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Collector Features & Identification
Author: Stephen King
Book Series: The Dark Tower (Books I, II, & III)
Publisher & Year: Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. (1987–1998)
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jackets
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printings & 3rd Printing
Identification: This is a stunning, highly preserved 3-book set encompassing the first three volumes of The Dark Tower series, all published by the legendary Donald M. Grant.
The Gunslinger (3rd Printing, 1998): Bound in beautiful textured red boards with black accents. The spine states \"Stephen King, The Dark Tower, the gunslinger Grant\". The copyright page confirms the 1998 Third Printing (original copyright 1982). Paste-downs feature Roland and Jake in the desert. The inner flap denotes it is part of the slipcase set and features contemporary pricing for Wizard and Glass and Desperation. Cover & Interior Artist: Michael Whelan.
The Drawing of the Three (1st Edition, 1st Printing, 1987): Bound in beautiful textured black boards with gold lettering. The spine states \"King The drawing of the three Grant\". Paste-downs feature Eddie with birds flying in the background. The inner flap features the $35 trade edition and $100 deluxe edition prices, with an advertisement for a Charles L. Grant trilogy title on the rear flap. Cover & Interior Artist: Phil Hale.
The Waste Lands (1st Edition, 1st Printing, 1991): Bound in textured red boards with black accents (matching The Gunslinger). The spine states \"King and the Dark Tower The wastelands Grant\". Paste-downs feature Jake and Oy the Billy-Bumbler against a beautiful pink rose color. The inner flap features the $38 trade edition price, with an advertisement for The Face in the Abyss on the rear flap. Cover & Interior Artist: Ned Dameron.
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Western, Horror
Topics: Roland Deschain, The Man in Black, Eddie Dean, Susannah Dean, Jake Chambers, Oy the Billy-Bumbler, Mid-World, The Dark Tower.
Exact Page Counts:
The Gunslinger: 224 Pages (Approx)
The Drawing of the Three: 400 Pages (Approx)
The Waste Lands: 512 Pages (Approx)
Combined Total: 1,136 Pages (Approx)
About the Books (Synopsis)
This 3-volume set comprises the foundational chapters of Stephen King\'s epic, genre-bending magnum opus, The Dark Tower.
The Gunslinger introduces readers to Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger, as he relentlessly pursues the elusive sorcerer known as the Man in Black across the Mohaine Desert, eventually making a fateful connection with a young boy named Jake Chambers.
The Drawing of the Three follows Roland as he is forced to step through mystical doorways into different eras of New York City, drawing new companions—Eddie and Odetta—into Mid-World to help him on his quest to save the Tower.
The Waste Lands sees Roland\'s newly formed ka-tet journeying further along the Path of the Beam. They must navigate a paradoxical timeline to save Jake Chambers, traverse a decaying, dangerous world, and survive a deadly encounter with a sentient, psychotic monorail named Blaine.
Archival Preservation
Archival Sleeve: Every dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.
Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.
Archival Backing: The jackets are supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.
Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.
Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
This 3-book set is in spectacular Very Good to Like New condition overall. Remarkably, all three volumes boast incredibly tight, highly resistant hinges that still audibly \"creak\" when opened, confirming they are completely unread copies.
Dust Jackets: Very Good to Like New
The Gunslinger: Like New. Flawless condition.
The Drawing of the Three: Very Good to Like New. Presents beautifully.
The Waste Lands: Like New. Flawless condition.
All jackets are fully stabilized, smoothed, and beautifully protected under Mylar.
Binding & Boards: Like New
The beautiful textured boards across the set are clean, square, and solid. All three books feature highly resistant bindings that \"creak\" when opened, indicating they have never been broken in.
Text Blocks & Pages: Like New
The text blocks on all three volumes are firm, pristine, and brilliantly white, remaining in structurally unread condition. The stunning full-color interior illustrations by Whelan, Hale, and Dameron are vibrant and flawless.
Clean, flawless paste-downs across all volumes showcasing the iconic endpaper art. Free of remainder marks or owner inscriptions.
The Archival Standard
You are paying for verified quality, professional curation, and collector-level completeness:
Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking codes, publisher history, and edition markers to guarantee exactly what you are receiving.
The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of condition, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
Transparent & Fair Shipping: I do not inflate shipping costs to pad margins. You pay the true, calculated rate for secure transit.
360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 55-second 360-degree rotation of the actual books.
Buyer Inquiries
Questions: If you have any questions about this listing or need to see additional details, please reach out. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Shipping & Handling
As the international shipper who runs The Chronomancers Archives, I ensure your books survive transit anywhere in the world. Your heavy set will be shipped appropriately in a sturdy box.
I utilize meticulous packaging methods—double-wrapping the volumes in custom paper and double bubble wrap, and utilizing custom-cut styrofoam to ensure the heavy books are completely immobilized. I ship within 1-day handling time.
Service: USPS Media Mail (Domestic) / Calculated International
Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
Physical Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in (Approx)
Length: 6.25 in
Width: 4.50 in (Combined approx.)
Weight: 5.50 lb (Approx)
