Helter Skelter-Vincent Bugliosi-SIGNED!-BCE-1st Edition/2nd Printing-Manson-RARE

Description: Up for sale is a Very Rare, SIGNED/INSCRIBED, First Edition/Second Printing/Book Club Edition of Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi.With Curt Gentry.The True Story of The Manson Murders. A 20th Century Classic, SIGNED/INSCRIBED Copies are Scarce and Becoming Exceedingly Hard to Find!! Please remember this is NOT a First Edition/First Printing!This is the Second Printing of the First Edition."FIRST EDITION" is clearly stated on the copyright page and the number line ends with "2". This copy is also a Book Club Edition!!Book Club Editions, typically referred to as BCE's, are essentially early reprints.There are two key BCE identifiers present with this book.One, the BCE blind blind stamp/indentation is present and located on the rear board.Second, no price is listed on the dust jacket.These are two key features common with BCE's. Once again, we want to repeat that this copy is both a Second Printing AND a Book Club Edition.This book is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title! If interested, we do have a TRUE First/First of this title currently up for sale. It is not signed and it's in rather poor condition but it is a TRUE First/First. Feel free to message us for more info regarding that copy. Please continue reading for more pertinent info relating to this book... Hardcover with its original dust jacket.Published by Norton: New York, 1974.Numerous photographs. Boldly SIGNED and Warmly INSCRIBED by the celebrated author and legendary lawyer! Elegantly SIGNED/INSCRIBED on the ffep/first blank page by the great Vincent Bugliosi! A First American Edition/Second Printing with the number line ending with "2".A Book Club Edition, (BCE). One last time, this is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title. Some would classify this copy simply as a Book Club Edition, a First Edition/Later Printing, a First Edition/Early Printing and so on.We prefer to be as specific as possible with our descriptions/classifications which is why we refer to this copy as both a First Edition/Second Printing AND a BCE. This rare treasure has some VERY clearly visible wear/age, but is still in Highly Desirable, Highly Collectible condition!The wear, however, is considerable and should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying. The book appears gently read and has no internal writing, no internal foxing, no remainder marks, no missing pages and is NOT Ex-Libris.The binding is still holding tight and the pages are surprisingly crisp and clean!Some general/shelf wear along with creases/scuffing/wear to the spine/corners/cloth boards, particularly noticeable near/along the edges and at the corners, marks/wear to the edge/fore pages and creases/marks/wear to some of the pages, NOT affecting the text!The wear is clearly visible and should be carefully examined/considered. The original dust jacket is fully intact but has substantial wear!Some general/shelf wear along with creases, scuffing, marks and rips.Please note the wear on the spine, at the corners and near/along the edges!The wear, particularly near/along the edges, is VERY clearly visible and should be carefully examined/considered. We tend to grade the condition of our books rather harshly and took into consideration any and all wear when determining the value of this rare book.Our VERY LOW asking price is a reflection of that consideration and if this copy was in better condition our asking price would be considerably higher.We purposely and closely photographed what we consider to be the most obvious and egregious wear.Once again, we want to reiterate that the wear to both the book and particularly the dust jacket is VERY clearly visible!All of the wear, especially to the dust jacket, should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying. Numerous photographs from various angles were taken for your consideration/inspection.Please closely and carefully view ALL the pictures for further clarification!Following the conclusion of the auction, payment must be received within three days or the book will be re-listed.Please feel free to contact us with any and all questions. We are very proud of our 100% positive feedback/ranking and offer an easy, no questions asked return policy so you can buy with confidence! Thank you!!

Price: 199.99 USD

Location: Thousand Oaks, California

End Time: 2025-01-28T22:38:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD