Tom Clancy SIGNED Hunt for Red October 1984 Naval Institute Press 28th Print For Sale

Very Good to Excellent vintage condition.The book presents exceptionally well for its age. Red cloth boards are clean and attractive with crisp white spine lettering. The binding is very tight and appears barely “cracked,” suggesting the book may have been opened or read very little. Interior pages are clean and well preserved.Original dust jacket is present and shows minor age/storage wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.TOM CLANCY – THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
SIGNED • 1984 NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS • 28TH PRINTINGOffered is a very clean 1984 Naval Institute Press hardcover edition of Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October, his landmark debut novel and the book that introduced Jack Ryan.Most notably, the half-title page bears a large Tom Clancy signature in blue ink, as clearly shown in the photographs.PUBLICATION DETAILSAuthor: Tom Clancy
Title: The Hunt for Red October
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Copyright: 1984
ISBN: 0-87021-285-0
Binding: Red cloth hardcover
Dust Jacket: Yes
Printed in the United States
Printing: 28th PrintingThe copyright page contains the number line:35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28with 28 as the lowest number, identifying this copy as the 28th printing of the 1984 Naval Institute Press edition.SIGNATUREThe half-title page contains a large Tom Clancy signature in blue ink.The signature has not been professionally authenticated, and no third-party Certificate of Authenticity is included. The signature is being represented exactly as found in the book. Detailed photographs are provided so prospective buyers can examine it and make their own assessment.PROVENANCEThis book was acquired by the seller in September 2026 as part of Lot 324, a collection of books purchased through Cannon’s sales from a Virginia estate.The seller retains the original sale documentation establishing the source of acquisition. A redacted copy can be provided to the purchaser as supporting provenance.Please note that the sale documentation establishes where the book was acquired; it does not constitute authentication of the Tom Clancy signature.CONDITIONThe book presents in very clean, well-preserved condition.The red cloth boards are attractive with crisp white spine lettering. The binding is exceptionally tight and appears barely “cracked,” suggesting the book may have been opened or read very little. Interior pages appear clean and well preserved, and the book does not show the looseness normally associated with a heavily read copy.The dust jacket is present and shows minor age/storage wear consistent with a vintage book of this age.Please examine all photographs carefully. They are considered an important part of the condition description and show the actual book you will receive.A particularly attractive estate-found example of Tom Clancy’s classic Cold War submarine thriller, retaining its dust jacket and featuring a prominent signature by the author.SHIPPINGThe book will be carefully packed to protect the binding and dust jacket during shipment. Tracking will be provided.