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Product Details
This listing features a Signed Limited Edition (#71) of Stephen King’s The Colorado Kid, one of the most sought‑after Hard Case Crime releases. King’s signature appears on the limitation page, confirming this copy as part of the extremely small signed run produced for collectors.
The Colorado Kid is a noir‑infused mystery that helped launch the modern revival of Hard Case Crime. Its blend of atmosphere, ambiguity, and character‑driven storytelling makes it a standout entry in King’s bibliography. Limited signed copies are exceptionally scarce, and this one is further enhanced by a custom slipcase, offering both protection and a premium display aesthetic.
This is an ideal acquisition for collectors seeking investment‑grade Stephen King material, especially signed limited editions outside his mainstream trade publications. This is being offered with a fine book, fine dust jacket in a very good slipcase. Slipcase has some wear (see pictures).
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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.
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