The Talisman
US First Edition
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Identification Points
Notes
The US trade edition had a very large first printing. BCEs exist. Check for price on DJ flap and no blind stamp. While first printings are not rare, it is becoming increasingly rare to find them in good condition. For that reason, the true value can vary significantly depending on condition. Frist printings in Fine/Fine condition can fetch a premium.
Binding
Black paper boards with red quarter cloth and gilt-stamped lettering on the spine.
Dust Jacket
$18.95 price printed on the inner front flap.
Copyright Page
Look for "First published in 1984 by Viking Penguin Inc." Additionally, first printings will have no further text below "Designed by Ann Gold." Later printings will state the printing e.g., "Second Printing."
Notes
600,000 copies first printing. Co-published by Viking and Putnam.
Key Facts
- Publisher
- Viking Press / G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0-670-69199-2
- Print Run
- 600,000 copies
- Country
- US
- Market Frequency
- Common
- Rarity Score
- 2 / 10
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