Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Thompson, Hunter S.. The Rum Diary. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2000, New York, 1998.
Price: US$475.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: This book is in pristine condition/ signed byThompson on the FFEP a perfect addition to any collection
Seller: Howe Island Books, Kingston, Ontario, ON, Canada
THOMPSON, Hunter S.. The Rum Diary - SIGNED Copy. Simon and Schuster, New York, 1998.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo. Pp. 204. Black paper covered boards, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, endpaper maps of San Juan, author initials signed to blank preliminary. In the unclipped color illustrated dust jacket: light crimp to the spine head. An exceptionally well preserved signed first edition of the long-lost first novel of late 1950s boomtown San Juan. Thompson was 22 years old when he wrote the novel. Dust jacket is now preserved in a removable clear archival sleeve.
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Price: US$575.00 + shipping
Description: 1st American Edition/1st Printing (complete number line). SIGNED by Thompson on a postcard affixed on third page (publishers imprint page-images at left--signature only). $24.00 price present on DJ flap; mylar protected. From the 2011 film version of the book: Laid-in is a card SIGNED by AARON ECKART (played 'Sanderson'); and a small phot card SIGNED by RICHARD JENKINS (played 'Ltterman'). (Bonus: Comes with a unsigned 1st Printing hardcover copy of Thompson's "Hey Rube: Modern History from the Sports Desk"). Note: No International orders for this book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$675.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: ***** This is the true first edition, first printing of the rare Advance Reader's Excerpt (with "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" stated on the copyright page. ***** This Advance Excerpt is 47 pages. ***** This book is SIGNED by the author ("H. S. Thompson") on the second page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. ***** Very nice soft cover (as issued). There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. ***** CONDITION: This book is in FINE condition. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. ***** All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982).
Seller: Richard Vick, Modern First Editions, Coral Springs, FL, U.S.A.
Thompson, Hunter S.. The Rum Diary: The Long Lost Novel - signed. Simon & Schuster, 1998.
Price: US$700.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Printing with complete number line including "1". Signed by Thompson on first blank page.
Seller: R. Fields Bookseller, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.
Thompson, Hunter S.. The Rum Diary (Signed First). Simon & Schuster, 1998.
Price: US$768.60 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition, first impression, signed (in full, and scarce, thus) by Hunter S. Thompson opposite the title page. Fine: tight and square binding in sharp black boards; tiny abrasion to the upper board; else very bright, crisp and clean, presenting as unread. The unclipped dustwrapper is Fine: delightfully crisp and vibrant; minor wrinkle to the head of the spine. presented in a removable, archival-quality Brodart protective cover. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard.
Seller: Bradhurst Fine Editions, Framlingham, United Kingdom
Hunter S. Thompson. The Rum Diary [Signed by Hunter S. Thompson]. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1998.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Absolutely As New First Edition in its original equally pristine dust jacket of the good doctors long lost novel. Basis for the Johnny Depp-starring film adaptation adapted for the screen and directed by Bruce Robinson. This thoroughly unique copy is inscribed, signed and with a drawn heart (all in green ink) on the title page and verso of the preceding one by Hunter Thompson as follows: Dear Mary Ann / Have some / fun with this book. I was / 22 years old when I wrote it. / Ho ho / Thanks for the letter / Hunter S. Thompson / Hunter / Dec. 1, 03 / Woody Creek, CO
Seller: Mystery Pier Books, Inc.,ABAA, ILAB, ABA, West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.