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Vintage 1981 "Garfield Gains Weight" First Edition, First Printing — Hand-Signed by Jim Davis
Authentic vintage copy of Garfield Gains Weight: His Second Book by Jim Davis, published in March 1981 by Ballantine Books.
Authentic Signature: Hand-signed in red felt-tip marker by creator Jim Davis directly on the title page. Clean, unpersonalized signature (no "To [Name]" inscription).
True 1st/1st Printing: Verified copyright page stating "First Ballantine Books Edition: March 1981" along with the full number line: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.
Original Format: Classic vintage Ballantine landscape paperback layout.
Condition Details (Please Read & Review Photos):
Offered in Acceptable / Fair vintage condition due to binding wear:
Hinge / Binding Separation: The inner front hinge/leaf is pulling away from the text block at the spine seam with dried publisher glue exposed (clearly shown in photo). All pages remain present, but the front binding is fragile and should be handled with care.
Pages: Complete and fully legible. Paper exhibits standard, uniform age tanning/toning typical of 1980s pulp newsprint editions. No interior writing, scribbles, or remainder marks (aside from the author's signature).
Cover: Shows expected vintage shelf wear, edge rubbing, corner bumping, and mild spine creasing.
Shipping:
Ships securely sandwiched between rigid corrugated cardboard to ensure the book and spine remain fully protected during transit. Tracking provided upon dispatch.
