'Salem's Lot [First Edition Coded Q37 in Original Wrapper with Father Cody Error]

Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1975. First edition stated, code Q37 at page 439. First edition dust wrapper with Father Cody error as the bad priest; a misprint, as Callahan was the "bad priest." Blood red boards, black cloth spine wrap, gilt spine titles, moderate shelf, edge wear, bow. Deckled pages very good, few with moderate crease; no writing. Small stamp at title page and same faintly to lower exterior text block: Longview Public Library, Longview, Washington." No other indications or markings found. Bind fine, light cant; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub, spine fade; clipped, protected in fine clear sleeve. Rare near very good first printing in near good first state wrapper with Father Cody error. One of Stephen King's true classics, where he offers an interpretation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. In SK's second published novel he describes Salem's Lot as a town first touched by an evil and horrific murder-suicide involving a prominent citizen - and former hitman - named Hubie Marston. And, now overlooked by this empty and terrible house. The village has its collection of small-town secrets and moral corruptions, though, and is finally invaded by a Vampiric plague, starting with the shadowy new owner of the Marston House, Richard Straker, and his familiar, Kurt Barlow. Another new resident, writer Ben Mears who grew up in the town, joins with a local doctor, a teacher, and young Mark Petrie to fight against the town's demise. Salem's Lot knew darkness and the awful, heavy silence of terrifying images grotesquely dancing in and out of the shadows. Stark, white faces, huge, glowing eyes and long, gnarled hands that reached out with lustful insistence. The paralyzing fear of a diabolical corruption and hideous peril more dreadful than death. But, no one in Salem's Lot dared to speak of the high, sweet, evil laughter of a child, and the terrible sucking sounds... Apprx. 5 3/4" x 8 1/2" design. 439 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Illus. by Christensen, Dave (Jacket Illustration). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.