The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris (1988 St. Martin’s Press First Edition, First Printing)

A beautiful first edition, first printing of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs, published by St. Martin's Press in 1988. This landmark psychological thriller introduced readers to one of literature's most unforgettable pairings: FBI trainee Clarice Starling and the brilliant, terrifying Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

A defining work of modern suspense and horror, The Silence of the Lambs became an international bestseller and inspired the Academy Award-winning film starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.

This exceptionally well-preserved copy appears almost unread, with remarkably clean burgundy-and-cream cloth boards, sharp silver spine lettering, a firm binding, and fresh interior pages. The original, unclipped dust jacket retains its striking moth artwork and $18.95 publisher's price, showing only minor signs of age and handling. The copyright page confirms the complete first-printing number line.

An outstanding early collectible of one of the most influential thrillers of the twentieth century.