King, Stephen (1982) ‘The Gunslinger: The Dark Tower I’, US double signed and inscribed first edition

Stephen King (1982) ‘The Gunslinger: the Dark Tower I‘, US first edition, first printing, published by Donald M. Grant. Signed and inscribed by Stephen King on the pictorial front free endpaper with reference to the book’s content: “To Marc | Welcome to the | weird, weird West. | Stephen King | 5/11/90” In addition, signed by illustrator Michael Whelan on the title page next to his name in gold ink. Housed in an aftermarket slipcase to protect the book.

Condition: a near fine book in like dust jacket. The book is tight and square, most likely unread. Slight rubbing to bottom sloth edge from sliding in and out of the bookshelf. No previous owner”s scribbles, no bookplates, no stamps. The dust jacket is colour faded on the spine. Protected in removable mylar. A beautiful copy genuinely signed.

The first novel in King’s fantasy magnum opus with a modest print run of 10,000 copies only.

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