Firestarter: A Novel [Signed] by King, Stephen - 1980

New York: The Viking Press, 1980. First printing denoted at copyright: "First Published in 1980 by the Viking Press." Beautifully flat signed by Stephen King in black felt-tip at title page: "Stephen King". Rare early signature contemporaneous with the first publishing of this title. Black boards, orange cloth spine wrap, gilt embossed SK at front, gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine; slight toning inside covers. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper light shelf wear, rub; unclipped 13.95, protected in new, clear sleeve. First print code 0980 at front flap. Dramatic jacket art of green eyes behind flames by Steven Stroud. Very attractive. Near fine signed first edition in same wrapper. In 1969 Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participate in a drug experiment run by a veiled government agency known as The Shop. One year later they marry. Two years after that their little girl with green eyes, Charlie, sets her teddy bear on fire... by looking at it. 428 pages. Insured post.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Stroud, Stephen (Jacket Illustration). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.