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First printing with full numberline beginning w/1. Signed by Stephen King in black felt-tip at title page: "Stephen King". Rare early signature contemporaneous with the original publishing of this title. James Spence Authentication label at title page and certification card with code DD61561 which may be confirmed at JSA site. Related, and also signed, SK newsletter "Castle Rock" from November, 1987 featuring front page, above-the-fold article: "Stephen King, Sci-Fi and The Tommyknockers." Signed by Stephen King to lower border at page 7: "Be well, Stephen King." Acquired from original signee who collected SK signatures versus pay while contributing to the Castle Rock newsletter. Issue includes: the cover page review of "The Tommyknockers"; the SK penned "The Triple Whammy" where he waxes on the three Friday the 13th's which occurred in 1987; an article on ABC miniseries "IT"; and, an edifying and entertaining essay: "The Automobile Motif: Stephen King's Most Frequent Villian." Finally, a custom Castle Rock post-sized card in lavender, purple, black & white with hand-written note at back from Castle Rock editor Stephanie Leonard: "Dear Lenny, Here's the latest issue. Thanks for your contribution. Any "King" item you'd like as thanks? Under $30 in value! No "Plants"! I'll get myself in trouble here! Or $25 in cash. Let me know. Stephanie." Dark green boards with blind-stamped Stephen King facsimile signature, black leatherette spine wrap, gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages fine, sharp. Creepy black with bright green jacket design, first state red metallic titles, near fine; unclipped 19.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Rare near fine signed and certified first printing of a Stephen King original in first state wrapper. "Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door. I want to go out, don't know if I can, 'cause I'm so afraid of the Tommyknocker man." It begins with Bobbi's discovery of the ship in the earth, a flying ship buried for millions of years, but still vibrating faintly, still humming with some sort of life. faint, weak. but still better left alone. Printed in the United States of America. 558 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 021444
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Title: The Tommyknockers [Signed First Printing ...
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: One Plus One Studio (Jacket Design)
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Author
Edition: First Edition.
Book Type: Book
