Dolores Claiborne First Edition - Book Dimensions

[mcbanick]

I have a copy of Dolores Claiborne that is closer to < 6” x 9.5” instead of the 6.25” x 9.5” commonly noted. It has all other first edition points (DJ price, number line, “First Published in 1993 by Viking Penguin")...

It is about a quarter of an inch narrower than the first editions of Gerald’s Game and Nightmare and Dreamscapes on either side of it in my bookcase.

It also shows 0193 code and £14.99 (export only) price on the bottom of the front DJ flapjack, which I have seen elsewhere but haven't been able to confirm as first edition marks.

Has anyone else noticed this size discrepancy, or is this possibly a later edition or BCE that included pricing on the jacket?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You have a US printed edition with a UK export dust jacket. US editions are slightly smaller than UK ones. The DJ tells you it is an export copy.

[Tank]

Hello all I also would like clarification of this edition. Does this edition still count as a first and have the same value? I have searched the forum and it has been left open ended with no answer. Thank you

[mulleins]

The book is a US first edition. However, without the US first edition jacket, the value is about $10. With a US first jacket, the value will be between $15 & $20 (as long as it's in fine condition). The book holds value to completists, but not to most collectors due to the very large number of first prints released.

Hope this helps

Mulleins