New York: Putnam Pub Group, 1987. A First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Near fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by the author on the second end paper: "For Harlan, Best, Steve King". "Steve" rather then "Stephen" is rather unusual and scarce. Harlan has also penned his name and the date of "Dec. '87" atop the first end paper. The gold "Stephen King" on the front of the dust jacket is sightly rubbed, else jacket is near fine.
8711 inside bottom front dj flap; green end papers; price clipped; collectible; from the private collection of the seller. Please contact for pictures.Cannot authenticate signature.
The Tommyknockers is a 1987 science fiction novel by Stephen King. While maintaining a horror style, the novel is an excursion into the realm of science fiction for King, as the residents of the Maine town of Haven gradually fall under the influence of a mysterious object buried in the woods.
First printing with full numberline beginning w/1. Beautifully signed and underscored by Stephen King at title page: "Stephen King". Rare early signature contemporaneous with the original publishing of this title. Includes certification from PSA/DNA with signed Letter of Authenticity and certification label adhered to letter. Authentication may be confirmed at PSA site with cert. no. AI03539. 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 with the red metallic cover titles, fine; unclipped 19.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Rare near fine signed and certified first printing of a Stephen King classic in same first state wrapper. Very attractive. "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
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1987. First printing with full numberline beginning w/1. Beautifully signed and underscored by Stephen King at title page: "Stephen King". Rare early signature contemporaneous with the original publishing of this title. Includes certification from PSA/DNA with signed Letter of Authenticity and certification label adhered to letter. Authentication may be confirmed at PSA site with cert. no. AI03539. 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 with the red metallic cover titles, fine; unclipped 19.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Rare near fine signed and certified first printing of a Stephen King classic in same first state wrapper. Very attractive. "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.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by One Plus One Studio (Jacket Design). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1987. 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.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by One Plus One Studio (Jacket Design). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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