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Linkenheim, Germany: Edition Phantasia, 1986. First edition First printing. Hardcover. Fine. The true first edition of IT. The German edition precedes the US first edition. Number 208 of a limitation of 250 copies. Bound in full black leather lettered in red and silver gilt. All edges in red. Ribbon place marker. Silver endpapers. A fine copy housed within the publisher's red velvet slipcase. Appears as new.

It is a novel by American author Stephen King. It was his 22nd book and his 17th novel written under his own name. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears and phobias of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey. 'It' primarily appears in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown to attract its preferred prey of young children.

Look for the words 'First published in 1986 by Viking Penguin Inc.' and 'First printing, September 1986' with a set of numbers underneath that includes the '1' present, indicating a first print, on the copyright page.