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A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. About author signatures and signed books empty mirror. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. He is intermittent, he has a hard time sticking with difficult tasks for a long period of time. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Make offer signed stephen king duma key 1st hardback book 1st printing stephen kingunder the domesigned1st ltd ed2009hbfstill sealedfv rare.
This book is one of those four unnumbered, signed copies. Identifying first editions updated july 2018 compiled by bev vincent with the assistance of materials made available by rich demars, john mastrocco, steve oelrich and shaun nauman. First edition of kings hugonominated epic tale of apocalyptic terror, inscribed by him to noted horror collector bongo wolf, for bongowith all best, stephen king, 9979. A saga of churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz signed book add to wishlist. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. Grant also had leftover 1st1st dt2s for quite a while. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. All true first printing points are in place including p6 in the gutter on p199. The stand stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition book club edition signed 5 out of 5 stars 17 product ratings 17 product ratings the stand stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition book club edition signed. Authentic genuine signed j k rowling stephen king david bowie queen freddie mercury sports memorabilia with official certificate of authenticity autographs.
Make offer stephen king peter straub black house talisman signed limited edition sealed stephen king the stand and nightshift rare paperbacks 1979 and 1980. 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. Autographed signed stephen king dead zone hardcover. I attempt to stock all of stephen s books, including limited editions, as well as books by stephen s wife tabitha. Listed by scene of the crime books as of nov 2017 inscribed copy of carrie by stephen king. The book was limited to 25 printed copies marked with roman numerals i xv in black and ix in red ink. First trade edition, issued simultaneously with a signed limited edition, of the first book in king s epic dark tower series, boldly inscribed by him on the half title in the year of publication, for nancybest, stephen king, 72882, with five fullpage color illustrations, color endpapers and. Four copies were left unnumbered but were still signed by king and uelsmann. Any way one views these ten images, there is no doubt that these moments, captured on the oversized 12. Carrie cemetery dance stephen king signed numbered traycase rare. All of our first edition books are hand signed by the. The book images used in this post are from the following sources. Sell your books inbulk to a specialty king bookstore the two main stores that this site endorses are. Stephen only autographs books at official book signings.
They were numbered and signed by stephen king and illustrator ned dameron. We attempt to stock unique king collectible titles in hardcover, gift editions, signed limited and lettered editions. The following is a personality profile of stephen king based on his work. In the novel king combines elements of romance and psychological horror to tell the story of. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book. 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. Buy signed books stephen king and get the best deals. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. A book signed on the first day of july 5th has become the most collectible.
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. Comes with dark tower card with hand signed signature by stephen king. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. Stephen king, the best american short stories signed usa paperback. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of. Stand first edition signed stephen king bauman rare books. It stephen king first edition signed rare raptis rare books. Dark tower gunslinger by stephen king, signed abebooks. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of. Get the best deals for stephen king autographed book at.
If the book was previously owned by someone closely associated with it, the signature of that person may enhance its value somewhat. An excellent near fine example with some light spotting to the top edge in a fine dust jacket. Stephen king the wolves of calla dark tower v 5 signed limited slipcase edition, signed by stephen king and bernie wrightson. You arent going to get your copy of talisman signed by stephen king just being honest he doesnt sign old books because too many people sell them on ebay. Most of the time, though, a nonauthorial signature in a book is simply a mark of ownership, as described above. Mail a copy of the book you want signed or a bookplate that you can put in the book if you dont want to risk your book to him with a letter. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. Stephen king bauman rare books first editions, signed. This is also the one my longtime readers still seem to like the best. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed view all stephen king. Signed books in english stephen king for sale ebay.
Stephen king will embark on a book tour from 7th june, during which he will visit twelve cities across the country. As king has published more books and signed less, firsts of later novels have tended not to increase in value as much. To buy, auction, or sell your stephen king autograph that is for sale, please email. A first edition one of 500 numbered copies signed by stephen king and. The eyes of the dragon by stephen king 1987, paperback for. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Guarantee of signature authenticity the value of any autographed edition lies. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition.
Up to 90% of a books value is in the dustjacket, especially with early stephen king works. If you are a discerning collector of very fine books, then you are in the right place. From the stand to the eyes of the dragon, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.
How much is my stephen king hardcover collection worth. Carrie by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks. Betts books presents the master of horror and suspense betts books is known as the place to shop for the entire stephen king collection. Joyland illustrated hard cover limited cover signed 1500. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. I live in ireland, so, sadly, the chance of actually getting to meet him in person is infinitesimal. Signed books by the author author signed books are a passion of the fan, reader and book collector.
Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. Inscribed by stephen king on the half title page, to ray with best wishes, stephen king 21488. How do i get a personalized signed book from stephen king. 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. How much is your signed book worth and where to sell it. Signed by owen king in a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep. Octavo, original half black paper boards, original dust jacket. In the novel king combines elements of romance and psychological horror to tell the story of a widow of a deceased author. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. How much is your signed book worth and where to sell. First edition of kings third novel, a modern horror classic, inscribed by the author on the half title, for davidwith all best, stephen king,101479. Iirc the story is that king only wanted the hcs sold by smaller book stores which is why their print runs were so small, so many copies of 2 and 3 remained unsold.
This limited edition was autographed over a period of four days, july 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. The talisman signed by peter straud and illustrator rick berry. Set in a small appalachian town whose primary employer is a womens prison, sleeping beauties is the highest of highstakes stories. Stephen king it hardcover january 1, 1986 by unknown author 4. Jul 07, 2007 this has worked for me a couple of times in the past, though i havent tried stephen king. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books for the. I have a copy of insert title here and its missing the dustjacket, how much is it worth. There is no better way to connect with the story and the author than by owning a book signed by an author. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Book signing details nonmember nonmember ismember find all upcoming events here ismember about read more.
A limited edition of 1,250 slipcased copies were released as well. Oct 30, 2019 the majority of the value of the box set is in the 1st1st dt3, the rest is just used book market value and a nice slipcover. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Donald grant, 1982 first us trade edition first printing. First trade edition of the novel considered king at his best, boldly inscribed on the title page by him, for k h with best wishesand watch out for the tommyknocker man. Shining first edition signed stephen king bauman rare. How much is my hardcover stephen king collection worth. Inspired by poes short story the masque of the red death, kings first hardcover bestseller is his consummate ghostly tale about the haunted house to end all. These short stories were all selected by author stephen king and he has written the introduction to the book. One of the most highly sought after sl in the market place today, since it is the very first signed limited edition published by stephen king.
Find great deals on ebay for autographed books stephen king. The legendary author stephen king will be making a special appearance in sarasota, florida to sign copies of his new book 112263. Stephen king, author of over 50 worldwide bestsellers and fellow author and son owen king discuss their provocative and gloriously absorbing new collaboration. Very rare to have a genuine first edition gunslinger along with a signed stephen king item.
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