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This First Edition / First Printing of Stephen King’s Firestarter is the original 1980 Viking hardcover release, highly prized by collectors for its early‑career significance and classic production quality. Featuring the unmistakable Viking first‑state dust jacket, this true first printing represents the earliest form of one of King’s most iconic novels—an intense blend of government conspiracy, psychic phenomena, and escalating suspense.
Firestarter remains a cornerstone of King’s work, introducing themes and characters that shaped his 1980s storytelling era. First printings are increasingly scarce in collectible condition, especially with clean jackets and tight bindings. This copy is ideal for collectors seeking authentic first‑state Viking editions, King’s early‑career hardcovers, and investment‑grade modern first editions.
This copy is being offered with a very good plus book and very good plus dust jacket. Some marks on the back of the book. Overall, this is a nice copy.
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