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Product Details
This is a True First Edition / First Printing of If It Bleeds (2020), Stephen King’s four‑novella collection that continues his modern tradition of releasing tightly crafted, character‑driven mid‑length fiction. The title novella, If It Bleeds, serves as a major continuation of the Holly Gibney storyline, following her investigation into a disturbing news reporter who may not be what he seems.
The collection also includes Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, The Life of Chuck, and Rat—four stories that range from supernatural horror to existential reflection. First printings remain highly collectible due to the book’s strong critical reception, its connection to King’s broader universe, and the popularity of the Holly Gibney arc.
This copy retains its original $30.00 price, first‑state identifiers, and the expected Scribner first‑printing points. Clean, sharp examples continue to perform well on the collector market. This copy is being offered with a fine book and fine dust jacket.
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.
