Description
First edition, first printing of The Shining by Stephen King, in the first state dust jacket. A fine example in all regards.
Octavo, [8], 447pp, [1]. Yellow boards, black cloth spine, title in gilt on spine. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page, with “R49” in the gutter of page 447. Solid text block, appears unread.
In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $8.95 on front flap, an outstanding fine example. Cover art by Dave Christensen. Housed in a custom black morocco clamshell, title in gilt on the spine.
(Currey 227) (Brooks A4)
An outstanding example.
This is the third novel by acclaimed writer Stephen King. The Shining was adapted into a notable 1980 film starring Jack Nicolson and Shelley Duvall, directed by Stanley Kubrik.
