Blood Work Michael Connelly Signed First Edition 1st Print Terry Hansen Association
Up for grabs is this exceptionally rare, museum-grade literary collectible: a verifiably authentic 1998 First Edition, First Printing of Michael Connelly’s masterpiece, Blood Work. Published by Little, Brown and Company, this copy features a complete, un-truncated 10-to-1 number line on the copyright page, verifying its true first-print status. This prized association copy is uniquely double-signed: hand-signed by author Michael Connelly on the title page, and additionally hand-signed on the dedication page by Terrell "Terry" Hansen—the real-life Los Angeles paramedic whose emotional heart transplant journey directly inspired the creation of the book's iconic protagonist, Terry McCaleb. Presenting in absolute Fine to Near Mint condition under clear archival protection, this is an cornerstone piece for any serious crime fiction or modern first edition collection.
Design Features
Features the complete, unabridged hardcover release bound in the publisher's original dark gray boards with crisp, silver-gilt stamped spine lettering. Spans the complete text block printed on premium, archival-grade acid-free paper stock with clean, squared edges. Enclosed in its original, vibrant full-color dust jacket featuring the iconic industrial rivet and heart silhouette artwork overlay. The dust jacket remains completely unclipped, preserving the original publisher's retail price point, and comes pre-fitted with a professional, removable clear Brodart-style Mylar sleeve to guarantee long-term shelf preservation.
Condition
Fine / Near Mint Book in Near Mint Dust Jacket. The volume appears entirely unread with a perfectly rigid, tight binding, pristine square spine, and no lean. The internal pages are flawlessly crisp, bright, and clean with no foxing, thumb-soil, or corner creases. The text block edges are remarkably bright white, appears to display no shelf wear or handling smudges. The dust jacket is exceptionally sharp, featuring crisp edges, unbruised spine tips, and completely vibrant color retention, with the protective Mylar shield showing (barely) only faint, negligible surface scuffs from archival storage.
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Up for grabs is this exceptionally rare, museum-grade literary collectible: a verifiably authentic 1998 First Edition, First Printing of Michael Connelly’s masterpiece, Blood Work. Published by Little, Brown and Company, this copy features a complete, un-truncated 10-to-1 number line on the copyright page, verifying its true first-print status. This prized association copy is uniquely double-signed: hand-signed by author Michael Connelly on the title page, and additionally hand-signed on the dedication page by Terrell "Terry" Hansen—the real-life Los Angeles paramedic whose emotional heart transplant journey directly inspired the creation of the book's iconic protagonist, Terry McCaleb. Presenting in absolute Fine to Near Mint condition under clear archival protection, this is an cornerstone piece for any serious crime fiction or modern first edition collection.
Design Features
Features the complete, unabridged hardcover release bound in the publisher's original dark gray boards with crisp, silver-gilt stamped spine lettering. Spans the complete text block printed on premium, archival-grade acid-free paper stock with clean, squared edges. Enclosed in its original, vibrant full-color dust jacket featuring the iconic industrial rivet and heart silhouette artwork overlay. The dust jacket remains completely unclipped, preserving the original publisher's retail price point, and comes pre-fitted with a professional, removable clear Brodart-style Mylar sleeve to guarantee long-term shelf preservation.
Condition
Fine / Near Mint Book in Near Mint Dust Jacket. The volume appears entirely unread with a perfectly rigid, tight binding, pristine square spine, and no lean. The internal pages are flawlessly crisp, bright, and clean with no foxing, thumb-soil, or corner creases. The text block edges are remarkably bright white, appears to display no shelf wear or handling smudges. The dust jacket is exceptionally sharp, featuring crisp edges, unbruised spine tips, and completely vibrant color retention, with the protective Mylar shield showing (barely) only faint, negligible surface scuffs from archival storage.
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About This Item
Everything listed is 100% authentic. The high-resolution photos show the exact item heading your way. (Just keep in mind colors can look a tiny bit different depending on your screen settings).
Vintage Packaging Details
"New" in the context of this listing means the book is in an unread, exceptionally well-preserved vintage condition. Because this is a genuine first edition printed in 1998, please expect a normal, minor amount of age-related archival shelf presence as described and pictured. Item is strictly as pictured.
Store Policy
• All sales final, no returns.
TERMS & SHIPPING
Items are handled strictly to collector standards and shipped on a daily basis, Monday through Friday. Domestic orders are sent via USPS with tracking and safely packed to ensure secure transit. For faster service I offer Priority Mail too. All international orders ship exclusively through eBay's international shipping programs and are fully backed by eBay policy.
Everything listed is 100% authentic. The high-resolution photos show the exact item heading your way. (Just keep in mind colors can look a tiny bit different depending on your screen settings).
Vintage Packaging Details
"New" in the context of this listing means the book is in an unread, exceptionally well-preserved vintage condition. Because this is a genuine first edition printed in 1998, please expect a normal, minor amount of age-related archival shelf presence as described and pictured. Item is strictly as pictured.
Store Policy
• All sales final, no returns.
TERMS & SHIPPING
Items are handled strictly to collector standards and shipped on a daily basis, Monday through Friday. Domestic orders are sent via USPS with tracking and safely packed to ensure secure transit. For faster service I offer Priority Mail too. All international orders ship exclusively through eBay's international shipping programs and are fully backed by eBay policy.
