Page 1 of 1
Salem’s Lot UK edition
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:13 am
by Oasisdata67
45A97B99-F328-4E8C-B124-C14395AE9865.jpeg
4CC52629-376B-4B15-9C52-C6B384EE8FD8.jpeg
I purchased this book back in the 70’s and realize now that it is a UK 1st edition ... according to criteria listed on this site. Pages are yellowed, but both book and dust jacket are in excellent condition. The real oddity is that someone crossed out 3 lines on the copyright page that apparently contained USA publishing info (with a black sharpie, no less). I’ve heard that this was done for some books, but I’m not sure why.
Can anyone provide more info about this edition as well as its possible value. If so, many thanks!
Re: Salem’s Lot UK edition
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:42 pm
by Mr. Rabbit Trick
That is the UK first edition. The value has been almost wiped out by the Sharpie lines. Is the price still on the dust jacket?
Re: Salem’s Lot UK edition
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:22 am
by Oasisdata67
8C9F6D2C-AB5D-48A8-95CC-DB6DBEA4FE0A.jpeg
Yes it is. Hopefully this picture comes through clearly. It shows 3.95 pounds.
Re: Salem’s Lot UK edition
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:22 am
by Mr. Rabbit Trick
The DJ looks to be in great condition. What a pity about the sharpie lines. Without the lines, this would be worth $400. My guess with the lines, $195. Just a guess.
Re: Salem’s Lot UK edition
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:07 am
by Oasisdata67
Thank you! I really appreciate your help.
I’ve been slowly selling off my 40+ year collection on eBay and this one was a real mystery to me. I searched everywhere and could not find any info on this UK version. Now, at least, I have something to go on ... and I won’t just throw it into my next yard sale box. Thanks so much!