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Product Details
This is a First Edition / First Printing of Stephen King’s 1983 novel Christine, signed by Stephen King on the title page and housed in a custom protective slipcase. This copy is flatsigned and dated the year of publication. Christine is one of King’s most iconic early works, Christine blends supernatural horror with classic Americana as it follows the sinister bond between teenager Arnie Cunningham and a 1958 Plymouth Fury with a murderous will of its own.
Signed trade editions of Christine are not publisher‑issued, meaning every signed copy originates from a private signing, tour event, or charity appearance. Because King’s signature from this era is increasingly scarce—and Christine remains a cornerstone of his early‑career horror—authenticated signed first printings are highly desirable among collectors.
The dust jacket retains its original $16.95 price and first‑state identifiers, and the book presents the expected Viking first‑printing points. King’s signature is bold, clean, and well‑placed, and the included slipcase adds both protection and display value, making this an exceptional presentation copy. This rare gem is being offered with a near fine book, fine dust jacket, and fine custom slipcase.
All Signed Products Have Been Authenticated and Verified with Lifetime Provenance Validation
High-level authentication is an advanced discipline that operates at the intersection of long-term expertise, forensic observation, and controlled verification standards. All items are verified for its origin, composition, production context, and historical alignment. First editions, first printings, and original works require a different level of scrutiny, where paper stock, binding methods, printing indicators, publication sequencing, and manufacturing variances must align precisely with documented release standards. Authenticity at this level is determined by convergence.
Extremely Limited Availability
Once a specific item, edition, or production run exits the market, it cannot be reproduced, reissued, or replaced. Many pieces offered here originate from private collections assembled decades ago and have been permanently removed from normal circulation, placing them beyond conventional availability. When verifiable rarity is combined with expert authentication grounded in over 30 years of specialization, these items represent asymmetric investment opportunities, where limited supply, protected provenance, and sustained collector demand create meaningful long-term appreciation potential.
