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Stephen King (1974-78): The first five books by the King of Horror , published by Doubleday. All five books are true US first editions, first printings, and all are signed by the author. The first four titles are housed in a limited edition wooden tray case (Dolso case) lettered D (D like Doubleday) with a special design engraved to the front, and they include an original artwork by prominent Stephen King illustrators. The Stand is also housed in a solander case for protection. The collection in order of publication dates: Carrie (1974), US first edition, first printing, published by Doubleday. Signed and inscribed by King on the front free endpaper: To George Best wishes, Stephen King | 5/4/83 First Edition on the copyright page, and P6 in the margin of the last page as called for. In fine condition in like dust jacket. Housed in a limited edition wooden tray case lettered D . Includes an original artwork by Rachel Readman. Stephen King s first published novel with a print run of 30,000 copies in hardback. Salem s Lot (1975), US first edition, first printing, published by Doubleday. Signed by King on the front free endpaper in red ink and early 1970s signature. First Edition on the copyright page and Q37 gutter code on the last page as called for. Second state dust jacket with Father Cody , and new price of $ 7.95 printed over clipped price. A near fine copy with light rubbing to the boards edges. very good dust jacket with light rubbing as shown. Housed in a wooden limited edition tray case lettered D which included an original artwork by Ned Dameron. Stephen King s second novel, had a print run of 20,000 copies only. The Shining (1977), US first edition, first printing, published by Doubleday. Signed by King on the title page: For Stephen Best, Stephen King | 9/9/79 . First Edition on the copyright page, with R49 gutter code on page 447 as called for. Dust jacket correctly priced at USD 8.95. A fine book in a near fine dust jacket with the lightest of fades to the spine. Housed in a limited edition wooden tray case lettered D which includes an original artwork by Glenn Chadbourne. A print run of 25,000 copies of which many were remaindered, but not this copy. Night Shift (1978), US first edition, first printing, published by Doubleday. Scarce review copy with the Doubleday Review slip loosely inserted. Signed by King on the title page. First edition on the copyright page as well as the correct gutter code S52 on page 336. Jacket priced at $8.95. A stunning mint copy. Housed in a limited edition wooden tray case lettered D which includes an original artwork by Glenn Chadbourne. Only approximately 12,000 Night Shift first edition copies were printed. The Stand (1978), US first edition, first printing, published by Doubleday. Signed by King on the front free endpaper and dated 11/1/80. First Edition statement on the copyright page and T39 gutter code in the margins of the last page. The dust jacket is correctly priced at USD 12.95. A fine unread copy. Housed in a clamshell case with the dust jacket art on the front. One of 70,000 copies printed. A stunning collection of the first five Stephen King books made even more special by the display in the limited edition cases with original artwork. Doubleday is the publisher which launched Stephen King s long, tremendously successful and prolific career. No other writer has had a greater impact on popular culture than Stephen King with most of his stories having been adapted into TV-series or films. From the 1980s onwards his books typically went into print runs of hundreds of thousands if not millions, but the Doubleday first edition books will always remain highly coveted and valuable due to their scarcity, popularity and quality. If one had to choose a handful of King s books into any collection these five would be the top choice. We have more images upon request. First and Fine. Seller Inventory # ABE-1716717443906
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