***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Of interest to collectors of James Herbert and horror fiction first editions. In addition, this copy has been signed and inscribed by the author. And the fear will linger on -.' ***First impression of the true first edition in its original dustwrapper, in very nice, bright collectable condition.
The shattering, breath-taking climax will leave the reader exhausted and afraid. He surpasses them all in "Shrine", a stunning tale of the supernatural.
***James Herbert's previous books have thrilled and terrified millions with their brilliant evocations of horror and suspense. She has become the agent of something corrupt, a vile force that is centuries-old. ***But Alice is no longer the guileless child overwhelmed by her new saintliness. Soon the site of the visitation, beneath an ancient twisted oak tree, has become a shrine, a holy place for thousands of pilgrims. A lady in shimmering white who says she is the Immaculate Conception. Extremities of dustwrapper just very slightly rubbed and creased. ***In a near fine colour-illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £7.95 net. Internally also near fine, with no inscriptions (other than the author's). Tail of spine and bottom corner of back board slightly creased. ***Near fine in black cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the spine. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author on the title-page: 'To Stephen, Regards from James Herbert' in black ink pen. First impression of the true first edition.
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