The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks 1996 1st Ed/1st Printing HC No DJ Inscribed

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, first edition, first printing (October 1996, full number line 10 9 8 7 6), published by Warner Books. The beloved, heart-wrenching love story that launched Nicholas Sparks' career and inspired the iconic film adaptation, dedicated by the author "with love to Cathy, my wife and my friend." Cream cloth boards with silver spine lettering, no dust jacket (as issued/bound in cloth style). Includes a sweet handwritten gift inscription dated 1997 on the front free endpaper (not author-signed). Condition: VG (Very Good) aside from the inscription, clean text block, tight binding, no other markings noted, light shelf wear consistent with age. A wonderful true first edition for Nicholas Sparks collectors and romance fiction fans.