IT UK first edition?

[Iagothebird]

Hi Guys

Firstly, I know very little about books
I joined this group to get Anniversary present ideas for my husband who loves Stephen King! So I did some research and brought him a UK first edition/first printing of IT...his favourite book. It cost me £90 from Ebay and I just wanted your reassurance that it's definitely a first edition.
Attached is a picture of the copyright page. It does not mention anything about being a first edition or have the string of numbers to identify its edition. All it says is 'first printed 1986'. Am I right in hoping it's definitely a first edition?

Thank you for helping a lost wife!

 

[kingricefan]

It is indeed a true 1st printing/edition. My own copy says 'First Printed 1986' but then continues with 'Third Impression', making mine a 1st edition but 3rd printing (I'm going to have to rectify this!!). Your husband should be very happy with it!

 

[Spideyman]

Hi and welcome.

 

[kingricefan]

Perhaps you could mention this official site to him also and he can join us here at the SKMB?

 

[nalaa]

hello welcome!

 

[Iagothebird]

Perhaps you could mention this official site to him also and he can join us here at the SKMB?

Thank you so much for your reply! Phew I'm very relieved to hear it's legitimate! And i will definitely show him this site!

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[Tery]

Welcome!

 

[nalaa]

Thank you so much for your reply! Phew I'm very relieved to hear it's legitimate! And i will definitely show him this site!

lol you are fortunate that you have found stephen king. lol

 

[king family fan]