THE THROAT by Peter Straub, 1993 Dutton and signed bookplate by author. Dust jacket is Brodart protected so it's tough getting a good picture because of the glare and reflection. Jacket has no rips, tears, or writing although on the bottom of spine looks like a very tiny part may be creased. Inside has no other writing other than signature, binding is solid with no loose pages, spine is straight and overall a beautiful hardback book that deserves to be in any collection.