Signed Armchair Detective Limited Edition: Hand-Signed by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby 1991)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of 20th-century horror fiction history, psychological thriller lore, and fine collector's press ephemera: a Signed Limited Edition volume of Rosemary's Baby, hand-signed on the preliminary limitation page by master novelist and playwright Ira Levin.
One of the most influential suspense writers of the post-WWII era, Ira Levin (1929–2007) penned classic novels including A Kiss Before Dying (1953), The Stepford Wives (1972), and The Boys from Brazil (1976), as well as Deathtrap, the longest-running comedy-thriller in Broadway history. First published in 1967, Rosemary's Baby became an immediate literary sensation, sparking the late-1960s horror boom and serving as the basis for Roman Polanski's seminal 1968 film adaptation starring Mia Farrow.
Published in February 1991 by The Armchair Detective Library, this collector's hardcover edition is bound in rich maroon cloth featuring gilt cover titles, a diamond photo insert of the author, and a matching cloth slipcase.
On a dedicated limitation page, Ira Levin has rendered a dark, fluid autograph in black ink:
"Ira Levin"
This copy is hand-numbered 33 out of a strictly limited press run of 100 numbered copies signed by the author.
Preserved in fine condition with crisp cloth boards, tight spine, unblemished text block, and a matching original slipcase, this rare numbered volume serves as an essential centerpiece for Ira Levin collectors, horror fiction archivists, and fine press displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1991 ARMCHAIR DETECTIVE LIMITED EDITION: Authentic collector's hardcover issue of Ira Levin's masterwork Rosemary's Baby.
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DELUXE SLIPCASED BINDING: Bound in deep maroon cloth with gilt cover graphics, author photo inlay, and matching cloth slipcase.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with clean cloth boards, pristine text block, tight spine, and sound slipcase.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY IRA LEVIN: Authentically autographed in black ink ("Ira Levin") on the limitation page by Ira Levin.
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STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBERED ISSUE: Designated copy number 33 from a limited run of 100 numbered copies.
