The Talisman Stephen King Peter Straub Signed 1st/1st 1984 Viking HCDJ Mylar
by Peter Straub, Stephen King
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First edition · Signed
Collector Features & Identification • Authors: Stephen King & Peter Straub • Publisher & Year: Viking, 1984 • Format: HCDJ (Hardcover with Dust Jacket) • Edition: First Trade Edition, First Printing. • Verification: Full number line on the copyright page. Stated "First published in 1984 by Viking Penguin Inc." Price of $18.95 intact on the dust jacket flap. • Signature: Hand-signed by Peter Straub on the half-title or title page. • Series: The Talisman Series, Book 1. About the Book (Synopsis) • Twelve-year-old Jack Sawyer sets out on an epic quest from the coast of New Hampshire to the shores of a parallel universe known as "The Territories." To save his dying mother, he must find the mysterious Talisman. This legendary collaboration between the two masters of horror remains one of the most beloved dark fantasies ever written, blending gritty realism with high-stakes supernatural adventure. Archival Preservation • Mylar Shield: Protected by a professional-grade, archival-safe Brodart Just-A-Fold III Mylar cover. • Superior Full-Wrap Backing: The dust jacket is stabilized with acid-free, pH-neutral paper backing. This prevents edge-creasing, stops acidic migration, and keeps the jacket art in showroom condition. • Structural Integrity: Stored correctly—upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment—to ensure the binding remains exceptionally firm. Condition Report This copy is in VG+ (Very Good Plus) condition. • Dust Jacket: Vibrant and clean. Minimal shelf
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Year: 1984
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780670691999
- Condition: Fine
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