and Company, 1983. Publisher's black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, gilt facsmile signature to front board; pp. (x), 374. A near fine copy in a good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains sturdy and square. Minimal wear to boards, internally clean and fine. Jacket shows light general shelfwear and a few minor stains to back panel. Jacket shows general shelfwear with a few closed tears, reinforced to verso, minor faint dampstain to back panel. Presents well in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47302209536175,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_9796.jpg?v=1785768231"},{"product_id":"it-stephen-king-first-edition-1","title":"IT, Stephen King. First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eIT, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst edition, first printing of one of King's best-known horrors, winner of the British Fantasy Award and basis for both a television adaptation and, more recently, a two part film adaptation. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew York: Viking, 1986. Quarter black cloth over paper boards, stamped in red; pp. 1138, [4]. A very good copy in a very good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains tight and sturdy, typical minor concavity to spine, traces of shelfwear and rubbing to boards. Owner's name to flyleaf, else internally clean. Jacket shows light general shelfwear with some creasing to spine crown. Presents well in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381056422063,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IT__1.jpg?v=1787168251"},{"product_id":"frankenstein-mary-shelley-illustrated-by-lynd-ward-first-edition-thus","title":"Frankenstein, Mary Shelley. Illustrated by Lynd Ward. First Edition Thus.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eFrankenstein, Mary Shelley \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eIllustrated by Lynd Ward   \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst edition thus of Shelley's immensely influential Gothic horror, being the first printing illustrated by Lynd Ward, with his striking woodcuts throughout. With the scarce original glassine jacket.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934. Publisher's original tan cloth, black and blue illustration to covers; pp. x, 259. A very good or better copy, with the original glassine jacket and housed in the original slipcase. Binding remains tight, sturdy and square, minimal wear to boards, spine hardly toned, thanks to the jacket, which is worn along the extremities. Contemporary gift inscription to flyleaf, else internally clean. Slipcase is worn and sunned but remains sturdy. Uncommon with the book in this condition.\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387600748719,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_0180_2173a3c3-bc69-40a9-a21b-acd741754ddd.jpg?v=1787326448"},{"product_id":"it-stephen-king-first-edition","title":"IT, Stephen King. First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eIT, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst edition, first printing of one of King's best-known horrors, winner of the British Fantasy Award and basis for both a television adaptation and, more recently, a two part film adaptation. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew York: Viking, 1986. Quarter black cloth over paper boards, stamped in red; pp. 1138, [4]. A very good copy in a very good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains tight and sturdy, typical minor concavity to spine. Shelfwear, rubbing and scuffing to boards. Internally clean Jacket shows light general shelfwear with some creasing to the spine heel, faint horizontal crease to front and back panel. Presents well in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47502311653551,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_0768.jpg?v=1789409913"},{"product_id":"it-stephen-king-first-uk-edition","title":"IT, Stephen King. First UK Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 align=\"center\"\u003eIT, Stephen King\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst UK edition, first printing of one of King's best-known horrors, winner of the British Fantasy Award and basis for both a television adaptation and, more recently, a two part film adaptation. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLondon: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, 1986. Publisher's original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt; pp. 912. Printed on lightly toned machine-made paper with faint laid\/chain-line pattern inherent to the stock. An about very good copy in a very good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains tight, sturdy and square, seemingly unread. Minimal wear to boards, scattered spotting to top edge of text block, faint dampstain to foredge, internally not affected. Jacket shows minor shelfwear. A presentable copy, protected in archival mylar. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Rare Book Sleuth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47506785763503,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/8846\/4815\/files\/IMG_0761.jpg?v=1789424943"}],"url":"https:\/\/rarebooksleuth.com\/collections\/horror-books.oembed","provider":"The Rare Book Sleuth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}