Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Harris, Thomas. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin's Press, 1988.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 3rd printing, Signed by the Author and Dated "November 17, 1988" on front free end paper, light/faint dusting to edges of text block, dj now enclosed in mylar wrap
Seller: H.S. Bailey, Fort Myers, FL, U.S.A.
Thomas Harris. The Silence of the Lambs. St Martin's Press, 1988.
Price: US$580.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A beautiful first printing of the first American edition [St Martin's NY (1988)], famously filmed in 1991 with Jodie Foster and, of course, Anthony Hopkins. This book is signed by author Thomas Harris by way of a laid-in bookplate. The book is in near fine condition with several smudges on the page edges but no remainder marks, sharp corners, a tight and square binding and with no owner inscriptions or highlighting. The dust jacket is in fine condition, not price-clipped ($18.95), with no creases, chips or tears and absolutely minimal shelf wear. It is now protected by an archival cover which is easily removable. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Seller: C&S Books, Windsor, ON, Canada
Price: US$675.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: BEAUTIFULLY SIGNED BY THOMAS HARRIS directly to the title page along with a warm personal inscription to a Sgt. Martin Bloom (perhaps law enforcement?). A highly appealing 7th printing in near-fine condition with clean text and beautiful boards. Dust jacket has only mild wear (but deliberately designed to appear distressed); still looks very attractive with a new mylar cover. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author.
Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$725.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: BEAUTIFULLY SIGNED BY THOMAS HARRIS directly to the half-title page. NOT inscribed to anyone. A highly appealing book club edition in VG+ condition with clean text and beautiful boards (one bumped corner). Dust jacket has edgewear but still looks very attractive with a new mylar cover. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author.
Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, NJ, U.S.A.
Thomas Harris. Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1988.
Price: US$900.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: DJ in myylar is not price cliipped. An excellent copy of this classic, signed by the author on the title page. Second edition. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2
Seller: Canio's Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$995.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 1st Edition/1st Printing (complete number line on cp page). SIGNED by author on a card affixed to deication page: " From-Thomas Harris". $18.95 price present on DJ flap; mylar protected. Attached to half-title page is a card SIGNED by JONATHAN DEMME (Director of famous 1991 film version of novel). Attached to front end page is a index card SIGNED by JODIE FOSTER (played 'Clarice Starling'). Also attached to front end page is a card SIGNED by ANTHONY HOPKINS (played 'Dr. Hannibal Lecter'). Laid-in is a First Day Cover (FDC) SIGNED by famed director-actor ROGER CORMAN (who played FBI Director Burke in film). Laid-in is a card SIGNED by ANTHONY HEALD (played 'Dr. Frederick Chilton'); and another card SIGNED by FRANKIE FAISON (played 'Barney'); and a B&W photo SIGNED by TED LEVINE (played 'Jame Gumb'). (Bonus: Comes with a unsigned Dutton hardcover copy of Harris' "Red Dragon") A nice unique copy for the Harris-Silence fan or collector. NOTE: No international orders for this book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
HARRIS, Thomas. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. St. Martin's Press, NY, 1988.
Price: US$1000.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: As New. Advanced Reading Copy of the international bestseller, basis for the Oscar-winning film. Absolutely pristine. Flawless. And rare thus.
Seller: Mystery Pier Books, Inc.,ABAA, ILAB, ABA, West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
Harris, Thomas. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin's, 1988.
Price: US$1265.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition, first printing; slightest wear to dust jacket and book with faint spotting to page fore edges; o/w NF/F; signed by Thomas Harris on a book plate that is attached to front free end paper; pictures available upon request
Seller: Evergreen Books LLC, Lakewood, CO, U.S.A.
Harris, Thomas. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1988.
Price: US$1295.00 + shipping
Description: SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special, decorative bookplate attached to the half title page. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. 1ST PRINTING with full number line. NOT PRICE CLIPPED - $18.95 STILL ON DUSTJACKET FLAP. NOT A REMAINDER. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. This book appears to have never been read and is in pristine condition. 338 Pages. Decorative bookplate bearing the very scarce signature of the reclusive Thomas Harris on the half-title page. Author's second and best known book. HANDSOME, COLLECTIBLE COPY IN GIFT GIVING CONDITION.
Seller: Books Plus, LLC, Lexington, SC, U.S.A.
Thomas Harris. The Silence of The lambs. St. Martin's Press, 1988.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: St. Martin's Press, Boston, 1988. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This is the true first edition, first printing (with First Edition & 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page). SIGNED by the author (Thomas Harris) directly on the title page (not on a bookplate). The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. No writing or remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. The dust jacket is not price-clipped ($18.95). This copy has been signed at Dino De Laurentiis 80th birthday in Italy, to his niece by Thomas Harris who was an attendee to the party. A very rare copy signed by the author in great collectible condition. Photos available on request. $2000
Seller: E. B. Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Thomas Harris. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1988.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine, first edition of this famous novel by Harris. This copy is signed by the author on the title page. Book is clean and unmarked throughout and appears unread. The jacket is not price clipped and has been housed in a Brodart cover since new. This book was the basis for the famous movie of the same name starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. A rare find signed and in such nice condition.
Seller: BDC Books, Stratford, ON, Canada
Harris, Thomas. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. NY St. Martin's 1988, 1988.
Price: US$4500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1st Fine in Fine D.J. SIGNED by Harris and dated SOUTHAMPTON ,1988 (L)
Seller: NUDEL BOOKS, New York, NY, U.S.A.
HARRIS, Thomas. The Silence of the Lambs. St. Martin's, New York, 1988.
Price: US$6500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: St. Martin's, (1988). First Edition. Fine. Presentation copy, signed in full, 1988, "For ---- who help us to see and to think a little better. With affection and every good wish." Presentation copies of this title are quite rare.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
HARRIS, Thomas. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. NY: St.Martin's, 1988.
Price: US$6500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Superb, virtually As New First Edition, First State copy of the internationally bestselling novel, basis of course for the now classic 1991 Jonathan Demme-directed film starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins which won all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor and Actress. Copies of this caliber are very rarely -- if ever -- seen, and this remarkable copy is signed on the tite page by Anthony Hopkins as well as reclusive author Thomas Harris.
Seller: Mystery Pier Books, Inc.,ABAA, ILAB, ABA, West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
Harris, Thomas. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. NY, St. Martin's, 1988.
Price: US$8500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Stated 1st Edition with the right number line.About Fine, slight waviness at bottom of the first few pages, in About Fine D.J. with a trace of cocking of the spine.INSCRIBED to the novelist Judith Rossner."For Judith (Rossner).where talent meets courage- with affection and good wishes.Thomas Harris Aug/88."tho a common first and relatively common signed in these days of the cult of mass signings.a 'real' contemporary inscription is more than difficult.the most important mystery novel of the 80's.and the basis for one of the greatest mystery-horror flics of all times.a remarkable association copy linking the two key novels of mid-class sexual hysteria towards century's end.(L3/3
Seller: NUDEL BOOKS, New York, NY, U.S.A.