Description
For sale: a Rare first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century by Hunter S. Thompson in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 2003 Simon and Schuster. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, light soiling on the top page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with a small damp stain on the front paste down which is hidden by the front flap No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface wear and heavy edge wear. First state jacket with the $25.00 price on the front flap and an inventory tag and pencil marks on the inside. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The book is a collection of writings about Thompson’s past that focuses on the theme of rebellion against authority.
Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
