The Shining, Stephen King - First Edition, 2nd Printing, 1977

Rare first edition, second printing copy of The Shining by Stephen King.

Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1977. Octavo, cloth-backed boards. Second printing indicated by the 'S3' gutter code. First printing has R49 code, with this printing run occurring six weeks later. NOT a Book Club Edition! Includes original dust jacket with two tears on front, one near spine, one near flap fold. Not price clipped. Major foxing on bottom text block. Book plate loosely pasted on front end paper. Text is clean with no markings, inscriptions, or otherwise. No page creasing.

Tears are closed and it presents very well in mylar jacket cover.

Published by Doubleday in 1977, The Shining is one of the most acclaimed novels by Stephen King and is the inspiration for the classic film of the same name. This highly sought after first edition is rare in this condition.

Item is exactly as shown in pictures. All books come from a private library in a smoke-free home and were handled minimally. Dust jacket is protected by removable mylar cover. We offer fast shipping.

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