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This listing offers a Signed First Edition of Stephen King’s The Stand, published by Doubleday in 1978. Widely regarded as one of King’s greatest achievements, The Stand is a monumental post‑apocalyptic epic that remains a cornerstone of modern horror and fantasy literature.
This copy is signed by Stephen King, dramatically increasing its desirability and long‑term collector value. Signed first printings of The Stand are scarce, as King’s signing events during this era were limited and early Doubleday hardcovers were not commonly signed.
What makes this offering truly exceptional is the custom slipcase, crafted with a miniature door built into the front panel. This bespoke design echoes the novel’s themes of crossing thresholds, confronting danger, and entering new worlds. The slipcase provides both premium protection and a visually unforgettable display, making it a centerpiece item for any advanced Stephen King collection.
The book retains all correct first‑state points, including the T39 code on the gutter of page 823, confirming true first printing status. We are offering this near fine book with a near fine jacket in a fine slipcase. We do offer payment plans for this one. Contact us for more information.
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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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