This is a true first edition, first printing of The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris, published in 1988 by St. Martin?s Press. Features the original dust jacket with $18.95 price, full number line "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1," and first edition statement on the copyright page. A landmark psychological thriller, this novel introduced readers to the iconic character Hannibal Lecter and inspired the Oscar-winning film adaptation. Condition: Book is in very good condition overall. Dust jacket shows minimal shelf wear. Pages are clean with no writing or underlining. Embossed ex-libris mark from private collector ("Library of George A. Young") on the front free endpaper. No other markings, odors, or damage noted. A collectible and investment-grade copy of a modern classic. #FirstEdition #ThrillerBooks #RareBooks #BookCollector #ModernFirsts