Certified E.L. Doctorow Signed "Ragtime" Limited First Edition (#86/150)
This listing is for an exceptionally rare, personally hand-signed, and specially bound Limited First Edition of the American classic Ragtime by the celebrated author E.L. Doctorow. Published by Random House in 1975, this volume represents the most prestigious state of one of the most influential novels of the 20th century.
Key Features:
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AUTHENTIC E.L. DOCTOROW SIGNATURE: This volume is personally hand-signed by the author in bold black ink on the limitation page. As a recipient of the National Book Critics Circle Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, Doctorow’s signature is a premier cornerstone for any serious collection of contemporary American literature.
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ULTRA-LIMITED SIGNED STATE: Preceding the general trade release, this edition was strictly limited to a production of only one hundred and fifty copies. These copies were specially bound and issued in a dedicated collector's state, significantly scarcer than the standard first edition.
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INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED: This specific copy is uniquely hand-numbered as #86 of the 150 signed copies.
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PREMIUM COLLECTOR'S BINDING: The book is bound in high-quality grey-green cloth. The spine features elegant gold-stamped lettering within a decorative frame and the Random House publisher's mark. The front cover features a gold-stamped facsimile of the author's signature within a matching decorative frame.
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ARCHIVAL SLIPCASE: To ensure its preservation as a generational heirloom, the volume is housed in its original custom-fitted dark grey slipcase.
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VINTAGE COLLECTOR CONDITION: The volume displays the authentic character of a 1970s limited edition, with the cloth and interior showing minor, age-appropriate foxing that confirms its original archival paper and binding.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images shown are of the specific, unique physical copy you will receive, numbered 86 of 150. As an authentic hand-signed and numbered item from 1975, the character of the signature and the limitation numbering are unique to this individual volume.
Own a Masterpiece of American Historical Fiction Today!
This extraordinary artifact combines Doctorow’s kaleidoscopic vision of early 20th-century New York with the luxury craftsmanship of a rare, limited-run private release. Featuring a verified personal signature and a strictly limited provenance, this signed first edition is a premier centerpiece for any collection of modern American classics.
