Tom Clancy Signed 1st Ed. "The Hunt for Red October"

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Tom Clancy n.p., ca. 1984 Tom Clancy Signed 1st Ed. "The Hunt for Red October" Signed book Tom Clancy (1947-2013). First edition copy of Tom Clancy's breakout best-selling espionage thriller novel "The Hunt for Red October", inscribed and signed on the title page by the author as "Tom C." The inscription reads "To my good & rich friend Bob B?". Red linen boards with embossed title on the front and silver lettering on the spine. 387pp, 6.25" x 9.25", Naval Institute Press: Annapolis, Maryland, 1984. Original dust jacket is included with minor wear, rubbing and miniscule tears along edges, very light minor foxing to edge of pages and title page, else a nicely signed first edition copy of a highly regarded novel. Tom Clancy rose to fame and critical acclaim with his debut novel "The Hunt for Red October" and subsequently built a literary empire on his finely crafted espionage thrillers. Clancy went on to author eighteen novels, including the Ryanverse series featuring character Jack Ryan. Even after Clancy's death his family has continued the Ryanverse series with other authors - a testament to the author's influence and legacy in the genre. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!