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Sue Grafton – X (Uncorrected Proof ARC, 2015) Advance Reader’s Copy, Rare. ⚡ Rare Uncorrected Proof / Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) of X by Sue Grafton, issued by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 2015. As one of her final works before her passing, the novel — and particularly this ARC — carries significant collector value. ⚡ Rare Uncorrected Proof / Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) of X by Sue Grafton, issued by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 2015. Clearly marked “Uncorrected Proof for Limited Distribution” on the cover, this pre-publication edition was printed in very small numbers for reviewers, booksellers, and media ahead of the book’s official release. Unlike the standard hardcover or trade editions, this ARC represents the true first state of publication, often containing differences in formatting or text that never appear in the final retail edition. Collectors prize ARC copies because of their scarcity and unique place in publishing history. X is the 24th installment in Sue Grafton’s legendary Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series. As one of her final works before her passing, the novel — and particularly this ARC — carries significant collector value. About the Author: Sue Grafton (1940–2017) revolutionized modern detective fiction with her Kinsey Millhone series, beginning with A is for Alibi and running through Y is for Yesterday. Her legacy continues through readers and collectors who value her work as foundational to the mystery genre. --- Condition Very Good to Like New (VG to LN). Light edge and shelf wear to covers, but spine is tight and uncreased. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked. A well-preserved, highly collectible ARC.