Eclipse by Meyer, Stephenie - 2007

U.S.A.: Little, Brown, 2007. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The third novel in the Twilight saga. First edition, first printing, with first state dust jacket. All points are present including "First Edition: September 2007" stated in the middle of the copyright page and a full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on the bottom with no mention of a special edition. Boards are black paper with silver lettering on the spine and the author's full name. There are no reviews on the back of the dust jacket, which retains a price of $18.99. The book itself has no major flaws, it just appears to have been gently read. There is some slight age toning to the pages, but otherwise this is a very clean copy with no writing, underlining, or bookplates. Not an ex-library copy, but there is a light remainder mark on the lower textblock. As stated, the book has probably been read, but gently, as the spine, while slightly concave, remains tight and crisp. The boards very light evidence of some overall handling but are flat and true with only minor edge wear including some bumping to the spine, Corners are square and not bumped. Dust jacket is not price-clipped but likewise shows some very light general edge wear/scuffing with some very minor bumping to the corners and spine but no tears. There are a couple of light creases on the back cover that are not readily noticeable. An overall lovely copy...well priced for a true first printing! This scarce collectible,NEAR FINE, first edition/first printing copy is protected with an archival mylar dust jacket cover. Satisfaction guaranteed! GIFT QUALITY