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his is a First Edition / Fifth Printing of Stephen King’s monumental 1986 novel IT, signed by Stephen King on the title page and housed in a Whiley protective slipcase. Widely regarded as one of King’s defining works, IT stands as a cornerstone of modern horror—an epic tale of childhood, trauma, memory, and the ancient evil haunting the town of Derry, Maine.
Signed trade editions of IT are not publisher‑issued, meaning every signed copy originates from a private signing, tour event, or charity appearance. Because IT is one of King’s longest and most iconic novels, signed copies—especially early printings—remain highly desirable among collectors.
The dust jacket retains its original $22.95 price and fifth‑printing identifiers, and the book presents the expected Viking first‑edition points. King’s signature is bold, clean, and well‑placed, and the included slipcase provides both protection and display value, making this an excellent presentation copy for collectors of King’s major works. This book is inscribed on title page to veteran “To S.F.C. Richard Coburn– Beware of clowns bearing balloons! Stephen King 4/2/90.” This book is offered in very good condition with a fine dustjacket. 🤡 🎈 🎈 🎈
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.
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