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King, Stephen. Firestarter: A Novel [Signed]. The Viking Press, New York, 1980.
Price: US$950.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Beautifully signed and dated in black at front endpaper: "For George - Be well, Stephen King, 1/28/82." Rare early signature contemporaneous with the first publishing of this title. Stated at copyright: "First Published in 1980 by the Viking Press." Number-line begins w/4. Black boards, orange cloth spine wrap, gilt embossed SK at front, gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear, some toning. Pages near fine; no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Dust wrapper light shelf wear; unclipped 13.95, protected in new clear sleeve. First print code 0980 at front flap. Dramatic jacket art of green eyes behind flames by Steven Stroud. Very attractive. Rare near very good signed early printing in near fine wrapper. In 1969 Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participate in a drug experiment run by a veiled government agency known as The Shop. One year later they marry. Two years after that their little girl with green eyes, Charlie, sets her teddy bear on fire. by looking at it. 428 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
King, Stephen. Firestarter: A Novel [Signed]. The Viking Press, New York, 1980.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First printing denoted at copyright: "First Published in 1980 by the Viking Press." Beautifully flat signed by Stephen King on intriguing limited custom bookplate at half-title page: "Stephen King" Pictorial printed plate depicts painting of mother Ural and offspring: "1/10, Ural Owl. Syrnium Uralense. Ex-Libris" Rare early signature contemporaneous with the first publishing of this title. Black boards, orange cloth spine wrap, gilt embossed SK at front, gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages near fine; slight toning. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper light shelf wear, toning; clipped, protected in new, clear sleeve. First print code 0980 at front flap. Dramatic jacket art of green eyes behind flames by Steven Stroud. Very attractive. Near fine first edition in same wrapper. In 1969 Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participate in a drug experiment run by a veiled government agency known as The Shop. One year later they marry. Two years after that their little girl with green eyes, Charlie, sets her teddy bear on fire. by looking at it. 428 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
King, Stephen. Firestarter: A Novel [Signed]. The Viking Press, New York, 1980.
Price: US$1295.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Beautifully signed and inscribed by Stephen King at front endpaper: "For Gary - Best wishes, Stephen King, 12/4/80." First edition, fifth printing denoted at copyright: "First Published in 1980 by the Viking Press." Number-line beginning w/5. Rare signed example from first year of publication. Black boards, orange cloth spine wrap, gilt embossed SK at front, gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages near fine with attractive toning; no writing. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper moderate shelf wear, toning; unclipped 13.95, protected in new clear sleeve. First edition code 0980 at front flap. Dramatic jacket art of green eyes behind flames by Steven Stroud. Very attractive. Rare near fine signed early printing in same original wrapper. In 1969 Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participate in a drug experiment run by a veiled government agency known as The Shop. One year later they marry. Two years after that their little girl with green eyes, Charlie, sets her teddy bear on fire. by looking at it. 428 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
Stephen King. Firestarter (Signed First Printing). Viking Press, 1980.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition/First Printing with the correct statement on copyright page; A Very Good book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page, with provenance laid in. A very good book which shows some mild shelf wear including some mild crimping on the bottom spine end, some minor staining to the exterior text block and to the front board, some light fading to the spine lettering, and just a very minor slant to the binding, otherwise a clean tight volume. The dust jacket is near fine with some light chipping on the bottom spine end and some overall toning; not price clipped, not ex-lib, no markings other than SK's signature on the title page. A handsome copy rare to find in collectible condition especially with SK's signature (and with the provenance to know it's authentic).protected in a Mylar cover.
Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.
King, Stephen. Firestarter.. The Viking Press, New York, 1980.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of this classic work by the author of The Shining. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Beverly Good wishes Stephen King 6/14/83." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket painting by Steven Stroud. Stephen King's "gem of a story" (Chicago Tribune) about a child with extraordinary psychic powers who is on the run from the government.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
King, Stephen. Firestarter. The Viking Press, New York, 1980.
Price: US$2250.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Edition, First Printing. A magnificent copy seldom seen in this amazing shape. This copy is SIGNED by Stephen King. This ORIGINAL First Issue dustjacket is rich in color with NO chips or tears. The book is in fabulous condition and appears UNREAD. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The boards are crisp and the pages are exceptionally clean. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a stunning copy SIGNED by the author in collector's condition. We buy SIGNED King First Editions.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.