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Product Details
This is the UK First Edition / First Printing of Rage, published under Stephen King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman. Issued by New English Library (NEL) in 1983, this edition is one of the most sought‑after Bachman collectibles due to its scarcity, distinctive UK production, and the novel’s long‑standing withdrawal from publication.
Rage was originally released in the U.S. in 1977 as part of the Bachman line, but after King requested the title be permanently taken out of print, all editions—especially early printings—became high‑value collector items. The UK first edition is particularly desirable because it was printed in smaller quantities than the U.S. Signet paperback and remains one of the few true first‑state Bachman collectibles available on the market.
This copy retains its original cover price, first‑state identifiers, and NEL production points. Clean, sharp examples of this edition are increasingly difficult to source, making it a standout piece for collectors of early King, Bachman titles, and withdrawn works. This copy is being offered in very good condition.
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.
