Stephen King - The Dark Half (Viking 1989) U.S. 1st Edition 1st ($21.95) F/FINE

About this collection:I have the privilege of offering for sale here on eBay, a very special collection of rare First Edition books, that are the pride-and-joy of a dear friend of mine, a British author and historian. It is a sizeable library of between 4000 and 5000 books.  Not then the largest library to exist, but what is striking about it is not just the tidiness, cleanliness and orderliness, but the condition of all of the books, which are so beautifully bright and crisp as to make it look more like a shop selling new books than a library of rare vintage first pressings spanning the years 1870 to 2020 (150 years of heavyweight classics in the Horror, Supernatural, Occult, Esoteric, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Suspense and Mystery genres - almost all the books are fiction).  The library has taken 45 years to put together and the simple, minimalistic glass-fronted floor-to-ceiling shelving is stunning and allows the bright colours of the spines to dominate.The books will be listed regularly over a relaxed period of time, starting with the 'Stephen King Section' and a smattering of notable others.  There are 200+ items in the Stephen King section of the library and the first batch is now listed, with more to follow soon.  Be sure to add me to your saved sellers and check back often.  There are a great many heavyweight names that feature in this library and in the case of some authors, there is a complete set of U.S. and U.K. first pressings.  It could take years to get through them all, but that's all cool.I have been as thorough and accurate with all details in each listing and the photographs are extensive and clear and compliment my descriptions.  If there is anything else you would like to know, that is specific about the book you are interested in, please contact without hesitation, it would be great to hear from you.  I am open to close offers if approached in a respectful manner.  Thanks :)The book on offer:Author:   Stephen King (1947 - present)Title:   The Dark HalfPublisher:   Viking PenguinEdition:  1st Edition, 1st Pressing, 1st State DustjacketPublication Date:   1989Binding:   HardbackBoards:   Blue and Black ClothOriginal Price on inside flap:   $21.95Book Condition:  Fine (As New)Dustjacket Condition:   Fine (As New)Confirmation of Pressing Status:   The number 1 is the lowest number on the copyright pageNumber of Pages:   431ISBN No. (if applicable):   0-670-82982-XPostage:Domestically (U.K.), this item will be sent fully insured by Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded, due to the value and rarity.  Internationally, I use either Royal Mail International Signed-For, or a courier such as FedEx, UPS or TNT Express and again insure fully for the sale price.  All of them are quick usually (i.e. U.K. to U.S. in 5-7 days, sometimes even just 3 days).  A tracking number will be left on the item listing once posted. The item will be sent swiftly and very well packaged using professional materials.  Please view my feedback, which will give you confidence you're making a safe purchase.  I dispatch pretty quickly, usually next working day.  Sometimes it can even be the same day.More Authors to Come:All-Time heavyweights, such as J.S. Le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, M.R. James, E.F. Benson, Cynthia Asquith, Arthur Machen, Aleister Crowley, George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Margery Lawrence, Robert Bloch, August Derleth, Basil Copper, John Creasey, Edgar Wallace, R. Chetwynd-Hayes, Russell Kirk, Robert Ludlum, W. Murdoch Duncan, Peter Saxon, Rosemary Timperley, Dennis Wheatley, Colin Wilson, Robert Aickmann, John Blackburn, Ray Bradbury, Anthony BurgessModern Greats, such as Stephen King, James Herbert, Gary Brandner, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Lumley, Simon Clark, Stephen Gallagher, Ray Garton, Charles L. Grant, Thomas Harris, Rick Hautala, Shaun Hutson, Graham Masterton, Dean R. Koontz, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Stephen Laws, Edward Lee, George R.R. Martin, Robert R. McCammon, Anne Rice, Lucius Shepard, Dan Simmons, Peter Straub, Whitley Streiber, Thomas Tessier, Mary WilliamsThe best editors and anthologists, such as Peter Haining, Hugh Lamb, Michel Parry, Robert Aickmann, Cynthia Asquith, Rosemary Timperley, Denys Val Baker, R. Chetwynd-Hayes, Stephen JonesBe sure to check my listings regularly!!!Notable Sales from this Collection thus far:Stephen King - 'Cycle of the Werewolf' (Land of Enchantment 1983) U.S. Hardback Trade Edition of 7500 copies VG/VG+ - £450 (March 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Desperation' (Hodder & Stoughton 1996) U.K. Hardback SIGNED First Edition First Pressing NF/F - £180 (March 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) - 'Roadwork' (Signet 1981 & NEL 1983) U.S. & U.K. Paperback First Edition First Printings VG/NF - £500 (April 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Carrie' (NEL 1975) U.K. Paperback First Edition First Printing of July 1975 VG+/NF - £145 (April 2023) - to U.S.Stephen King - 'Different Seasons' (Viking 1982) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG-/VG - £125 (April 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'IT' (Hodder & Stoughton 1986) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £145 (April 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Different Seasons' (Macdonald 1982) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £80 (April 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Firestarter' (Viking 1980) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £160 (April 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Skeleton Crew' (Putnam's 1985) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG+/VG+ - £100 (April 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) - 'The Running Man' (NEL 1983) U.K. Paperback First Edition First Printing NF - £150 (May 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Pet Sematary' (Hodder & Stoughton 1983) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £100 (May 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Cujo' (Viking 1981) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £140 (May 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) - 'The Long Walk' (NEL 1980) U.K. Paperback First Edition First Printing NF - £240 (May 2023) - to U.S.Stephen King - 'Christine' (Hodder & Stoughton 1983) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £80 (May 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Pet Sematary' (Doubleday 1983) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £140 (May 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Four Past Midnight' (Viking 1990) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £80 (May 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot' (Doubleday 1984) U.S. Hardback First Edition Twelfth Pressing NF/NF - £120 (June 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Stand' (NEL 1979) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing G/VG - £500 (June 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'IT' (Viking 1986) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/F - £165 (June 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Christine' (Viking Press 1983) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £140 (June 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King & Peter Straub - 'The Talisman' (Viking 1984) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/NF - £100 (July 2023) - to GermanyStephen King - 'Carrie' (Doubleday 1974) U.S. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £1200 (July 2023) - to U.S.Stephen King - 'The Long Walk' (Signet 1979) U.S. Paperback First Edition First Printing VG/VG - £220 (July 2023) - to SwedenStephen King - 'Firestarter' (Macdonald 1980) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/NF - £80 (July 2023) - to U.S.Stephen King - 'The Dead Zone' (Macdonald Jane Raven 1979) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £200 (August 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot' (NEL 1976) U.K. Hardback First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £1000 (September 2023) - to U.K.Dennis Etchison (ed.) - 'The Complete Masters of Darkness' (Underwood-Miller 1991) Tray-cased & SIGNED by 38 inc. Stephen King - £750 (October 2023) - to FinlandM.R. James - 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' (Arnold 1906) - U.K. First Edition Third Impression (thousand) VG - £550 (November 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Shining' (NEL 1977) U.K. First Edition First Pressing (un-issued ex-library) VG-/NF - £595 (November 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Bachman Books' (NEL 1986) U.K. First Edition First Pressing NF/NF - £160 (November 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) - 'The Running Man' (Signet 1982) U.S. Paperback First Edition First Printing VG - £90 (November 2023) - to CanadaStephen King - 'Carrie' (NEL 1983) U.K. First Edition 2nd Pressing Hardback VG/VG - £150 (November 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Eyes of the Dragon' (Viking 1987) U.S. First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £80 (December 2023) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Bachman Books' (NAL 1985) U.S. First Edition 2nd Pressing VG/VG - £160 (January 2024) - to U.S.Joseph Aisenberg - 'Studies on the Horror Film:  Brian de Palma's Carrie' (Centipede Press 2011) U.S. First Edition First Pressing NF - £120 (February 2024) - to U.S.Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) - 'The Long Walk' (NEL 1980) U.K. Paperback First Edition First Printing NF - £175 (February 2024) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Bachman Books' (NEL 1986) U.K. First Edition First Pressing VG/VG - £140 (February 2024) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Little Sisters of Eluria' (Grant 2009) U.S. Clamshell Tray-cased Double Signed First Edition No. 1187/1250 F/F - £800 (March 2024) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Carrie' (NEL 1992) U.K. First Edition 6th Pressing Hardback NF/NF - £70 (March 2024) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'The Shining' (Folio Society 2016) U.K. Special Illustrated Edition in Slipcase NF/NF - £100 (March 2024) - to U.K.Stephen King - 'Rage' (Albin Michel 1990) French Language Hardback Edition (with Stephen Kings name, not Richard Bachman) NF/NF - £260 (March 2024) - to France