The first ever release in print of the first novel Stephen King wrote under his famed pseudonym. Includes "First Signet Printing, September, 1977" and number line 1 through 9 on the copyright page. Front cover has medium creasing in the top right corner. Back cover has heavy creasing on the top half and a medium tear. Binding is tight and intact. Spine is slightly slanted and has a crease down the center and rubbing along the edges. Top and bottom textblock edges have stamped marks of 5's and an asterisk.