Red Dragon, Thomas Harris - First Edition, 1st Printing - 1981

First edition, first printing of the classic horror novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris in excellent condition.

Contains all markers of true first printing. Note: Putnam 1st editions before 1985 did not state 'First Edition'. Only subsequent printings were noted. This copy does NOT denote a printing number indicating a first printings. Later printings of this book did not include the frontispiece opposite the title page.

Includes original dust jacket, not price clipped, with minor edge wear. No creasing on dust jacket or book pages. Front end paper has sticker plate from previous owner. No markings or inscriptions anywhere in book. Book plates are in great condition and show no rubbing or denting. Binding is strong.

Red Dragon is a psychological horror novel by American author Thomas Harris, first published in 1981. The story follows former FBI profiler Will Graham, who comes out of retirement to find and apprehend an enigmatic serial killer nicknamed "the Tooth Fairy". The novel introduces the character Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer whom Graham reluctantly turns to for advice and with whom he has a dark past.

Dust jacket is protected by removable mylar cover.