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William Peter Blatty, The Exorcist. 7th impression, signed by Blatty on the front free end paper. New York: Harper & Row, 1971. Octavo, [viii,] 340, [4] pp. Bound in publisher s tan boards with maroon cloth spine with gilted letters. Numberline in rear of book down to 7 denoting the printing. First issue dust jacket with $6.95 price and 0571 code. The film adaptation would be released two years later in 1973 to huge commercial success. Book in VG+ with no writing inside save the authors, sharp corners, taut spine and well preserved gilt lettering. The jacket is in about VG condition with some rubbing, edge wear, a small closed tear to rear panel near bottom spine, small crease to rear flap. It has not been price clipped and the colors have been well preserved on it. Protected now in archival mylar. A really handsome copy of a book that helped launch horror fiction into the mainstream. Seller Inventory # WPB01
Title: The Exorcist (Signed)
Publisher: Harper & Row
Publication Date: 1971
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. William Peter Blatty. I'll Tell Them I Remember You. New York: W. W. Norton & Company Inc., 1973. First Edition. Signed Bookplate. 173 p., original dust jacket, 8.5 x 5.75", 8vo. In fair condition. Dust jacket is clipped at front flap's bottom corner (price remains on top corner). Edges of dust jacket are normally scuffed; small scuff found on front cover, close to hinge flap. Author's signed bookplate found pasted-in on front end-page. Signature is in blue ink. Very light toning throughout text-block, mostly at edges of leaves. Binding tight and intact. Please see photos. William Peter Blatty (1928 2017) was an American writer, director and producer. He is best known for his 1971 novel The Exorcist and for his 1973 screenplay for the film adaptation of the same name. Blatty won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Exorcist, and was nominated for Best Picture as its producer. The film also earned Blatty a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Drama as producer. I'll Tell Them I Remember You is Blatty's memoir about being raised by his single Lebanese mother struggling to make ends meet in 1930s Manhattan. Signed First Edition. Gift quality. RAREA1973ABCR 11/24 - HK2171. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # RAREA1973ABCR
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Very handsomely bound in maroon cloth spine stamped brightly in silver. And in gleaming maroon cloth boards. Very clean and tight throughout with previous owner's initials at the top of the half-title page. In a price-clipped dustjacket bearing the correct code "0571" at the bottom of the inside front flap. With photo of Blatty on the rear panel. A 1" snag with slight discoloration at the right center of the front panel. With a signed/presentation photo of Linda Blair: "To James-- Lots of Love Linda Blair." The black and white photo of a smiling Linda Blair measures 8" x 10". First Edition (stated) and with the complete number line at the end of the book on the "About the Author" page. Seller Inventory # 107
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book Club Edition. Full-size 1971 book club edition SIGNED BY WILLIAM PETER BLATTY and not inscribed to anyone. Book is almost near fine with lovely multi-colored boards and good corners. Mild edgewear on the dust jacket but looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 08155
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Pat Cramer, Bookseller, Lewisville, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Kirk Reinert (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight clean unread unused copy. The priced jacket has a light crease to the rear flap and two really small nicks to the rear panel. Introduction by F. Paul Wilson. Introduction by Matthew R. Bradley. Afterword by Paul Day Clemons and Ron Magid. This copy signed by all and Blatty. All signatures on a limitation page that says The 25th Anniversary Edition. The title page says 40th Anniversary Edition. The slipcase does have some light rubbing. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND WILL NORMALLY SHIP NEXT DAY. Signed Copy. Book. Seller Inventory # 044574
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Oddball Books, Burbank, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The book is beautifully signed by the star of the classic film version. Linda Blair signed her name as well as the words "Sweet Dreams!" along with the 2025 date. The signature is in blue pen on title page. The book was signed in person at the Sinister Creature Convention in Sacramento California on June 21, 2025. The book includes the JSA authentication card and sticker. The authentication sticker is on the bottom right corner edge of the title page. The book has some light foxing over the top side edges, and some minor scuffing over the bottom right corner edge as well as old price stamped on the first page. The jacket has the price clipped. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 081172
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.
Signed Limited Edition (this being #113 of 374); A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, in a decorative slipcase as issued, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to a limitation page. A spectacular edition of the classic work, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the original publication; this edition scarce in the marketplace. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship securely wrapped in a sturdy box. Seller Inventory # 4628
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good Minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Minus. 1st Edition/1st Printing (with full number line on last page). SIGNED by author on a bookplate affixed to front end page (signature only). a little tape residue on front pastedown; some page age-toning and slight spine lean. DJ has wear and is rubbed with edge wear and creases on flaps. $6.95 price present on DJ flap; mylar protected. Basis for the famous 1973 version of novel. Attached to front end page is a card SIGNED by ELLEN BURSTYN (played 'Chris MacNeil'). Laid-in is a B&W photo SIGNED by MAX VON SYDOW (played 'Father Merrin'). Attached to half-title page is a card SIGNED by LINDA BLAIR (played 'Regan'); and another card SIGNED by JASON MILLER (played 'Father Karras'). Laid-in is a card SIGNED by PETER MASTERSON (Played 'Dr. Barringer'). Also laid-in (not attached) is a B&W photo SIGNED and inscribed by WILLIAM FRIEDKIN (film's Director). Also laid-in is a card SIGNED by DAN PERRI (film's graphic title designer); and a small B&W photo-card SIGNED by actress KITTY WINN (played 'Sharon Spencer'). Laid-in is the original New York Times obituary for Blatty. Also comes with a DVD of the film.Unique 1st Printing copy for the Blatty--Exorcist fan or collector. Note: No International orders for this item. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 025929
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Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Collector's Edition. Some minor wear. Text is clean and tight in binding. Signed on special signature page. This copy retains the signed certificate of authenticity and the note about the author. Due to price, this book may require additional postage. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed. Seller Inventory # 108968
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Zeds Books, Ashburn, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition, Special Edition. A very scarce title in any condition, this Signed Collector's Edition is in Absolute Mint and Unread condition. The front and back covers are in Perfect condition and the gilded page edges show no wear at all! There is no attached bookplate nor any other signs of previous ownership. This Signed Collector's Edition is published by The Easton Press and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. It would be a beautiful addition to your Easton Press collection. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 10175
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Oddball Books, Burbank, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. The book is beautifully signed by the star and the director of the classic horror film. Both autographs have been authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA Certificate AM25271) Linda Blair signed her name as well as the words "Sweet Dreams!" in black pen and William Friedkin's signature is in blue Sharpie. Both autographs are on the title page. The book was signed in person at events here in Los Angeles. Photo's of both signings will be included with the purchase. The book has some minor wear on the top and bottom side edges. The jacket has the price clipped and a half inch size tear on the front bottom edge and some scuffing over the top and bottom corner edges. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 077160
Quantity: 1 available