Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a first edition, first printing of Dan Brown's highly anticipated follow-up to 'The Da Vinci Code'. Featuring the iconic gold-embossed dust jacket with a red wax seal graphic over the US Capitol dome, it marks a key moment in 21st-century blockbuster publishing.
Story
Released on September 15, 2009, this book saw an astonishing first printing of 5 million copies. It sold over one million hardcover copies on its very first day, sparking a global frenzy of code-breaking and historical curiosity.
Maker / Origin
Dan Brown is one of the most successful thriller novelists of all time, famous for his Robert Langdon series. His books popularized the 'symbology' thriller genre, blending art history, secret societies, and fast-paced conspiracy theories.
Condition & Value
The dust jacket shows visible wear, including a modern retail price sticker on the lower left and a promotional discount sticker on the upper right. These adhesive stickers reduce the aesthetic appeal and collector value of the dust jacket by roughly 30-50%.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.