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First edition first printing of first novel by Tom Clancy and first novel in the Jack Ryan series. Inscribed by Tom Clancy on the half title page. It says "To Hub Thanks to an early fan Tom Clancy." Made into the 1990 movie starring Alec Baldwin as Jack Ryan. SIGNED by Alec Baldwin on the title page at the 2023 Steel City Con in Monroe Pittsburgh. I will include the e-ticket and the floor plan from the event plus a wrist band. Light shelf wear. Earlier owner pasted a mylar cover to the backsides of the boards which left glue stains to both the front and rear end pages. Has all the points 18 lines on the publishers page, 6 reviews on the dustjacket's rear cover Jack Higgins, Joseph Wambaugh, Clive Cussler, Edward L. Beach, John Moore, Stansfield Turner, price not stated, has ISBN in silver on rear board. In very good / near fine condition. Comes with slip case that the previous owner had made up for this book.

The Hunt for Red October is a technothriller by Tom Clancy. The story follows a Soviet submarine captain who wishes to defect to the United States along with his officers and the Soviet Navy's newest ballistic missile submarine, Red October. A CIA analyst named Jack Ryan is tasked with interpreting the defector's moves and intentions.

Check for the presence of a dust jacket that has a price of $14.95 and the absence of any mention of later printings or editions.