THE DARK DESIGN, Volume III of the Riverworld Series [signed copy of the original typescript].
np, nd (c 1977). Item #98-4656
Approximately 720 photocopied pages printed on rectos only, first and last few pp with edge wear, last page with edge chips and hole, some edge toning, front page toned, but still a fascinating relic of Farmer's crative process since copy includes all manuscript corrections. BOLDLY INSCRIBED "TO CHARLES" AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR FARMER ON FIRST PAGE. Includes Uncorrected Proof copy of novel, published by Berkley/Putnam's, worn and toned covers, toned contents with soiled edges, but BOLDLY INSCRIBED "TO CHARLIE 'LOCUS' BROWN" AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR PHILIP JOSE FARMER. Also included is the proof of the front cover and spine of dustjacket. Note: this is the photocopy of the corrected typescript.
Price: $750.00