The Help by Kathryn Stockett, 2009. Near Fine Signed First Edition Hardcover Book in Dust Jacket, 23rd Printing. ISBN 978-0-399-15534-5. Double signed by the author on the half title page with inscription: “For Lillian—Best, KS” and the “K Stockett” signature between the title and the author’s name, written in blue ink that has a bit of fading.   Yellow book boards with gilt lettering. Original unclipped ($24.95) color pictorial dust jacket, with illustration by Ellen Granter. 451 pages. The book is near fine, dust jacket near perfect with miniscule wrinkle at bottom left front of jacket, corners perfect, no markings or writings other than those of the author, spine and hinges tight, appears unread. Pictures included are of the actual book being offered for sale. A highly collectible book by a very collectible writer. Perfect for the discriminating collector or as a wonderful gift!

The Help is about a group of women in mid-century Mississippi struggling against their roles during the midst of the Civil Rights movement, adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Octavia Spencer earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie adaptation of the book.