Extremely Rare! First edition second printing hardcover The Exorcist

Extremely Rare! First edition second printing hardcover The Exorcist

1971 true first edition
Early 2nd printing - the number line is placed in an unusual spot on the About the Author on the last page (usually it’s on the copyright page)
Maroon boards and cloth spine and silver lettering
The dust jacket is unclipped and shows the original price of $6.95 on the top corner of the front flap and the publisher’s code "0571" is printed on the bottom of the front flap.
On the back panel, there is a photograph of William Peter Blatty holding a coffee cup in his right hand. Later printings used a different photo where he is not holding the cup.
Good overall condition for its age
Dust jacket has worn edges and small tears - see photos for condition
Dust jacket has been protected with a plastic cover