So you have a large pile of stephen king books that you or a family memberfriend. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books for the. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Stephen king collectibles an illustrated price guide by. You probably want to know how much your signed copy is worth and where you can sell it. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Imagine going to the bookstore, not a specialty store or something like that, just a regular store, and choosing to buy a stephen king book and it turns out to be signed. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. This rare signed paperback is a short story collection published by stephen king s own philtrum press in 1997 and bound by the stinehour press in vermont. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. Over that period the company has published substantially more than 100 quality titles, placing an emphasis on timehonored book design and an abundance of full color and black and white illustrations. Stephen king, the dead zone signed first edition, 15th printing.
It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. First trade edition, issued simultaneously with a signed limited edition, of the first book in kings epic dark tower series, a presentationassociation copy from the. Another important factor in the value of a first edition or any collectible book is condition. If it has flaws, it will usually be worth significantly less than a copy in excellent fine condition. Only 1st editions have any resale value in the collectors market. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I dont know, i just find something fun about that story. Stephen king bauman rare books first editions, signed. A first edition one of 500 numbered copies signed by stephen king and.
Betts books is known as the place for stephen king collectible books on a global basis. I live in ireland, so, sadly, the chance of actually getting to meet him in person is infinitesimal. The theory was that such a plain signed book might be more valuable or collectible than one inscribed to an individual personally because some later potential buyer might be more interested in a book signed stephen king, than a book signed to harry, best wishes from stephen king. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. It stephen king first edition signed rare raptis rare books. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books.
The signature is not signed onto a bookplate and stuck onto the book, nor is it inscribed to some particular person. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. From the stand to liseys story, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. Grant stephen king signed limited book song of susannah dark tower 6 mint. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Before you do, its critical to conduct research to verify the authenticity of the signature, determine your book s market value, avoid scams, and compare the best places to sell signed books so you can get a fair price. There is no better way to connect with the story and the author than by owning a book signed by an author. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book the presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized.
This guide is your shortcut to finding the value of your signed book and where to. An excellent near fine example with some light spotting to the top edge in a fine dust jacket. The most wellknown author of our era, stephen king has been leading the horror genre. Stephen king stephen king signs a copy of his novel liseys story book signed. A signed first edition of dolores claiborne by stephen king sells for around.
The green mile 1st first edition text only hardcover 2001. Each volume is signed by stephen king as well as the illustrators. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Buy signed books stephen king and get the best deals. We attempt to stock unique king collectible titles in hardcover, gift editions, signed limited and lettered editions. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket.
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies signed by contributors. This is the most desirable type of collectible book. To lexi with all good wishes and hopes that all your zones will be live ones. Get the best deal for stephen king books signed horror from the largest online selection at. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Guarantee of signature authenticity the value of any autographed edition lies. A guest brought a stephen king book she purchased at a thrift shop which featured a phony signature of the perennial bestselling author. Inscribed by stephen king on the half title page, to ray with best wishes, stephen king 21488. In the novel king combines elements of romance and psychological horror to tell the story of a widow of a deceased author. Signed books by the author author signed books are a passion of the fan, reader and book collector. Signed on wednesday 10 october at the 7,30pm signing and talk event. Buy stephen king collectibles an illustrated price guide by george beahm online at alibris. Home stephen king collector guides stephen king novels first edition identification guide stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc.
How much is your signed book worth and where to sell it. Book collectors tend to be fussy about such things and will pay a premium for a copy that looks like it just left the printing press. Dead zone by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks. Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of. King stephen, bradbury ray, masterton graham, anthony piers, little bentley. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Does anybody know anything about stephen king s policy on autograph requests sent to him in letters. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This comprehensive guide is for anyone looking to purchase the signed limited edition of stephen king s six stories and who also wants to learn more about the book. His aunt destroyed his copy after he lent it to her when it was new and now he cant bear. Term originally coined by stephen king to describe books signed by the author directly on the page of the book. My husband was quite thrilled with this dust jacket for his first edition of it.
Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. All of our first edition books are hand signed by the. If you are a discerning collector of very fine books, then you are in the right place. If you are a book collector looking for something special and the condition is absolutely paramount, then youre in the right place.
First trade edition, issued the same year as a limited edition, of king s terrifying sequel to the shining, boldly signed on the title page by him, a splendid copy in the original dust jacket. This first edition, signed by stephen king is available at bauman rare books. Issues where pages are just missing though, make the book less readable and would lower the value up to 1020% i have a regular copy of insert title here signed by sk, how much is it worth. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. Book signings are popular events and they are also a great way to increase the value of your book, especially if its signed by someone famous. So add that ammount to the value of your regular book. I have some signed books, a few first editions, a couple of rare releases, some stuff thats old but in great condition, and books by my favorite authors that are now out of print. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. These short stories were all selected by author stephen king and he has written the introduction to the book.
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